How I Apply Rogaine
Today’s post is a little different than usual. It’s in answer to requests from several readers who share my struggle with thinning hair. I’ve discussed my hair loss journey with you many times because if you suffer from hair loss, I want you to know you are not alone. It can destroy a women’s confidence and those who suffer, need answers.
I have Thyroid issues which cause it to cycle between hyper and hypo and wreak havoc on my hair. My hair goes through periods of intense shedding followed by slow regrowth. My physician suggested I try 5% Rogaine for men, to slow the thinning and encourage regrowth. It’s been very helpful.
Many of you have asked me how I apply Rogaine so I thought it might be helpful to show you. Here is a little video demonstrating how I apply it.
The active ingredient in Rogaine is Minoxidil which is available in many products. I’ve tried several brands and various strengths but always come back to Rogaine’s 5% version for men which my physician originally suggested to me.
I’ve found the best pricing on Amazon and order 3 bottles every 3 months. If you stop using Rogaine, the new hair will fall out so I plan to continue using it to maintain my hair.
I hope this is helpful and thanks for sharing your struggles with me.
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Hi Jennifer I wonder if these are new posts? It’s 5/22/24. I just lucked up on finding you. I’m 70 now, got Graves’s autoimmune when I turned 60. Hyperthyroid. I got TED, it’s much better now. I’m still on meds. Thanks to your mention of periods of shedding I now understand what I just went thru recently. Ive thought hair loss might be phases but my endocrinologist said she didn’t know anything about treating it. I’m hopeful to see what several others mentioned I hadn’t heard of. Wanted to say how pretty your eyes are , young looking. I’m asking my optometrist for the 10th time if she would do anything to improve undereye bags + one lid is swollen still.
My hair was thick and natural curly until Graves’s. Now it’s thin & flat. Sorry for long comment just thankful to find this page. I’m new on Pinterest don’t really know how to use it. Was great to be able to reach out to your group. Stay well, your skin looks beautiful. I feel like I aged overnight-hair went totally gray, deeper wrinkles, crepey skin. It happened so quick. Best wishes everyone 🌺E in NC
Welcome Ellery! You will find lots of kindred spirits here in our community.
Jennifer: Great video and so heartbreaking for us shedders. Mine, like yours is in the front and sides. I have tried the laser and for all the hard work, really didn’t accomplish much. I sold the kit and if you look on e-bay, there are hundreds for sale. I, like you, are going to try Rogaine again. I also have stopped blowdrying my hair on top with a lot of heat. It seems to have helped a little. I went to a stylist and she said I could try extension, but it won’t help the top where there is the most loss. Anyway, thanks for sharing…
Look into a topper!! Extensions won’t help the front and top and they exert presuure on the hair they are attached to.
What’s a topper
It’s a hairpiece that just clips on top to add fullness.
Jennifer, thank you for this helpful info. I have a couple of episodes of thinning hair. The most recent seems to have been triggered by Covid. After 50 plus years of having enough hair for 2 women it was upsetting the first time I started losing hair. I have also used the 5% minoxidil (foam) and am currently treating my thin spots. I had one suggestion. In the morning I apply it like you do in this video, applying it from front to back. In the evening I part my hair from ear to ear and apply it side to side. I’m using a makeup brush with stubby bristles to spread the foam. I think it increased my ability to cover all of my scalp each day by alternating directions like this. One last tip—a young friend with a patchy beard uses it on his face and it works great. I’ve been using it on my disappearing eyebrows with no problems for years. Thank you for sharing your experience! Warmest regards from North Carolina, USA southeast.
Thanks for sharing how you apply it, Michele. It’s a real challenge.
I didn’t know you were using Rogaine. My derm put me on it just this week. Thank you for the video. It really is easier than I thought it would be. I am hopeful. Fortunately I did not buy the foam. Are you taking any other supplements such as biotin?
Hi Jennifer,
I really appreciate your video. I have been struggling with the foam and absolutely hate it! It makes my hair stiff and sticky! I am switching to liquid tomorrow, after watching your video.
Thank you for your blog. This is by far the best one I have seen.
I hope you find it easier too! Good luck!
If you use hairspray do you have to wash it out at night when you put the Rogaine on?
I do use hairspray and no, I don’t wash it out to apply my Rogaine
Thanks for the video! I just started using this morning. A question for you — after you use the dropper in lines over your scalp as in your video, you don’t rub it in to spread it to the areas in between those lines? Thanks for your help.
No, I squeeze the dropper slowly which deposits a small amount along the parts. It dries very quickly. I wish you great success. Be patient. it takes several months to see results.
I am thinking of trying rogaine, i bought the foam 4 months ago but am terrified to try because of the hair loss that happens when you start! Did you lose hair when you started? Alot?
I have a long pixie cut.
I wash my hair once a week. Every morning, I brush, style with my hands and use hair spray, Can I use this if my hair has other hair products in it, like hair spray, texturing powder, etc.
To have to use this morning & evenings is a pain.
Also to shampoo and blow dry everyday is alot of manipulation of the hair. I am worried it will leave my hair wet & flat, I don’t want to have to rewet & style with a hairdryer and brush everyday, too much heat and tugging with a brush will do more damage especially to someone with thinning hair.
I heard that the liquid was very messy and drips.
Sorry for my lengthy comments. Thank you!
I did not like the foam! The liquid is dead simple and not messy at all. Here is a video showing how I apply it. https://youtu.be/Omh2UCvOc5U
It only goes on your scalp, not your hair. That’s why I prefer the liquid. It doesn’t matter what’s on your hair because you put it only on the scalp.
I did not have any extra loss from starting the Rogaine.
Feel free to shoot me an email if you have more questions.
I just watched an old video (2017) of you demonstrating how you apply Rogaine. I’m wondering if you still are
using it and recommend it. Thank you.
Yes, every morning, without fail