Nioxin Hair Therapy Services and #NioxinTherapy Twitter Party

If there's a time when my hair makes me feel good, it's when it's at its fullest and bounciest and after speaking to friends of mine, it seems that that's the general consensus in my circle. 

Whilst I was pregnant, my hair thickened up beautifully, but now, I'm now anxiously waiting for the moment that all that extra hair starts to fall out, with my trusty Nioxin System Kit by my shower ready and waiting.

Thinning hair can have a huge effect on a hair conscious person and Nioxin have created three new hair therapy services to help with a range of conditions;

DERMA Scalp Renew Therapy: removes dead skin cells and excess sebum, accelerating scalp surface skin regeneration to provide the foundation for thicker, fuller looking hair using the Scalp Renew Dermabrasion treatment and a soothing massage

DENSITY Protect Therapy: helps to reduce hair breakage and restore a dense and vibrant appearance to your hair using the Scalp Renew Density Protection Treatment and a deeply relaxing massage

DIAMETER Boost Therapy: increases the diameter of your hair instantly and thickens hair from the roots. This treatment combines Nioxin Diaboost with a pampering massage.

To celebrate the launch of the three new in-salon treatments, Nioxin are working with a trio of experts, who will each provide personalised advice, to help with both wellbeing and confidence. 

 An expert from The Institute of Trichologists, Tim Weeks- a fitness expert and Madeline Shaw- a nutritional health coach, will be taking part in a Twitter Chat next week on the 23rd October from 12pm-1pm, following their successful Journey Confidence Workshop back in July. 

There to deliver top tips and advice to all, if you have any hair thinning queries or fitness or nutritional questions, the Confidence Coaches can be reached with the #NioxinTherapy hashtag, so do get involved!

I'll be taking part with a list of questions that I'm desperate to have answered by the experts themselves, and I certainly hope to see you there!

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Nioxin Thinning Hair Awareness Week #30DayChallenge and Twitter Chat

A hair brand that I have featured a fair few times on Belles Boutique and have continued to go back to is the hair thickening system, Nioxin. Consisting of six different systems all aimed towards different hair types, Nioxin has a one minded goal to improve hair from the foundations; improving scalp health and in turn providing you with healthier, thicker and fuller hair. 

Although my hair's probably at its thickest now, which I'm putting down to pregnancy, I've always had reasonably fine, lack lustre hair and Nioxin System 1 for normal to thinning, fine and natural hair has always worked a dream for me at improving dry, tricky scalp conditions as well as creating some overall fullness to my locks.

I was recently asked to host a Twitter Chat, which is taking place on Thursday 6th March, in the middle of the annual Thinning Hair Awareness Week, which Nioxin have once again partnered up with The Institute of Trichologists with for, to celebrate and create awareness for both ladies and gentlemen who suffer with hair thinning issues with the #30DayChallenge. I jumped at the opportunity, as it's a brand whose products I really do believe in and have recommended to so many people that have suffered with hair thinning and loss due to a number of reasons- be it general fine thin hair, pregnancy and illness.

Salons such as Sassoon (@sassoonsalons), Hob (@HOBSALONS), Scissors (@ScissorsGrp), Francesco Group (@FrancescoGrp), Russell Eaton  (@RussellEaton_), Headmasters (@headmastersuk) and KH Hair (KHHairGroup) will be taking part in the #30DayChallenge and holding in-salon events throughout the week 3rd-9th March, where they will be running a series of challenges whilst offering you the chance to pick up some Nioxin products and get some advice on your hair- whether it be for hair thinning advice or tips or something more general. 

I would absolutely love for you to join myself (@lauraleighblogs) and hair expert @BeautyRecommend during the Twitter chat this week, on Thursday 6th between 12:30-1:30pm, to share your hair experiences with us and take the opportunity to get expert hair thinning advice, see how Nioxin products could work for you as well as to be in with the chance of winning one of ten fabulous Nioxin Systems (terms and conditions can be found here) using the hashtag #30DayChallenge.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter to stay in the loop and I very much look forward to being apart of your hair story.

#30DayChallenge salon events will be announced on Nioxin.co.uk, where you can also find your nearest Nioxin salon.

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Thinning Hair Awareness Week with Nioxin

 If you've been reading Belles Boutique for a while, you may remember that last year I mentioned the hair thickening treatment, Nioxin and was treated to a Scalp Renew Dermabrasian Treament, which I absolutely loved and worked wonders. 

