But what is it and how long has it been around? Are there any side effects? Discover how HairClub can help you regrow your hair using Minoxidil and take a look at several hair transformations from clients using this effective, hair regrowth solution.

What is Minoxidil? 

When Minoxidil was first used in the 1960s, it was an oral medication prescribed to treat high blood pressure. One interesting side effect that some male patients experienced was hair growth. This discovery led to the development of a topical form of the drug 20 years later to help men in the early stages of hair loss regrow hair. 

In 1988, the FDA approved Minoxidil to treat androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). A few years later, in 1992, it was approved by the FDA to treat hair loss in women.

Today, it is available over-the-counter in 2% and 5% strengths in either foam or solution form under various brand names for men, and 2% strength for women. When applied topically, it can help treat certain types of hair loss by stimulating hair growth and reducing further hair loss. In order to see results, it must be used consistently as directed. Most users will begin to see new hair growing within 2-4 months after starting treatment. 

Minoxidil Side Effects

According to the Mayo Clinic, side effects of Minoxidil can include itchiness, skin rash, inflammation or soreness at the hair root, blurred vision, dizziness, and headache. While many of these are rare, it’s important to speak with your doctor before taking it and also discuss any side effects you may experience while using it. 

Minoxidil Before and After Results

The key to seeing results with Minoxidil is consistency and patience. Using the solution as directed, without missing any applications, is crucial to seeing results. Although users won’t see immediate results, with continued use, they will see thicker, fuller hair and less hair loss within a few months. 

Both men and women using Minoxidil have seen life-changing results that have improved their confidence and given them the hair they’ve always wanted. 

Does HairClub Offer Minoxidil?

Yes! HairClub offers a 5-step EXT Extreme Hair Therapy.  This comprehensive therapy combines an at-home regimen and our salon services for maximum results. EXT Extreme Hair Therapy contains Minoxidil, which has been proven to help men and women in the early stages of hair loss to regrow hair . 

This prevention and regrowth therapy includes specially formulated cleansers, conditioners and supplements for a well-rounded approach designed to prevent hair loss and stimulate regrowth. At each salon visit, our hair specialist will track your progress and provide personalized scalp treatments and other services to promote further hair growth.

Discover if Minoxidil for Hair Loss is Right for You by Scheduling a Free Hair Loss Analysis Today!

^†† Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical ingredient clinically proven to regrow hair and slow further loss. In a third-party observational study, more than 63% of male participants found Minoxidil to be effective or highly effective in hair regrowth.

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Taking the extra time to give your hair the special attention it needs can help keep your locks healthy, moisturized and vibrant – even if the temperature outside is in the single digits.

Winter Hair Care Routine Dos & DON’Ts

1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

Winter air is very drying, and when your hair is dry it’s more prone to breakage, which is why keeping your hair hydrated at all times is so important. This means always using a high-quality conditioner after shampooing your hair. On top of that, you can also apply a moisturizing, leave-in conditioner once you’re out of the shower. Pamper your hair (and yourself) with a weekly deep conditioning hair mask. If you’re in between washes, keep those thirsty ends happy with a hydrating hair oil. 

2. Just keep trimming

Keep up with your regular trims during winter to prevent split ends. Your stylist can even offer a deep conditioning treatment to help give your hair added moisture and softness.

3. Cover up

It makes sense to wear a coat, boots and scarf when heading outside, but don’t forget to cover your head too. Not only will wearing a hat keep you warmer, it will also help keep your hair in place, reduce tangles, and protect your tresses from the harsh winter air, blustery winds and falling snow. For further protection, use a silk- or satin-lined hat under your headgear to reduce static and further damage.

4. Air dry for the win

As tempting as it may be to bring out the hair dryer after you’ve washed your hair, it’s best to allow your hair to air dry, unless you’re going out (see dont #2). The heat can make hair even dryer and cause serious damage if used on a regular basis. Cut down on the use of heated appliances, or use the lowest heat setting possible. 

5. Eat right and hydrate (on the inside)

A winter hair care routine wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t nourish your body. A healthy diet full of nutritious food can do wonders for – inside and out. Be sure to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Opt for water instead of sugary drinks to help keep you glowing and hydrated from the inside out.

