Kirkland Signature Minoxidil Foam for Men, 12.66 Ounce (6 Count)

The stuff works. Wish I would have started using it earlier. I wasn't convinced until I read the studies, like the actual clinical trials and metanalysis, about it and realized this stuff must be legit. I'm a physician (surgeon).Started losing my hair around age 20, first become noticeable to others maybe around 23...really a slow process, mostly on my crown but a little with the hairline...but really I was okay with my hair until like 27 or 28 and I realized I was still single and probs need to make sure I age well cause I have no immediate relationship plans...even at 28 though, if you met me and I wasn't sweaty or right out of the shower or it wasn't really windy, you probably wouldn't notice that my hair was thinning (unless you are balding or really paying attention to people's hair) So yeah I'm 28 and I started using this stuff about 20 weeks ago, I use the foam in the morning and the drops at night. Even after just ~5 months my hair is noticeably thicker...it is crazy..my hair looks like it did when I was 23 or 24...the crown is totally full and my hairline isn't a straight line like it was when I was younger, it is more of a U shape but the line is thick...before it was a thin line and you could see my scalp if I slicked my hair back...now the hairline is solid and it doesn't even look like a receding hairline. I don't think anyone would think I was balding if they saw me on the streets no matter the conditions. Even after the shower my hair looks great. Highly recommend.PS - I had no "shedding phase"

I've been buying store brand minoxidil for a few years, with the same success as the original. This is no exception, but at a better price. This time, I found Kirkland and it's the same result. I've bought other Kirkland products, and was always satisfiled. There are no Costcos near me, so Amazon is my store.As far as the formula goes, I definitely prefer the foam over the liquid. Besides having to use an eyedropper for the liquid, it is hard to hit the target on the top of your head where you cannot see. The foam version solves that. Some people complained about the imprecise measurement with foam, but I don't think that's a problem. At the end of the month, I always seem to use the same amount of product.There are so many variables when it comes to coverage (density of the hair in your target zone, wetness after a shower, amount of "regular" hair around your thin spot) that precise application in the correct volume of foam is always sketchy. I say, in the long run, foam is the better way to go, even though it costs a little more than the liquid.

I have been using this stuff for years. I cannot say that any hair has grown back, but I feel VERY confident in saying that my receding hairline has slowed to the point of a standstill.My brother went bald in his early twenties, I am hanging on without the need of any comb-over or the like at 35.I know of some people who don't like this foam because it does dry the hair out. It is a valid point. But I work out frequently, I must sweat just a little on my head because my hair will look oily and unclean. This foam, combined with my slightly oily hair create an perfect even ground of cleanliness. At least in look.I apply the foam (just a little) directly to my scalp in four locations on the front of my head and the bald spot area. I do this at night just before bed. I have done it this way, literally for years.Genetically, I should be bald or at the very least more so. But I believe this product has saved me that annoyance.I hope this helps in your decision making! Don't ever forget that you are beautiful.

