How to use niacin for hair growth?

I am not a supporter of hair treatment with home and folk remedies, because the beauty industry does not stand still, they spend millions of dollars on research and produce special quality hair products. While researching information on hair loss treatments, I have often come across reviews of niacin. But, I understood that I would not solve my problem with only ampoules of nicotinic acid, and therefore I turned to a trichologist, we found out that I had diffuse hair loss against the background of latent iron deficiency anemia. The trichologist prescribed me iron preparations, vitamin C, as well as Bion complex vitamins, and for the hair to undergo a course of plasmolifting of the scalp (these are injections of platelet-rich blood taken from the patient), this procedure is one of the most effective for all types of hair loss (and absolutely it is not scary as it seems at first glance).

Hair loss has decreased and significantly, but to stimulate growth, in order to restore the previous density, the trichologist prescribed me a course of nicotinic acid using the drug Drasonval (very cool stuff). The course consisted of thirty procedures that had to be done every other day, first rub an ampoule of nicotinic acid onto clean, damp hair, and then another 20 minutes darsonval. At first I was surprised that the doctor prescribed me nicotinic acid (a recipe from the Internet), but she explained everything to me in great detail, so I will try to convey this information to you today.

Useful properties of niacin for hair

Nicotinic acid belongs to the B vitamins, these are water-soluble vitamins that do not accumulate in the body. This vitamin is involved in the oxidative processes of most living cells in our body.

In the instructions for the drug, you will not find information on the use of niacin for hair, nothing at all about the effect of the drug on hair growth or hair loss, since it is not intended for this. Although it turns out that many manufacturers add niacin to hair loss products and to stimulate growth.

The main task of niacin is to stimulate the growth of hair follicles, but consider all the beneficial properties of niacin:

1. It improves blood circulation in the scalp, as a result of which all nutrients are better supplied to the hair roots, hair grows stronger and healthier.
2. Expands blood vessels and increases their elasticity, the state of blood vessels expands and strengthens, oxygen and vitamins necessary for hair growth are better supplied to the hair follicles.
3. Promotes the renewal of scalp cells, strengthens the hair roots, which prevents hair loss.
4. Nicotinic acid helps to normalize the oiliness of the scalp, but at the same time it does not dry out dry hair.
5. Niacin is suitable for all hair types, leaves no greasy or sticky residue and does not require rinsing.

It is clear that nicotinic acid cannot cope with all the problems that may arise with hair, and besides, if you use only nicotinic acid, and not do everything in combination, then the result will not be so noticeable. For example, if you want to grow your hair, then you need not only to use nicotinic acid, but also take care of a special shampoo, take good care of the length of your hair (use masks, balms, leave-in products) so that your hair is healthy and in length, and does not look like washcloth, but they were long. If you want to grow your hair, then first get a haircut or hair polish, which will remove all split ends, and then start a course of nicotinic acid and carefully care for the length of the hair.And you can also drink vitamins for the hair, because nicotinic acid promotes the penetration of nutrients to the hair roots, and all nutrients (vitamins, minerals) enter the hair roots along with the blood, so you need to eat well and be reinforced with vitamins. In addition, our body supplies all the nutrients first to the vital organs, and then at the very end they go to the hair (((((

The effect of nicotinic acid is due to the fact that it improves blood circulation, dilates blood vessels and thereby improves and strengthens the nutrition of hair follicles, stimulating hair growth and reducing hair loss, and not by the substance itself as a vitamin!

Pay attention to niacin if you notice that your hair:

• grow poorly (for a long time);
• fall out more than usual and for a long time;
• look emaciated, dull, and dry
• split very quickly after a haircut;
• devoid of density, volume.

How to use niacin for hair growth?

Ampoules of nicotinic acid can be bought at the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription and are not expensive at all. One ampoule contains 1 ml of vitamin B3 liquid (nicotinic acid) and this is enough for one use, but if necessary, you can use two ampoules.

The most effective way to use niacin for hair growth is to rub it into the scalp after washing (on clean, damp hair) and massage gently for 3-5 minutes. The course is 30 procedures, you can rub in nicotinic acid every day or every other day.

Stage 1. We wash my head with shampoo, it is important to use a deep cleansing shampoo once a week, it thoroughly cleans all impurities from the hair and scalp (silicone, sebum, styling products), respectively, then all substances penetrate better into the scalp.

Stage 2. After shampoo, apply a mask or conditioner to the length of the hair, rinse everything thoroughly and wrap the hair in a towel to remove excess moisture.

Stage 3. We open an ampoule of nicotinic acid (if one is not enough, you can take two), collect it with a syringe, then move it into a container with a dispenser, or you can leave it in a syringe and apply with it (only without a needle).

Stage 4. Nicotinic acid is applied to the scalp along partings (4-5 cm from each other) and a light massage (3-5 minutes) should be done, as if rubbing it into the scalp. Then you can style your hair as usual. I still use Darsonval after drying my hair, it allows nicotinic acid to penetrate better into the scalp.

Contraindications

When used correctly, niacin cannot harm the hair, scalp and our body. Contraindications to the use of niacin are:

• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• high blood pressure
• frequent headaches;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• sensitive scalp;
• damage and wounds on the scalp;
• individual intolerance to the drug.

Important

• use nicotinic acid only on clean hair;
• do not use nicotinic acid more than the prescribed course;
• do not use more than two ampoules at a time;
• use the ampoule immediately after opening it.

Recipes for masks with nicotinic acid

And so, we already know that nicotinic acid should be used only on clean damp hair, respectively, and we also make masks on clean damp hair. Consider the best recipes for masks with niacin for hair growth and hair loss.

The course of such homemade masks is ten procedures.

Recipe number 1

• 2 ampoules of niacin;
• 2 tablespoons of aloe juice (can be bought at a pharmacy or squeezed from a flowerpot);
• 2 tablespoons of propolis tincture.

We mix all the ingredients and apply to the scalp in partings. We insulate the mask, hold it for 40-60 minutes and then wash it off.

Recipe number 2

• 2 tablespoons of castor or mustard oil
• 1 ampoule of niacin;
• 5 drops of vitamin A and E in oil.

Mix all the ingredients and apply on the scalp along the partings, insulate and leave for 1-2 hours.

Recipe number 3

• 2 ampoules of niacin;
• 4 tablespoons of strong warm broth of nettle or calamus.

Mix nicotinic acid with a decoction of herbs and apply to the scalp, making a light massage, the remainder can be distributed along the length of the hair. Wrap up the mask and hold for 40-60 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with water.

Like all I wanted to tell you, nicotinic acid is quite an interesting product that deserves attention.