What is the strangest thing you’ve ever tried for hair growth? In the beginning of my hair journey I was willing to try pretty much anything if it meant added growth. My roommate would give me the side eye every time I came home with a new product.
Maybe it’s because I would gush over how this one was “proven to work”. It also could have been because I never stuck to just one and she saw the error in my product junkie ways.
Now, in my wiser hair junkie days, I try to reign back the inner product junkie in favor or a more structured hair regimen. However, every now and then I get tempted by the more “out there” hair tips like the inversion method (which I am currently trying) or adding sulfur* into an oil for your scalp (which I have tried).
In my zest for going to extremes I have, however, come across one method that I have not quite talked myself into: the anti-fungal cream miconazole nitrate* (MN). If that name looks familiar to you, it is because you have probably seen it at your local pharmacy, most popularly, in the form of Monistat.
Before you totally write it off keep in mind that it is has been used by plenty of women for hair growth purposes and seems to be perfectly safe. With that being said, the hump to get over is the fact that it is indeed an anti-fungal product that cures issues like ringworm, jock itch and, yes, even vaginal yeast infections.
How Does It Work?
Now if you can get over the fact that MN is in fact vajajay cream, the science behind why it could work to boost your hair growth lies in the active ingredient miconazole nitrate*. Basically, it kills the hair fungus that would normally cause hair loss resulting in added growth.
It’s structure is also similar to another anti-fungal agent called ketoconazole which has been shown to block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) the hormone responsible for pattern baldness in both men and women.
The idea is that, just as this anti-fungal cream works to rid fungus in other places of your body it works on the scalp too. It is also said to bring more oxygen to the scalp which helps accelerate the hair growth process.
You put this in your hair?
I read it has side effects…. i read it makes u lose hair once u stop using it.
The reason you lose hair is because when you’re using it, your hair grows at such a fast pace that it doesn’t shed the 150 strands a day that it should. So when you stop using it, your hair just sheds what it was supposed to, but you’ll still see growth. : )
Heck NO!!!
there’s a cream called Daktarin here in the UK with 2% miconazole Nitrate in it.
“Daktarin 2% Cream is for fungal and associated bacterial infections of the skin and nails. Contains the active ingredient Miconazole Nitrate 2% w/w.”
the above is the desription, lets get logical, the miconazole nitrate is an anti-fugal cream, it eliminates fungus, you can get fungus anywhere on your skin, and by the above description, the chemical definitely isn’t only for private parts., it acts on fungus on any part of our skin. i think people are only being weird because of monistats name. i gues theyd be happy to use the daktarin version as it clearly says skin and nails.
But that not the only chemical in the cream….only god knows what other harmful things could be in there.
I already use it. My growed half am inch in a week. A full inch in a week in a half
congrats!
grew
Sorry…NO!
people say it work bu t im scared to use it
Naw I ain’t gone do it
Yep. N no hair loss after. The only thing is u can’t do it too often.
Oh no not that serious for hair growth
Major side effect is headaches but it does work. I tried it once for a month and had about 2″ of hair growth. I decided to stop once I started getting headaches after 3.5 weeks. I only applied 2-3 a week to my scalp. You put in a spray bottle and add water.
Miconazole nitrate gel how apply on scalp??? Please reply me fast
Do it work
I use it when ever I wear braids in my hair, which is often and when I do my hair grows like wildfire!
Really? wow can I use the ones sold at Dollar stores??
Why ppl try any o thing my hair is all natural long and thick this not necessity so foolery lol
I’ve tried it. Had to stop. The headaches were killing me.
Yes I read it does work
it’s ctsit’s not that serious and see a doctor. if it works for you, it’s treating an ailment that you have so what happens when you stop?Off-label use can have some nasty effects because you don’t know what it’s going to do to you.
It works especially if you have a dandruff problem. Bc of the anti-fungal properties to get rid of the dandruff but the headaches will stop ya…
It works but after a while you’ll start to get headaches.
Caramel, just because YOUR hair is NATURALLY long and thick, doesn’t mean everyone’s is. That’s why they try it, IJS !
I was thinking the same thing, she has no reason to try it….
