Hair loss and thinning can be a significant source of stress and anxiety. Around 1 in 4 people with hereditary male pattern baldness start losing their hair before the age of 21, and by the age of 35, around 2 in 3 experience some degree of hair loss. Over 50% of women experience postmenopause hair loss, according to a recent study. Pregnancy, stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and health conditions can also lead to thinning hair. Fortunately, there are products like Nioxin that can help stop hair loss and even promote new hair growth.
Nioxin System 1 Cleanser is a shampoo designed for natural, untreated hair experiencing light thinning. Clinically and dermatologically tested, the shampoo nourishes and gently cleanses the hair to prevent follicle-clogging sebum, resulting in thicker, fuller hair.
The primary benefit of Nioxin System 1 Cleanser, like other Nioxin products, is addressing hair thinning. Nioxin claims its products reduce hair fall due to breakage by up to 91%, and that 85% of customers who have tried the Nioxin System Kits “noticed a thickening effect” in their hair. The System Kit 1 Shampoo is designed for natural, untreated hair with light thinning.
The shampoo features a blend of ingredients, including wild mint oil, peppermint oil, and salicylic acid. Here's a deeper dive into some key components and their roles:
Nioxin offers supplemental hair care kits called System Kits. These kits are tailored to natural, color-treated, and bleached hair types. Each kit comes in two strengths, one for light hair thinning and one for more progressed thinning. These products replace your shampoo and conditioner, but they don’t contain minoxidil. The idea behind these kits is that they provide the best possible conditions for regrowth.
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The System Kits consist of three products:
It's important to distinguish between Nioxin products containing minoxidil and those that don't. Nioxin offers two products for hair loss containing minoxidil: 2% Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment for women and 5% Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment for men. The System Kits, including the System 1 Cleanser, do not contain minoxidil. They are designed to create an optimal environment for hair growth and are often used in conjunction with minoxidil treatments.
Minoxidil has been clinically tested and proven to increase hair regrowth. According to Yadav, the active ingredient in Nioxin, minoxidil (which is also found in hair loss treatments like Rogaine, Keranique, and many others), can stop hair loss in about half of those who use it for androgenic alopecia. “Minoxidil’s efficacy is best for people with male or female pattern hair loss,” Yadav says. “If you have a receding hairline or sparse hair at the front of your scalp, this product may not be as helpful.” She says it’s most effective if used before age 40, because “treating androgenic alopecia as early as possible can often be essential to achieving results.”
Nioxin offers a Hair Regrowth Kit that includes the shampoo, the conditioner and the hair regrowth treatment (the formula that contains minoxidil). You can choose from a kit with the 2% or 5% minoxidil formula. This is a great option for maintaining the quality of your hair while also getting the proven benefits of minoxidil. Plus, it gives you the most bang for your buck.
Minoxidil was originally used in the early 1970s as a treatment for high blood pressure. Then doctors began to notice that one of the side effects was hair regrowth in balding people. At that point, scientists began developing topical scalp hair regrowth treatments.
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Even though these products have been used successfully for years, scientists still only have a limited understanding of how minoxidil stimulates hair growth. Studies of topical minoxidil suggest that it shortens the telogen (resting) phase of hair, which prompts the follicles to enter the anagen (growing) phase. It seems that minoxidil prolongs the anagen phase and boosts hair follicle size.
The most common side effects are scalp sensitivity, specifically itching and skin irritation. Gonzalez tells her patients to test a small area before applying product to the larger areas of concern. “Always consult with a dermatologist if irritation becomes severe, as there are ways to manage it,” she says.
People also report hair loss initially when starting Nioxin, or any product that contains minoxidil as the active ingredient. This is temporary, as new growth replaces the hair you lose. Some people also report unwanted hair growth when using Nioxin products. Yadav advises being careful not to get product anywhere on the face for this reason. Rinse immediately if contact occurs.
According to the brand, 9 out of 10 users notice thicker hair within the first 30 days of using the System Kit. It typically takes 1 to 3 months to see significant hair regrowth from the hair regrowth treatment.
The System Kits also get great feedback from people with hair loss and professional stylists. Reviewers rave about their hair’s health, strength, and overall appearance. A stylist shared that this is her go-to product for customers with thinning hair, adding she has “seen almost full heads of hair grow back,” after using them.
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However, not everyone has success with Nioxin. For some people, the hair regrowth wasn’t significant enough to warrant the price, and they note that using it twice a day was cumbersome. A number of negative reviews about both the hair regrowth treatment and the System Kits say that their hair became brittle, with one reviewer adding that “[my hair is] like orange straw growing from my scalp.”
The majority of the reviews, however, are 4 and 5 stars, with the hair regrowth treatment boasting a 5-star rating of 61% for the 5% option and 64% for the 2% strength on Amazon.
The Nioxin Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment is $35. The Hair Regrowth Kit (which contains the hair regrowth treatment) is $49. The cost for the three-product Nioxin System Kit is $45. You can also get a trial size kit with a 1-month supply of the System Kit’s products for $30.
Yadav recommends seeking out a board certified dermatologist, who can accurately diagnose the cause of your hair loss. “Other doctors, like general physicians and endocrinologists, can also work with you to determine if there are underlying causes to your hair loss,” she says. “In many cases, hair loss may not have anything to do with your scalp, but [it] could be caused by nutrition, hormonal imbalances, medications, medical conditions, and many more factors.” She advises seeking medical help immediately if you see abnormally large clumps of hair fall when you’re washing your hair or more than 50 to 100 strands a day.
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