Nioxin’s founder's goal became the corporate goal for Nioxin. For more than 15 years, the company has worked at unraveling the complex problem of how best to address and most importantly how to provide a solution for thin-looking hair for the millions who battle this discouraging problem. Their world-renowned team of Nioxin researchers has developed the most advanced, non-drug based system for fine or thin-looking hair - Nioxin Bionutrient Formulations. Each product is designed to create and maintain an optimum scalp environment in order to address the problems associated with thin-looking hair, including hair loss through mechanical breakage, which leads to fine, fragile, thin-looking hair. The company’s main thrust is to provide an educated approach toward offering a natural solution to one of the largest and fastest-growing categories in the beauty industry - fine and thin looking hair.

Over the years, Nioxin has captured the attention and approval of salon owners and stylists by developing products that deliver REAL results! Nioxin products hold the number one awareness position for thin looking hair products among stylists. Nioxin products are the number one recommended product for thin looking hair among that group too.

But most importantly, Nioxin’s research and product development has improved and refined the product line. They have achieved such breakthroughs as their early identification of the "5 Warning Signs Of Thin looking hair", development of their exclusive Transactive Delivery System, a Bionutrient transportation method which delivers vitamins and nutrients to the scalp and hair, and CoZyme, a complex made from Co-enzyme Q-10 and nine other Co-enzymes and cofactors. All of these products together provide anti-aging properties the scalp skin. Nioxin’s latest advancement is Glyco-Fused Complex, a moisturizing blend of rare herbs and botanicals that help to safeguard the scalp from the drying irritation caused by various chemical services. These are only a few of the truly revolutionary products and insights Nioxin researchers have developed that have helped pave Nioxin’s way to providing the most effective natural solutions for fine and thin-looking hair.

To make the Nioxin system even simpler for you to use, they have separated the product line into two distinct categories.

BIONUTRIENT ACTIVES are formulated with a concentrated blend of herbs and botanicals. It is the most complete system available for fine or thin-looking, non-chemically enhanced hair. This unique cleansing and conditioning system helps to address problems associated with thin-looking hair by improving the scalp environment. The result is thicker, healthier-looking hair!

BIONUTRIENT PROTECTIVES are formulated with Glyco-Fused Complex. This system addresses the special needs of fine or thin-looking chemically enhanced hair. It addresses problems associated with thin-looking hair by cleansing the scalp and hair of product buildup, DHT, and lingering chemical residue. And, it provides chemically enhanced hair with the moisture and vitamin nourishment needed to stay fuller and healthier-looking.

BIONUTRIENT CREATIVES, a weight-free styling line, gives you all the volume, shine, and style holding performance you desire without giving you the product buildup that weighs your hair down.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Does NIOXIN grow or re-grow hair?
How do NIOXIN products help my hair?
How often do I use NIOXIN?
What is the difference between Protectives and Actives?
Why can't I buy directly from NIOXIN?
Where are NIOXIN products sold?
How do NIOXIN products work?
Does NIOXIN conduct animal testing?
Does NIOXIN contain animal by-products?
Does NIOXIN guarantee its product?
How long has NIOXIN been in business?
Is NIOXIN just a shampoo?
How do I know which product to buy?
What are the side effects of using NIOXIN products?
Can I still use other products with NIOXIN?
(Shampoo's, Gel's, etc.)
Are NIOXIN products only recommended for fine and thin-looking hair?
Does NIOXIN have an expiration date?
Who conducts the NIOXIN research?
What is the NIOXIN success rate?
What are the reasons for hair loss?
What is normal hair loss per day?
How long does it take to re-grow hair?
Why does it say not to massage on the labeling?
Will NIOXIN cause hair loss?
If I stop using NIOXIN will my new hair fall out?
What is PVP?
What is Co-Zyme 10?
Are NIOXIN products used as a body wash?
Why does NIOXIN contain Propylene Glycol?
Why does NIOXIN have Alcohol in the Nio-Spray?
Will NIOXIN cause unwanted body hair?
How long do I need to use NIOXIN?
Does NIOXIN disclose their clinical studies?

