Minoxidil hack: how to use it without getting your hair all greasy. 

Thank you thank you thank you so much for this! I have a love hate relationship for minoxidil mostly because of how it leaves your hair. I tried this and my hair feels just fine!!!

What a great video. I'm just starting with this and could not find any helpful videos until this one. Thank you~

This was VERY helpful! Thanks!

Such a simple yet genius idea. Thanks

THANK YOU! This is SOOOOO helpful! I'm just about to start this process, and it seemed a bit overwhelming. I appreciate your thorough explanation and demonstration. I'm going to mention your ideas to my dermatologist when I see her next time.

This was super helpful! Thank you so much.

Thank you for this video!! So helpful

Thank you!!! This was SO helpful!

Thank you for this very informative video. I wish you were my doctor. I get a rushed 2-5 minute appointment with my dermatologist and am always left with a million questions about routine, supplements, etc.

Thank you for this video! I just started last night with the dropper & it was running down my forehead & making the hair 2 inches from my scalp wet & greasy. Thanks again!

Thank you! Great advice!

This was great! I’m just starting Minoxidil (😩) and the q-tip Application is going to be better than trying to blob the foam on with my fingers. Thank you for posting.

This was very helpful. Thanks!

3 years of using minoxidil I've learned. #1 is I learned the two-bit 4 drops they ALL say to use is ridiculous. Does not fully cover the scalp. I only saw results after using two full droppers worth. And I got zero side effects. Don't bother with gloves. People act like minoxidil is some all powerful drug that will kill you and make hair grow where ever a drop falls. It does not! It takes 5 month of continued application to even begin to see results, so a little drop or running down your face won't do a thing to you. Don't bother with the foam. Definitely throw away the sprayer. Use dropper. It's not oily. I've used Hims, Keeps and Follixil. Maybe other brands are. Only wash your hair twice a week. Use derma roller once a week and I definitely used minoxidil immediately after rolling. I've never had any side effects, even with doubling the dosage I believe most of the side effects are psycosymatic and people get all worked up into believing they'll get the dreaded side effects. It all in their head. Minoxidil was originally a simple blood pressure medicine to be taken orally. A few drops on your head won't hurt.

That was really helpful thank you, it was recommended to me but couldn’t even think how mI gonna use it every day on my long hair. 🙏

thanks for the idea, works perfectly!

This is so helpful!!!

This is SO helpful! With my hair type I usually only wash it once a week and the minoxidil built up so much in my hair, and felt gross. I'll start doing it with a qtip! Thank you!

Wow thank you so much for this guide! I had almost given up on rogaine because it made my hair feel so gross. This was very informative. Also your guinea pig/model is so cute ☺️

Wonderful Q-tip hack. I gave up the last time I tried because it made my hair funky.

I am about to start this and the application with a q tip was new to me. Thanks

Good application with a Q tip. Makes the application easier. My only worry is that I do not cover every single square millimeter of my scalp but, you said that it spreads once it penetrates

Hi I just started using minoxidil I bought the liquid 2% I wanted to make sure there are no immediate side effects. I may upgrade to 5%. Doing this twice a day is very inconvenient. The dropper is pretty useless so I got a thin 1 ml syringe and that is perfect to control the drops that come out. I use my thumb and index finger to pull the stem of the syringe down while holding the syringe in between middle and ring finger instead of pressing the top button, like giving a shot. This works great. Total control of drops.

Hey, im glad i got this video now im very much happy

Thank you, that makes so much sense!

Great video! But what will my dermatologist prescribe? I have very fine thin hair?

I'm 26 and got minoxidil for my eyebrows and it works, as a natural blonde with baby fine hair I realize my hair journey is going to be difficult and will prob have to use it on my scalp soon

Such a great video. I will use the Qtip method. Been on 5% once a day since 2014. Last several months more thinning on top and hairline. Derm just put me on 7% with progesterone. Used once and breakout at hairline. Allergic? How soon after workout can I apply minoxidil? Also how soon after application can I wear a hat. Thank you for your help.

Great tip my hair is less greasy and the product is lasting longer thanks

can you use both oral and topical minoxodyl at the same time for a double wammy affect.

