Since Nioxin was released to the consumer market in 1987, the products have gained a reputation as a solid source of hair care for those who want to achieve the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. Nioxin isn't approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a hair loss treatment. But it can remove excess dihydrotestosterone (DHT)---one cause of male-pattern baldness---and encourage a healthier scalp.
Step 1
Choose the appropriate three-step Nioxin system, of which their are eight. Nioxin is formulated for those with either fine to normal hair, or medium to coarse hair. You can choose from products for hair that's already thin or that's visibly thinning. Nioxin also produces a system for chemically-treated (dyed, permed or relaxed) hair.
Step 2
Apply Nioxin Cleanser to wet hair. Lather for one minute, then rinse out. According the Nioxin website, you don't need to shampoo a second time to get optimal results.
Step 3
Use the Nioxin Scalp Therapy to condition. Apply to the scalp and hair evenly; leave in for one to three minutes before rinsing. Towel dry the hair.
Step 4
Apply Nioxin Scalp Treatment to the scalp and distribute evenly. Comb the product through your hair using a wide-toothed comb. Nioxin doesn't advise using the scalp treatment (or Nioxin Follicle Booster, an optional component to its hair care regimen) if you use the topical treatment minoxidil.
Step 5
Use Nioxin daily to get the best results from the products. However, it's fine to use them less frequently. You can use Nioxin indefinitely without causing any side effects.
Tips and Warnings
- The only over-the-counter topical treatment for hair loss is minoxidil, note Mayo Clinic experts. A doctor can also prescribe an oral medication or topical treatment to treat certain types of hair loss. Nioxin also produces styling products, more intensive hair conditioners and hair masques, as well as a line of specialty products for those who suffer from dandruff.
- If your hair loss is extensive, the Mayo Clinic notes that hair loss treatments probably won't work well.
Things You'll Need
- Wide-toothed comb
