The Gardener
Senior Member
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I've been a Folligen user for quite a while, and recently made the switch to Tricomin. Actually, before Folligen, I used American Crew, so I can say that I have had intercourse with all three and am an official copper peptide trisexual.
I liked the ease of use of American Crew. After applying the minoxidil, then some spironolactone, I would give the hair a few shots of it and it would be done with. No mess, no grease, just a nice invisible layer of the good stuff on the scalp and American Crew had that great ultramasculine scent. I liked the fact that it was grease-free, and over time it did seem to have a somewhat relaxing effect on my scalp. My scalp just felt "looser", and the skin seemed less dry. What I didn't like about American Crew was the scent, after a few months of it, I got sick of that constant smell on my pillow. YES, I would wait for it to dry and all, but I got tired of going to bed and waking up to that same damned fragrance. My girlfriend at the time didn't like it either, not that it is a bad scent, but it just got old.
I made the switch to Folligen. Sprayed it on my head for the first time and, ah, no smell. Well, it does have a slight rusty and herbal scent, but it's pretty subtle and not something that made my bedroom smell like some Italian gigolo's love nest. I really liked Folligen, used it for a year or so. After applying it , it actually had a bit of a stinging tingle on the scalp which I liked because it made me feel like it was doing something. It eliminated all hint of scalp irritation, period, I loved it. The down side is that damned green color. The product stains if it gets onto any fabric when wet. So, I had to be absolutely SURE it was dry before going to bed... well, I actually cheated and bought dark green pillowcases... but you get the picture. You have to be very careful with it. The other down side is that it was a bit harsh on my hair, it seemed to leave a slight buildup on it, and seemed to have a slight drying out effect on the hair strands.
I liked the effect that Folligen had on my hair so much that I started using Pickharts "Copper Peptide Serum" on my face. My ex-girlfriend at the time who worked at a dermatologist's office said that her boss very much endorsed copper peptides and believed that Pickhart's stuff was good. Well, CP Serum has been great for my face! I highly recommend it.
But as for Folligen, I decided to quit the big green and give Tricomin a shot. I looked at the bottle... whoa, it is light blue! No more green. Sprayed it on... and lo and behold, it did not react with the minoxidil to create that dark green hue. After a few shots I let it set a bit, and, whoa!?.. what is this?... ooooooh.... I think I am feeling the nice cool tingle of our friend mister menthol?... and sure enough I look at the label to see that Tricomin has a bit of menthol in it, which feels sublime on the scalp. Tricomin feels great on the scalp and seems to have not skipped a beat from where the Folligen left off. Well, Folligen did have more of a sting to it, as does the skin CP Serum which I KNOW is effective for skin repair, but from a basic anti-irritation perspective Tricomin is carrying its weight. It is also very nice on the hair, as opposed to Folligen. Instead of somewhat drying the hair, Tricomin seems to actually make my hair feel a bit softer and have a subtle conditioning effect. Very elegant, very nice. And that menthol... ooooooh.. I love that subtle tinge of menthol.
I still believe in the Pickart CP's, and when I apply them to my face after a shower I make sure to spread a little into my thinning area and sprout patch in the upper temples. Then the minoxidil, then a little spironolactone 5 on the hairlines (which I am thinking of dropping, not because I don't think it is helpful, but more out of economy and simplicity in my regimen routine), and then finally a shot of Tricomin. Ooooh.. the menthol...
I liked the ease of use of American Crew. After applying the minoxidil, then some spironolactone, I would give the hair a few shots of it and it would be done with. No mess, no grease, just a nice invisible layer of the good stuff on the scalp and American Crew had that great ultramasculine scent. I liked the fact that it was grease-free, and over time it did seem to have a somewhat relaxing effect on my scalp. My scalp just felt "looser", and the skin seemed less dry. What I didn't like about American Crew was the scent, after a few months of it, I got sick of that constant smell on my pillow. YES, I would wait for it to dry and all, but I got tired of going to bed and waking up to that same damned fragrance. My girlfriend at the time didn't like it either, not that it is a bad scent, but it just got old.
I made the switch to Folligen. Sprayed it on my head for the first time and, ah, no smell. Well, it does have a slight rusty and herbal scent, but it's pretty subtle and not something that made my bedroom smell like some Italian gigolo's love nest. I really liked Folligen, used it for a year or so. After applying it , it actually had a bit of a stinging tingle on the scalp which I liked because it made me feel like it was doing something. It eliminated all hint of scalp irritation, period, I loved it. The down side is that damned green color. The product stains if it gets onto any fabric when wet. So, I had to be absolutely SURE it was dry before going to bed... well, I actually cheated and bought dark green pillowcases... but you get the picture. You have to be very careful with it. The other down side is that it was a bit harsh on my hair, it seemed to leave a slight buildup on it, and seemed to have a slight drying out effect on the hair strands.
I liked the effect that Folligen had on my hair so much that I started using Pickharts "Copper Peptide Serum" on my face. My ex-girlfriend at the time who worked at a dermatologist's office said that her boss very much endorsed copper peptides and believed that Pickhart's stuff was good. Well, CP Serum has been great for my face! I highly recommend it.
But as for Folligen, I decided to quit the big green and give Tricomin a shot. I looked at the bottle... whoa, it is light blue! No more green. Sprayed it on... and lo and behold, it did not react with the minoxidil to create that dark green hue. After a few shots I let it set a bit, and, whoa!?.. what is this?... ooooooh.... I think I am feeling the nice cool tingle of our friend mister menthol?... and sure enough I look at the label to see that Tricomin has a bit of menthol in it, which feels sublime on the scalp. Tricomin feels great on the scalp and seems to have not skipped a beat from where the Folligen left off. Well, Folligen did have more of a sting to it, as does the skin CP Serum which I KNOW is effective for skin repair, but from a basic anti-irritation perspective Tricomin is carrying its weight. It is also very nice on the hair, as opposed to Folligen. Instead of somewhat drying the hair, Tricomin seems to actually make my hair feel a bit softer and have a subtle conditioning effect. Very elegant, very nice. And that menthol... ooooooh.. I love that subtle tinge of menthol.
I still believe in the Pickart CP's, and when I apply them to my face after a shower I make sure to spread a little into my thinning area and sprout patch in the upper temples. Then the minoxidil, then a little spironolactone 5 on the hairlines (which I am thinking of dropping, not because I don't think it is helpful, but more out of economy and simplicity in my regimen routine), and then finally a shot of Tricomin. Ooooh.. the menthol...
