This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Dercos Fortifying Treatment 5!

I don't know about you, but I've found the last year or so stressful AF - not only have I not been able to get a haircut, but I have been finding large quantities of my hair in the shower drain - I mean I've got enough hair for a comb-over now but I'd really prefer not to have to go there! Whether it is stress, fatigue, seasonal changes or even internal fluctuations, Vichy has come to the rescue with something to shore up weakened hair...

 

Vichy Dercos Fortifying Treatment 5 - 21 x 6ml ampoules - $74.95 - with 5 targets for anti-hair loss: hair breakage reduced after 1 application; thicker, more resistant hair; helps promote stronger hair fiber; fortifies the scalp skin barrier through hydration; and sooothes scalp discomfort due to dryness.

 

With a formula that is an exclusive combination of Aminexil, the gold standard anti-hair loss molecule with proven clinical efficacy, using 5 active ingredients for comprehensive action - from root: helps anchor hair in the scalp - to tip: promotes strong, resistant fiber + scalp strengthening action: reduces micro-imbalances of the scalp and boosts the scalp's resistance to promote hair growth. For great results in just 3 weeks: scalp is strengthened, hair becomes more resistant and stronger - after 6 weeks: hair  loss is reduced.

It's easy to use and can be applied on dry or wet hair. For intensive treatment: 1 monodose per day for 6 weeks. As an upkeep hair care treatment: 3 monodoses per week.

And to compliment the treatment there is Vichy Dercos Energising Fortifying Shampoo and  Conditioner - 200ml - $19.95 - Enriched with vitamins Niacinamide + Panthenol the shampoo brings vitality and vigor to hair to help fight against hair loss due to breakage. Revitalized, hair is less fragile; while the conditioner enriched with Aminexil and a complex Niacinamide + Ceramide, has a fortifying formula that nourishes the hair and targets fragilized zones to reinforce the structure of the hair fiber and envelop it with a protective film.

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Test Driving - Nioxin Scalp Renew, Hair System Kit and 3D Styling!

Nioxin Hair System Kit - $59.95 - uses advanced technologies to deliver thicker, fuller, denser-looking hair by caring for the scalp with 6 sets which include a Cleanser - cleanses to provide thicker-looking hair while it helps remove follicle-clogging sebum, fatty acids and environmental residues from the scalp skin and hair; Scalp Revitaliser - a lightweight conditioner that helps provide hair resilience and control moisture balance; and Scalp Treatment - contains antioxidants and botanicals that help to provide a refreshed scalp environment.

With a different kit suitable for every hair type:

System 1 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, natural hair. It amplifies hair texture while protecting against breakage, refreshing the scalp and delivering a healthy shine.

System 2 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, natural hair. It delivers denser-looking hair and a healthy shine while protecting the scalp and strengthening against damage.

System 3 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, chemically treated hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

System 4 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, chemically-treated hair. It delivers denser-looking hair while protecting the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

System 5 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

System 6 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while protecting the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

I tested out System 3 - I wasn't sure that I was going to notice any difference at all - I have fine hair but a lot of it so didn't really think the system was going to be of any benefit to me - wrong! After 30 days my hair looks fuller and thicker and just more substantial! The other thing I've noticed is that even though the weather has been getting colder, my scalp doesn't feel tight and dry the way it normally would - so all around I am pretty stoked with the system - I can see how this would be really great if your hair was actually thinning!

Before starting the system, consider getting your scalp a good cleaning with Nioxin Scalp Renew Demabrasion Treatment which helps restore a healthy look to your scalp and hair by accelerating scalp skin surface regeneration through exfoliation and removing build-up around follicle sites - I think these before and after shots of my own scalp demonstrate that my shampoo is not getting my scalp as clean as I would have thought it was!

The benefit to having a clean scalp of course is that healthy, deeply rooted hair comes from a scalp that is clean and free from debris. Build-up of sebum or product blocks hair follicles and can prevent new hair coming through the skin and maturing. In time, the lack of new growth will make hair look increasingly thin.

Nioxin also introduces 3D Styling - a line of styling products for fuller, thicker-looking hair - with a self-explanatory package design and two technologies that makes it easy to choose the styler tailored to meet individual needs of hair thinning - from creating thicker, fuller-looking styles to maintaining flexibility:

Pro-Thick technology for fuller, thicker looks - with a complex of thickening polymers that deposit forming bonds between the strands creating space that gives a thickening appearance with products for thickness and hold that are water-soluable including: Thickening Spray - 150ml - $16.48, Thickening Gel - 150ml - $16.48 and Bodifying Foam - 192g - $18.32 along with the NioSpray Strong Hold - 300g - $18.98 - to boost the diameter of each hair strand.