Nioxin is a range of hair treatments that work to give you thicker and fuller looking hair. A combination of six ingredients, tailored to each hair type makes up the range of products and rather than concentrating on the hair to give a quick fix, they work similar to skincare, on the scalp at the root of the problem. 

Though like I mentioned in my full post almost a year ago, Nioxin isn't a miracle and unfortunately won't make your hair grow, but it does work to thicken your hair and reduce hair loss by 54% by improving its condition and resilience, making it the perfect sponsor for Thinning Hair Awareness Week, which commences on the 18th February. 

Thinning hair and hair loss is becoming more of a concern to both men and women and although I tend to automatically link it towards serious illness and stress it can be caused by so many factors including pregnancy, hair damage and even minor illnesses that you may have suffered months and months ago.

This means that it potentially, we could suffer hair thinning or loss at any time and through Nioxins sponsorship of Thinning Hair Awareness, they hope to help people who are both worried about or experiencing thinning hair as well as those that damage their hair, and show them how to get the best out of their hair for life and give them a little insight into the products and treatments with the partnership of the Institute of Trichologists at selected Nioxin Salons.

I use Kit 1, which is for fine, natural and uncoloured hair and consists of a Cleanser Shampoo, a Scalp Revitaliser Conditioner and a Leave In Scalp Treatment, which I really enjoy using. 

I've actually used this on and off for a year now and repurchased the kit online soon after using it all up and honestly found this worked so well for me, to the point where at one stage, my hair almost felt too thick. 

Nioxin System Kits are available for all different hair types, which can be determined here and cost £27.99 each, although single products can be purchased costing from £16.99 both online and at Nioxin salons stocklists.

As a part of Thinning Hair Awareness Week, if you wanted to try the products and talk to experts from the Institute of Trichologists, you can find your nearest participating Nioxin salon online here. 

Do you have any hair thinning worries? Will you be visiting your local "Hair Sanctuary" during Thinning Hair Awareness Week come the 18th February? 

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Nioxin Hair System

In my previous Nioxin post that I wrote just after my Nioxin Renew Scalp Dermabrasion blow dry, I mentioned that I had been given Nioxin products to use for the next month in order to transform my thin hair into thicker, reconditioned, fuller locks. 

I have used this system for the past 30 days and I must admit I am definitely one of the 72% that notice that my hair is visibly thicker within the month. It isn't actually thicker, in terms of strand by strand but to the eye it does look a lot fuller.
I have been laying off the heat a bit, so straightening has been a bit of a no no and if anything my hair has maybe looked a little too thick and big. Too thick? Yes, I did just say that.
My hair definitely needs a trim and day to day, I have been thinking that it's looking slightly too full, although I can't complain as it's all I've ever wanted. The box states that 77% of people also had these effects, so if you want the look and feel of more hair (this product isn't a miracle and unfortunately won't make your hair grow)- these products are for you!

The Nioxin Hair System Kit 1 consists of;
-Cleanser Shampoo 150ml
-Scalp Revitaliser Conditioner 150ml
-Leave In Scalp Treatment 50ml

I really, really love the Shampoo. It really feels super fresh in your hair and leaves it feeling so clean and free of build up.
I mentioned before that I have recently been suffering with a horrible dry scalp, and a huge plus with this product is that it removes build up beautifully as well as being quite heavy with the menthol, which is so cool and soothing on the scalp. It's not really the scent I would have thought I would like in a shampoo, but in fact I really like it.
Unlike the other products, that look pretty standard and White, this is Mint Green in colour and really does smell so fresh and minty to match. I find it so lovely to use, especially in the morning.

When I had the blow dry, that I blogged about here, the stylist told me I may experience a tingling sensation whilst it was on and I have every time I have used it, both in the salon and at home. This is completely normal and really makes me believe that it's getting to work, it's also super refreshing on my scalp which is quite often a relief.

Whilst I'm on the point of my dry scalp, for the first couple of weeks I was worrying that maybe this system was too harsh or drying, as it seemed to be getting worse. However, a further two weeks on my scalp is a lot better. I'm not sure whether it's down to these products, or whether it's just calming down anyway as I really do believe it did just come from no where.

The theory behind these products are that they exfoliate away the bad stuff on the root and replace and repair with good stuff, to make the condition around the root better, and therefore improve the look and feel of the hair itself. With that in mind, I think maybe it got worse because of the change but then got a lot better.

As far as conditioners go, I don't really like using them but this is one of the better ones. It doesn't leave my hair feeling or looking too fly away and after leaving for a few minutes and rinsing off with cool water my hair feels pleasant and around my scalp and feels pretty amazing.
I wouldn't normally use cold water to rinse my hair after washing, but the stylist did suggest it and really it makes sense. Just like its good to close your pores after your skin care routine, its good to close your hair follicle also.

