This article discusses how nicotinic acid helps with hair growth and hair loss. You will learn how to use niacin, how often it can be used and what masks can be prepared on its basis. Using our recommendations, you can competently carry out hair restoration procedures yourself at home.

A nicotinic acid(niacin) is a vitamin preparation, also known as vitamin PP (or B3). It is irreplaceable in the metabolic processes of cells of living organisms - it regulates oxygen exchange within cells, participates in the synthesis of proteins, fats and amino acids. In addition, it has detoxification and anti-pellagric properties.

Niacin is often added to medicinal and cosmetic hair products. The drug, penetrating into the hair roots, expands the small vessels of the hair follicles, increases blood circulation and metabolism in the hair follicle. Due to this, the rate of development of the hair root, which is in the active growth phase, increases. As a result, hair grows noticeably faster.

In addition, niacin:

• rejuvenates, nourishes and activates dormant hair follicles;
• reduces hair loss and helps with baldness;
• strengthens blood vessels scalp;
• regulates the work of the sebaceous glands;
• helps to fight the early appearance of gray hair.

How to use in ampoules and tablets

Niacin is sold in tablets and ampoules as a 1% solution. The cost of the vitamin product depends on the form of release and the manufacturer - from 30 to 180 rubles.

Hair Loss Treatment

It is better to treat hair loss in combination - apply a solution of niacin to the scalp or add it to masks and take niacin inside. However, taking a vitamin preparation orally, you need to remember the following rules:

• Do not take niacin in the absence of obvious signs of its deficiency in the body - peeling and irritation of the skin, active hair loss.
• Nicotinic acid tablets are primarily medicine... Before using, be sure to consult a doctor.
• At balanced nutrition and the use of foods containing vitamin PP is not necessary to take a vitamin preparation.
• Hypervitaminosis must be avoided. If there are signs of intoxication - allergic reactions and gastrointestinal upset, stop taking the tablets immediately.
• Carefully study the contraindications and the list of side effects before using nicotinic acid by mouth.
• If the purpose of the reception vitamin preparation is an exceptionally acceleration of hair growth without obvious signs of baldness, it is better to use for these purposes only external treatment using masks with nicotinic acid.

Promote hair growth

To accelerate hair growth, niacin is rubbed into the scalp. If the reasons for thinning hair and reducing their growth are stress or hormonal imbalance in the body, then one effect of niacin on them will not be enough or completely useless.

Features of the use of nicotinic acid:

• Niacin oxidizes and degrades in the air, so do not store nicotinic acid in an open ampoule.
• There is no need to dissolve nicotinic acid in water, because the ampoules already contain water solution vitamin A.
• Before rubbing the preparation into the skin, wash your hair well with shampoo or do a light exfoliation. This will help the nicotinic acid get to the hair roots faster.
• When using nicotinic acid, a slight burning sensation, a feeling of warmth and slight redness of the scalp may appear. This is a natural reaction to the drug.

How often can you apply

Typically, the course of treatment with niacin in the form of rubbing into the scalp is 20 to 30 days with daily use of the drug. The repeated course should be taken no earlier than in 1-1.5 months.

The course of taking nicotinic acid inside 1-2 tablets per day for 15-30 days. However, competent and safe treatment nicotinic acid and the frequency of its ingestion can only be prescribed by a doctor.

Contraindications to use

The main contraindications for oral administration are vitamin PP hypervitaminosis, individual intolerance to the drug. It should be taken with caution when:

• hypertension;
• ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• hemorrhages (high permeability and fragility of blood vessels);
• diabetes;
• liver diseases.

During pregnancy and lactation - only under medical supervision and as a prophylaxis for vitamin PP deficiency in the body.

Should not be used externally in the form of rubbing and masks when:

• the risk of skin allergies;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• skin diseases;
• history of stroke.

Mask recipes

You can use a solution of nicotinic acid in ampoules at home in pure form or add various nourishing and strengthening hair products to it.

Classic mask with nicotinic acid

Ingredients: Nicotinic acid (1% solution in ampoules) - 1-2 pcs.

How to cook: Open the ampoule carefully and draw the solution into a clean syringe without a needle.

How to use: Using a syringe, spread the contents of the ampoule evenly over the damp scalp while rubbing the niacin into the hair roots with your free hand. First, apply niacin to the frontal and temporal regions of the head, gradually working towards the crown. The occipital part is processed last. Do not rinse off the mask.

The course of applying the mask is 30 days. Carry out the procedure daily.

Result: Increase in hair growth rate by 3-5 cm per course, reduction of hair loss.

