A very common question among men of all ages and women is does Rogaine really work. For men and women alike losing your hair or going bald can be a troubling circumstance. Nobody wants to see their head full of hair suddenly start to thin out. Cosmetically speaking it can be very emotionally devastating as your hair slowly falls out. Consequently people have for hundreds of years have searched for a cure for baldness and general hair loss. So far in the United States there are only two FDA approved treatments for hair loss Rogaine and Propecia. As a side note minoxidil is Rogaine in generic form. So after considerable research I decided to try Rogaine before anything else.In the future I might incorporate Propecia and a laser comb.
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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Rogaine Dropper or Spray

Another question I had and many people have as well besides “Rogaine once or twice a day” is should I use the dropper or spray. The spray is meant for men and women, so if you are a female the dropper can be used on your scalp. Using the dropper is much easier than trying to spray your scalp and can reach all the spots that you require. If you are a male, then it depends on what type of hair loss you have. If you are in the early stages of hair loss, then using the dropper is recommended. 

It is now been a few weeks of daily usage and I now have my personal favorite which I will share with you now. I initially started with the spray simply because my bottle of Rogaine was given to me with a spray attachment already on it. I used it like that for the first couple of days and noticed some “cooling” sensation around my scalp area. It was a very refreshing feeling, but one to go away rather quickly. The cooling sensation is a result of the alcohol content in the formula. In the beginning, I thought the spray was quite efficient and would be very easy to use however it soon became very apparent that a lot of the Rogaine was sprayed onto my hair and not directly into my scalp. The dropper works much better and although it takes longer to apply, the dropper is much more efficient. I now found it most effective to use the dropper once or twice a day.
Rogaine Dropper or Spray
In case you didn’t know minoxidil has to penetrate the scalp in order to work, it does not work if applied to the hair itself. In other words, it must touch your head and not your hair. So by using the dropper, you ensure that all the minoxidil is going directly to your scalp. Some of you may be very skeptical about using the dropper and in honesty, it is much easier to use the spray. I recommend trying both options and see which one works for you. If you’re lucky enough to have a lot of hair on your head like me then using the spray can make things much more complicated and inefficient. So, after while trying the Rogaine spray attachment I switch over to the dropper and I couldn’t be any happier. The Rogaine dropper makes things so much easier and as efficient as possible. After some research on the Internet and on YouTube I found my current routine of applying minoxidil every day now. In short, is very simple and direct, first give a good shaking to the bottle of Rogaine.

Next draw one mL of Rogaine or whatever dosage you use into the dropper. Now all you have to do is simply squeeze a few drops all around your head with the minoxidil directly to the scalp bypassing any hair you might have. The key to regrowing hair is to take the steps below at your earliest convenience. You will start to see results within a few weeks, at which time you will be able to grow thicker and denser hair. At this point, many people seem to like to rub in the minoxidil with their fingers or simply leave it alone and let it dry on its own. Personally, I like to comb through it with a bristle brush in order to help the minoxidil spread out across my scalp and that’s it. My best advice to you at this point is to simply experiment and stick with a routine that best fits your needs!

In conclusion, try to find what suits you best. There are hundreds of different routines here, including some with minoxidil. Just remember that minoxidil is the most critical ingredient, and as long as you’re getting that in your regimen, the rest of it is up to you. Just don’t forget that no matter if you decide to use it or not, make sure that you get your hands on a good regimen for hair growth. Sure, there are tons of options out there for your billions of hairs and follicles! You might just have to mix and match a few methods in order to find the right one for you. It is very important to remember that minoxidil does not work for everybody. While it brings about quick results, it may not be the best solution for everyone; so, choose whatever suits you best.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Rogaine Twice A Day Or Once

So, I have been using Rogaine for a little while now twice a day once in the morning before work and once at night before going to bed. Unfortunately for me, I’m not a morning person and now I’m using Rogaine and forced to wake up even earlier to give the proper amount of time for the Rogaine to dry after application. So, I wake up at 5:30 am to get ready for the day, and after forcing myself to do the whole head application thing I then have to wait an hour before I can hit the sack.

I use the supplied dropper to squeeze a few drops all around my scalp and on the back. I like to use the dropper because it allows me to get a decent amount of product on the scalp. After application, I let it dry for one hour. Then, I hit the hay for a good 8 hours of sleep before I’m up again to start my day. To be quite honest I don’t like how it feels on my scalp and how it makes my hair look immediately after application. It feels a little slippery and it makes my hair look wet. I don’t like the feeling of it at all. I know it’s looking better for me when I wake up in the morning, but then again morning hair is usually dead straight. I keep trying to educate myself on how to deal with the slippery and wet feeling and have tried every product I can find.
Rogaine Twice A Day Or Once
After each application, you have to be careful not to have the Rogaine drip all over your face. You really don’t want any Rogaine to drip onto your face in order to prevent any chance of hair growth in areas you don’t want any hair. I also go through a few days of itching on my scalp, which is always discouraging since I have to feel like I’m having an allergic reaction on my head. I haven’t noticed any hair growth for myself yet, but when people ask me if I’ve noticed anything new about my hair they always ask if it looks more fuller or softer.

I think Rogaine works; however, it definitely has its faults. For some reason, I can see how it would be like a weed killer. Besides the dripping it also makes my hair and scalp feel greasy which I don’t particularly like and for my particular head of hair makes it harder to style the way I like it. So, at this point, I am doing some research and actually considering using Rogaine only once a day before bedtime. This way I can prevent all the hassle and trouble I go through before work every morning.

If I stick with two times a day, I might try one application after work as soon as I get home and then another application right before bedtime. I think this would work better for me, it saves time and effort. I also don’t plan to use any more hair products after Rogaine. As long as my scalp dries within an hour, that will be enough for me.  I just want to do everything I can to help stop any more hair loss and eventually regrow some hair on top of my head. However so far from what I read two times a day is best, once a day will work but twice will give the quickest and fullest results. 

This of course is according to the company who makes Rogaine and most users of minoxidil. It seems like a lot of people will use two applications a day until they feel they’ve reached all the growth they going to get and then switch over to maintenance at once a day. But there are plenty of people I’ve read about who get results with one application day.