Product Reviews Rated 4.48 out of 5 stars
744 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Am a Nioxin convert I started using all Nioxin 3 products one month ago; shampoo, conditioner, scalp treatment, volumizing thickening spray and extra hold hairspray. Since I use them all together, it's hard to say specifically if one of the products works or doesn't. In my honest opinion, the Nioxin line has improved the body and texture of my hair greatly. I recently turned 51 and it's been within the last year or two that I noticed my hair thinning (mostly on the sides). I keep my hair in a chin-length, layered bob. It's always been fine so it's always been a challenge to make it look fuller and healthier. But this line of products does that. The shampoo and conditioner have a (very) strong eucalyptus/menthol fragrance and they do make my scalp tingle (I like it - it feels like something is happening). A little bit of shampoo goes a long way. When I'm rinsing the product out, my hair does feel thicker...like I have a bigger handful than before. I use the scalp treatment after I towel dry my hair. It's very watery (not sticky) and the nozzle is a strange choice for an applicator; it can run down your face if you squirt too much on. I don't know that I'm seeing any specific results from the scalp treatment yet (but I read it takes three months) but it does work well in conjunction with the other products. I use the thickening spray as a styling product - lightly spraying it all through my hair. It really injects fullness and lightness into my hair (no stickiness or heaviness). I finish it off with the hairspray (again, not heavy or sticky) and I am generally very happy with the outcome. I'd recommend watching a video on how to blow dry your hair using a large round brush for volume. A good haircut along with the right products, tools and techniques makes it possible for those of us not blessed with beautiful hair to have good hair days. I do think Nioxin is the right product for me. I would highly recommend trying it.
Most Helpful Critical Review This product accelerates color fade dramatically! Regardless of the Nioxin 3 label claiming to be for colored hair, I found this product accelerates color fade dramatically. The two main ingredients after water are Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. If you color you hair, you probably know to stay away from sulfate shampoos. These surfactants are very effective at cleaning. They remove oils very well and heavy build-ups?of polymers from hair. ?That is why they are often included in shampoos for fine hair. Sulfate shampoos, being great cleaners, will remove layers of conditioning. Once the protective layers are gone, water can penetrate hair easily. The result: faster color loss. My experience with Nioxin 3 was awful.
Reviewed by 744 customers No I returned both the shampoo and conditioner due to price 1
Des from El Dorado Hills
Great product been using this for 20 years however Ulta's prices are too high
Glad I did a patch test as suggested by other reviews! 2
Chelsea from Minnesota
I just started using this kit so no positive feedback other than the shampoo and conditioner seem fine so far - nice peppermint scent and really feels like it has cleaned my scalp. However I did do a patch test with the leave-in treatment on my arm and it's super red! Whoever suggested this - thank you. I will not be using that product any further.
A great shampoo for processed, slightly thinning hair 5
Sandy from The Villages, FL
I sometimes mix it with a volume shampoo
No growth on my scalp, but on my face!!! 1
C from Denver
After 3 months of use I have no growth on the top of my head, but there is hair on my face which I have never had before!!!!
I have used this since 2003 5
Blondie from Chambersburg PA
If I was not using it I would be close to bald
Reaction to the scalp treatment 2
Alice from League City Texas
I used this for the first time today and when I used the last step of scalp treatment it over sprayed on my arm. Now my arm looks as if it were burned or an allergic reaction.
This cured my seborrheic dermatitis 5
AB from Michigan
After years and hundreds of dollars spent on shampoos, I started using this shampoo (and matching conditioner) about a year ago. I had terrible patches of seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp; it was painful and embarrassing. This cleared it up in a matter of weeks and has kept it away. I never write reviews but I am so thankful for this line of hair care.
This really works! 5
Laura K. from Allentown
I've just started using this product but already notice a difference in my hair. It appears fuller and is much earlier to style. I'd initially purchased the smaller trial size, but have already gone back and gotten the full size since I definitely didn't want to run out.