Aloe niacin mask

Ingredients:

1. Aloe juice - 20 ml;
2. Nicotinic acid - 1 ampoule per 30 cm of hair length.

How to cook:

How to use: Apply the mask to damp hair strands and skin. Massage the scalp to penetrate the roots. Then, comb through the strands with a fine-toothed comb to spread the mask through your hair. Wash off the mask after 40 minutes with warm water. The course of applying the mask is 2 times a week for a month.

Result: The combination of preparations moisturizes hair, reduces greasiness hairline, reduces dandruff and accelerates hair growth.

Propolis niacin mask

Ingredients:

1. Propolis tincture - 20 ml;

How to cook: Combine ingredients in a non-metallic bowl.

How to use: Apply the mask to the scalp and massage gently so that it is absorbed into the hair roots. After 1 hour, rinse off the mask with running water. The course of applying the mask - 10 procedures: 1 one procedure every two to three days.

Result: The combination of drugs strengthens hair follicles and stimulates the growth of new healthy hair... In addition, propolis helps fight dandruff and has an antibacterial effect.

Burdock Oil & Nicotinic Acid Mask

Ingredients:

1. Burdock oil - 15 ml;
2. Nicotinic acid - 1 ampoule.

How to cook: Combine ingredients in a non-metallic bowl.

How to use: Apply the mask evenly and massage into the scalp. After 2 hours, wash off the mask with warm running water. In order to remove excess fat after burdock oil wash your hair using the mixture rye flour and water in a 1: 1 ratio. The course of applying the mask is once a week for 2-3 months.

Result: Reduces hair loss, moisturizes and strengthens damaged hair.

Mask with vitamins and niacin

Ingredients:

1. Vitamins E and A in capsules - 3 pcs.;
2. Nicotinic acid - 1 ampoule.

How to cook: Toss the contents of the niacin capsules in a non-metallic bowl.

How to use: Apply the composition to the hair roots and massage it into the skin with gentle massage movements. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water. The course of applying a vitamin mask - 4-5 procedures: 1 procedure every three days.

Result: Vitamins rejuvenate and strengthen hair follicles.

Nicotinic acid is vitamin B3, which is also called vitamin PP, nicotinamide, niacin. The lack of this substance is the cause of lipid metabolism disorders and deterioration of the structure of all tissues, including hair. Partially vitamin B3 is synthesized by the body's own forces, but the lion's share enters the cells with food and drugs.

Nicotine for hair: what you need to know

Niacin is the most powerful substance that helps to revive hair at home. The drug was most widespread in the post-war period, when women thoroughly set about restoring their beauty, which had faded from the shocks of a turbulent time. Today "nicotine" is not so popular. But, desperate to restore hair with the help of cosmetics, more and more beauties are resorting to pharmacy products... How is nicotinic acid useful? Is it possible with breastfeeding and where to buy?

Expected effect. Indications for use

The benefit lies in the vasodilating properties of the substance. Skillfully taking advantage of this effect, you can not only grow your hair, but also give it an unprecedented density. Vitamin B3 will help you achieve the following results.

• Acceleration of blood circulation. The tool dilates blood vessels and speeds up blood circulation. This allows you to stop hair loss and significantly accelerate hair growth.
• Reducing fat content. With course use, it becomes possible to wash your hair less often, because the hair stays fresh longer.
• Cell renewal. Is improving functional state skin, new hairs begin to grow.
• Strengthening the hair roots. Damaged bulbs are treated and healthy bulbs are stimulated.
• Pigment production. The strands become shiny and take on a deeper shade. The tool allows you to significantly delay the appearance of the first gray hair.

Contraindications

Vitamin B3 is, first of all, a drug. Sold in a pharmacy. The average cost of a pack of 10 ampoules is 40 rubles (in August 2017). Before you start using the drug, you need to make sure that you have no contraindications to this.

• Allergy to B vitamins. This is the main cause of side effects such as itching, rash and redness.
• Liver disease. The presence of a large amount of a substance in the blood can cause an increase in the burden on the liver.
• High or low blood pressure. The drug greatly dilates blood vessels, which can cause malaise and headaches.
• Peptic ulcer disease. Vitamin B3 irritates the mucous membranes, which can aggravate the condition.
• Skin diseases. If there are any rashes, inflammations, or wounds, increased blood flow can complicate the problem.
• Pregnancy. In one form or another, the drug is often prescribed to expectant mothers, since the substance has a positive effect on the development of the fetus. But uncontrolled use can negatively affect the course of pregnancy. With HB, it is also worth refraining from such procedures, since the substance can penetrate into the milk through the blood and cause harm to the baby.

