Nioxin Diamax by Nioxin, Hair + Scalp Treatments Review

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Nioxin

I have heard so much about the innovative Nioxin brand that I was absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to try one of their products. I received a bottle of Nioxin Diamax, which is formulated to strengthen hair and increase its fullness. My hair is prone to dryness and breakage, so I am always on the look out for a product that can help me combat my hair's fragile nature and make it strong. ...read moreWhen I opened the bottle of the Diamax, I was immediately aware of the scent. While not unpleasant, this product had a very noticeable smell of alcohol. I turned the bottle over to check the ingredient list, and sure enough, alcohol was the first ingredient to be found. While I was at it, I went over the rest of the ingredients, and I was not terribly impressed with what I found. This product contains more fragrance than it does panthenol, which is a very important hair strengthener. Still, I applied this to my hair, which was clean and dried, running it through my strands. I was surprised to find that the texture of the product was not oily at all, but had more of a water consistency. It wasn't runny, but clearly different than most products that I have used. After application, I found that my hair was a good bit smoother, but the product definitely leaves a sticky feeling to hair. The alcohol smell persisted, but the overall fragrance is not unpleasant...it is fresh and clean smelling. To my amazement, though, my hair did appear quite a bit thicker, as though the strands had been fattened up. My hair is pretty thick to start with, but it was really interesting to see that difference in texture. I definitely saw thicker looking hair from using this product...each hair was considerably fatter. All in all, I would say that this product is great for someone who struggles with thin hair, especially if you have flyaways. From what I understand, it is fairly expensive so I don't know that I would purchase it for myself, but it could be worth it to see that "fattening up" effect for thin hair. Very interesting product.

LittleBunny | 545 reviews

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Smoothing serum with a root booster

About two years ago I noticed an increase in hair left in the brush/comb. I was not very keen on using a hair- thickening product because I thought it would smell bad, make my hair look/feel oily, or be very expensive. The very first thing I noticed about Nioxin DIAMAX Thickening Treatment was that it has a light/pleasant scent. It seems to be a silicone-based formula, yet it does not weigh down m...read morey hair. Also, it does not make my hair look/feel greasy. Thanks to the product design, It does not spray too much at once, which means, it allows me to control the amount I want to apply. I work into roots and through ends on my damp hair. Then I massage my scalp. I've been using this for 5 days, therefore, it is too early to know long-term effects. As for the short-term effects, DIAMAX makes my hair a bit more manageable and smooth, and adds body to my straight hair. However, I don't think it has increased the diameter of hair strand. BTW, I tried to use it on my dry hair once, but I felt that it did not distribute evenly, and since I used more, the next day my scalp was a bit itchy. In conclusion, it seems to work better on my towel-dried hair. I don't like the fact that it requires me to use daily, but if it really strengthens my hair, it is worth it. I will have to update this review in a few weeks if I experience a significant difference. FYI, the package says "Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back".

luckybetty | 895 reviews

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Good results

I have been so impressed with the immediate results of how this makes my hair look & appear thicker that I bought Nioxin shampoo & conditioner! This product makes my hair look & feel thicker, makes it easier to manage & makes it appear healthier. I have only been usin it for about a week to 10 days, so I can't comment about the ling term results, but I'm optimistic that it will reduce the amount ...read moreof breakage & hair loss I've been experiencing for the past few years. I didn't give this the highest number of stars because of the price it is supposed to be selling for when it's released to salons in January 2012. $50 is a lot to spend on one product, but hopefully I will see a reduction in the amount of hair loss & it will be worth the price. Another plus I forgot to mention is the ease of application. It has a great pump shape that makes it easy to get right to the roots of your hair. Keeping my fingers crossed that I see great long term results like I've seen with short term use.

charliecat31 | 102 reviews

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