A three-step system with a 30-day promise
Women struggling with hair loss have been sharing their experiences with the NIOXIN Scalp and Hair Thickening System 4, a three-step trial kit available at LookFantastic. The set, designed for coloured, dry, and damaged hair with progressed thinning, includes a shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in treatment. It retails at £48.40.
The product description says the colour-safe collection is enriched with niacinamide and biotin to encourage stronger, fuller-looking results. The brand states that visible results can be achieved in as little as 30 days of regular use, a claim based on a survey of approximately 230 panellists with concerns about thinning hair who trialled the system.
On the LookFantastic website, the kit holds a 4.3/5 star rating from 1,145 customer reviews.
What customers say
Positive reviews are prominent. One five-star reviewer wrote: "I can't rate this enough, my hair snaps around the front and after years of bleach damage and extensions this has thickened my hair up so much." Another customer said: "It does what it says on the label! Very pleased with this range of products. I had hair loss following major surgery and these hair products helped to make my thinning hair look fuller."
A third reviewer added: "Highly recommend this product. Best shampoo and conditioner I have ever used. My hair looked and felt thicker within three weeks. Even my hairdresser commented on how much my hair had improved."
Not every user saw the same results, however. One shopper, whose experience was reported by the Liverpool Echo, commented: "Lovely shampoo but no visible results. Three good-sized bottles in the kit, the shampoo lathers up well and smells of menthol, left my hair feeling silkier and less greasy. I didn't notice a difference in thickness so I wouldn't purchase again."
Alternatives: Philip Kingsley and uklash
Alongside NIOXIN, two other products have drawn attention. The Philip Kingsley Density Hair Thickening Shampoo is priced at £32 for 200ml. Formulated with hyper-branched polymers, hydrolysed pea peptides, and strengthening molecules, it is described as suitable for sensitive scalps and mild enough for everyday use. First-time customers can get a 15% discount, bringing the price to £27.20, while a subscribe-and-save option lowers it to £25.60 with free delivery.
The uklash Hair Growth Serum, developed by biologists, contains pea sprout extract, phytic acid, and turmeric. It has received testimonials from customers dealing with thinning hair, alopecia, and chemotherapy-induced hair loss. In a three-month consumer trial involving 50 participants, 85% of users experienced hair regrowth, 95% noticed diminished hair loss, and 80% reported reduced breakage.
This article is based on reporting by TeessideLive and the Surrey Advertiser.