Even if you are physically healthy, before using the product, you need to test for portability. If no discomfort occurs within ten minutes after applying the liquid to your wrist, start the procedure. Limit yourself to half an ampoule to get started.

Stimulating growth: how to apply externally

Nicotinic acid has saved more than one head of hair. It is effective even for baldness. It is only important to choose the appropriate method of application.

As an independent remedy

Hair treatment with nicotinic acid is carried out in courses of one month with the same breaks in duration. Conduct a three-step session each day.

1. Wash and towel dry your hair. The shampoo should be free of silicones, otherwise a film will form in the skin, making it difficult for the product to penetrate.
2. Apply. Open the ampoule just before use. If the scalp is dry, it is best to dilute the injection with water in a 1: 1 ratio.
   Spread the contents of the ampoule over the scalp, rubbing lightly with your fingertips. If one ampoule was not enough, the second should not be used, so as not to lead to oversaturation or allergies. The next day, start the session from the place that was left untreated the day before.
3. Dry your hair naturally. Never use a hair dryer. The high temperature will neutralize the effect of the vitamin, and all your efforts will be in vain.

Shaking out the liquid from the ampoule into a separate container is not easy. In addition, there is a risk of injury from sharp edges. To make the procedure as comfortable and safe as possible, pull the agent out of the ampoule with a syringe and be sure to free it from the needle. It is now easier to squeeze the vitamin onto your fingers or directly into the parting.

As part of shampoo

The easiest way is to use nicotinic acid in ampoules for hair growth, mixing with shampoo. Already after four weeks, you can achieve a significant improvement in the appearance of the head of hair. The procedure is extremely simple and consists of three stages.

1. Mix with shampoo. Stir the detergent with Vitamin PP in a separate plastic container immediately before use.
2. Apply. Apply to damp hair and lather well.
3. Soak and rinse. Leave the product on for three to five minutes and rinse thoroughly with warm water.

When choosing a shampoo, make sure that the composition is as natural as possible. The chemical components of the detergent neutralize the effect of the vitamin.

For rinsing

An herbal rinse will help prevent hair loss. If you still encounter this trouble, supplement the broth with nicotinic acid. One ampoule is taken per liter of liquid. After 30 days of use, be sure to take a break of the same duration.

Vitamin B3 works best in combination with decoctions of chamomile, calendula, nettle, ginger, etc. Plants can be brewed individually or combined.

As part of masks

If, in addition to hair loss, you are worried about the accompanying hair problems, it is most reasonable to use masks with niacin for hair growth. They are used in courses of five procedures with an interval of three days. The table will help you choose the right recipe.

Table - Recipes for hair masks with vitamin B3

There are two ways to apply a mask with nicotinic acid to your hair. The easiest way is to combine the components into one mass. For a more pronounced effect, the drug is applied separately, and after 30 minutes, the rest of the components are mixed with each other.

In the form of a scrub. Massaging into the scalp

If you are concerned about dandruff or there is an increased oily hair, try treating your hair with a Vitamin B3 scrub once a week. First, you need to wash your head. Follow three easy steps.

1. Mix the composition. In a ceramic container, combine a tablespoon of fine salt, the contents of one ampoule of "nicotine" and a couple of drops essential oil any citrus.
2. Apply. While the hair is still damp, gently apply and massage the scalp with the formula.
3. Rinse. After three to five minutes, rinse your hair with cool or warm water.

Spray

Another good application is in the form of a spray. Its preparation and use can be described in three points.

1. Prepare the water. Pour a third of a glass of purified or still mineral water into a container with a spray bottle.
2. Add the product. Add the contents of the vitamin B3 ampoule and drop by drop the thyme, sage, pine and rosemary esters.
3. Use. After washing your curls, spray the roots.

It is better to store homemade spray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. This will save the benefit of the funds for up to three days.

Taking vitamin inside

The substance in the form of compresses or masks affects hair growth, but the body is not saturated with vitamins. Therefore, the effect cannot be long-term. To strengthen the bulbs from the inside, niacin is recommended in hair growth tablets.

It is enough to drink one tablet with a dosage of 0.05 g daily. Better after meals to eliminate the likelihood of stomach problems. The recommended course is a month. Re-taking the drug is possible after 30 days.

Subcutaneous administration

If nicotinic acid does not help hair growth in either liquid or tablet form, a decision may be made to inject the drug subcutaneously. For baldness, trichologists often prescribe vitamin B3 injections. Also, the solution can be used for carrying out. Neither the first nor the second procedure can be assigned to yourself and done independently. Only the attending physician can decide on the appropriateness of such treatment.