LightPlex technology for lightweight effects on thinning hair - with polymers and conditioning agents that provide lightweight balanced styling without feeling stiff with products for light, flexible effects including: Rejuvenating Elixir - 150ml - $16.48, Definition Creme - 150ml - $16.48 and Therm Activ Protector - 150ml - $16.48 - along with the Regular Hold NioSpray - 300g - $18.98 -  for fuller-looking hair with a lightweight finish.

Feel free to fix and match products from the 2 lines for optimal use - I am loving the Bodifying Foam for lift and volume when I air dry and the Therm Activ Protector to protect against flat iron damage when I'm going with a straight and sleek look.

The Hair System Kit, styling products and Scalp Renew treatment are available at salons across Canada - check out www.nioxin.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Nioxin gets to the root of hair loss with their hair system kits!

Whether you are seeing the early warning signs of hair loss: oily scalp, losing more than 100 hairs a day, excessive body hair or hormonal acne - or are already experiencing the problem - there is something that can help hair become thick and full again:

Nioxin Hair System Kit - $59.95 - uses advanced technologies to deliver thicker, fuller, denser-looking hair with 6 sets which include a Cleanser - cleanses to provide thicker-looking hair while it helps remove follicle-clogging sebum, fatty acids and environmental residues from the scalp skin and hair; Scalp Revitaliser - a lightweight conditioner that helps provide hair resilience and control moisture balance; and Scalp Treatment - contains antioxidants and botanicals that help to provide a refreshed scalp environment.

With a different kit suitable for each hair type:

System 1 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, natural hair. It amplifies hair texture while protecting against breakage, refreshing the scalp and delivering a healthy shine.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling
Activ-Renewal - White tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents help provide a refreshed scalp environment and healthy shine to natural hair.

System 2 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, natural hair. It delivers denser-looking hair and a healthy shine while protecting the scalp and strengthening against damage.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Activ-Renewal - White tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents help provide a refreshed scalp environment and healthy shine to natural hair.
Scalp Access Delivery System - Vitamins, botanicals, SPF 15 sunscreen, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, while providing sun protection for the scalp.

System 3 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, chemically treated hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Glyco-Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.

System 4 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, chemically-treated hair. It delivers denser-looking hair while protecting the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Glyco-Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Scalp Access Delivery System - Vitamins, botanicals, SPF 15 sunscreen, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, while providing sun protection for the scalp.

System 5 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

The technologies include:
Glyco Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.
Smoothplex - Silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents help provide moisture balance and smoothing control, reducing loss by strenghtening against damage and breakage.

System 6 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while protecting the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

The technologies include:
Glyco Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.
Smoothplex - Silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents help provide moisture balance and smoothing control, reducing loss by strenghtening against damage and breakage.

Available at salons across Canada - check out www.nioxin.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Women's Rogaine - combats hereditary hair loss with an easy to use foam!

If a women's hair is her crowning glory then the 1 in 4 women experiencing hereditary hair loss are not feeling so glorious at all... Luckily they can now turn to:

Women's Rogaine - 2 x 30g - $69.99 - 2 month supply, 2 x 60g -  $109.99 - 4 month supply - with a 5% minoxidil topical, once-a-day foam formula that features an innovative bio-delivery system designed to break down with body heat to deposit actives on the scalp to help regrow, thicker, more beautiful hair in as little as 12 weeks.

Sadly, there's a good chance that you and I will need it, nearly half of women will suffer from hereditary hair loss by age 50 - it can start in your 20s with a second pear during peri- or post menopause. Luckily the 5% minoxidil it contains is clinically proven to regrow hair in 85% of women - when massaged into the scalp it revitalizes hair follicles and stimulates hair growth for new hair that comes in up to 48 thicker than before.

Hereditary hair loss is evidenced by hair loss that appears as a thinning over the top of the head and widening along the part - just keep in mind that it won't do anything for fine hair, it's just for hair loss. And if you're worried that your hair could be thinning and you might not even know it - your hairdresser is your best friend for that, especially if you have one that you go to regularly - they're in the perfect position (literally) to keep an eye on the problem!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at well.ca.

- Lisamarie -