Patch test!!! 1
ThatgirlinTx from Texas
I just picked this up today and was excited to try after seeing all the great reviews. After I got home I looked at the reviews one more time and saw one from someone else urging people to do a patch test first. I went ahead and did it on my arm and i kid you the area in my arm where I did the patch test turned red. I wish I could upload pictures to this post but it's red! It did feel cooling when I first put it on but maybe 10 mins in my arm is bright red. I will be returning this product. Kinda disappointed because I was really looking forward to trying it.
super clean hair at what cost? 3
Alexandra from NYC
I have 2b/2c hair that's been thinning out due to hormonal birth control... and was then damaged by a bad colorist. i was super interested to try this. it's only been one wash, so obviously no results on thickening/less noticeable thinning, but it left my hair feeling and looking super clean, soft and shiny. however... when i was washing my hair, my hands started burning and itching. i've never experienced this with any product. i literally had to stop washing my hair to dunk my hands in freezing water. it's nice and i got it on sale but i'm super hesitant to use it again.
I've Been Using Nioxin for Years 5
Happy2CU from Reno NV
Nioxin is a good product for color-treated and thinning hair. I use it regularly.
Shampoo and conditioner for life. 5
Priscilla from Davenport
My stylist recommended it to me and told me once you start using it you will never stop. She was right. It's been 3 years now.
I would buy again 5
Eve from Manteca
Could see a difference from the first use
Yes 4
Cj from Colorado Springs, CO
I use it before I have my hair colored to get all the chemicals out of my hair and scalp.
works great as clarifying shampoo 4
Erin from Washington
So.. I'm going to be honest. I don't have thin or thinning hair, I'm working with 3b. I was looking for an 'emergency' shampoo to help with the itchiness from product buildup.
This was the first non-salon brand I've bought in years (thank you pandemic!) and the smell was a little jarring at first as I'm not used to strong-smelling products. I'm starting to come around to the mintyness, and it's definitely improved my scalp! I haven't noticed any change in the intensity of my color treated hair, but I've definitely noticed that as a heavy shedder this didn't make much of a dent if at all.
Product Causes Rash! 1
Meg from Texas
I used this product for the first time and broke out in a massive rash everywhere my hair touched my skin. I had to rinse everything out of my hair and re-wash my body to contain it. I am not allergic to any of the ingredients so it is definitely not an allergic reaction and was caused by the product. I am returning it immediately and will not be touching Nioxin products again.
Test on a patch of skin first! 3
Jenna from Ohio
So I'm here to say that I did enjoy all of the products. I feel that the shampoo/conditioner has really helped my hair and it smells amazing. I do want to warn people however because I had an extremely awful allergic reaction on my skin from the scalp spray. It may not do that to everyone but I highly suggest doing a test patch before spraying it on your whole head! I had the worst rash ever on my head, shoulders, face, and anywhere my hair touched.
I love this product 5
Sandy from Blaine Mn
I'm trying to get my hair to grow
Works awesome 5
Doc D from Huntingtown, MD
I have been using this product for about a year. I started using this before my hair really started to thin. I have fine hair and it volumizes my hair and makes it look great. It also helps with my spots where pony tails pulled when I was younger.
This really thickened my hair and helped 5
Kjgmom2 from Indy
I am ordering my 3 rd bottle of this Amanda I have various scalp Nioxin treatments. This has really thickened and improved the look of my hair . My hair was very breakable and thinning And slow to grow. This has helped tremendously and I have a sensitive scalp and so I still occasionally have to use a clarifying or medicated shampoo to clear up my scalp issues this seems to help my blond hair be even thicker!
This saved my hair!! 5
Natalie Snazzy from Corpus Christi, Texas
I have been using this everyday as directed for a week and already my hair has stopped falling and shinier. I can talk the density is improving as well. I was losing my hair due to a birth control i was taking and it was very scary how much was falling out. This has made me feel so much better in such a short time and i am so so grateful i found it!!! It smells great, feels great and does exactly what it states!!
I normally always buy this product 2
Dragon lady from Pottstown pa
This shampoo should have a minty smell. But this bottle's contents smell like a old damp towel. I would love to get a replacement at no cost to me. I've used this Nioxin product for years despite the high cost.
trying new things 3
trying new things from wisconsin
I don't have a lot to say yet on product, only used a few times
cooling and clarifying 5
lyn from md
this is great for scalp buildup, i have always had dry scalp/dandruff but these products feel great on your scalp. my hair feels super clean after using this and i haven't had any dandruff since i started using this 2 weeks ago. i can get away with only washing my hair once a week because it's so clarifying. hoping it will help my hair to grow as well!
Wow I really like this . 5
Ash from Ohio
I just used this set . The smell is absolutely amazing 😉. I love the way my hair looks and feels . I can already tell a difference In the feeling of it . I am excited to see what a month of using this does for me .
