Nicotinic acid: the benefits of hair and application in the home

Nicotinic acid is a vitamin of the PP, one of the most useful vitamins for the hair. In its natural form it is found in eggs, meat, vegetables and many herbs. When caring for hair, vitamin PP is used as the main ingredient for masks and shampoos in ampoules, which is sold in a pharmacy. This substance possesses strengthening, activating, nutritious, stimulating properties and considerably improves the structure and condition of the curls.

Nicotinic acid for hair: home use

Liquid solution "nikotinki" helps with the care of brittle and thinning hair. Positive effect after the course of procedures with vitamin PP is observed and when using a means to stimulate growth. So, if you believe in numerous positive reviews about a month later of his regular rubbing into the scalp, the hair ceases to fall abundantly, become smooth and bulky, new follicles appear.

Nicotinic acid in home care procedures should be used carefully, taking into account the main contraindications and recommendations. So, for a general improvement in the condition of the curls, a short course should be taken, lasting from 7 to 10 days, after which it should be repeated in a month. In the treatment of thinning and copious hair loss, the number of procedures should be extended to 30.

Attention! The "nikotinka" has contraindications. In particular, its use can harm people suffering from hypertension and allergies. It is not recommended to use nicotinic acid during menstruation and during pregnancy.

Vitamin PP in ampoules is most often simply rubbed into the scalp in its pure form. In this case, the curls should be dry and freshly washed, without traces of stowage. Also, you can add nicotinic acid to any hair cleansing and hair-feeding products (shampoos, balms) or to home masks. But keep in mind that when the ampoule is opened, the substance quickly loses useful properties, so it must be used immediately.

To enhance the positive effect of home masks to vitamin PP, folic acid can also be added (promotes bulb growth), vitamins A and E (improve blood circulation in the skin), group B (moisturize and nourish curls), which together regenerate, strengthen and activate Hair Growth.

Recipes for home hair masks with nicotinic acid

Mask "Vitamin Cocktail"

This is an effective tool for strengthening and nourishing the curls, which gives them silky and natural shine.

Necessary ingredients:


Stages of preparation:

  1. Take a chicken egg at room temperature, separate the yolk and whip it.

  2. Add linseed oil to the yolk and mix the mixture.

  3. Open the ampoule of nicotinic acid and pour it into the egg-and-oily mass.

  4. Next, squeeze out of the capsules vitamins A and E.


  5. Stir the mask and apply on the roots.

  6. Cover your head with a bath cap and towel.
  7. Wash off the product with warm water after an hour.

Yeast mask with "nicotine" and henna

This recipe is aimed at strengthening and moisturizing dry and brittle hair.

Necessary ingredients:

Stages of preparation:

  1. Brew henna in water, stirring to homogeneity. Let it cool down a little.
  2. Dilute dry yeast in water.
  3. Mix henna with yeast.
  4. Add the verbena oil and nicotinic acid to the mixture.
  5. Stir all ingredients until smooth.
  6. Apply to pre-moistened hair for 40 minutes.
  7. Wash off the product with shampoo.