Nicotinic acid is vitamin PP or B3, it can also be called "nicotine". This substance is classified as a drug that can activate cellular oxidative reactions, affects the metabolism in the human body. Preparations with nicotinic acid are very expensive, but at the same time they are the most effective, because after their application the hair begins to grow very quickly. In order to save a little, you can make your own cosmetics. A hair mask with niacin, the recipe for which we will provide below, activates the growth of curls and after a month you will be able to notice positive changes in their condition.

Nicotinic acid acts on hair follicles. It can awaken frozen bulbs, while healthy ones begin to develop much faster. If you regularly use "nicotine" for hair treatment, it will allow you to grow long, beautiful, healthy and well-groomed curls. At the same time, you do not need to do a million expensive salon procedures, use store-bought drugs of unknown quality or use chemical means who are more likely to harm than benefit. If you believe the statistics and numerous reviews, then after using niacin, hair begins to grow incredibly quickly. On average 3-4 centimeters per month.

How does nicotinic acid work on curls

It is very easy to buy niacin. It is readily available in almost every pharmacy, and is classified as a drug. You can buy "nicotine" in ampoules or tablets. To prepare a "magic" hair mask, it is best to use vitamin PP in liquid form, that is, in ampoules. Nicotinic acid is odorless, transparent and at first glance may resemble ordinary water. But at the same time, this liquid is capable of working miracles. She can very quickly transform even the dullest hair, restore its structure, and bring it back to life. With the help of niacin, you can get the following positive changes:

• Nicotinic acid activates blood microcirculation in the scalp. With its help, you can expand blood vessels, accelerate blood circulation several times. Hair follicles begin to better absorb useful components, including oxygen. All this together allows you to activate the growth, development of hair follicles.
• "Nicotinka" strengthens the roots, restores damaged and frozen follicles.
• Affects cells in such a way that they begin to actively renew themselves.
• Nourishes dry strands, helps the hairs to retain a sufficient amount of moisture inside.
• Activates the production of melanin. This pigment makes the hair shiny, restores its color and prevents the possible early appearance of gray hair.
• With the help of niacin, the most different shapes seborrhea, get rid of dandruff.

Hair mask with niacin, the recipe described below, allows you to get very fast results if you use it regularly. Already after the first procedure, you will be able to notice changes in the appearance of the hair. They will become shiny, easy to comb, the color will become more saturated and bright. After 4 procedures, dandruff begins to gradually disappear, and the hair itself does not fall out in such a large amount. The curls began to become thick, voluminous. After a month, you will be able to notice with the naked eye that the hair has become much longer.

Indications for the use of masks with nicotinic acid

Nicotinic acid is very strong medicinal product which should not be applied lightly. It has its own indications for use, which must be taken into account if you want to make the curls healthy on your own at home. If you want to get an exceptionally positive result, then it is worthwhile to study this issue in advance. Prescription nicotinic acid hair mask will be effective if:

Important advice from the editors!

If you want to improve the condition of your hair, you should pay special attention to the shampoos that you use. A frightening figure - 97% of shampoos of famous brands contain substances that poison our body. The main components, due to which all the troubles on the labels are designated as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, coco sulfate. These chemicals destroy the structure of the curls, the hair becomes brittle, loses its elasticity and strength, the color fades. But the worst thing is that this muck gets into the liver, heart, lungs, accumulates in the organs and can cause cancer. We advise you not to use the products that contain these substances. Recently, the experts of our editorial office conducted an analysis of sulfate-free shampoos, where the first place was taken by the funds from the Mulsan Cosmetic company. The only manufacturer of completely natural cosmetics. All products are manufactured under strict quality control and certification systems. We recommend visiting the official online store mulsan.ru. If you doubt the naturalness of your cosmetics, check the expiration date, it should not exceed one year of storage.

• hair grows very slowly or does not grow at all;
• fragility of the strands is observed;
• fall out in large numbers;
• there is not enough volume, density;
• the curls are too dry;
• have a lackluster appearance, natural color is too “faded”;
• dandruff is present;
• hair is unruly, it is difficult to comb them, to do hairstyles, do not lend itself to styling.

A very effective recipe for hair with nicotinic acid will allow you to quickly tidy up the curls and solve these numerous problems at home. It should be borne in mind that if you have greasy hair, then vitamin PP as medicinal product won't suit you. You will not be able to see any result, and the condition of the hair can only get worse. They will become even more fatty, because nicotinic acid activates the increased production of subcutaneous fat. It is very important to use this vitamin as directed, given some contraindications to its use.

