What REGAINE® is like to use

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What REGAINE® is like to use

Concerned about hair loss? Find out how hair loss product REGAINE® can be used

Published 22/12/2010

It's easy to use any of the REGAINE® products.

Fitting REGAINE® into your day is easy. To apply REGAINE® Foam or Solution, just follow these steps once in the morning and once in the evening before bed.

Applying New REGAINE® Foam

Step 1 - Part your hair
Step 2 - Dispense the foam
Step 3 - Massage foam in to scalp
1. Part your hair to expose your scalp, making sure your hair and scalp are towel-dry.
2. Press the nozzle to dispense the topical foam - about half a capful.
3. Rub the foam into your scalp and gently massage it throughout the affected area. Wash your hands and you're done.


REGAINE® Foam goes on easily, dries quickly, and shouldn't interfere with your current hairstyling products.

Applying REGAINE® Solution

  • Make sure your scalp is towel-dry
  • Within the hair loss area, part your hair to expose the scalp
  • Applying directly to the scalp, use one of three different applicators: Pump spray Applicator, Extended spray-tip Applicator or Rub-on Applicator; (full instructions are given in pack)

Before styling your hair with gel or mousse, or going to bed, be sure to allow the solution to dry completely.

It's easy to get into a REGAINE® routine

What do you do twice a day? Exactly - brush your teeth. So make REGAINE® part of your routine and it's easy.

Three things to remember:

  • Once in the morning
  • Once in the evening, about half an hour before going to bed
  • Leave roughly 12 hours between applications


Here are a few simple dos and don'ts to keep in mind while using REGAINE®:

Do
  • Always use the recommended 1ml dose or 1g for REGAINE® Extra Strength Foam
  • Any massaging of the scalp should be gentle to minimise hair breakage
  • If you use a comb, make sure it's got rounded, widely spaced teeth
  • Be patient - results won't happen overnight

Don't
  • Don't get lazy with your routine. If you stop treatment, you will not only lose the hair that grew back, but you'll most likely revert to the previous pattern of hair loss
  • Don't worry if you miss an application. Just keep to the routine of morning and evening
  • Don't worry if you notice some hair shedding during the first few weeks - this is normal and is a sign that your follicles are making way for new hairs
  • Don't forget: regrowth takes time, so stick with REGAINE® Extra Strength Foam for 16 weeks and with REGAINE® Extra Strength Solution for a year.


REGAINE® for Men products and treatments are for male hereditary hair loss. REGAINE® for Men Extra Strength 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam and REGAINE® for Men Extra Strength Solution contain minoxidil. Always read the label.



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