The Good Enough Protocol

The "Good Enough" Protocol: Why Starting Beats Perfecting

Analysis paralysis kills more hair regrowth journeys than side effects ever could.

You're researching whether to use foam or liquid minoxidil, oral or topical finasteride, 1.0mm or 1.5mm dermaroller depth.

Meanwhile, you're not actually treating your hair.

The Perfect Protocol Myth

There is no perfect protocol. There are:

• Proven foundations: Finasteride + minoxidil (30 years data)
• Evidence-based optimizations: Microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo
• Marginal experiments: Everything else

80% of your results come from the foundation. The other 20% comes from optimization you can add later.

The "Good Enough" Protocol

Start with this today:

1. Finasteride 1mg daily (oral or topical—pick one and start)
2. Minoxidil 5% twice daily (foam or liquid—either works)
3. That's it. Begin.

After 3 months of consistency, consider adding:

• Dermarolling 1.5mm weekly
• Ketoconazole shampoo 2x/week

After 6 months, optimize based on results:

• Good response? Keep current protocol
• Slow response? Add microneedling or oral minoxidil
• Side effects? Switch oral fin to topical

Why "Good Enough" Wins

Scenario A: You spend 6 months researching the perfect protocol, then start

Scenario B: You start "good enough" today, optimize over 6 months

Result: Scenario B is 6 months ahead. Even if Scenario A's protocol is "better," the 6-month head start wins.

Permission to Imperfection

Your protocol will evolve. That's fine. Version 1.0 doesn't need to be perfect.

• Start with foundation → observe response → optimize
• Don't: Research for months → analysis paralysis → never start