Bottom line:This product is very effective at regrowing hair. Give it 2 months for some results. The results will continue to come in the longer you use it. Beware skin side effects.My first usage:Twice a day for 6 months. I applied it to the entire top of my head (I am thinning on the entire top). Within 2 months I saw more hairs growing in on my temples and a thickening of hairs all over. After 6 months I had great results. I had more hair and it was thicker and fuller. But the skin on my face was getting dry with fine lines so I stopped. I lost my gains within 2-3 months.My second usage:The gains were so impressive the first time that I decided to give it another try, but this time only using one application per day to try to offset the facial skin side effects. My personal experience is that one application per day is equally as effective as two. I am 4 months in and I am seeing the same gains I did during my first usage after 4 months. The facial skin dryness and fine lines are still a problem but I am managing it (more below).Skin problems:I personally have observed fine lines, skin thinning, and dryness on my face from using this product. If you search Google you will find other reports like this with Rogaine and Minoxidil (same as Rogaine). Basically it ages your face. This is a side effect to seriously consider. More hair will make you look younger, but at the same time it ages your face.I have been managing the skin problems by decreasing my dose to one application a day, and doing things to encourage exfoliation and skin healing. Olive oil + sugar facials are good for exfoliation. Don't over-moisturize or the skin will never heal. I suggest washing your face at night and not applying any moisturizer until the morning. Let it be tight and dry. It will cause healing.Less is more:For me I get the same results with one application a day versus two applications a day. Given the side effects, the saying definitely applies... less is more.Use latex gloves:I use gloves when applying minoxidil to my scalp. Otherwise the minoxidil dries out my hands.Use hair color:Minoxidil will cause lots of baby hairs to grow in. Call it peach fuzz. It will eventually get thicker and longer. But while you are waiting you can apply hair coloring to get the visual benefit of new hair before it fully matures. I use "Just for Men" hair color kits from Walgreens. It works really well.Update regarding my second usage:Per my above review, I had started using Minox a second time but only once per day instead of twice. I am updating this review to report that I have stopped again. I was able to maintain my Minox usage for about 10 months this time but the side effects were still there and eventually got bad enough to where I had to stop, just like the first time.My final verdict on Minox:As some one who has tried it twice, my conclusion is that it's not worth it. It definitely regrows hair but the side effects are really bad. Granted, some guys can use this stuff for years and have no problems. Your results may vary, but for me and lots of other guys who have problems with the side effects I would advise against it. Basically, what's the point if you can't keep using it long term and all of your gains are lost when you stop?The side effects are kind of weird to describe. Basically it messes up my body fluid balance. My ankles are constantly swollen and my skin gets dry and thin. My face gets gaunt, dark circles under eyes, and periodic pain in my face.A note about getting off of Minox:This is my second time getting off of Minox. Both times I experienced bad shedding 1-2 months after stopping. You can search around and find lots of people who talk about this post-Minox shedding. Like many guys who stop, my experience was that my hair was much worse after stopping than it was before I started. You will find lots of theories and explanations as to why this is. My own theory based on reading is that because Minox stimulates your hair into the growth phase (anagen), it means that when you get off it suddenly all of those hairs go into the resting phrase (telogen) at the same time. So the result is that your hair looks much worse because all of the follicles are resting at the same time after stopping Minox. But if the testimonials are to be believed, your hair will eventually stabilize again in 6-12 months when the growth and resting phrases become more staggered and balanced again.I will not be using Minox again. Twice was enough to convince me that the side effects aren't worth it. It has been 1 month since I stopped Minox for a second time. I am starting to see shedding again and I fully expect it to get progressively worse in the next 1-2 months. However, in anticipation of stopping Minox, I started taking Propecia 4 months ago. I gradually transitioned between the two, but nothing can stop the post-Minox shed. But I have read several testimonials from people in my position who claim that when the shed is over and things stabilize again the hair will grow back much better because I have been taking Propecia. At this point, knowing the time required post-Minox in order to stabilize, and the time required for Propecia to show results, I am expecting improvement in 4-6 months, but not before I lose a lot more hair from post-Minox shedding. I will update this review in 6 months to let you know how my transition is going....and note that I am taking 0.25mg of Propecia on M-W-F only. You can go online and read a lot about alternative dosing for Propecia. My dosing decision was based in part on testimonials which confirm that low dosing works for many guys, and also as an attempt avoid possible side effects of Propecia.Propecia update (after 2.5 years on propecia, and off minox for 2 years):I have stayed with my 0.25mg of Propecia on a M-W-F schedule since getting off of minoxidil. My hair is stabilized but is overall thinner than before minoxidil. The hair I have on top is healthier but not fuller. No more clumpy follicles causing itching and coming out at the root. I still shed a bit in the shower but it's all shaft, no follicle (ie normal shedding which grows back).I did experience tender and puffy nipples for a short time which is a known side effect of Propecia. I was able to cure that side effect by taking Nature's Way DIM-plus - Estrogen Metabolism Formula -- 120 Capsules (8 per day).I expect I will stay on Propecia for the rest of my life in order to maintain what I have. I might consider a hair transplant eventually to make my hair fuller. Ideally you want to be on Propecia before getting a transplant, otherwise DHT can attack the transplanted hair just like your regular hair. If I ever decide to stop Propecia then I will be sure to very slowly taper off to try to avoid the hormonal crash that some men experience when quitting the drug.