The third part to the kit is the Leave In Scalp Treatment spray, which acts very similar to a toner full of goodness; antioxidants, botanicals and peppermint oil. I really like the concept of this product and enjoy using it a lot. You spray it onto towel dried hair (particularly on the scalp) before drying. It feels cool on your scalp, but you can't feel the product as it is just a fine spray.

I was also provided with the Nioxin Deep Repair Intensive Treatment 150ml, which I must admit I didn't use every time I washed my hair though I did use it at least once a week.
This puts some strength back into your hair and works like most other treatments and after leaving it on your hair for a few minutes after your normal shampoo and conditioning routine, it leaves your hair feel super glossy and in good condition.
I'm not sure whether its down to this product in particular or the kit as a whole, but I have noticed a significant amount less of hair breakage and fall out, especially after washing my hair.

I really do like these products and when I run out I will definitely consider purchasing them, especially the Shampoo and the Scalp Treatment.

The Nioxin System Kits are available for all different hair types and cost £27.99 each although you can buy the products singly, in bigger bottles costing from £16.99. The Nioxin Deep Repair Intensive Treatment also costs £16.99.

These products are available online and all salon stocklists can be found online here.

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Nioxin Scalp Renew Dermabrasion Treatment and Thicker Hair Blow Dry

This evening I went along to the very beautiful Michael John salon in London for a Nioxin Scalp Renew Dermabrasion Treatment and a Nioxin Thicker Hair Blow Dry, to say goodbye to thin and lifeless hair and hello to thicker more voluminous locks.

Nioxin is a hair treatment that aims at giving you fuller and thicker hair, which is fabulous for those of us who have unfortunately thin or thinning hair. 

It has been designed to  revive both your hair and most importantly your scalp, to improve the health surrounding your hair growth and appearance.

When I arrived at Michael John, I was greeted with a beautiful array of Cupcakes and goodies and introduced to the line of products that the lovely stylist would be using on me.

The stylist decided to use Nioxin Hair System Kit 1 for Normal to Thin Looking hair, which is how I would describe mine perfectly.

Nioxin Hair System Kit 1 consists of a Cleanser, a Scalp Revitaliser and a Scalp Treatment and in that order they was applied to my hair.

A small amount of the Nioxin Cleanser was massaged into my hair and rinsed twice throughly, in order to make sure the hair was completely clean. This was very pleasant and really did clean my scalp of any product and environmental build up so well. Following the rinse of the shampoo, the Nioxin Scalp Revitaliser was massaged into what felt like a very squeaky clean scalp. This was left to sit for a few minutes and gave quite a tingly sensation which I was told was completely normal.

This kit is informally known as a facial for the scalp, which sums it up pretty well. My scalp is suffering a little with dryness at the moment, which I have mentioned before and so I am hoping the exfoliation that this product generates on the scalp, removing build up and restoring the goodness, will help to improve it lots.

Once the tingly conditioning Scalp Revitaliser had sat for a few minutes and been rinsed off, the stylist ran some cool water through my hair to almost close the hair follicle, like you would with cold water to pores, and spritzed over the final product of the three step kit, the Nioxin Scalp Treatment. She described this as a toner for the hair which containing botanicals, antioxidants and peppermint oil, is spot on. This doesn't need to be rinsed and is the final step before blow drying your thicker, fuller hair.

Nioxin isn't a miracle and won't make your hair grow thicker but with the three steps- cleansing, optimising and treating, it will actively help to make it look and feel a lot thicker and fuller by improving the health around the root, on the scalp and in the hair. 

There are additional products that you can use on top of the three step kit to further improve scalp and hair care and along with the Nioxin Hair System Kit 1 that I was very kindly given to continue to use I was also given a Nioxin Intensive Treatment Hair Masque which is said to help to strengthen the hair shaft against damage to reduce breakage and leave the hair further conditioned and manageable. I can't wait to use it, you know I love a hair treatment and I have a good feeling about this one.

The Nioxin Thicker Hair Blow Dry I was also treated to, was absolutely phenomenal. I went for curls, because I wanted to achieve the biggest hair possible and after a head full of pin curls, that's exactly what I got. I am so pleased with it the outcome and wish my hair would look like this every day!

I'm going to ditch all other hair products for the next month and use just these, I will be sure to let you know how I get on.

Is a Nioxin Scalp Renew Dermabrasion Treatment something that your hair is longing for?

xx

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