Contraindications to the use of "nicotine"

Vitamin PP can not only restore hair very quickly, make it beautiful, but also act as an aggressive substance that causes allergic reactions if it is used incorrectly. So, contraindications to the use of nicotinic acid are as follows:

• bleeding;
• hypertension;
• individual vitamin intolerance, allergies;
• the body's tendency to swelling;
• menstruation;
• serious diseases of internal organs;
• the presence of oily curls.

If you handle nicotinic acid carefully, observe contraindications, this will allow you to very quickly get positive changes in the condition of your hair. Also, the final result will depend on the individual characteristics of the organism. For one person, vitamin PP can be a salvation and the most important cosmetic preparation, and for another, a substance that does not bring any result.

Correct use of niacin

In order to achieve the desired result, it is worth knowing the rules for the correct use of nicotinic acid and following them exactly.

1. The ampoules contain a ready-made substance that can be used immediately. Pour it into the mask, mix thoroughly and apply to the curls. If you bought tablets, then you first need to grind them to a powder state, pour in a little water (be sure room temperature) to make a gruel.
2. Before carrying out the procedure, you need to wash your hair well, then dry the curls naturally.
3. Vitamin PP should be applied exclusively to the hair roots using light massaging movements. Nicotinic acid does not affect the strands themselves.
4. To accelerate the effect of "nicotine" it is necessary to use a special plastic cap and a warm terry towel as insulation.
5. In its pure form, the vitamin can be left on the roots for up to two hours. If you are making a mask, then at most you can keep it for half an hour.
6. You need to wash off nicotinic acid with lukewarm water, or better with a decoction medicinal herbs... If the mask cannot be washed off with water alone, then you can use a small amount of mild shampoo. It is worth considering in this situation one important point: for the duration of hair treatment with vitamin PP, it is necessary to exclude all cosmetics that contain silicone. It prevents vitamins and nutrients from penetrating deep into the hairs and scalp.
7. Masks with niacin can be done no more than twice a week for a month. After that, you need to take a break for two weeks.
8. Treatment must be completed if side effects... It could be severe itching, headache, burning in the head area, or discomfort.
9. The daily norm of vitamin PP for an adult is: two ampoules or four tablets in the case of internal use of the drug. For external use, the amount must be doubled.

In its pure form, nicotinic acid acts very effectively, but at the same time, a very aggressive effect on the curls can be observed. A safer option is the nicotinic acid hair mask, the recipe for which we will provide you with. Additional ingredients that are in the homemade masks can significantly mitigate the effect of vitamin PP.

Hair mask with niacin: recipe

Vitamin PP can be added to shampoos, purchased masks, balms. Can be rubbed into the scalp in pure form. You can also cook at home effective masks with nicotinic acid. The dosages indicated in the recipes are for the average hair length and therefore need to be adjusted.

• Aloe mask... Squeeze out two tablespoons of fresh aloe juice and mix it thoroughly with four ampoules of niacin.
• Ginger mask. Whisk four ampoules of the vitamin until frothy with two tablespoons of fresh ginger juice.
• Herbal mask... Take one teaspoon of dry sage, nettle, chamomile herb. Mix them up. Pour a glass of boiling water over and leave to infuse for half an hour. Then mix two tablespoons of the resulting broth with two ampoules of "nicotine".
• Oil compress for hair... Take a small amount of one of the offered oils: linseed, castor, olive, burdock. Heat it in a water bath for ten minutes over low heat. Make sure the oil is not very hot. Rub 4 ampoules of niacin into the scalp and hair roots, apply warm oil on top.
• Multi-component nicotinic acid hair mask recipe... Take two ampoules of vitamin B3, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh chicken yolk, a teaspoon of some warmed honey. Mix everything thoroughly, apply to the roots of the curls.

Masks with niacin for strengthening, hair growth

You can make such masks 1-2 times a week. The full course of treatment consists of five procedures. Then you need to take a break for three months and the course can be repeated again.

Egg mask

This mask will strengthen the structure with a hair, moisturize the curls, remove irritation, restore a healthy shine, and stop hair loss.

• For preparation, you need to take an ampoule of nicotinic acid, a vitamin E capsule, 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil, a tablespoon of eleutherococcus tincture.
• Mix all prepared ingredients thoroughly, apply the resulting mixture to the scalp.
• The remnants of the mask can be distributed along the length of the hair.
• Before the procedure, the head should be well washed, and the curls should be dried.
• Leave the mask on your hair for an hour, wrapped in a foil, a warm towel.
• Wash off with plenty of warm running water, do not use shampoo.
• You can also apply this mask a little differently.
• First, rub vitamin PP into the scalp, and after half an hour, apply a mixture of the remaining components.

