Hi,

Has anyone used the Nioxin or Bosley hair systems? Do they work? Is one better than the other?

THX-

Molly

Bueller, Bueller?

Bueller, Bueller?

Bumping Molly's thread for visibility (because she sure in the heck doesn't want hair advice from me! )

Bueller, Bueller?

Lol you're too funny! I wanted to see the responses as I want to be pepared ahead of time,too. 9 weeks out today and still have all my hair so far...

Bumping Molly's thread for visibility (because she sure in the heck doesn't want hair advice from me! )

Bwahahahahahaaaaaa! :lol:

Lol you're too funny! I wanted to see the responses as I want to be pepared ahead of time,too. 9 weeks out today and still have all my hair so far...

I just got some Nioxin...I think I'll get some Bosley tomorrow?

Hi, I've had fine, thin hair my entire adult life and I've tried just about every option out there including Nioxin and Bosley. The two companies/products are very different. Nioxin is a shampoo/conditioner/hair treatment system that is intended to create the best environment for your hair to grow so that hopefully, you will again have a thick, full head of hair. I used it and it didn't work for me, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. Several people have tried it and had great success. Bosley offers several programs ranging from shampoo products similar to Nioxin to laser therapy to hair replacement systems and hair grafting. The shampoos are very, very expensive, much more than something like Nioxin. Laser therapy is the next option and it can work well if you commit to it. Usually you need to go in 2 times a week for the laser treatment. In southern CA those visits are $50 each time and you have to go forever, once you stop, the hair will revert to what it was before you began the service. Third option would be a hair replacement system. This would be for someone with really advanced hair loss. The hair piece is custom made to match your hair strand density and hair color. It takes appx. 8 weeks to have made. The area where it is going to be placed is shaved and the piece is glued to your head. The look is very realistic but not completely invisible and you need to go in every 6 weeks to have it removed, have your head cleaned and have it reattached. The last option is surgical where they will take a section of hair follicles from the back of your head and surgically implant them where you have hair loss. This is great if you are a candidate and can afford it. Typically, hair grafting runs between $1.50 to $4.00 per graph and most people need a minimum of 1,000 grafts. If your hair loss is temporary from surgery, just remember, it will come back. It is normal to loose hair after any surgery. Add to that, the drastic reduction in calories and your hair is in a though spot. Take Biotin to help with strength, be sure you are keeping your iron levels up (low iron can cause hair loss), be sure you are getting your protein in (that is what hair is made from) and wait. It will come back. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.

Wow, thx Trudyjo! I just saw a laser hairbrush online....I need to look into this some more.

Thank you so much for all the wonderful info!

I'm trying to get ready for this hair loss crap!

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I hated Bosely. Left like a film on my hair. I use Revita shampoo and conditioner. They also have Minoxidal products. It's expensive, but worth every penny! My hair was thinning long before the surgery and Revita stopped it. The conditioner helps hair grow back and adds thickness. Available at hair salons and on Amazon.

Also, broken record here, start NOW on multi-Vitamins, Vit D, Vit E, Biotin and most-important, fish oil. The pre and post op diets don't contain enough good fats -- that's why hair falls out. I am 2 months out from surgery, and no hair loss.

On no, I heard Bosley was really good!?

I'll check out the Revita!

I'm taking a ton of Vitamins now....how much of the Omegas should I take?

Thank you so much Cindy!

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On no' date=' I heard Bosley was really good!?

I'll check out the Revita!

I'm taking a ton of Vitamins now....how much of the Omegas should I take?

Thank you so much Cindy!

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Don't forget Iron with Vitamin C to help the absorption and do not take iron within 2 hours of Calcium or dairy products.

On no' date=' I heard Bosley was really good!?

I'll check out the Revita!

I'm taking a ton of Vitamins now....how much of the Omegas should I take?

Thank you so much Cindy!

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You might be okay with Bosley. It might just be me but I thought it smelled like something for a man.

I take 2500 mg fish oil. I use Coromega packs. They are an orange flavored gel pack and will be good for post op when you can't swallow the large capsules. Avail at GNC.

Thanks SMS! I'm anemic so I take Iron 2x a day. I didn't know about taking it with the vit c though...I learn something new everyday!

THX!

Cindy,

I bought Nioxin yesterday as well.....Umm, I had to return it. The scent was so disgusting I couldn't do it!

Thanks for all the great info!

You might be okay with Bosley. It might just be me but I thought it smelled like something for a man.

I take 2500 mg fish oil. I use Coromega packs. They are an orange flavored gel pack and will be good for post op when you can't swallow the large capsules. Avail at GNC.

What is a "Coromega" pack?