Hair Confessions...

So, if you've been following this blog for any period of time, you have likely noticed that I no longer have the 'Hair Progress' page available for viewing. I took it down because there have been some changes to my regimen - again. My quest for growing out my hair is still going strong. I have continued to focus on growing my hair through protective styling [and low-manipulation]. Even though my regimen has not been as stable as I would have liked, I have experienced tremendous hair growth. But I must confess, there is a new ingredient I've added...Miconazole Nitrate (MN). Normally, I would be looking down right now; but the fact of the matter is my hair is growing at a rate I have never experienced.

Now, before I tell anyone to give this a try, let me just share some of what I've been reading about the use of this on one's scalp.

Other bloggers and vloggers have expressed that they feel a tingling sensation, headaches, etc. Some have expressed that the hair sheds after discontinued use. To avoid these side-effects, I have diluted MN with other oil and liquid mixtures that protect from shedding and support the hair-growth cycle. To date, I have not encountered any adverse side-effects (knocking on wood). I am finding that MN comes in a variety of products - mostly ointments to treat fungal skin infections, and commonly --wait for it-- Monistat (in 2% and 4%). 

Since MN is anti-fungal, I recommend you apply to a dry and clean scalp - washing the hair as frequently as possible. Researching the use of MN for hair growth did lead me to question if abnormally slow hair growth or persistent breakage is caused by bacteria or fungal conditions in the scalp -- particularly for those who sweat and/or do not wash their hair frequently. There may be a correlation there, and I'm sure some dermatologists have researched the topic.

I figure if MN is gentle enough to be used (in low doses) on one's private areas, my scalp can handle it. I'll keep you posted either way...


Read more about Miconazole Nitrate (or here) before using on your skin/scalp.