My Microneedling Journey for Hair – Straight from the Trenches
Alright, so I’d been kicking around on Reddit, as you do, and kept bumping into these threads about microneedling for hair. Sounded a bit wild, you know, poking your own scalp with a bunch of tiny needles. But enough folks were swearing they saw something good happen that I got curious. My hair wasn’t getting any thicker on its own, that’s for sure. So, I figured, why not? Let’s give this a shot.
Gearing Up
First off, I dived deeper into those Reddit posts. Lots of chatter, different opinions on needle sizes and all that. I decided to grab a dermaroller. I went for one with 1.5mm needles; that seemed to be a pretty common length people were using for their scalp. And, this is super important, I got myself a big ol’ bottle of rubbing alcohol. You absolutely have to keep that roller clean. Seriously, don’t mess around with infections.
The First Session – Yeah, It Pinches!
So, the day arrived. I washed my hair, let it dry completely. Then I soaked the dermaroller head in the alcohol for a good few minutes, let that air dry too. Took a big breath. I started rolling it over the spots where my hair was looking a bit sad. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it, it wasn’t exactly pleasant. It definitely pricked and stung a bit. Not like, agony, but you feel it. I just tried to use steady pressure, going back and forth, side to side, and then diagonally, maybe about 10 times each way on each section. My scalp was pretty red afterwards, which I read was kinda the point, to get that inflammation going.
Keeping at It
I decided to do this thing once a week. Some people on Reddit said they did it more, some less, but once a week felt like something I could actually stick to. After every single session, I’d clean that roller real good with the alcohol again and put it away safe. The first couple of times were the most “ouch,” but then I sort of got used to the feeling. It became more of an annoyance than real pain. I just made sure my scalp wasn’t still super irritated before I did the next session. If it felt tender, I’d just wait an extra day or two.
- Always cleaned the roller before and after. Can’t stress this enough.
- Rolled with what I’d call firm but not crazy pressure. Wanted redness, not blood.
- Really focused on the thinning patches, but gave the whole top a bit of a going over.
So, Did It Do Anything? The Million-Dollar Question.
Now, this wasn’t some overnight magic. Don’t go thinking you’ll wake up looking like a werewolf. It took a while. I’m talking a good few months before I really thought I was seeing something. But slowly, yeah, I did. I started noticing these little, fine, almost invisible hairs starting to sprout in areas that were pretty smooth before. My existing hair also started to feel a bit denser at the roots. My partner was actually the one who really said something first. She was like, “Hey, is that… new hair there?” That was a pretty good moment, I tell ya.
My Final Take
So, that’s my story with microneedling. For me, it seemed to stir things up in a good way. It’s not a miracle cure, and you gotta have patience and be consistent. And like I said, hygiene is king. If you’re thinking about trying it, read up, take it easy at first, and pay attention to how your scalp feels. It’s a bit of a commitment, but seeing those little new hairs was definitely a win in my book. I’m still at it, actually. It’s just part of the routine now.
