Gadgetine

Which To Order Next: Foam Or Liquid?

RB1

Established Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
2
I've been using rogaine foam for 3.5 months. It's almost time to re-order. I find its challenging to get the foam directly on my scalp as I still have a decent amount of hair that i need to get the foam through before it gets to the scalp. It's not that easy to 'part the hair' and get thick foam through. I understand the liquid is easier to penetrate the scalp due to it obviously being more water based, not as thick and therefore can be applied more directly to scalp, probably providing better absorption. BUT, i also heard it takes much longer to dry and it greasy.
I would really appreciate any suggestions on which I should order next. Foam or liquid?

Thanks alot.
 

Hippocrates21

Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
49
Liquid for sure, it penetrates a lot better and gave me results whereas the foam gave me none. It is a bit greasier but u can use it once a day at night before bed and still see results. The dropper with the liquid makes it easier to get to your scalp than the foam as well :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: RB1

Nano123

Established Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
87
get the liquid, there are some brands that make minoxidil in ethanol and very little PPG so it dries as quickly as the foam, I know one which is sold at my country and doesn't ship outside so I can't really help with a brand name, but start experiencing with brands until you find something that you like
 
  • Like
Reactions: RB1

RB1

Established Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
2
I wonder how i can find the minoxidil in ethanol and very little PPG. This would be ideal. Any suggestions? Is this an ingredient detail I would be able to see online prior to ordering? Thanks.
 

shookwun

Senior Member
Reaction score
6,093
Foam sucks.


Does Not absorb that well due to not having Propecia glycol


Liquid is more greasy but cheaper and better. Apply once a day at night
 

frankwhite

Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
66
I prefer liquid. Easier to apply to the scalp if you have hair longer than an inch or so.

Also, I find name brand rogaine is less greasy and flakes less than kirkland. No idea why but that's my experience.
 

RB1

Established Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
2
ok, it appears the answer is pretty clear. i wish i knew this 4 months ago when i started (and probably wasted time/$) w the foam!
 

RB1

Established Member
My Regimen
Reaction score
2
have to agree w shookwun, the foam does suck. ordered the liquid yesterday....
 
Top