Or she takes good care of her hair. Everyone’s hair grows, some at different rates than others. But most of the time if u don’t have some type of aliment. If u take care of your hair it will grow. If people stop being so impatient and wait for there hair to grow while taking care of it u wouldnt need some damn. Vagina creme
Yes Stacie. I used target brand
Noooooo!!!!..I feel like this is going to desperate measures for length. …#negative
I use it…no side effects here
Does It Help? And How Do You Use It? Directly Or Mixed N Some Type Hair Product?
What!? Wow, that’s interesting
Interesting!!
Sounds to extreme if it’s causing headaches, obviously it’s not meant to be used on the head, I’d love the hair growth but I’m not that desperate, there’s are other ways to accomplish that ijs.. not tryna wake up one day with vision or memory loss! Due to a side affect that possibly may be discovered a few years down the road.
It ONLY causes headaches if you use it alone. You must mix it with some kind of hair oil.
I tried it. Mixed it with natural oils and applied it to my scalp like grease. I used it 3 times and got a really bad scalp infection so I stopped using it. I did it one week after my relaxer. Maybe I should have waited longer. But I’m never trying it again.
Tried it, but I’m not sure it worked for me. Mixed it with an essential oil and it was still really drying on my roots.
Not a black thing…..white girls be on this….i don’t think it desperate
I will pass. God made our hair to grow. In his time everything is good. Why add these unnatural chemicals? If this causes headaches and such it’s not good for you. Use at your own risk to your health and hair.
We all have tried something in life before that wasn’t pleasing to others..
You have people who put industrial foam under their skin to make big booties and breast. That stuff isn’t made for the human body. However an antifungal cream used as a topical shouldn’t do as much harm when it’s made for humans. Everything we use have side effects all medications have side effects even food…. anyhow
There are people who have hair that grows and is full thick and long.. but for other they don’t have the genes of hair growth. U have people who have medium length hair and it stops there. If this is what they choose to do let them… If this will make them feel good.. that’s great… but I can understand why some people don’t choose to go this route. To prevent any future health problems.
I’m good. My hair grows fast already so I’m not into all this hocus pocus stuff.
Then there is no need for you to post on this thread…. I don’t get it!! Don’t bash those who choose to use it, they have their reasons for trying it, just as you have yours. They’re not bashing you!!
I on know! I heard it works but I don’t think I can do it… for the fear of side effects later on in life!
I heard it works but will give you a headache.
You must mix it with a hair oil, hair grease, hair moisturizer, or hair leave in conditioner.
No thank you
Yeah but you can’t stop once you start
For the headaches, you’re supposed to dilute it with either water or your choice of oil. That cuts down on some of the affinity of the strength.
Is it good to get rid of nasty bad dandruff for good
I used it and it work butttt I have migraines for days .
first crisco now this!
Crisco has been used since the 1900’s or earlier.
When the side affect start… That mean you using to much… And you have start putting on the less… Say you put 3 time a week… Make it 2 times a week… It 1 times a week… And you can put to much on… You don’t need a lot…
Try Jane Carter scalp solutions or mix your own- oils like ylang ylang and rosemary are known to grow hair BUT be sure to mix with a carrier oil like jojoba or olive oil…this is a must to mix with the carrier oils….just google essential oils mixed with carrier oils and it will give you the correct measurements. : ) **google is a scalp saver..lol**
Lisa Spice If you want to rid of dandruff for good, try using tea tree oil by adding it to your regular hair shampoo. It will help a lot, plus it is all natural. Not to mention it helps prevent head lice if you have any children.
No.
Gave me very bad migraines. Never again.
Why not, if it works.
I’ll pass lol
What the…. What the
Omg whts next..contraceptives??? Come one ppl thts not healthy…
I’m not sharing this one
hell nahhh my hair on my back n I’d let it fall off before I put some anti fungal crap in my hair
It works going on my 2nd week
Which brand do you buy?
Yes which brand and how did you use it. How often? Did u use it like a shampoo or a grease.
LaTonya Boone, which brand and how did you use it?
it either works or it doesn’t it’s no damage done no breakage no thinning etc
Hey how long have you been using it I heard after using it for a while it stops working
Hell no Lol stop the madness
I mean I want long(between ASL and BSL no longer)hair but I won’t go through SUCH lengths to get that length but I know that people actually do this.To each their own though.