Henna mask for hair nourishment

Strengthens the hair, nourishes it, and gives it a healthy shine.

• You will need the following ingredients: 100 grams colorless henna, 300 grams of hot water, 30 grams of live yeast, an ampoule of niacin, 5 drops of verbena oil.
• Boil the henna with boiling water.
• Dissolve the yeast in a separate container with a little warm water.
• After five minutes, combine both mixtures, pour in nicotinic acid, add verbena oil.
• The composition is applied to clean scalp and slightly damp curls.
• The mask must be left on the hair for 40 minutes, wrapped in a foil. Then wash off with plenty of warm running water.

Egg honey mask

This tool allows you to stop hair loss, strengthen it, give it a healthy shine, and restore the normal amount of nutrients in the hair structure.

• Prepare one egg yolk, a tablespoon of liquid honey, an ampoule of niacin, two tablespoons of olive oil, 10 drops of oily vitamin E.
• Rub the yolk with honey to make a smooth mixture.
• Add the rest of the components to it.
• Apply the mask to the scalp and the entire length of the hair.
• Leave it under plastic wrap and a special cover for one hour.
• After that, the head must be washed with running water, without using shampoo.

The hair mask with niacin, the recipe of which we told you, will allow you to quickly put the curls in order, take care of their health and appearance. The only condition in this situation is compliance with the rules of application. You should also pay attention to contraindications.

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Beautiful hair is every woman's dream. But not everyone can boast of healthy, elastic, shiny curls - nature "cheated" someone, someone ruined their hair with frequent dyes or "chemistry". Do not despair - hair masks with nicotinic acid will turn your dream of beautiful hairstyle into reality.

Nicotinic acid or niacin is nothing more than vitamin PP or B3. Discovered in the 19th century, it has found wide application in medicine in the treatment of certain diseases. The property of niacin to expand small blood vessels, improve blood microcirculation, and, consequently, improve metabolism, has led to the fact that "nicotine" is increasingly used in cosmetology. After all, a good metabolism is a prerequisite for the health and appearance of the skin and hair. In addition, niacin, as an ingredient in cosmetics, not only saturates the body with vitamin PP, but also promotes better penetration of the nutritional components of creams or masks.

Vitamin B3 - a salvation for hair

You will definitely see the effect of the use of products with vitamin PP if your hair:

• prone to increased loss and fragility;
• grow very slowly;
• dull and lifeless;
• you have dandruff.

The improvement in blood microcirculation caused by vitamin PP contributes to satiety hair follicle nutrients.

Acting on the hair follicles, "nicotine" strengthens them, awakens the "dormant" - as a result, new hairs grow quickly, and the hairstyle becomes thicker. In addition, nicotinic acid has a moisturizing effect on the hair, increases its silkiness or smoothness.

Application of vitamin PP: internally or externally?

Nicotinic acid is a drug and is sold in the pharmacy as injectable ampoules or tablets. We will leave the appointment of vitamin PP orally to the doctors, but we can prescribe the external use ourselves. At home, "nicotine" is used as an ingredient in masks, lotions, or in pure form.

Are there any disadvantages?

The advantages of nicotinic acid and the effect of its use are obvious, these are:

• stimulation of hair growth;
• moisturizing;
• affordable cost;
• the ability to use both in pure form and as a component of masks;
• ease of making and applying masks with nicotinic acid.

But nicotinic acid is medicinal substance, and like any other medicine has its drawback, namely, the tendency to cause allergies in some people.

To test the body's response to niacin, apply a small amount of the contents of the ampoule behind the ear and leave for 20-25 minutes. The product should not be used if severe irritation, itching, or rash appears. In addition to allergy sufferers, it is worth abandoning the use of niacin and hypertensive patients - the drug can cause a sudden headache.

Recipes and application features

Most effective recipe from strong loss hair is a simple rubbing of niacin into the scalp. The treatment-and-prophylactic course is two weeks. The procedures should be done every other day or daily and always on washed hair, otherwise the fat layer on the skin will not allow the preparation to be absorbed. After a month's break, the course can be repeated.

Pour the contents of the ampoule (using a syringe) into a bowl. We dip our fingers and rub into the skin of the temples, the back of the head, and so on, fingering the hair strand by strand. The contents of one ampoule may seem small, but still try to distribute the liquid evenly.

Important! Do not use more than two ampoules of niacin in one session, do not overdo it!

To prevent hair loss and improve their vitality, it is useful to pamper your hair. nourishing masks with vitamin PP.