6. Don’t overwash

You may think that washing your hair every day is a good idea, but it’s not. Overwashing can lead to dryness and dullness. Shampooing every day can cause an itchy scalp, split ends, breakage and also strip the natural oils that help keep hair healthy and moisturized. Depending on your hair type, washing 2-3 times a week should be plenty. On the flip side, not washing your hair enough can lead to an overproduction of oils and odor.

7. Avoid hot water

As soothing as a hot shower may be when it’s really cold, aim for a lukewarm shower instead. Very hot water can dry hair (and skin) even more by stripping it of its natural oils. This can lead to an irritated scalp and flakiness, and no one needs that.

8. Don’t go outside with wet hair

Wet hair is very vulnerable, and going outside into the cold winter air after you’ve washed it is an absolute don’t. Extremely low temperatures can cause wet hair to freeze and break. If you must go out, be sure to dry your hair on the lowest heat setting possible.

A winter hair care routine is crucial if you want to keep your hair healthy and looking its best. Some of these tips may already be a part of your beauty regimen, and if they’re not, try incorporating a few here and there. A few minutes each day can make a big difference. Your hair will thank you!

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Ahmad joined HairClub as its Chief Sales and Marketing Officer in September 2022. He quickly demonstrated his versatile skill set encompassing not just sales and marketing but also financial and strategic acumen. This proficiency led to his appointment as the company’s Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2023. In this capacity, he played a key role in leading a successful joint strategic initiative with HairClub’s parent company. This initiative involved restructuring the company and strategically realigning it to foster sustained profitability and growth.

Prior to HairClub, Mr. Wardak worked at Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, a publicly traded vacation ownership company, for nearly 19 years. During his tenure, he served in multiple leadership roles in various functions ranging from accounting to marketing and sales, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Chief Brand Officer. Prior to Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, Mr. Wardak worked at Ernst & Young in the firm’s audit and assurance practice.

In his new role as President and COO of HairClub, Mr. Wardak will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company and leading all aspects of its business operations. He will continue to work closely with Kei “Duke” Kato, President & Chief Operating Officer of Aderans America Holdings, Inc., and report to Mr. Masaaki “Rocky” Furukawa, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, in charge of the Overseas Business Group at Aderans.

“Ahmad’s rapid rise within HairClub serves as a testament to his exceptional talents and his outstanding leadership. We are delighted with the value he brings to our team and his role in implementing structural reforms, particularly the overhaul of HairClub’s cost structure. We eagerly anticipate the continued success and growth he will undoubtedly bring to HairClub,” said Mr. Furukawa.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to lead this iconic brand with the help and support of Mr. Furukawa and Mr. Kato, as well as with the help of our incredibly talented team at HairClub. There is something uniquely special about HairClub and I am very happy to be a part of it,” said Mr. Wardak.

About HairClub

Founded in 1976, HairClub is North America’s leading provider of proven hair loss prevention and regrowth, hair replacement, and hair restoration solutions. For nearly 50 years, HairClub has helped hundreds of thousands restore their hair and transform their lives. Today, HairClub has over 100 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Aderans Co. Ltd., the world’s leading provider of total hair loss solutions. For more information, visit hairclub.com.

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Other events gave us the opportunity to donate our time, give back to the local community and help make a difference to a number of worthy causes. Join us as we take a look back at 2023 and give you a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2024.

Looking Back at 2023

• HairClub teamed up with the Miami Marlins to give away much-needed school supplies to hundreds of students at Jupiter Elementary School in Palm Beach, Florida.
• We were thrilled to spend a fun-filled day practicing batting, throwing and base running with dozens of children during the Marlins Youth Academy Field Day. 
• HairClub celebrated our long-time clients of 20+ years with a first-of-its-kinds VIP Dolphins Game Signature Event at Hard Rock Stadium. 
• We were thrilled to invite Abby Jensen, a HairClub for Kids client since the age of four, to participate in a series of photoshoots in order to continue to share her inspiring story.
• After months of hard work and numerous rounds of testing, we launched a new and improved website with a more user-friendly, streamlined design.
• We relaunched our referral program to give clients the chance to not only change the life of a friend or loved one, but also earn money for themselves and discounts for those they referred.

