Minoxidil for the beard is used by many men in search of a full beard, complete and without holes. Reputed to grow beards and even « stimulate growth », the product is available in different forms and from different brands.
First of all, you will learn what Minoxidil is, what its uses are on the beard, what the best brands are and most importantly if it is effective in increasing your hair growth.
Then, we will see the alternatives, natural and unnatural and essentially how to accelerate the growth of your beard a maximum, quickly and effectively!
Let's start by getting to know the Minoxidil molecule, say hello to it...
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Learn more about Minoxidil for beards!
Overview of the various brands available.
Tutorial to use Minoxidil like a pro!
4. Evolution and Before and After
To know the results of the product.
Because it is important to be well informed!
Use with the dermaroller.
Alternatives to grow your hair.
My opinion & review on Minoxidil to grow your beard
If you have already tried everything (oils, dermaroller, good hygiene...) and your hopes of having a beard are reduced to nothing, then try Minoxidil.
Otherwise, I advise you to try natural methods, which have no effect on your health except to improve it.
What is Minoxidil?
Basically, Minoxidil is a product used as a vasodilator for the treatment of hypertension.
After a few years, doctors realize that the product and the molecule used cause an increase in the rate of hair growth. In short, Minoxidil would grow hair (and consequently beard).
As a result, the molecule is no longer used as a vasodilator but as a a solution against alopecia (baldness) in men and women.
This product is now known to grow beards and hair. It is very used in men, for the not provided beards, the comforter on the face or the baldness of beard.
The natural alternatives with Minoxidil
If your goal is to improve your beard growth, go for it!
Minoxidil beard: which one to choose among all the brands?
There are different brands of Minoxidil, these are applied or consumed in different ways: in the form of tablets, sprays, applied to the face, etc.
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, the simplest is the tablet but the most effective would be to apply it in lotion, foam or gel, directly on the beard.
Note that Aslostil 5 is the "original" product and all the others I will present here are generics developed by other brands.
Here, you have above all the most known and used by men. There must be others, made by laboratories around the world. As you know, the beard is a missing asset for many men and many of them wish, as you do, to have it, grow a big beard...
Foligain has been in the growth gas pedal market for years and offers a product based on Trioxidil (a derivative of Minoxidil, considered more powerful).
If you want to start a cure, you can start with Foligain which attracts a lot of bearded people and keeps a very good feedback from customers (see reviews).
Often purchased with Minoxidil
Do grow a beard naturally
To boost the growth of your goatee, use mustard oil. It is perfect to replace garlic oil which can have disadvantages.
Frequently asked questions about Minoxidil beard
Here are the questions I get asked the most about this product. For all questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions !
Where to buy Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is not very complicated to find and is available for purchase in physical pharmacies or on the web via Amazon or sites specializing in the sale of this product that grows beards.
Does Minoxidil make my beard grow? Does it work?
According to the feedback of many Internet users, whether on forumsI have read a lot of blogs and Facebook groups where I'm a member, but Minoxidil seems to be effective as a beard growth gas pedal. After a few months, you feel a slight increase in hair mass in most men.
On the other hand, some of the users of the product seem to lose their evolution after stopping the product, as if the hairs were falling out...
In any case, for a blog reader, the results are effective!
What is the difference between Minoxidil 2%, 5%, 10%?
Most Minoxidil and its generics contain one of these numbers: 2, 5 or 10.
This is the concentration of the Minoxidil molecule contained in the product.
Yes, not all the product is made of Minoxidil, you might encounter a lot of side effects or turn into Chewbacca in the night...
How often should I apply Minoxidil?
It is recommended to apply Minoxidil to the beard at minimum every 4 hours and twice a day. This may seem like a lot, but it is the most common method of application and even recommended by the products themselves.
Check your instruction manual to be sure!
What is the daily dose of Minoxidil?
You will use Minoxidil twice a day. Each application will be made with 1ml of product for a total of 2ml in your day.
Remember to check the package insert.
How long will it take to get results?
On average, the product should be used for 6 months before you see any real results. Before that, the treatment is considered too short to be effective and the gains you have made may even be cancelled out.
It is even recommended to make a "cure" of 1 year to make sure the hair doesn't fall out.
How to apply Minoxidil on your beard?
Although it is quite time consuming to apply twice a day, it is very easy to use:
- Wash your hands and dry them well
- Take a warm towel and apply it to your face toopen the pores of your skin
- Wipe your face with a dry towel by dabbing your face or using a small hairdryer
- Take the dose recommended by the brand you have chosen. In general, it will be 1ml per application and therefore 2ml per day, for both applications in total.
