The Minoxidil Report 2026

What minoxidil users told us

In November 2026 we asked customers of Canada Minoxidil and British Minoxidil about their experience with minoxidil: the shedding, when results showed up, and why some people stop. 100 people answered. This is what they told us.

100 minoxidil users answered79 in Canada, 18 in the UK

33% noticed extra shedding in the first two months

61% of 6-month+ users saw a difference by month six

56% of 6-month+ users rate their results 4 or 5 out of 5

What stood out

The shed is common

33% noticed extra shedding in the first two months, and 12% said it was a lot. Of the people who shed, 3% stopped at some point because of it. The shed is the old, weak hairs making way for new growth, and it usually settles by month three, so knowing it is coming makes it easier to stay on track.
Most people see a change by month six

Among people who have used minoxidil for six months or more, 34% noticed a difference by month four and 61% by month six. 16% have not noticed one yet.
People get happier the longer they stay on it

56% of people on minoxidil for six months or more rate their results 4 or 5 out of 5, against 27% of people in their first three months.
Cost is the top reason people stop

34% have stopped at least once. The most common reasons were cost (38% of those who stopped), running out (28%) and side effects or irritation (22%). People could give more than one reason.

The answers

Which product are they using?

98 answers

Kirkland 5% solution 43%
Kirkland 5% foam 37%
Other 9%
Women's Rogaine foam 6%
Men's Rogaine foam 6%
Nutrafol 3%

People could pick more than one.

Who is it for?

98 answers

Themselves (men) 63%
Themselves (women) 36%
Someone else 1%

Where are they using it?

97 answers

Overall thinning 53%
Crown 42%
Hairline or temples 27%
Part line 5%
Beard 4%

People could pick more than one.

How long have they been using it?

98 answers

Less than 1 month 8%
1-3 months 15%
3-6 months 4%
6-12 months 17%
1-2 years 12%
More than 2 years 43%

How often do they apply it?

97 answers

Twice a day 33%
Once a day 57%
A few times a week 8%
I've stopped 2%

Extra shedding in the first two months

96 answers

Yes, a lot 12%
Yes, a little 21%
No 38%
Not sure 29%

When did they first notice a difference?

96 answers

Month 1-2 14%
Month 3-4 25%
Month 5-6 20%
Month 7-12 6%
After a year 11%
Not yet 24%

How happy are they with their results so far?

97 answers

1 (not at all) 8%
2 9%
3 34%
4 30%
5 (very happy) 19%

1 is not at all happy, 5 is very happy.

Why people stopped, among those who did

32 answers

Cost 38%
Ran out 28%
Side effects or irritation 22%
Didn't see results 16%
The shedding 3%

People could give more than one reason.

Their advice to someone starting today

Consistency and patience is imperative.
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% solution, UK

Don’t expect miracles but it definitely does help, constancy is the key.
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% solution, Canada

It didn't help to grow lost hair but stopped losing more hair.
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% solution, Canada

Don't stop it. After 3 months of backpacking my hair started obviously falling out. I immediately went to a drugstore and purchased minoxidil (after much handwaving). It works!
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% solution, Canada

For me, I think minoxidil just seems to slow down the hair loss a bit but doesn’t grow any new hair. It is probably because I am in my 80s. For younger people, I would say give it a try!
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% solution, Canada

Don't wait. The faster you start the faster you will see results.
6-12 months, Kirkland 5% foam, UK

It does make a difference!
6-12 months, Women's Rogaine foam, Canada

It's a lifetime commitment.
3-6 months, Kirkland 5% foam, Canada

Be consistent and it helps. People notice a difference.
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% foam, Canada

I believe it works for retention - not so much for regrows.
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% foam, Canada

The results come in after 3 months so do not get discouraged. Keep doing what you're doing.
1-3 months, Kirkland 5% solution, UK

Its worth a shot and good value for money, it did helped me.
More than 2 years, Kirkland 5% foam, UK

How we ran it

Anonymous online survey of Canada Minoxidil and British Minoxidil customers, 8 November 2026 to 10 November 2026. 100 responses (79 Canada, 18 UK). Everyone who finished got a discount code, whatever their answers. Percentages are of the people who answered each question and are rounded, so some charts add up to slightly more or less than 100. This is a customer survey, not a clinical study, and people who stuck with minoxidil may be more likely to answer.

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