To start things off I want to say that I am not affiliated with this product or earning any money from them to hype it up. I am just speaking on my own experience and the experience of my friends who also tried it. Heres our story, hopefully it can help some of y'all out.
last year I was 25 years old, with literally no facial hair. Just a scruffy moustache and the odd hair on my chin. I always wanted facial hair because everyone thought I was young and hence I felt it hindered me with women as well as professionally. So I tried a lot of the "beard oils" and other crap and none of it really worked on me. I finally tried some minoxidil (generic version of Rogaine) and within 3 months I can honestly say I was blown away.
Most people are familiar with Rogaine for hair but the effectiveness on a balding person might not be as good due to the fact that your bodies response to lose hair will always be there due to your genetics. So it is limitedly effective on a balding scalp. But if you are a young man and your facial hair is barely growing or super patchy then this product will definitely help you in some capacity, perhaps not to the degree that I saw, but noticeable results nonetheless.
I used a generic version that I found online, 5% minoxidil liquid twice a day (morning + night) for 3 months. I prefer liquid and DEFINITELY DO NOT RECOMMEND the oral Minoxidil. Foam is also not preferable in my opinion, stick to the liquid. I got mine online for 30$ CAD with shipping included so I recommend going online and finding a cheap one as apposed to the expensive Rogaine in drug stores which cost about 60-80$ in my area.
BE VERY CAREFUL. I am not a doctor and this stuff is strong. People can have reactions to it, as with all chemicals. I suggest testing it on a small inconspicuous area for couple days before applying to your face. Please also do your research about all the side effects of the product to see if it is worth it for you to do it. I don't want to be responsible for anyone who misuses the product as a result of my recommendation. Also, do not apply with your bare hands or get it on other parts of your body as hair will grow anywhere you get the solution, including fingertips. Caution and care are key when dealing with potent solutions such as this one.
For me, the side effects where minimal. I started off with once a day to see how I would react. I got some itchy dry skin due to the alcohol content within the solution. I did not see any other side effects personally. There is evidence that it could cause hair growth in other parts of your body so be conscious of that as well as being cautious to check for any redness or irritation as that is not normal.
First month I did not see much hair growth if any, so consistency is key. I missed some days here and there but went right back to it after a missed session. Second month I noticed some hair growth and by third month I had a substantial beard growth and very good results. I stopped after my 3 month experiment and I could not be happier with the results. A year later and I still have all the hair and the growth is normal like every other body part. My brother and my friends all tried it with similar results so I am convinced with its efficacy. I got so many people asking me all the time about it so I figured I can help people out by putting up my experience.
I hope I can help some of you guys out there that are looking for a way to grow or fix a patchy beard. Please share and show any one who might need this review ( I am sure all of us know a person who seems to be unable to grow facial hair). You can comment any questions you have and I will do my best to answer them also.
Thanks for reading, here are some pictures of my hair growth, before and after.
Before:
Second Month:
After:
