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I Used Monistat For My Hair Loss: Before and After Photos

January 20, 2020 · In: Beauty

Yeah, you read that right. I used Monistat – the vaginal anti-fungal cream – to help “solve” my hair loss.

I will first and foremost say I am in no way an “expert.” I am not an OB/GYN, nor a dermatologist, or even a cosmetologist. I am just someone who heard this worked, tried it out, and it worked for me! I don’t think this was the only thing that helped me get my hair back, but I do think it was a major part in it.

Let’s rewind back to when I first noticed my hair loss. Last summer (July-ish), I noticed my hair thinning a lot and falling out in large clumps when I showered. I mean everyone has some hair loss daily, and sometimes more when we shower. But this was an abnormal amount that I wasn’t used to.

I noticed the part in my hair getting wider and “balder,” and I noticed my hairline was farther back and I could see bald spots when I pulled my hair up (or even when I pushed it back with sunglasses).

I got to the point where I was so embarrassed and starting researching causes and solutions. After researching and thinking, I came to the conclusion it was hormonal. I had recently switched birth control pills, and that timeline made sense in my head.

I can now say I am 99% sure that is what caused my hair loss. I will admit I never consulted a doctor about this in person (which I know isn’t a good idea). But I did some research on the new pill I was on and surely enough the symptoms I had been getting correlated with other women’s experiences (extremely sensitive breasts, wearing a bra hurt, hair loss, extreme mood swings). So I decided after I was done with my current pack I would be done with birth control. This was extremely scary for me since I was originally put on it when I was 16 for ovarian cysts. I had no clue how my body would react, but I would do anything to potentially get my hair back.

At that same time, I had found out that others had used Monistat to get hair growth. It was the craziest thing I had heard, but it was the cheapest solution I had found and figured why not… From my research, this seemed to be more popular with African American women, but I had seen some white women (and men) try it as well.

So for the first time ever, I headed to the store to buy Monistat 7. I also bought a spray bottle, and I already had some deep conditioner at home. I had decided to combine different methods I had seen and hope for the best. There wasn’t one particular source I used as my holy grail during this process. There honestly wasn’t a huge amount of information on it.  I was basically performing a science experiment on myself – which is why I don’t really have exact measurements for any of this lol.

There were a few things that were universal from my research: you had to dilute the Monistat, you should only use it 2-3 times a week, and you shouldn’t use it more than a month at a time (since it is an anti-fungal, you can become resistant to it).

I would use it twice a week – which is how many times I normally wash my hair a week. The night before my hair wash, I would spray my hair down with “Monistat water.” I would fill up a spray bottle with water then put Monistat in it, and shake it until it was blended well. I don’t have a measurement for how much I’d put in, but for reference, the one container of Monistat 7 lasted me for exactly 1 month of treatment. Do with that information what you will…?

Then I would take a paper plate and use 1 spoonful of deep hair conditioner, then squeeze some Monistat into that (around a nickel-quarter sized amount). I would then mix it and apply it to my scalp. I personally focused on my hairline, my part, and the sides of the front of my head since that was where the majority of my hair loss was.

I would sleep in this overnight – I made sure to use a crappy pillowcase that I could wash a lot. It would get crusty lol. But the next morning I would shower and wash it out. It made my hair SO SOFT. Obviously because of the deep conditioner, but it was great. Also, I should add that I do have oily hair but this didn’t really affect it at all.

A week in, I kid you not, I could feel and see hairs coming from my scalp in the places it was balding, kinda how your legs feel a few days after shaving. I thought I was crazy, but Grant and other friends validated what I saw/felt. I did this same method 2-3 times a week for a whole month (October).

It’s now January and I plan to start another cycle of the hair treatment. But my before, during, and after photos speak for themselves! I have even been getting compliments on my hair from people who had no clue I was doing this treatment. My hair is stronger, healthier, and has gotten longer overall!

The photos below are before treatment, a few weeks into treatment, and then the last day of my treatment. I left the date stamps on them so y’all could see the timeline for yourselves.

I would say the most noticeable change is definitely my hairline, particularly the left side (my right, your left). It was so great to begin to feel confident again. Since I wear my hair out of my face most of the time (in a ponytail or using a headband) it was great to be able to do that again without being self-conscious.

So if you’re experiencing hair loss, I would honestly recommend giving this a try! Obviously, if you’re experiencing something more intense, I would consult a doctor of some kind. But trying this did no harm, it worked, and it was cheaper than a lot of other potential solutions lol.

Feel free to leave your questions below, or connect with me on Instagram to talk to me in private!

Cheers!

xoxo
Jayme

By: Jayme · In: Beauty · Tagged: hair, hair treatment, hairloss, hormonal hairloss, monistat

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  1. Ashley says

    January 20, 2020 at 7:52 am

    I love that you did this and forgot that you mentioned African American tried this method too and it worked. Glad it works on all types and textures of hair. I want to give this a try so I’ll definitely be reaching out. Great Post!

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    • Jayme says

      January 20, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Ashley! It’s so interesting and I’m still shocked it worked. I hope by sharing I can at least help one person.

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  2. LB says

    July 16, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Is everything still looking good? I’m going to try this but wondered how it was going once you stopped using it. I read somewhere that the new growth could fall out at that point. I’m hoping that’s not the case.

    Reply
    • Jayme says

      July 30, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Hi! In my case, my regrowth did not/has not fallen out. It probably varies from person to person though depending on what is causing the hair loss. I haven’t used anything since January and my hair has been growing longer faster – many people have commented on how long my hair has gotten. I think it is worth a try for sure!

      Reply
  3. Sandy says

    February 21, 2024 at 8:43 pm

    Hello
    I just came across this post. I am experiencing the same kind of hair loss on my head as you. Someone mentioned trying monistat 7. Just wondering how often you did this. Every 2 days for a month? How many months.
    Thank you.
    Sandy

    Reply
    • Jayme says

      February 28, 2024 at 1:26 pm

      Hi there!

      I did mine they day before my hair wash days (which for me is 2-3 times a week). I would recommend doing it only that often, even if you wash your hair more. I would also recommend doing it for only 2 months at a time, then taking a break for a month or two. Since Monistat is an antifungal, if you use it too much your body can become resistant to it’s effects. Therefore you don’t want to overuse it in case you body actually needs it to work for another purpose down the line.

      Hope this helps!

      Reply

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