Do you struggle with thin, lifeless hair and an increase in hair loss? You’re not alone – thinning hair is far more common than you may realise, and it affects over 50% of men and women worldwide.
What’s more, an increasing number of people recovering from Covid-19 have reported hair loss as a side effect of the virus. But the good news is that NIOXIN has a range of hair products and treatments that can help.
“I was hospitalised with Covid in July 2021 and was initially surprised at just how incredible my hair looked once I was discharged,” says Jean Witte @jeaninstapicks, a hair stylist and director of Synergy Hair in Cape Town @synergy_hair . “I couldn’t wait to show off my post-Covid hair, but before I had the chance to, it all started falling out!”
“I think the initial hair growth was as a result of all the vitamins they pumped into my system during my hospital stay, but it was all downhill from there once the vitamins left my system – about two to three months after I’d recovered. I hadn’t seen this kind of hair fall since after giving birth,” she adds.
And she isn’t alone – since returning to work at her salon, Jean has seen an influx of clients battling with hair loss since contracting Covid-19. “When you’re sick, your body is focused on fighting off the virus, which results in reduced nutrition and blood circulation and could contribute to hair loss,” explains Jean.
Although we don’t know enough about Covid-19 or the exact reasons why many sufferers have experienced hair loss, there is no denying the fact that any serious illness or period of stress can cause hair shedding.
Stress – whether physical or emotional – is one of the leading causes of hair thinning, so it makes sense that a growing number of people have reported experiencing hair loss since 2020.
Certain medications can also have side effects, such as hair loss or even changes to the colour and texture of your hair. In most cases, these side effects will subside once the medication is stopped.
Most sufferers worry that their hair will never grow back, but there is hope. “If you’ve never experienced thinning hair before, it’s unlikely to be permanent,” says Jean. Her top tip?
“Get a good haircut. This might require some layering or texturing to help the hair look fuller.” She recommends following this up with NIOXIN’s in-salon microdermabrasion treatment, which is like a facial for your scalp and helps to regenerate and revitalise your scalp through exfoliation.
Jean also started using the NIOXIN Deep Protect Density Mask, combined with the NIOXIN 3-Step System Kit to cleanse, optimise and treat hair and scalp concerns.
The kits are a 3-step regime designed for daily use, and include a cleansing shampoo, revitalising conditioner and leave-in hair and scalp treatment. According to research done by NIOXIN, 85% of consumers that have tried the System Kits have noticed a thickening effect. *
“It took just two months of using NIOXIN products and treatments before I felt and looked like myself again,” says Jean. “NIOXIN’s Deep Protect Density Mask makes my hair look and feel thicker immediately after use, while the 3-Step System Kit has resulted in thicker, fuller hair with regular use over time.”
* Based on a survey among 230 US panelists concerned about thinning hair conducted by SIRS, 2016.
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