I was told this is accurate! I thought it was funny when a stylist told me and my mother about it. So I addressed it to my educator and she explained that its possible because it’ll get rid of the bacteria that may slow down the growing process. But my reason to not do it, as a stylist the number one rule is to always follow the manufacturing direction because they know more on the reaction of this product than us.
Yep..because it worked for me
It actually does work.. A family member has been using it for years to stop her edges from thinning out.. I use to think she was crazy but it works.. I’ve never done it though
I used it on a bald spot that in the back of my hair that just wouldn’t grow and it is making my hair grow back in that spot. I mean I tried and used everything.
U thought it…threw it out…I believe sooner or later every thing will have effect on something…drink water…Biotin pills…massage your roots…wash it…oil it…and let nature do what it do…some have fast hair growth..some slow…and I’m both…I don’t pay attention to growth…just enjoying my hair…
Yes mix it in some grease and it works wonders.
No, should I?
I truly works…. I mix it with B&B !!!!
No. It’s not that serious. We have no idea how those chemicals with effect our brain in the future.
I did it and it worked
There have been research done on this…and it’s the antifungal ingredient that works..
Huh…… Never heard of such
I’ve heard about this and heard it actually works. But I’ll pass on this one. It’s a lil overboard to me.
Yes, it works
I WONT be doing that!!!
u people that are trippin of it who say absolutely not, u dont know about those chemicals etc etc, you scared to put it in your hair but its normally used INSIDE the vagina to cure infections? seriously?
I’m holistic. Don’t trust “medicine”, nor putting this stuff in me lol.
Yeah ok get a yeast infection in the summer , yogurt is not going to fix that lol.
Anything good enough for my special parts are good enough for my hair…
Once your body get used to this chemicals u will never be able to cure fungus even In your vajajay ladies be careful…
it works!
No…once u reach your hair growth limit its a waste…also u have to keep using it or your hair will go to its regular state…waste of time and money….I rather use vitamins and treat my hair as if it was gold….I have alopecia and I finally found something that’s working aft doing 100 of hrs of research /trial & error…
My daughter has alopecia and i havent found anything that works. Please share your tips for treating alopecia. Thanks
Ive heard about it but i also heard it can give you major headaches. Not willing to chance it. But if it works for you then hey… more power to ya!
Nah… I might seek out the main ingredient that helps and buy it individually however
Oh my people people actually have used this and are reporting migraines! that should tell anybody that it’s affecting the brain! But hey at least your hair will be long. Vanity. Smh
Yes. It kills the bacteria causing fungi on the scalp increasing blood flow !
African girl that did my hair said she used it on the sides to thicken her hair cause it was so thin…
Nope! Gotta draw the line so where, this is kinda crazy for my liking, sorry ladies…
It honestly works been using it for years
Seems like would possibly be a good idea for those with scalp psoriasis or eczema? ya know, maybe an alternative to sulfur 8? Sulfur 8 smells terrible. … hmmmm. Inspired to do a little research. ..
I use this on my kids hair lol it works thought even tho its coochie cream
Tried it
This works!! I mix it with Bronner Brothers mayo and honey #iApproveThisMessage
I’m cool on putting this on my scalp or anywhere near my head, but good luck to those that are using it
You ppl are acting like yall never had a head ach really?!? Ommmggg head achs lol too funny …. but I noticed after one day that stuff works!
Dont see how it would hurt this is made in oral form as well so if its that bad watch what youre touching.Lol
THIS WORKS!!! FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I’m going to give it a try ( crossing my finger)
No. I don’t trust it.
Yes it works. I had a very dry itchy scalp. The growth was just a plus. I mixed it with Giovanni leave in & jojoba oil.
Personally speaking I would never try this.
Never!
It really works!!!!
HELL NO! it aint that serious..long as i keep taking care of my hair it’ll grow. im good on the cootch cream ..NO MA’AM
All the hair products on the market…..I just don’t think it is that serious. IJS
I will pass
Yes, it really does work….and its actually better than most if not all the products women use for their hair growth…..
Hmmmmm I may try it
I mix it with water and use it about 3-4 times a week
On your scalp or rub into hair
I’m fully black I’m just red so it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white it works for all textures of hair noooooo side effects period
Heard of a lot of women doing this. I just stick to grape seed oil
This is ridiculous! Are we so obsessed with having long hair that we are willing to use anything?! Geez
Although i wouldn’t try this, only becuase i am confident in the products i already use… But i have one question, how does it smell? Honestly i only use products on my hair that smell lile candy or fruit. Im just curious thats all.
Too weird, not that length obsessed!!
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!!!!…. THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT GROWS HAIR!!!!..PERIOD!
Khalilah Walton….Yep. it will kill fungus, I have eczema and my dermatologist said it kills fungus, which is yeast….and you’re right sulfur 8 stinks, clogs up your pores, But IT DOES NOT GROW HAIR. You are what you EAT!
I’ve used it and it really has helped
Yes I do!!! it works.
I would try it only because I have bad scalp issues. I’ve been trying to get a handle on my dandruff for years! I don’t care as much about the growth that’s just a bonus.
It truly works!! Mixed with black Jamaican oil and coconut oil.
Nall.Im Kool
Yes I do use it helps with growth especially edges. You have to mix it with some oils so it won’t dry out your hair shaft.
Yep using it now
Its works
Nope not using a vaginal cream on my scalp; I don’t care how well someone claims it work.
Miconizole nitrate is used to treat yeast infections. There is constantly yeast on the skin and scalp, called Candida albicans.The yeast on the scalp slows hair growth. Use monistat, which kills yeast, to slow the reproduction of the yeast on your scalp.
I’ve done it
Ill stick with natural juices and berries (coming to America) lol
Im using it now it works mixed mine with mizani coconut cream
Not too far different from using Neutrogena(spelling?) T-Gel or Nizoral shampoo. They both have antifungals as the main ingredient.
Yup. ! It works
This works good, a lot of people think that they suffer from dandruff, but more or likely it is fungus on your scalp. Monostat cleans your scalp and it also stops the itching to.
Can PrettiGurl KeyKey Shemeka Griffin Adams someone how do u use it? Is it let on the head, do u wash it out im just curious
ECTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL IS A ANTIFUNGAL AND I use it everyday. I also use APPLE CIDER VINEGAR.
Well i thought it was a old wives tale untill my sister put in my neice hair mixed wirh some oils and her hair has started growing no bs.
Cece Chery, anything will stop after prolong use. But… You give it a rest for like 3-6 months then start again. It works. I used it
How many inch did it grow
NO!
Just take Hairfinity hair vitamins!
I have used it, and yes it worked WELL!!
It works though! I used it on my sister for her edges and within a couple of weeks, they were filling in.
Oneida Faithdriven James, you apply it to your scalp, then cover with a bonnett because its super greasy. Use it at night time…once a day
o_O…and just curious but how do you use this….leave in or rinse out…
you can do a 4 week treatment wash once a week but when you apply the monistate 7 n some kind of grease you leave it in ^
Hair infinity vitimans grow you’re hair far as length but it doesn’t help with bald spots & doesn’t work as fast as monistate either hair infinity doesn’t work for everyone & it’s serious side effects like break out headaches happened to me & my sister n we had to stop taking it
Who knew… not me…
:O
If it work why not
I heard of this, just don’t trust the ingredients.
I know many women who have used it for hair growth and it works!
It can cause headaches. Not worth it :/
My client was given a weeks worth of Diflucan pills from her DR not to help her hair grow but to control her excessive dandruff…I didn’t work tho…
What ever happened to just using ketoconazole shampoo .It killed the ringworms that was in my daughter’s hair
it made my moms grow back on to and it’s real thicker
Im doing it and it helps just take it before bed
I wanna give this a try
Gonna try it……not like you asked me to have sex with a goat!lol
Omg my mother uses this stuff in her hair…
Have you tried this before Andrianna Cochran???
I know about this already but didnt know any one that has tryed it
Wow!
In prison we used this in our hair n it work.. so now we see ole school wins again
Mix it blue magic coconut grease
How much of the monistat do you use along with the oil? How many times a week & how long have you been doing this treatment? I would love to try it!!
I want try that
You can look it up on youtube its the MN challenge. I mixed it with my favorite grease and oiled my scalp 2 times a week. My hair grew faster than ever before and my hair is now healthier and longer than its ever been it works!!
