I Tried Everything for Beard Growth—This Is What Finally Worked

By Andrew Russell

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For years I thought that I'd eventually get a full beard by just "letting it grow."

I thought that time would fix the patchy spots.

I knew that if I could just fill in my beard, it would completely transform my look and make my face look better.

Not only do beards cover acne, they also create a stronger jawline and hide asymmetries.

Take a look at my before and after below, my beards adds a lot of contrast to my face.

Finding a solution on Reddit

After trying a bunch of beard growth products on Amazon and getting absolutely zero results - I turned to my most trusted source of information: Reddit.

After doing some digging, it seemed like the most recommended solution for fixing a patchy beard or growing facial hair in general was Minoxidil 5%.

Some people were taking it orally, which I didn't want to do because it can cause hair growth EVERYWHERE. I just wanted a full beard.

So that's when I decided to try topical minoxidil.

The only issue was that every minoxidil product I could get was either a foam or a serum.

The foam was itchy and got all over my hands when applying to my face.

The serum dripped down my face and onto my chin, sometimes even getting on my clothes.

Finding Innerbloom's Minoxidil Roll-On

To be honest I just wanted a minoxidil 5% solution that was super easy to use.

Couple seconds in the morning and evening and that's it.

What I didn't realize at the time about Innerbloom was that they also added other hair growth ingredients as well into their formula.

Ingredients like: Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Larix Europaea Wood Extract and 3% Rosemary Oil.

Why I Chose the Roll-On:

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Less mess than droppers or sprays.
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Precise coverage in patchy areas.
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Convenient for daily use. Includes a lid and easily fits in your jean pocket.
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NanoCalm Anti Itch formula. Formulated for beards similar to a beard oil but with minoxidil.

What's the Science behind Minoxidil?

Minoxidil is generally considered the most clinically proven and widely studied ingredient available over the counter for hair growth. It has been studied for decades in randomized controlled trials and is FDA-approved for androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss).

Increases Blood Flow to Hair Follicles – Minoxidil is a vasodilator, meaning it widens blood vessels. This may increase blood flow around hair follicles, helping deliver more oxygen and nutrients that support hair growth.
Extends the Growth Phase (Anagen Phase) – Hair follicles cycle through growth, transition, and resting phases. Minoxidil helps prolong the anagen (growth) phase, allowing hairs to grow longer, thicker, and stronger before shedding.
Enlarges Miniaturized Hair Follicles - In androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss), follicles gradually shrink and produce thinner hairs. Studies suggest minoxidil can increase follicle size, leading to thicker hair shafts.
Opens Potassium Channels - Researchers believe minoxidil activates potassium channels in follicle cells. This may improve cell function and stimulate follicle activity, though the exact mechanism is still being studied.

What’s in it:

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5% Minoxidil – stimulates hair follicles for robust growth.
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Rosemary Oil – promotes blood circulation and nourishes hair.
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NanoCalm Serum – Prevents itchiness and irritation from Minoxidil.
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Diaminopyrimidine Oxide – Improves follicle anchoring.
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Larix Europaea Wood Extract - combination helps target hair follicle stem cells and dermal papilla cells involved in the hair growth cycle.