Does NIOXIN grow or re-grow hair?
No, only the body has the ability to produce or re-grow hair.

How does NIOXIN products help my hair?
However, NIOXIN Bionutrient Formulations help to create an optimum scalp environment for the body to perform its natural functions of hair growth.

How often do I use NIOXIN?
Daily use is recommended in order to maintain a healthy scalp environment.

What is the difference between Protectives and Actives?
Bionutrient Protectives is a system of products designed specifically for fine or thin-looking chemically enhanced hair. Bionutrient Actives is a system of products designed to address the needs non-chemically enhanced fine or thin-looking hair.

Why can't I buy directly from NIOXIN
NIOXIN products are sold through salon by professional hair stylist. Eva Graham, president and founder of Nioxin Research Laboratories, believes that a trained hair stylist is best equipped to identify the need, discuss and demonstrate the solution, and recommend the best hair care system for their clients. NIOXIN products provide optimum results when the proper regimen is individually recommended through professional consultation from a professional hair stylist.

Where are NIOXIN products sold?
NIOXIN Bionutrient Formulations are right here at Cut & Dry's online store.

How do NIOXIN products work?
NIOXIN Bionutrient Formulations help to address the combination of factors linked to noticeably thin-looking hair and creates an optimum scalp environment by removing excess sebum containing elevated levels of DHT from the hair and scalp.

Does NIOXIN conduct animal testing?
NIOXIN Research Laboratories, Inc. test their ingredients and products on human volunteers, through clinical testing and does not endorse or conduct animal testing.

Does NIOXIN contain animal by-products?
NIOXIN Bionutrient Formulations is a system of products that are derived from the purest form of herbs and botanicals and contains no animal by-products.

Does NIOXIN guarantee its product?
NIOXIN Research Laboratories, Inc., stands behind its products for customer satisfaction. Daily use of the Bionutrient Formulations correctly and consistently helps to address factors associated with noticeably thin-looking hair by creating an optimum scalp environment in 45 days. Should you not be satisfied, return your product to the salon where it was purchased for a refund or new product.

How long has NIOXIN been in business?
In 1987 NIOXIN Research Laboratories, Inc. began with a commitment to the professional hair stylist. The company believes that a trained hair stylist is the best equipped to identify the need, discuss and demonstrate the solution and recommend the best hair care system for the millions of men and women with fine or thin-looking hair. This vision realized by Eva Graham, president and founder of NIOXIN, has lead the company to be the recognized leader of fine and thin-looking hair care.

Is NIOXIN just a shampoo?
Bionutrient Cleansers are used in place of shampoos. Unlike conventional shampoos, Bionutrient Cleansers are supported by a system of products designed to create a healthy scalp environment

How do I know which product to buy?
Due to the scientifically based system of products, determining which products to purchase is best made through a professional consultation by a professional hair stylist, however, choosing is as simple as asking your self two questions:

• Do I have normal hair density to early stages of thin-looking hair or do I have advanced stages of thin-looking hair? Answer - Starter Kit for normal hair density early stages of thin-looking hair or Advanced Starter Kit for advanced stages of thin-looking hair
• Do I have chemically or non-chemically enhanced scalp and hair? Answer - Bionutrient Protectives system for chemically enhanced or Bionutrient Actives system for non-chemically enhanced scalp and hair.

What are the side effects of using NIOXIN products?
Nioxin uses naturally derived ingredients which have no known side effects.

Can I still use other products with NIOXIN? (Shampoo's, Gel's, etc.)
To create a healthy scalp environment, and achieve the best results, we recommend only the use of the NIOXIN System. However, the Bionutrient Protectives or Bionutrient Actives Systems of products works within your normal hair care routine.

Are NIOXIN products only recommended for fine and thin-looking hair?
The Bionutrient Formulations of products are for anyone of any age, desiring a complete hair care system, designed to help restore an optimal hair and scalp environment.

Does NIOXIN have an expiration date?
The only NIOXIN product with an expiration date is the dietary supplement, Recharging Complex.