Great Content! The Problem I have with Minoxidil is that I get REALLY bad dandruff (Residue from the Minoxidil) any tips on how to deal with that? Do you recommend a solution with less Alcohol, I have heard that ist is not as effective.

Seems like good info. I'm confused though about using minoxidil every other day. Everything I've come across says you have to use minoxidil 1-2 times a day. Is there research or clinical trials showing minoxidil is effective if used only every other day?

Her hair is gorgeous! I think grey hair is so pretty.

Thanks so much for the tips! I tend to use 3ml of 5% minoxidil to cover my whole head. Am I over dosing? I like using a dropper and apply with my ahead tilted backwards. I apply a little Vaseline around my hair line and behind ears beforehand as I apply at bedtime. This works well for me and it’s a quick! I think the q-tip method would take me ages 🤔

Thank you for the video. I’m about to start using this product. I bought it already but too afraid to start reading many controversies…My trichologist said it is okay to apply the product on wet hair and dry with the hairdryer, while internet says the opposite. What would you say about it?

Thanks!

Very helpful! Good to know not limited to just the crown area. Would be an even better video if you would get rid of the huge annoying banners along the sides.......

I'm about to start using this and already thought of using the q tip so now I'm confident! Tell me, I was my hair every morning as it does not last more than 1 day. I do very gently as hair is becoming thinner. Will it be ok to do treatment night before then wash in the morning. I'm thinking every other night as I have sensitive skin and scalp. Thanks so much the demonstration is very helpful.

I applied minoxidil for the first time today. I still have hair,it's only thinning very slowly but after a few years of this,I thought I'd bite the bullet. I applied it using he technique shown here and it was easy peasy lemon squeezy! Thanks for posting this video! Alopecia sucks 😂

Such an informative video. I’ve been searching for this information. Thank you. Can minoxidil be applied to towel dried hair or does hair have to be completely dry?

Thank you❣️

Really helpful tipps, I have one question, how long do i need to wait after using it, before I am going to wash my hair. How long does it take to absorb

Thank you so much! So should Minoxidil be washed out after 8 hours before the next application?

I've never been so frustrated with a product before. How does it spread everywhere on the scalp when applied just on specific areas, even when rubbing it in. Seems like such a small amount to be able to rub in everywhere on the scalp? Excited, not excited...

Don't you waste a lot of product in the cotton bud? Also, how do you control that you are using the right dose?

My dermatologist gave me 7% minoxidil/.1% progesterone. I am a 46 year old female with significant hair loss all over. Worse in the front hairline. All I see is scalp and minimal hair. The hair I have is healthy, long, none seems to be growing in but he thought he saw some new growth. I have about 50 % less hair than I did 1 year ago. Is this the right formulation for me? Thank you for this helpful video.

When using a Qtip with the foam version, will I be using less minoxidil than the recommended dose on the bottle? Or it doesnt matter as long as the area is covered?

Is minoxidil once a day effective for men?

this is helpful. I have been using the foam for 2 months and decided to try the liquid now. Also I am letting my gray grow out and want to avoid yellowing of the hair. I have read that Minoxidil causes yellowing. Is there anything I can do in application that would prevent that?

having a person apply it with q tips I imagine would feel good

Is using dry shampoo okay to help with the greasiness or will that actually hurt the effectiveness of the medication?

Would a cotton ball work? Say take the 1ml dropper and drop a few drops onto the cotton ball to apply to the temple region?

Thank you

How long after applying should you wait before washing your hair? The instructions say wait 4 hours but my derm said that waiting an hour before washing would be ok? Thanks for the video!

I use scalp applicator. I’m too busy. I apply within a minute all over the scalp. Then I add a hydrating serum second pass or oil & call it a day. Past 3 months I’m regrowing hair! Not sure when the “fall out” phase occurs with this medication but I plan on long term. Costco has $8 bottles & lasts month. Hope this helps you!

I see the sign off to the side of your mirror about "fat". How does that help with hair growth? Thank you!