Vitamin mask

• 1 ampoule of vitamin PP;
• 2.5 ml vitamin A;
• 2.5 ml vitamin E;
• 1 egg yolk, raw;
• 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil.

Beat the yolk with vegetable oil, add vitamins and mix. Apply to the scalp, distribute through the hair. We put on a plastic cap and wrap it with a towel. After an hour, wash off the mask using shampoo (try to use a mild detergent without silicones). This mask perfectly moisturizes hair, prevents breakage and stimulates hair growth.

Important! After applying the drug, a slight tingling sensation is felt, there is a slight redness, a surge of heat - this is normal - blood flow to the scalp occurs. There is no need to rinse off the product; niacin does not contaminate the hair. But if you have itching, hives or headache - wash off the product, it does not suit you!

Nicotinic Acid Nutritional Blend

• 1 ampoule of niacin;
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of melted honey;
• 1 tbsp. spoon vegetable oil(linseed or olive);
• 1 egg yolk.

We mix the ingredients, apply it to the hair, wrap it up and ... rest. After an hour, rinse your hair thoroughly with a mild shampoo.
Yeast mask with "nicotine"

Growth stimulating agent with vitamin B3 and brewer's yeast

Another recipe for a hair regrowth mask contains brewer's yeast, which is known to be rich in B vitamins, which are good for both hair and skin.

• 1 ampoule of "nicotine";
• 1 teaspoon brewer's yeast (available at the pharmacy)
• 0.5 cups of warm decoction of herbs, burdock root or colorless henna;
• a few drops of aromatic oil (your choice).

We dilute the yeast in a warm decoction of herbs, let it brew a little, add niacin and aroma oil... Apply the mixture to the hair and wrap it for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with running water. The effect of the mask will not be long in coming, after three procedures the hair will be filled with vital energy.

Vitamin PP Herbal Lotion

• 2 ampoules of vitamin PP;
• 1 tbsp. decoction of herbs.

Add niacin to the herbal tea. Use the resulting lotion to rinse your hair after washing. You do not need to wash off the product.

To prepare the broth, you can use chamomile, calendula, nettle, string, burdock or calamus root, mint and lemon balm, and others medicinal plants... These herbs have a beneficial effect on the hair, and the presence of "nicotine" in the lotion helps the beneficial substances to penetrate hair follicles... After several procedures, dandruff disappears, the scalp is moisturized, and itching disappears.

Advice. During treatment and prophylactic procedures using vitamin PP, stop using shampoo with silicone additives. Silicone envelops the hair shaft with a film and does not allow "nicotine" to penetrate into its structure, and all hair restoration measures may be ineffective.

Using niacin in the "fight" for beautiful hair gives excellent results. Visible growth, density, health, vitality, brilliance and admiring glances of others are solid proof of this.

We all want to have healthy, shiny, elastic, and of course, very thick curls. Initially, each of us has our own hair structure.

Therefore, many can argue with me, in the sense that if nature does not give the desired voluminous and colorful hair, then no vitamin masks will help fix it.

So it is so. But taking care of your hair with good home remedies can change the look of your strands. Hair can be made thicker. It can be cured for dryness and brittleness. By using good masks you can regulate (accelerate) hair growth. Thanks to good ingredients, you can add shine.

With that, I suppose you agree. Therefore, pay attention to my vitamin mask for your favorite hair. It is very easy to prepare. But it really works. My vitamin mask nourishes the hair, restores its normal structure, helps to thicken the curl, adds shine, accelerates growth, moisturizes dry split ends.

Apply a vitamin hair mask 2 - 3 times a week. If it’s too hard, I understand everyone has “bad days”, a lot of work, feeling unwell or just lazy. Then apply the vitamin mask once every 7 days, but not less often.

My own hair is prone to problems. They split quickly, and after the slightest stress they begin to fall out. Dull and rare. With this vitamin mask, I save my hair. Thanks to her, I keep them in good condition.

Because, one has only to skip a week of procedures, as the deterioration of the condition is immediately felt and becomes noticeable. Hair becomes less shiny, less voluminous, even worse fit or something (not obedient). But most of all, the split ends become perceptible.

Vitamin hair mask with niacin

The components are very simple. They can be purchased at any pharmacy. The recipe is designed for medium hair length, medium thickness. The amount of balm can be adjusted at your discretion.

• balm or hair conditioner 2 - 3 tbsp. l.

• Vitamin B1 - 1 amp.

• Vitamin B6 - 1 amp.

• Vitamin B12 - 1 amp.

• Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) - 1 amp.

