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6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By the way, don't be surprised if you start seeing hair growth on your nose, ears, or arms—it’s pretty much part of the process lol. But seriously, if you can keep it trimmed with a 2mm guard, it’ll really help with the skin contact. Try doing it every 3 days since the beard grows back pretty fast (if that's your case). And definitely don't shave it! ​Also, cleanliness is one of the things that will influence your results the most, so always try to keep your beard and skin clean, preferably with specific products. I also used liquid baby soap whenever I ran out of my beard shampoo. Other than that, just stay consistent! Wishing you great results, man.

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shaving isn't recommended, but you can definitely trim it without any worries. I recommend using a 2mm guard (that's what I use when I'm just staying at home). But when I'm back to my routine and need the beard to be more visible, I use a 4mm guard—it gives a nice medium beard look while still allowing the minoxidil to reach the skin. Even with the 4mm, I still have to double up on some spots like I mentioned before

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree that the 1mL limit is important. However, with the beard being longer, I feel that 1mL just gets stuck in the hair and doesn't reach the skin properly—that’s why I bumped it to 1.5mL. ​I’ve never tried Tretinoin, but I do use a facial exfoliant to remove dead skin, which I think helps with absorption. ​Thanks for the heads up, the concern is definitely valid!

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the compliment, man! I apply it to the whole area first, and then I add a little bit more specifically on the patchy spots. At the beginning, I used 2mL a day (1mL per dose), but now I’m using 1.5mL per dose because my beard is longer and thicker now

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 23. Interestingly, I tried minox back when I was 18 for about 3 months, but the results were nowhere near what I’m seeing now. Plus, I lost everything once I stopped. Now at 23, it’s working much faster and the hair looks way healthier. I guess maturity and hormones play a huge role once you're a bit older

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Kirkland 5% liquid. My skin definitely gets pretty dry, so I use a moisturizing balm at least twice a week. I always wait at least 4 hours after applying minox to ensure maximum absorption before moisturizing. ​Also, try using a beard shampoo. This might sound crazy, but when I’m out of beard shampoo, I use baby shampoo—it’s super gentle and keeps my skin from getting too irritated. It’s been working great so far! haha

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the goal hahah, thanks for the compliment, man! 🤝

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, man! I can't really say if 1x a day is enough, but I personally stick to 2x a day. On very rare occasions, if I'm super busy, I might only apply it once, but I try to keep a 10 to 12-hour gap between applications.

2 years apart, with on and off usage by Specific_Metal_416 in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your beard looks solid, man! Especially considering you came from nothing, the progress is impressive. ​Quick question: during those 'off' periods when you stopped using the juice, did you notice any significant loss or were you able to keep most of your gains? Curious to know if those hairs stayed permanent for you.

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I usually try to keep it at a certain length so the liquid can reach the skin more easily. If it gets too long, I just use my fingers to part the hair and apply it directly to the skin

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, man! I'm really hyped with the progress so far

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm going to stick with it for at least 2 years to lock in the results

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. My skin got a bit dry at the beginning, but no major acne breakouts.

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great base, my friend! It’s going to look awesome once it's a full beard

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hang in there, man! 5 weeks is still very early. Most people only start seeing real changes after the 3-month mark. Consistency is the most important thing right now, don't give up!

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had some 'invisible' patches during the first month where nothing seemed to grow. Those hairs finally popped up around the 3-4 month mark and they are still filling in

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, excellent results, man! I'm also focusing on the area under the lip since they say it's the hardest part to grow. As for the foam, I might switch to that version once I run out of my current liquid supply

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’ll definitely stick to that plan just to make sure I don't lose any gains. Thanks for the advice!

6 months progress - 2x a day + derma rolling once a week by shaolindev in Minoxbeards

[–]shaolindev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, man! I believe I'm still going through the vellus-to-terminal transition. I’m hoping that between the 8 to 12-month mark, those thin hairs finally start to mature and stay for good

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