Here is how I apply Minoxidil... How do you apply yours?

[brogain]

I am currently using Rogaine Foam in the mornings and Kirkland Minoxidil. There are a couple of reasons for this.

Firstly, I find the foam very fast drying (5 minutes) which makes it a great option to apply before styling. The liquid takes a good couple of hours to fully dry. Secondly Kirkland Minoxodil is a lot cheaper than Rogaine foam.

 

Ok.. So I want to let you know how I apply my Minoxidil.

 

In the morning after I get out of the shower I towel dry my hair till it is as dry as it can be without using a hairdryer. I then quickly apply the foam to my hairline where I am experiencing hair loss and a little to the crown (although I currently have no signs of hair loss here). Five minutes later I apply my styling products and I’m done.

 

At night I generally apply the liquid Minoxidil about a hour before I go to bed. I will normally wash my hair in hot water before towel drying. I then slip on a headband to pull my hair back and pop on a plastic glove, the type they use when prepping food in kitchens. I then drip between 0.5 - 1ML on to my hairline and rub vigorously with my finger making sure the liquid does not run down my face. I have heard that rubbing in topicals can help in their absorption.

 

My question to you guys is do you think applying Minoxidil to a recently wet scalp is better than applying to a dry scalp?

 

My opinion is that washing your hair before applying will aid absorption I use Nizoral three times a week to help remove sebum. I think that washing your hair must relax the skins surface (in a similar way to washing your face before you shave). This must help in aid the Minxodil on its long journey to the papilla. This is just anecdotal evidence but I feel like the liquid absorbs better as you can direct it straight on to the scalp. The foam while quick drying tends to absorb a lot in to the hair and feels as if its not as successful in reaching the scalp.

[blkblk]

I have preferred applying it to a dry scalp. I got the impression that it was soaking in a lot better.

 

I used to shower, then wait about 30mins for my hair to dry, then put minoxidil on, then wait an hour for it to soak in before sleeping. Now I've switched it around so that I put the minoxidil on my scalp first thing when I get home from work, and then give it a few hours to soak in before having my shower and going to bed with a nice clean scalp. I feel much happier this way as I feel that my scalp is able to breath/live rather than be clogged up with oily solutions.