Daily Nioxin Chronicles by Yvette Shirey

Are you self conscious about your thinning hair?  Have you always wondered what’s out there to help you?  Nioxin Scalp Renew might be your answer!  Nioxin Scalp Renew is an in-salon scalp Dermabrasion Service and a take home Density Restoration treatment that helps to reduce hair loss by an average 54%.  It helps restore stronger, denser looking hair by removing build-up around follicle sites and regenerating skin’s surface 34% faster than untreated skin. For the next couple of weeks you can follow Yvette’s journey as she tries the Nioxin Scalp Renew:

Early 40’s, single mom of a soon-to-be 6^th grader, career focused, daughter of an aging father, and I drive a long commute… certainly I have something in common with you.   For years, I have battled with fine, thin hair… a gift from mom – good thing she also gave me common sense.   As I am sure you have, I have seen the various advertisements about miracles in hair growth but have been skeptical, too busy or not wealthy enough for some of the options. 

I now work in the beauty industry and have the opportunity to try a product line called Nioxin™.   I invite you along my journey as I try to grow hair that I am hoping wants to come out.  I will be updating you daily at first and then probably weekly while I wait for results so you can know that someone like you has tried it and what I experienced.   Hope you find it helpful.

The product line has a variety of components and my regimen will include several but not all.  Please know that I am not being compensated by Nioxin™ nor have they been in any way involved in my wanting to try the product and share my story along the way.   You can get official information on how the product works and company information at www.nioxin.com .

Any professional trained in the application of Nioxin™ can apply the treatment; my stylist is Leah Kinsey at Robert Andrew Salon & Spa, Gambrills, MD.

DAY 1 – July 9,2010

Yeah!  Today I get to start my Nioxin™ treatment. 

4:30pm, Leah begins my treatment.  She explains that she will apply my treatment and I will relax for 20 minutes while it performs its magic.  Then she will rinse my hair out.  I was expected a burning sensation (not sure why, just seemed logical that to stimulate my follicle would be burning) but actually it is a cool, tingly sensation.  I relax and wait.  If you decide to do this treatment, I suggest you bring a sweater as I got a chill that was hard to shake until after she blew my hair dry.

So, that’s it for now.  Fingers crossed.

EVENING 1 – July 9, 2010

Leah explained I needed to apply the Scalp Renew™ to my scalp every night before going to bed for the next 14 days.  I applied the product on the top of my scalp where I need the most hair to regenerate.    I was concerned about a mess it would leave and about odor but it was clean and easy.  Even my boyfriend said it smelled nice, a clean pleasant scent. 

DAY 2 – July 10, 2010

Big event day at work so I need my hair to style nicely.  I wash my hair with the Nioxin™ Cleanser ™ followed by the Scalp Treatment™.  My hair seems dry so I apply the Nioxin™ Intensive Therapy® masque to the ends and leave in for 5 minutes.   Then I rinse the scalp treatment and masque at the same time.  After towel drying, I apply the Scalp Activating Treatment™ directly to my scalp and rub in.  I follow my normal styling routine with my root lifter and mousse.  I dry my hair with my large round brush and then I use a little flat iron magic.  Looks great! I am happy.

The shampoo smells fresh like the rest of the products.  Just a little goes a long way.  The scalp treatment is a cool sensation but it feels great in a hot shower.  The masque is a nice creamy consistency.  Hair feels good!

EVENING 2 – July 10, 2010

I am tired.  Worked our Super Saturday all day.  Made dinner at home and quickly fell asleep on the sofa trying to watch a movie.  Woke up at 12:30am, let the dog out, cleansed my face and am now applying my 2^nd of 14 treatments to my scalp.  Beauty takes effort… right?  Actually a quick application, some scalp massaging and I am off to bed.

DAY 3 – July 11, 2010

My day off.  Same morning routine in the shower with the cleanser and scalp therapy.  Then the Scalp Activating Treatment™  before digging into my regular styling routine.  Another good hair day.

 EVENING 3 – July 11, 2010

Just got back from my girlfriends birthday party dinner.  I am full but it was so tasty.  On 3^rd treatment of 14.   No changes so far.

DAY 4 – July 12, 2010

Wondered why the man up the street gave me a funny look this morning when I was walking my dog this morning.  Ooops!  I forgot I had the Scalp Renew™ on my hair from last night and it makes my hair a bit big with bed head – good thing I am not a celebrity.

So, I came in and started my morning Nioxin™ regimen; Cleanser™ and Scalp Therapy™ with the Intensive Therapy® masque,  then Scalp Activating Treatment™ and style. 

Evening 4 – July 12, 2010

4^th of 14 treatments with  Scalp Renew™  No new hair yet but my hair is manageable and shiny.

Stay tuned for the second half of these Chronicals…..

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