Looking Ahead to 2024

• Get ready to be inspired as we launch our podcast, HairPod. HairClub clients from all walks of life, including employees, celebrities and many more, will share their unique hair loss stories and how HairClub helped them regain their confidence by giving them the hair they’ve always wanted.
• We’re planning numerous photoshoots with clients so we can bring you even more before and after pics, life-changing transformations, and deeply moving and inspiring personal stories.
• We will be celebrating the accomplishments and successes of dozens of HairClub employees in Cabo, Mexico during the Annual Summit Awards. 

We hope your new year is off to a fantastic start. To our clients, thank you for being a part of the HairClub family and trusting us with your hair transformation. For those of you thinking about changing your life and regaining your confidence, we can’t wait to welcome you to the HairClub family in 2024. 

Book a free consultation today and say hello to a new you this year!

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“You absolutely can help slow hair loss,” says HairClub medical advisor Dr. Angie Phipps, a board-certified hair restoration surgeon and star of TLC’s hit television show ‘Bad Hair Day’ featuring real people desperately seeking help with hair loss.

Dr. Phipps recommends HairClub’s EXT Extreme Hair Therapy^® to both slow hair loss and help regrow hair during the early stages of hair loss.

“EXT works to possibly help regrow hair and prevent further loss by stimulating the hair follicle cells to become stronger – if the cells of the hair follicles are stronger, they live longer and have the potential to produce thicker diameter hair shafts, and thicker hair shafts cover more scalp than thinner hair shafts,” says Dr. Phipps, who practices with Bosley, the surgical hair restoration partner within the HairClub family in Raleigh, NC.

Most helpful in the early stages of hair loss or before hair loss occurs, EXT is a powerful bundle of premium hair regrowth products, in-center and at-home solutions. EXT includes FDA-cleared low-level laser light therapy and scalp massage to stimulate blood flow to the scalp,

An EXT consultation at HairClub begins with TrichoView imaging, which provides a magnified view of hair loss versus what the naked eye sees in the mirror every day. This painless process enables HairClub Hair Health Experts to observe your stages and types of hair loss, projecting the magnification onto a screen for you to see.

If you are a candidate for EXT, your HairClub’s Hair Health Expert will prepare a tailored EXT solution for you, including scalp cleanser, elixir, laser hair therapy and scalp massager to stimulate blood flow to the scalp. Hair regrowth depends on a healthy scalp and each of these are important components of the EXT solution.

HairClub Members who chose EXT also receive a six-step system to use at home, including shampoo, cleanser, conditioner, supplements, scalp massager and rejuvenating product containing Minoxidil, the FDA-approved topical hair regrowth ingredient clinically proven to regrow hair.

In follow-up visits every month, Hair Health Experts digitally track hair regrowth progress in real time using TrichoView.

“The main objective with medical therapy in hair loss is to stimulate and stabilize any hair follicle cells that may be weakened,” said Dr. Phipps.

Hair loss happens over time, and so does hair regrowth. It takes time to try and re-stimulate hair growth and see visible improvement, but there is also the component of stabilizing the stage and rate of hair loss, so that it doesn’t continue to worsen.

“I tell my patients that without surgical intervention, if they only do medical therapy like HairClub’s EXT Extreme Hair Therapy, and I see you after one year of treatment and you don’t notice any visible improvement, that the therapy is still working,” she says. “Because the loss has stabilized and hasn’t gotten progressively worse or thinner – so keep doing the medical therapy – it is working.”

EXT is also effective to help prevent hair loss or delay it.

“Therapies in EXT, such as topical minoxidil, low level light therapy, and stimulatory hair care products like the scalp massager, can help prevent the possibility of developing hair thinning given a family history of hair loss,” says Dr. Phipps. “The minoxidil topical and low-level light therapy in HairClub’s EXT solution can begin at the age of 18, maybe slightly earlier with parental consent.”

Daily maintenance is important to prevent hair loss from environmental factors like traction alopecia. Traction alopecia is a leading cause of premature hair loss, which more commonly occurs in girls due to excess styling and pulling.

Book a free consultation at one of 121 HairClub Centers with a Hair Health Expert today.

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