Gonna try it
monistate 7 mixed with castor oil grease
You apply it everyday you’re hair lose is located for 4weeks, you leave it In & you can wash once a week thru out the 4weeks
Fefe Latasha
i don’t get why people like to reiterate every time that its meant for the *ahem*.
we have a cream over here in the UK, forgot what it’s called but it has miconazole nitrate in it (and a few other ingredients that are normally in most products), but they marketed it for Athletes foot, the same company then takes athlete foot off the packaging and just calls it antifungal cream, i checked the ingredients are the same.
i mean seriously its not like it was put on the *ahem* before going on your hair, sheeeesh!
anyways i bought the one we have here in the uk (the athletes foot one lol, since it was the exact same ingredients with the Normal antifungal one that didn’t have any intended use on the package), i diluted with oil (like some youtuber suggested….but nah! didnt work, kept seprating) then i diluted with water (the cream was water based).
i sprayed it on my scalp and…
well i don’t know, i usually get headaches, several a month, so i can’t even say if it caused anything or not.
also i don’t really commit to anything so i kinda gave up after like a week.
i might try again though.
but to minimise any effects that ive been hearing about.
1. i’ll dilute it
2. ill only use it before i have to wash my hair (kinda like a treatment before shampooing off)
3. i’ll only use it in “rinse off” products.
yup just checked for the product:
Daktarin 2% Cream is for fungal and associated bacterial infections of the skin and nails. Contains the active ingredient Miconazole Nitrate 2% w/w.
Can you use any kind of antifungal cream .
What about prenatal pills
This does not work guys!!!! I looked at I don’t know how many videos stating that it did so I tried it for almost a month and no growth
Of course it doesn’t. There is absolutely NO data or FACT backing these claims that monistat grows hair. It simply treat FUNGUS on the scalp. Its a DERMAL treatment.
Then you have to ask yourself. …
is possible hair growth really THAT important ?
Junk cream for the hair lol… no thanks
My mom and god mom used monistat and their hair grew. But I cant get over putting the cream that goes dwn stairs in my hair lol
I have thought about it…It seems to work for some, and not for others, pretty much like everything else…I want something to improve the overall health of my hair…if your hair is healthy, it will grow…InMyOpinion
It work for me…..I got a container of shea moisturize and put 25% of the cream in and then I put emu oil in and BJCO in then mixed it……it works wonders
I will not be using yeast infection cream in my hair. No matter how bad I want it to grow.
Unless your scalp has a yeast infection, I don’t think so. I’ll stick with my vitamins and good hair products!
Cool
No thats nasty
Seriously this is not made for hair .stop putting craps on your head.is either u got big hair or you don’t there is no miracle in hair growing and is got a lot to do with genetics
Um, that’s a negative
I have been using this product on my face for years. It works for the removal of all pimples.
No ma’am
It definitely work very well if mixed with a oil or moisturizer. ..it not nasty it has no smell it a cream with fungicides in it that meant for growing hair…..we put tea, bleach, eggs etc etc in our hair….id get it
It worked for me and some of my family members but it wasn’t as fast growing as the hairinfinity vitamins I used.
It works for some. It’s best to mix it with an oil of choice, but if you stop using it your hair will shed badly
That might be true with some, but not me! I kept every bit of hair I grew besides the regular amount of shed that’s natural.
Yes, I’ve heard good & bad, but for me my hair shed more than usual so I gave it completely. I also heard you can get a headache from using it too much.
Awwww man that sucks! I know you was mad because that stuff is not cheap. Lol But yea it can give you headaches if you don’t dilute it at first and work your way up to full strength.
lol yes! The non generics are expensive! I’ll just continue eating fruits and veggies
Did it, plan on doing it again. It works was getting almost an inch a month. Don’t knock it till you try it!
An inch a month is what you would get if you WEREN’T using monistat. That’s a normal growth rate.
Noooo a half of an inch is the normal growth rate. It’s a fact, look it up. It’s also what they teach in cosmetology school.
It worked on myself, I used it after hair lost after chemotherapy
This is ONLY for people with SCALP ISSUES. unless your scalp has a fungus, theres no need for this
The monistat is a DERMAL (skin) treatment. Unless you have a scalp issues which is preventing your hair from growing, this DOES NOT grow your hair.
For some it does work I wouldn’t myself but I know others who have. Without scalp issues.
