How do I use Rogaine along with fibers such as Topik?

[mrkneed]

Appreciate any help you can provide!

thank you

[ciaus]

Rogaine has a liquid and foam formula -the foam formula is a bit more expensive, but it also absorbs and dries alot quicker so you can move on and do your toppik fibers and hair styling products. But the more hair you still have the harder the foam is to apply because it does absorb so quickly, potentially into your existing surrounding hairs.

The liquid is easier to apply in between your existing hairs and absorbs better into the scalp, but takes longer to dry - I've seen some guys say 20 mins, others 30 minutes, etc longer. There are factors for each person that will make this unique, like how much hair loss you have, how much you are actually applying (some guys apply too much trying to make sure they are putting on enough, worried that their existing hair is absorbing too much before it actually reaches the scalp etc).

If you don't have much time in the mornings and want to get everything done quicker go with the foam. If you have enough time in your morning ritual to be doing other things while the liquid dries, do the liquid.

But be aware, some guys have reported they go through a temporary hair shedding when they've been using the liquid for a while and then switch to foam. -And if you are just starting Rogaine, there's the possibility of hair shedding initially anyway, regardless of whether you use the foam or liquid, its just how it starts working in some people.

 

[mrkneed]

Thanks so much for your response!  I’ve been on the foam formula for several years but just curious about adding topik for example.

Thanks again!

[AB2000]

18 hours ago, mrkneed said:

Appreciate any help you can provide!

thank you

I used to be on hair fibers.  The routine was applying minoxidil foam in the morning before applying concealer, then again at night after washing it out.