When I started noticing more scalp showing and my part getting wider, I knew I needed to actually do something about it — not just think about it.
I started with topical minoxidil (yes, the classic Rogaine foam) applied twice a day. And it works — it’s FDA-approved for hair loss for a reason.
But here’s what nobody tells you: it only works if you’re actually consistent, morning and night, every single day.
I wasn’t. I didn’t love washing my hair that often, and the foam left a residue I couldn’t stand.
So I switched to low-dose oral minoxidil instead — a half tablet, once a day. Way easier to stick with, and honestly?
I’ve seen real improvement in my hair since making the switch.
One thing I want to clear up: if you start minoxidil (topical or oral) and notice some shedding at first, that doesn’t mean the medication is making you lose hair.
Those hairs were already on their way out — it’s just speeding up the cycle to make room for new growth.
The lesson isn’t “pick this one over that one” — it’s that the best hair loss treatment is the one you’ll actually stick with consistently.
Want the full breakdown of everything I do for my hair?
A new episode of The Skin Real is now live — “I Fixed My Thinning Hair At 46, Here’s What Actually Works.” Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts.
#hairloss #hairlosstreatment #hairthinningtreatment #minoxidil
I started with topical minoxidil (yes, the classic Rogaine foam) applied twice a day. And it works — it’s FDA-approved for hair loss for a reason.
But here’s what nobody tells you: it only works if you’re actually consistent, morning and night, every single day.
I wasn’t. I didn’t love washing my hair that often, and the foam left a residue I couldn’t stand.
So I switched to low-dose oral minoxidil instead — a half tablet, once a day. Way easier to stick with, and honestly?
I’ve seen real improvement in my hair since making the switch.
One thing I want to clear up: if you start minoxidil (topical or oral) and notice some shedding at first, that doesn’t mean the medication is making you lose hair.
Those hairs were already on their way out — it’s just speeding up the cycle to make room for new growth.
The lesson isn’t “pick this one over that one” — it’s that the best hair loss treatment is the one you’ll actually stick with consistently.
Want the full breakdown of everything I do for my hair?
A new episode of The Skin Real is now live — “I Fixed My Thinning Hair At 46, Here’s What Actually Works.” Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts.
#hairloss #hairlosstreatment #hairthinningtreatment #minoxidil