I started using minoxidil and got dandruff, don't know if that was because of minoxidil or baby shampoo. which I switched to from my regular shampoo but stopped using baby shampoo now since, it gave me a little headache and felt like it didn't clean my hair so well now using anti dandruff shampoo to get of dandruff

Would using a comb work? I just started using this and it makes my hair hard as a rock after it dries

Does rogaine work on hairloss on the sides of your head above you ears? I never hear anything about this type of hair loss.

Thank you so much so 3 times a week still helpful?

Doesn’t the q tip absorb the minoxidil? And what happens if i “contaminate” the liquid with the same q tip?

Does it matter that you won't be using the recommended 1 ml dosage?

Can I get by with minoxidil by using it once a day or do I need to follow the instructions & use it twice a day?

I've had hair loss for over 40 years ( female 74) is there any hope that this product still could work for me? Thank you in advance.

I'm a guy and try to get it in my thin areas. However, I accidently get it in my hair all the time because I'm trying to get it throughout my head. Will this hurt my natural good hair permanently?

Thank you. Question, I wash my hair every Friday can I use this everyday till I wash my hair on Fridays? Also, when I fill up syringe to 1 ml, do I put what's in the 1 ml on the QTIP little by little till all of the solution in the syringe is gone?

Guys i feel a bitter/sour taste in my mouth after applying minoxidil , with every food i eat, its disturbing help???

Hey can i use the dropeer by itself as a qtip without using my fingers

As I watched, it would appear that you're thinning on your part. Are you using Minoxidil and Finasteride?

Thank you for this! What about using a little ball of cotton instead of the Q-Tip? Would that cover more of it you think? I’m afraid the cotton would absorb it more than spread it

Do I actually have to wait 2-4 hours to go to bed after applying minoxidil? I am using the solution. Or is 30 minutes enough? Also do you think I should wear a shower cap so it doesn't transfer to my face? Thank you!

If you using minoxidle once per day is 1ml enough? And do u have to wash ur hair every day.

I bought a bottle that says its for men can I use it? its 5% but on the back says for men only

If we use a cotton swab to apply the liquid 5% minoxidil, do we still use a full 1ml or do we use less than 1 ml?

My hair got damaged sooo much always greasy and now they are super dry as dry grass Please someone suggest me what to do and how can I get my healthy scalp back

Can I still use dry shampoo while using this

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Does the facial growth go once u stop

Will not q-tips absorb the minoxidil solution for every application resulting in wastage?

Thank you for the video. Some RU-vidrs have said that the Regenepure minoxidil spray for men is one of the few that is non-greasy. Do you know anything about it? Most of the ones I have tried leave my scalp and hair very oily. Thank you again for sharing.

What about it when you don’t have someone to apply it for you 🙄

man what about men? i have medium hair and it still looks greasy. i even went crazy and divided my hair with hair clips but it still gets greasy. also if just use a dropper without massage it everywhere in the scalp won't there be portions of ur scalp that won't absorb the minoxidil?

Bro y u filming it on a cctv camera ?

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Good video, but the lady does not need it at all.

WOW,, you made what is a really easy way to apply Minoxidil very labor intensive and way more difficult. This is correct more efficient EASY way to apply Minoxidil. 1: use the foam as is drys quicker than the liquid and doesn’t feel as greasy as the liquid, PLUS the foam has no PG that can cause skin irritation. 2: squirt the foam into a small baby food sized glass jar then place the lid on the jar. 3: run some warm water onto the glass jar for about 60 seconds which will turn the foam into a liquid. 4: use an eye dropper to apply the Minoxidil/Rogain directly on to your scalp, no cotton sticks or gloves are required and no sectioning the hair is needed. I’ve been applying Minoxidil/Rogain foam like this for years and it works great and keeps the rest of your hair from becoming greasy or sticky. Using small drops of the liquid all over your scalp will prevent the liquid from dripping onto your face or the back of your neck. I really hope nobody does this Q-tip method your suggesting as it’s way more difficult than the easy steps I just mapped out.

great info. Music is loud, distracting and does not add value, IMO. ALL cons, no pros, IMO.

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pffft... 7 mins of rambling....

Bla bla. Rogaine does NOT work.