- Apply the product evenly to your beard, this is a great way to make your beard look like it was meant to be, focusing on areas where you have holes or sparse beard.
- Massage your beard wellto ensure maximum penetration of the product
- Wash your hands after use
- After leaving it on for 4 hours, rinse your face with clear water and wipe yourself with a clean, dry towel.
Otherwise, here is the video tutorial for using Minoxidil by Yo La Barbe :
Minoxidil for the beard : Before and After, month after month evolution, progress, results and efficiency
If you're wondering if this hair-growing product is effective for sparse, thinning or patchy beards, you've come to the right place.
Thanks to Van Ngoc, a user of Minoxidil for a few months, I can present you the evolution of the beard according to the time of use of the beard growth accelerator.
I leave you with him for a report on its effectiveness and the before and after :
Having a lifelong complex about my incomplete beard, I embarked on the adventure at age 44.
Thanks to a video of a youtuber, I discovered this miracle product which is the Minoxidil 5 % to make your beard grow even if you are beardless!
After 5 months of evolution, I used 2 brands to compare the results: "Minoxidil 5 % Kirkland" and "Conflugain" in lotion. The result was amazing!The imperfect holes in my beard have filled in, which until now I have never managed to do! You have to believe in your dreams, everything is possible if you give yourself the means.
The before and after results of Minoxidil and the evolution of Van Ngoc's beard are incredible.
In less than 6 months, he managed to have a full, thick and strong beard. No more holes, the beard is no longer sparse... In short, it is a real success!
Minoxidil user feedback and results
Thanks to the internet and its many nooks and crannies, I found a few videos of men who have tested Minoxidil for their beards.
They talk about its effectiveness, the before and after results and of course the potential side effects.
In addition, you will often hear that hair may fall out after stopping the medication. Indeed, if the hairs are not completely mature, you risk losing your progress...
Minoxidil and beard: results
Does Minoxidil cause any side effects?
Unfortunately, yes, this "growth activator" product can produce side effects in its users.
It's not a requirement, but many men who have tried it on their beards have had highly variable adverse effects :
- Dry skin that causes itching on the scalp
- Headaches,
- Weight gain,
- Redness,
- Decreased libido or erectile dysfunction,
- Palpitations in the heart.
As you have surely understood, Minoxidil is not a miracle product. It can work, it can help your hair to come out but it will be in exchange of various side effects.
Here is a video of Winslegue which sums up the subject well:
Improve beard growth without side effects with oils
If your goal is to improve your beard growth, go for it!
Now that you know this product in detail, let's move on to the techniques for improving the results of your beard growth.
Minoxidil Photo Gallery
Here are some pictures of Minoxidil Bailleul (2%):
Dermaroller + Minoxidil to accelerate results?
It is possible to use a beardroller in addition to Minoxidil. If you've heard of Minoxidil, you've probably heard of the beardroller!
To read: Minoxidil + Dermaroller to accelerate beard and hair growth
What is the dermaroller (or beardroller) ?
The dermaroller is a small accessory with a handle and a roller with mini spikes at the end. These small tips (usually between 0.25mm and 0.75mm) will penetrate your skin to create tiny lesions.
These lesions will activate the healing process of the body, which will send a maximum of nutrients and blood flow to the area worked. This way, your hair and skin are nourished as they should be, and that accelerates the growth process.
When to use Minoxidil with the Dermaroller for beard?
Minoxidil should be used at least 24 hours after the dermaroller. Indeed, Minoxidil is not a product that is supposed to be found in the lower layer of the epidermis and therefore, it can be harmful to use it too soon.
Here is an example of Minoxidil + Beard Roller routine :
- Monday: Dermaroller + oils
- Tuesday: Minoxidil + oils in the evening
- Wednesday: Minoxidil + oils in the evening
- Thursday: Dermaroller + oils
- Friday: Minoxidil + oils in the evening
- Saturday: Minoxidil + oils in the evening
- Sunday: Minoxidil + oils in the evening
It's a pretty active and thorough routine but it can be effective if you stick with it!
I particularly recommends the use of the beardroller in combination with the Minox, which will make your beard grow even faster. To choose the right oils, I advise you to look at the oils that increase hair growth !
So I suggest you pair them with Minoxidil, and if you're not yet at the stage of using this product to grow facial hair, try them alone: they are beneficial in every way!
