Rogaine/Minoxidil

I think I am going to start using Rogaine. I have bought the men's liquid version (generic) but haven't tried applying it yet. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for applying?
Also I typically only wash my hair once a week. Will the product still work if I'm not washing my scalp between applications?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated!
Also I typically only wash my hair once a week. Will the product still work if I'm not washing my scalp between applications?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Fine and thin 3a. PW: curls
Fine and thin 3a. PW: curls
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RO: IN Harmonic
LI: CJ Beauticurls; Jessicurl (JC) Gelebration Spray
DC: JC Deep Conditioning Treatment; Weleda Rosemary Conditioning Oil
Stylers: JC Confident Coils; IN Volumizing Spray; IN Perfect Hold Hairspray; John Masters Sea Mist; Bumble Bb. Gel; Kenra Firm-Hold Gel; Sevi Blue Yarrow Sea Salt Spray
Low-porosity 2a/b baby-fine hair
I bought some on the advice of a dermatologist but couldn't bring myself to use it and it ended up sitting in a drawer until it went out of date. The thing about doing it for the rest of your life got to me, so I'm not any help. I'm pretty sure curylpearl uses it, though I think she uses the foam which is apparently more user friendly, hopefully she'll chime in or you could maybe pm her.
I had bought the women's generic liquid version and it was messy and a PITA to use. My derm suggested buying the men's foam and using it once a day because it is twice as strong (I think) as the women's. My hair is thinning around my face and in the back. I don't think the Rogaine would be that helpful if you are losing hair all over.
Here's how I use it. It doesn't need to be shaken up - just squirt some foam on my fingers and rub it into the areas that are thinning. I squirt about a half-dollar size more or less for the back, rub it in, and then squirt just a very little (like dime or nickel size) for the front left side, rub it in, and repeat for front right side. I'm not very careful or scientific - a little more one day, a little less the next. Doesn't have to be precise.
So far, I am quite happy with the results. I don't think It caused more hair to grow in the thinning areas but it stopped the thinning.
Lauraloo, can you possibly exchange the liquid version for the foam? It's so much easier to use. And yes, washing or not washing the scalp doesn't have any effect, except that I put the foam on a little before bedtime so it has time to dry and I don't shampoo right afterward. OK to shampoo (or whatever cleanser you use) the next day or a week later - makes no difference.
Therese, I'm going to read that blog! Thanks for posting.
I hope that's helpful! :thumright:
Highly porous. Color over grey.
I love all the Curl Junkie products. Still experimenting with gels and curl creams. Still hoping for 2nd day hair....
Every day is a gift :flower:
2C/3A med, med density,med elasticity, high porosity color-treated
No Poo: various VO5s testing Gliss Volumizing (keratin) for summer
Citric acid rinse or vinegar
RO: SM Honey Mask with agave
Conditioner only styling with water, water and more water, or jojoba + SM Superfruit
Styler: KCCC or Ecostyler Olive Oil occasionally
Love most oils but can't use CO in winter
Hope you are doing well!
Highly porous. Color over grey.
I love all the Curl Junkie products. Still experimenting with gels and curl creams. Still hoping for 2nd day hair....
Every day is a gift :flower: