How to Use Nioxin

(This is an optional step that includes either 2% or 5% Minoxidil. Depending on the strength used, you apply it either once or twice a day. Warning: Do not exceed the number of uses recommended per day; doing so will not enhance results and can result in unwanted side effects. Always read package instructions before use to determine whether your product requires once or twice a day application.)

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   Shake the Hair Regrowth Treatment before each use. Nioxin Hair Regrowth Treatment may stimulate healthy, thicker hair growth if you use it daily. Since the ingredients might separate after the bottle has been sitting, always shake the bottle well before you apply the product to your hair. ^[10]

   Warning: If the Hair Regrowth Treatment is labeled for use by men or women, choose the product that fits your needs. These products are formulated to treat male- or female-pattern baldness and may cause unwanted side effects in the opposite sex. For instance, you may grow unwanted facial hair. Additionally, your hair might get thicker in the wrong area. ^[11]
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   Use the dropper to measure 1 mL (0.20  tsp) of the treatment. Nioxin Hair Regrowth Treatment comes with an eyedropper for you to use to measure out the product. Insert the dropper into the bottle. Then, draw 1 mL (0.20  tsp) of treatment into the dropper. ^[12]

   Variation: If you’re using the Hair Regrowth Treatment spray, part your hair and spray the product directly onto your scalp. Continue to part your hair and spray your scalp until the entire area is treated. Typically, it takes 8 applications to coat your entire scalp. ^[13]
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   Massage the Nioxin treatment directly onto your scalp. Apply the treatment from the eyedropper to your scalp. Then, use your fingertips to evenly distribute the treatment by massaging it over your scalp. Apply an even layer to your entire scalp for best results. ^[14]

   • Don't coat your hair with the treatment. It's meant to be used directly on your skin.

   Note: Make sure your hair is dry before applying this product.
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   Don’t rinse out the treatment, because it’s a leave-in. While some Nioxin products need to be washed out, the Hair Regrowth Treatment stays on your skin so that it can continue to work. Leave the treatment on your scalp rather than rinsing it off. ^[15]

   • Style your hair as desired after you apply the treatment.
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   Wash your hair once a day with the shampoo and conditioner. Then use the Scalp and Hair Treatment. Nioxin cleansing shampoo and revitalizing conditioner are designed to be used daily to improve your hair thickness and texture. Use the products to wash your hair every day to improve the health of your scalp and hair. ^[16]

   • Don’t use the products more often than once a day. Doing so won’t improve your hair and scalp, and the products may dry out your scalp and hair if you use them too often.
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   Wait about 2 months to start seeing results. While you might get results faster, it usually takes about 2 months of regular use for you to see visible results. Continue to use your Nioxin products for at least 2 months before you expect results. ^[17]

   • If you don’t see any results after 4 months, talk to your doctor to find out if you might need to try a different product.

   Tip: It might take as long as 4 months to start seeing results. Be patient and you might get the results you want.
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   See your doctor if you experience side effects. While it’s not common, Nioxin may cause unwanted side effects, such as skin irritation. If you have any side effects, stop using the product and visit your doctor to see if you need treatment. Watch for the following side effects after you start using Nioxin: ^[18]

   • Scalp irritation or redness
   • Chest pain or rapid heartbeat
   • Faintness or dizziness
   • Swelling of your hands or feet
   • Weight gain
   • Unwanted facial hair
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