r/Minoxbeards

Before and after of my journey. Started it when I was 21. Was using it daily for until I was about 22ish. After the first initial 6 months ish, I got off it. I had grown new hairs but they weren’t permanent so I then shaved one day they didnt grow back😭

Got back on it and hairs came back super fast, stayed on until abt 22 and a half. I’m now 26 and am super grateful I gave it a try.

If you are thinking of trying it, do your research. It’s a drug. Be very patient and keep it down to a stubble until they are permanent so you don’t look crazy (speaking from own experience). Results highly depend on consistency and proper application(derma roller recommended).

Most importantly your genetics. If you have the genetics for a beard you will grow beard. If you don’t, then you won’t. Minoxidil is not magic, it only stimulates hair follicles to grow thicker hair while keeping them in the growth cycle longer.

Some ppls beards come in early in adulthood and others very late. Minoxidil simply reveals your genetic potential.

Good luck

Hey! Before I started using minoxidil, I had pretty average-to-low density on my cheeks (the old pics aren't that clear, so you might have to zoom in).

I used liquid minoxidil twice a day for 10 months. I was very consistent with it and barely missed a day. After 10 months, I decided to let my beard grow out and I was really happy with the results, so I stopped using minoxidil.

After about 3 months, I started noticing that I was slowly losing some of the density in my beard, until I got to where I am now (check the pics).

I'm still pretty happy with the overall result, but you can definitely see that I've lost some general density on my weaker side, and on my stronger side I've developed a patch near my lips where the hair has disappeared.

So I've decided to start using minoxidil again, this time Rogaine foam. I'm also thinking about trying a dermaroller, but I'm not sure yet.

Minoxidil definitely works for me. I have an identical twin who has never used it, and his cheek density isn't even close to mine.

How long would you guys recommend staying on the treatment? I was thinking about doing it for around a year and a half.

I've been using minox and tret for nine months to fill the underlip and cheeks. Minox twice a Day and tretinoin (0.05%) every other Day at night. So far very happy with the results.

3 months on minoxidil. Unsure if growth has happened or if im just growing out what I've already had. I am shaving next month!

I’m starting minoxidil for beard growth and wanted some opinions based on my current coverage. Where do you guys think I need it most? Any areas you’d focus on more than others?

Hi everyone,

My beard has never thickened in the 8 years i’ve had it. Any advice on specific products or things that i could use? I know minoxidil is something that causes hair growth i just don’t know more than that lol

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Im about to get some Costco foam and get to work, I've read the wiki, it had great info but I still have a few questions:

1.When applying minoxidil foam, should i hould I leave my hair as is, trim down to a 1 guard, or shave down my entire face?

2. Should I derma roll once every 10 days at .5? Does it really work or is it a placebo effect?

3. Do i apply the foam just on the sides? What if I want it to grow under my lip?

*. My goal is to be able to turn my thin vellus hairs to thick terminal ones and have a thick full beard or a nice stubble beard, i did see awesome results on the forum and I know that my results may vary. Thanks in advance for all the advice!