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"

Back in 2011, my then 24-year-old husband's hair began to bald rapidly (from the forehead all the way to the back of his head). In what seemed like an overnight change, his thick brown hair became very thin and his scalp began shining through in photos. He was about to just trim it short to make way for imminent baldness, but figured it wouldn't hurt to try Minoxidil foam for a few weeks as a last ditch effort. We know it's not supposed to help his type of balding (more full-head rather than back of head), but he gave it a shot. Within weeks of use, his hair thinning halted. After a few months it had actually filled back in by about 75%. I'm pleased to say that as of 2015 he still has a full head of hair and has decided to grow it out long enough for a man bun (that's another story). On top of his head the hair looks full and the scalp is not at all visible. Other than slightly different texture I can't even see the area that had thinned away so drastically. When he tells friends he uses Rogaine they think he's joking. I'd love him with or without hair, but it's really nice that he's been able to get a few more years (and maybe more in the future) of full hair. I'll report back in the future, but as of now I'd say this has been 100% successful. The only downside is that he has to use it twice daily and that it has a faint fragrance (not bad, just not "his" smell). Putting some product on afterwards usually covers it up and he feels it's a small price to pay to still have hair.

The Best thing. My hair was falling out rapidly due to my discontinuing my generic finisteride . And then I was reading about hair loss, came across this generic minoxidil on Amazon. Bought this on 11/23/2013 (last year) It was amazing, my hair started getting thicker, and yes the receding front hairline was getting less noticeable, growing back. Today my hair looks like it did when I was 40 yrs old, much thicker, definitely a miracle in progress. (In LESS than 3 months time!!!) It is like a hair mousse (the minoxidil foam) You shake the can, spray in to fill in plastic cover 1/2 full of foam, then run it through your hair in thinning areas, but I used it all over scalp, then only use a small soft comb to comb it all back then side to side, then back to front, finally styling hair as I like it. I would be happy to post a pic but then you would know who I am (just kidding) Seriously, this item is the Best Thing I have Ordered from Amazon in over a yr and a half. I really think you should try it if you are starting to go bald. One impt. note: I did seem to notice the bags/dark circles under my eyes but then I am in my early sixties so a full head of hair is a blessing to me. I am not sure if the dark circles were there before, my pharmacist said he has never heard of this side effect but who knows. Give it a shot!!!! By the way this is sold in super Walmart stores (a different generic brand, but considerably less expensive,) I have not tried Walmart's equivalent of this item.

I've been using this product for about four months now. My wife tells me there's more hair on the back of my head (I can't really comment on that, obviously), and I've noticed that my receding hairline looks thicker. I've decided to give this product a full year, then judge for myself at that time whether the gain is worth the cost as well as the ritualistic routine required to use it. It's because of the routine that I don't feel I can give it five stars--but I understand the need for the schedule: It's no different than any other medication in regard to dose/response. Minoxidil is the active ingredient of this foam, and just like the active ingredients of, say, thyroid pills, needs to be taken in regular intervals at a regular dosage in order to work. It needs to be applied to a clean, dry scalp twice a day. Every day. So if you're the type who does not take daily showers, forget it. In my case, I needed to move my bathing schedule up a notch to twice a day; a full-bore shower in the morning, and a light washoff with hair washing in the evening. Every day. This is not a product that works if you apply it once... go on a three-day camping trip... and apply it when you come back. You're committed to it. I understand that once the new hair is established, missing a dose or two won't hurt. Since I'm not there yet, I have to reserve any comment in that regard. A four-day Yellowstone vacation is likely out of the question unless we stay in one of the lodges until that point. I also understand that all regained hair is lost again if the product is stopped (the new hair supposedly falls out within a few months), so it looks like I'm a two-shower-a-day type of guy for life. So in conclusion, I do feel it works. And why not, since it's established medical science that this medication causes hair growth (it's actually a side effect; Google "Minoxidil" and read about its original intended usage) in certain groups of people. But it involves commitment, and you'll likely find yourself restructuring parts of your life to continue using it. If your hair loss only kinda-sorta bothers you, perhaps you won't find that it's worth it. In such a case, there is a prescription medication you can talk to your doctor about which may work better for you--and who knows? Your insurance might cover it. For me, it's the foam. Twice a day. For life.

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.

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.

Over the last 5 or so years, I have lost a substantial amount of hair. I tried womens rogaine and equate alternative and another brand that was taken off the market but didnt see much for results. At best I stopped losing hair, but the bald spots were still embarrassing. I always noticed people glancing at the top of my head. beh. My dermatologist couldnt find an issue and it got to the point where she implied I would just have to deal. She recommended I try men's variety, which I had, but I had seen some females note the extra strength worked. I purchased a 6 month supply, and most often use it once a day. I started dropping a lot more hair and I was so nervous. I read this could happen and DONT STOP. I kept with it and then I noticed my scalp starting to itch a little and had some pimple like bumps on my scalp. I read that could be new hair growth. I started taking this about 6 months ago and about 50% of my bald spots are filled in with hair. I have taken pictures as I have went along so I could monitor growth and it is substantial. I like the foam because it doesnt run down my scalp like the drops do. Having longer hair, it is easier for me to get a consistent application and it doesnt irritate my scalp like some of the others I have tried. 5% has not been tested on women from what I understand, but mine was bad enough that I was willing to take the risk and it has definitely shown results.

updated: March 2015, I have since been able to reintroduce this brand without a rash. The quality of the product released from the bottle is not the same as the brand name, but it gets the job done. I purchased the Kirkland version to save money over brand name Rogaine. I have tried both the foam and liquid generic versions. Compared with the brand name Rogaine, both of these generic preparation caused a rash and crusting that I did not experience with the brand name Rogaine. The rash went away with discontinuation of the medication, restarted with re-challenge of the medication, and has not returned since stopping the medication completely and resuming brand name Rogaine. I have mild to moderately sensitive skin so it is possible that this rash would not necessarily be experienced by those with "thicker skin"! As always, Amazon was very excellent about refunding the costs of these non-returnable but non-usable item. I have used the return funds to resume the more expensive brand name Rogaine. It was a nice attempt to save money but didn't work out dermatologically for me, your own individual experience may vary.