• Aloe - 1 ampoule

• Vitamin A - 2 or 3 drops

• Vitamin E - 2 or 3 drops

The basis of the vitamin mask is a balm or conditioner. Your task is to buy as organic as possible, without any silicone or parabens. You should not buy cheap synthetics that only forget the pores of the head, and does not supply it with nutrients.

This vitamin mask is suitable for all hair types.

How to recognize silicone in a cosmetic product?

When day "x" or the day of buying a new shampoo or balm comes, we go to the supermarket and look at the numerous bottles with pleasure. beautiful girls, smell the smells, and some of us read the composition.

Therefore, you need to know how to recognize silicone in a particular cosmetic product.

For example, here is the composition of my hair spray. I have already read so many compositions that I can say that they are all about the same.

Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract

Cetearul Alcohol

Rosa Canina Flower Extract

All silicones (all types) end on CON, so my hair spray is not the best.

How to recognize parabens in your favorite shampoos, balms, sprays?

These cunning chem. the substances have antifungal and antibacterial properties, which at first glance is good, but they are also preservatives so that cosmetics have a long shelf life. But, the worst thing is that parabens can accumulate in the body, which can lead to hormonal disruption.

The most common parabens:

Ordinary

E 214 or ethylparaben

E 216 or propylparaben

E 218 and whether methylparaben

Specific

benzylparaben, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben.

And also, they are often disguised as words - synonyms:

metagin or propagin.

methyl -, ethyl -, propyl - ...

arahydroxybenzoate.

hydroxybenzoic acids or hydroxybenzoate.

hydroxybenzoic acids or hydroxybenzoate.

It is common for paraben-free cosmetics to be labeled with an inscription "Paraben-free". But, this is all on the conscience of the manufacturer and no one will punish him for lying. Therefore, it is important to study the composition ourselves, whether we want it or not.

Aloe extract in ampoule can be substituted with similar nettle or wheatgrass juice. Once I came across sea buckthorn ampoules for sale. All these herbal ingredients take good care of the hair.

All vitamins for a vitamin mask are sold at the pharmacy.

Vitamins of group B (B1, B6, B12), as well as nicotinic acid (B3), must be bought in ampoules for injection. One package contains 10 ampoules. Aloe extract is also sold in ampoules.

We need vitamins A and E in an oil solution (there are also ampoules, but oil is better for hairs).

Preparation of a vitamin mask for hair

ready-made mask

We take 2 - 3 tbsp. balm or conditioner and drip there 2 - 3 drops of vitamin A and E. Stir.

After we take an ampoule of aloe. Aloe juice perfectly nourishes the hair, promotes growth, as well as strengthening the roots. Good aloe for dandruff treatment.

Then add 1 ampoule of B vitamins.

Vitamins B1, B6, B12 are simply not replaceable for hair. If they are not grasped, the curls hurt. To restore the structure, to accelerate growth, for elasticity, group B is needed. For density, so that dormant bulbs wake up.

For half a year, my friend has grown her hair by almost 20 cm only with vitamins B1, B6, B 12! And she burned them with paint.

Nicotinic acid (B3) has a unique vasodilator property. Thanks to it, the blood will rush to the scalp, thanks to which our vitamin mask is much better absorbed by the scalp.

All components are thoroughly mixed.

How to apply a vitamin mask?

Apply only to clean, freshly washed hair. That is, we washed our hair with shampoo, slightly squeezed the curls from excess moisture and immediately apply.

Why not dirty ones?

As sebum and dust accumulate on the scalp, the pores become clogged. The skin simply cannot absorb the beneficial ingredients.

The most important thing is to apply the vitamin mask well to the scalp. In portions between the strands we rub the nutrients with our fingers. Distribute the leftovers along the entire length.

After that we make a "gul" and wrap the hair with plastic wrap. It is advisable to keep the vitamin mask for at least 1 hour. If you want the maximum quick effect, then you can 1, 5 - 2 hours, but at least an hour!

It is enough to wash off the vitamin mask from the hair with running water. Curls after such a fortified balm as in "seventh heaven". Simply magical, fabulous and also very well-groomed.

Precautionary measures:

Individual intolerance to artificial vitamins is possible.

If you experience itching, irritation, hives or headache, this vitamin mask is not suitable for you.

Liquid for injection deteriorates quickly in air. After opening, the entire ampoule is used; it cannot be stored open.

The entire vitamin mask is used on the hair, and the "residues" are thrown away. For the same reason, you cannot prepare various sprays for curls with vitamins from ampoules, as some recommend.

My advice to you is to wash your hair and while it dries up, cook yourself home mask vitamin for hair. Then the B vitamins will be less exposed to air.

I wish you all success and that you have the hair that you dream of. Share your tips in the comments.