Who conducts the NIOXIN research?
All of the science that goes in NIOXIN products is backed by a team of world-renowned medical and scientific researchers who have spent years studying the causes and alternatives for dealing with the problems associated with the appearance of thinning hair.

What is the NIOXIN success rate?
NIOXIN is the largest manufacturer in the world, devoted exclusively to the professional beauty industry. Nioxin products are now available in 24 countries around the globe.

What are the reasons for hair loss?
Research has shown that genetics is only one of the causes is of thinning hair. Build-up of conventional hair care product ingredients, toxins and pollutants from the environment, and as a lack of circulation to the scalp skin also can contribute to thinning hair. The damaging effects of chemical service residues as well as the mechanical aggressiveness of styling combined with the heat from styling tools can also lead to excessive daily hair loss. Hormonal changes that women experience throughout their lives can cause temporary as well as permanent hair loss. Many medications or medical treatments have side effects leading to excessive daily hair loss.

What is normal hair loss per day?
Recent research has shown that when shampooing daily, losing more than 50 hairs per day is considered to be excessive.

How long does it take to re-grow hair?
Every individual is unique, as is the body's ability to grow hair. The body normally produces hair in a growth cycle of 2 - 6 years; however, the length of time varies from person to person. The hair on the scalp goes through three cycles: Anagen Phase (growth), Catagen Phase (intermediate) and Telogen Phase (resting).

Why does it say not to massage on the labeling?
Individuals with fine or noticeably thin-looking hair are likely to have shallowly rooted hair which is loosely attached to the root. Rough massaging or scrubbing the scalp skin vigorously may cause the hair to detach from the scalp, interrupting the normal life cycle of the hair.

Will NIOXINŽ cause hair loss?
First it is important to understand that hair loss or shedding is a normal daily occurrence. Losing less than 50 hairs per day, when shampooing daily is acceptable. Some individuals after being on the system for a period of time begin seeing daily hair loss numbers increase and are concerned that the Bionutrient Formulations system is causing this hair loss. Hair fall out can increase when you first begin the proper cleansing and treatment of the scalp. This is only a temporary situations and should not exceed two weeks. If it does exceed two weeks, discontinue use of the product and consult your doctor or dermatologist.

If I stop using NIOXIN will my new hair fall out?
Bionutrient Formulations have no known side effects, including loss of hair when the product is discontinued. With the discontinued use of the Bionutrient Formulations, the undesirable scalp environment that was present prior to use of the system gradually returns.

What is PVP?
Plastic resins that are added to conventional products to give the hair the look, feel and manageability desired, however, it creates build-up on the hair and scalp.

What is Co-Zyme 10?
A proprietary complex of co-enzymes and energizing co-factors combined into a special complex of co-enzymes that helps to increase bio-energetics on the scalp skin to help defend against free radical damage and enhance scalp cellular turnover by exfoliating dead skin and may help extend the life cycle of hair.

Are NIOXIN products used as a body wash?
The Bionutrient Cleansers may be used as an all over body wash.

Why does NIOXIN contain Propylene Glycol?
Propylene Glycol is a solvent, but not an alcohol. Like cetyl alcohol, it is a moisturizer for skin and hair. It is used to preserve the quality of the herbal extracts, and it also attracts and holds moisture in skin and hair.

Why does NIOXIN have Alcohol in the Nio-Spray?
Like other aerosol hair sparys, NiosSpray has alcohol, however, when sprayed 10-12" from the head, the alcohol in the NioSpray dissipates. It does not dry out your scalp since it doesn't make contact with the scalp.

Will NIOXIN cause unwanted body hair?
Bionutrient Formulations are a system of topically applied products (cleansers and treatments) that have the ability to create a healthy scalp skin environment, but does not have the ability to change the genetic programming of the follicle, i.e. Hair follicles on the scalp produce terminal hairs; hair follicles on the body produce vellus hairs.

How long do I need to use NIOXIN?
The Bionutrient Formulations systems are of benefit as long as use is continued. Discontinued use, discontinued benefits.

Does NIOXIN disclose their clinical studies?
No. As a cosmetic product manufacture who produces natural solutions for fine and thin-looking hair, Nioxin is not required to disclose clinical studies.