Don’t do it. It will make your head hurt.
Yes im using it now…The grease I have been made for me in it have Monistat in it
I been using this product it’s me with almost everything
My friend just told me about this like 2 weeks ago
What strength? One day, three day, five day? I have plenty of scalp u issues and I need something asap! Oh and when you dilute it, what do you use?
FYI hair growth starts within…. Applying topical ointments won’t grow you hair… Facts given by a doctor when I was having issues with my daughters hair growth…
To each his own. Everyone is different. What works for one might not be for another.
I wont try it because for me it’s just not that serious…..
Yes
Does this work for dandruff?
My cousin Daughter had some bumps and will scratch all day in the back of her head. And then her hair started to fall off. Her Dr. Wrote a Prescription for miconazol cream, she thought that was crazy. But guess what, it worked. And her hair is growing back.
It worked for me so
Ive been using it for a while and I love it.
Are woman really this desperate to have long hair??
It actually works
I’m a little nervous about thy look taking anything now. My hair dresser and I both used HairFinity. Both of our hair became severely thin. I think I’ll stick to taking Biotin.
What?
Please make this trend go away. Doing this is stoopid. Good day
Vaginal cream in my hair…..NO…LOL!!!!
If it works for some, why is it “stupid”? Is it “stupid” for people to use Milk of Magnesia on Eczema if it works?
It’s a cream that’s not much different than the one’s used for athletes foot, ring worm and jock itch. People acting like it was in a vagina first.
Shaking my head, no.
It works!! Most beauticians will tell their customers to use it.
Tierra King maybe I should give this a try for my sick scalp
Edith Adams Rekeshia Parks now they making s**t up
I have got do some research on this.
Works good.
I have heard about this before
This is old. My aunt told me about this years ago. It helped my thinning edges grow back
Really
This is excellent on diaper rashes
I’ve heard it works
It works!! My daughter had psorasis real bad in her head when she was younger and a lady at church told my aunt to mix vagisil cream with regular hair grease and to grease her scalp with it maybe two -three times a week! And sure enough it went away and changed the texture of her hair for the better!!! IT WORKS YOU GUYS!!
It’s an anti fungal so if you have psoriasis that causes breakage it helps keep the condition at bay to help hair growth
Never again. I tried this and it gave me a massive headache.
It works I used it on my daughter hair with wild grow oils .
Wow. What happened to just taking care of ones hair and body and letting it do it’s thing?
GUILTY.. I tried this years ago and all it did was give me a headache
I’ve tried it and it worked for me ( I added it to my leave-in conditioner)! A tip from my daughter-in-love !
Just take care of your hair. No need for the gimmicks.
Tried and it worked, still using. I suggest mixing it with water and an essential oil to dilute it somewhat but I saw results in 2 weeks literally
That’s why Jamaican black Castor oil works. It’s anti-fungul. And since it’s natural, it doesn’t cause headaches.
Did wonders for me
I did get a headache if you don’t use enough oil mixed with it.
Sisters please leave this mess alone. For a natural hair community that damn near burn women at the stake for using “chemicals” to relax their hair I find it unsettling that the use of this on your head seeping into your brain is being celebrated.
I’m scared to try this
Nope
I find that vitamins, fruits, and vegetables help my hair the most.
I also drink a lot of water. Hair grows from a root. I found it best to treat from the inside versus treating what’s possibly damaged.
If you want to to try it do a test spot first. A couple years back I did a test spot on the side of my ear and my hair fell out in that area. It didn’t grow back for about 6 months.
I’m a pharmacist and this is not a growth aid. If you suffer from dandruff (which is fungal in nature) then of course you might see some results BUT its not a growth aid and should not be used in this manner even for dandruff. There are better products. You may be causing more damage to you hair in the long run
I’m glad you said this… I just don’t get all these gimmicks. This mess probably is akin to a placebo…they think it’s working because they want to believe it is. I’d be scared to death to put his mess on my scalp and the possible side effects. They may not see any adverse affects now but who’s to say they won’t have severe issues down the road. *smh*
Y’all have got to stop putting the whole HBA aisle on your head in hopes of “growth.” 
I used it for over six months on my scalp putting the remainder of liquid on my chest, never grew more hair on my head but i did grow a full blown hairy chest instead, I’m still amazed.