Other products to increase beard growth
With so many men looking for a full, well-groomed beard, brands are listening and coming up with their own mixtures. So there are other products, known to be "beard growth activators" or "beard growth accelerators" :
Minoxidil for beards: useful for growth, not so good for health?
In conclusion, Minoxidil can be effective in boosting your beard growth but in return for some significant side effects. I think it's best to weigh the pros and cons, and only try it as a last resort, if your beard really doesn't deign to come out.
I do not demonize the product because it has been useful and works for a lot of beards but I prefer the use of natural solutions and much more beneficial for your skin and beard like oils combined with accessories like the dermaroller.
Plus, it's even cheaper than Minoxidil, so you have everything to gain by trying it.
However, if even this has not had any effect on your hair growth, try Minoxidil, be diligent and you should see some hair appear and grow over time.
On the other hand, if even with this product or other "growth activators" you don't get any results, it might be time to go to Turkey or other countries where beard transplantation is practiced...
Still have questions about Minoxidil for beards?
Is Minoxidil a solution for beardless people?
Yes, this product can be the solution if your beard is not growing. In addition, it is useful for sparse beards that have holes in them because it will reduce them and help growth in areas where hair is lacking.
Does hair fall out after stopping Minoxidil?
Many Minoxidil users report that within a few weeks to a few months of stopping Minoxidil, the beard hair they grew with the product falls out.
This is not an absolute truth, it will not happen in all men in the same way.
This is a bit of a silly risk, considering that a course of Minoxidil lasts at least 6 months without being sure of the result. If, in addition, the new hair falls out once you stop the treatment, it would be a real shame.
Is Minoxidil dangerous?
Minoxidil is a product that is not intended to overcome baldness (beard baldness): it is a vasodilator.
The real question is: is there enough information about the real health problems it can cause when used to grow a beard?
Although Minoxidil is not considered "dangerous", it is important to know that some men experience side effects that are more or less severe.
What happens if I stop using Minoxidil on my beard?
If you no longer use Minoxidil on your beard and your hair has not reached the "adult" state, you may lose the hair that Minoxidil provided.
Can minoxidil for beards give me pimples?
Yes, it is possible that you may get pimples from using Minoxidil on your face. This is due to the product which can dry out your skin and therefore cause pimples. Do not hesitate to moisturize your skin with oils.
Minoxidil burns my beard and skin, what can I do?
First of all, if this happens to you and it continues, I would advise you to stop using Minoxidil. Secondly, try consulting a doctor or your pharmacist for advice.
Why does Minoxidil make me itch?
Itching is often due to the fact that the product dries the skin. Dry skin means itchy skin! To counter this, do not hesitate to moisturize your skin with oils.
Is Minoxidil useful for growing beard hair?
Yes, Minoxidil should activate your hair follicles to increase hair growth and therefore thicken the down.
Should I shave my beard before and after using Minoxidil?
Since shaving to speed up hair growth is a bad idea, I advise you NOT to shave your hair until you have a good length.
Can I use Minoxidil if I am a minor?
Although the purchase is not subject to control, I strongly advise you not to use it as a minor. Already, as a teenager, you are not suffering from baldness or alopecia and besides, there is no use for you. Leave it to nature and forget about Minoxidil!
If you wish to taking care of your beard and your face, use oils instead and live a healthy lifestyle!
Can I use Minoxidil on my mustache?
Of course it is! Mustache hair is just like any other hair after all! Just like with beards, you can use this product on your mustache.
Why doesn't Minoxidil work on beards?
Like all medications, results are not certain. Some molecules work and some don't, depending on the person. If Minoxidil doesn't help, try Trioxidil or simply another solution to make your hair grow (oils, dermaroller...)
When are the first results of Minoxidil?
The first results can be seen after one to two months of use. However, I strongly advise you to use it for at least 6 months. Otherwise, your hair may fall out and your efforts will have been in vain.
Should I avoid sun exposure if I use Minoxidil?
Yes, it is best to cover your head with a hat or cap. The sun can be harmful after using the product. The sun and Minoxidil do not mix!
Is Minoxidil useful for shedding?
Shedding meaning "loss", yes we can say that this product is useful for beard shedding!
This Post Has 2 Comments
Hello I bought the minoxidil 2% for my beard is it as effective as the 5% or it is strictly useless? Thank you for your answers
Hello Salim,
Minoxidil 2% is less concentrated, so it's likely to have less effect than its big brother at 5%. It won't be completely useless, but you'll have a better chance of growing your beard with Minoxidil 5%!
Kind regards,
Brandon.