I have been taking Biotin since day one of surgery 16 months ago and just bought my first bottle of Nioxin shampoo, pricey, having used it yet, just got it yesterday. I was wanting your take on it? Went to get my hair done today and my stylist said it does not promote new hair growth just keeps it from falling out and never to stop it once you start. I thought it promoted new hair growth??? Since being banded I am so thin, so thin, I've had to cut my hair off shorter, I hate it. I'd change my picture on here but for some reason it won't let me or maybe Im not doing it right, idk. Any suggestions on the products? I do know the biotin makes it grow longer as far as new growth Im not seeing any.

I am in the same position as you are. I have been wearing baseball hats on a daily basis to cover my thinning hair and was told that is bad too because it doesn't allow your hair to breath. I have been taking Biotin daily and using Nioxin for a year now and really don't notice much of a difference in regards to the Nioxin. I do notice it makes my hair feel and look heavier like there is a coating on it. I am just using up the product I have and I think I am done. Not seeing the results to justify the price. My grandmother was thinning in the hair area too so I am assuming I am dealing with genetics but I too am at a loss. Ready to invest in a couple of wigs. Good luck on your end.

I used Nioxin a few years ago, and it was GREAT! My hair was falling out, and the Nioxin stopped it. The hair did fill in, and though I'm not certain that Nioxin stimulates growth, hair tends to grow back after a shed, anyway. If hair loss is due to male pattern baldness (yes, women get it too), then I think that's a different story. I could be wrong, but I remember hearing that awhile back. And now that we're talking about it, I'm going to pick up some Nioxin today

Hey, maybe we can get group rates at the Hair Club! SERIOUSLY, my hair is already very fine, and I told may hairdresser that I'm going to end up with a wig in the next 2-3 years. Sad.....

i am 3 months post op and have been taking the biotin and using the nioxin. i do notice more hair in my drain after the shower but my hair doesnt look thinner thank god cause its thin to begin with so I am hoping it is working. my nails look great due to the biotin to. I was lucky enough to get the nioxin on a groupon and bought the max allowed. Like anything we dont know till we try.. and hey wigs are in these days anyway int he worse case scenerio