Viviscal: 3 Months Later

6/23/2012

I love natural supplements, and I have taken them daily for years. I am a firm believer that Nature provides everything we need for a wide variety of conditions, and with a little bit of research and approval from a trusted physician, there's no harm in trying out these alternative methods.

A few months ago, I received a 3 month supply of Viviscal Extra Strength to review. What is Viviscal? Viviscal Extra Strength is a 100% drug-free hair growth vitamin made with the finest ingredients produced by mother nature which promotes thicker, longer, and faster growing hair. This supplement has also been shown to reverse hair thinning and even hair loss. Viviscal has been creating quite the buzz in the beauty industry, and is praised by top stylists worldwide, including my favorite, Tabatha Coffey.

I have to admit, I was a little bit skeptical initially, since this product makes some pretty spectacular claims. Hair grows at lightning speed? Thinning not only stopped, but reversed? Hmm...Sounds almost too good to be true, right? I mean, how can one little pill every day produce such amazing results?

Well, folks, I have been using this product for 3 months now, and I have to admit, these claims are completely and totally factual. While I don't have any problems with thinning hair, I have gone through back to back pregnancies in the past few years, and I noticed that my hair had changed. Of course there was the shedding due to hormonal issues after childbirth, and once that finally ceased, my hair just didn't feel the same. It wasn't as full or bouncy as I was used to.

When I started taking Viviscal, I didn't expect to notice results quickly. I figured it would take the full 3 months to notice any change. Much to my surprise, I started noticing my hair was softer and shinier within just 4-5 days of using the product. I also noticed that my nails were growing much more rapidly and that they were stronger. The only downside was that I also noticed that I had to shave my legs more often. I guess Viviscal helps ALL hair grow, not just the hair we'd like to have grow.

Now I have very thick, wavy hair that is also very long. When I started taking this supplement, my hair was about 3-4 inches above my butt. Now, I can actually sit on my hair, which I discovered completely by accident. (Ouch!) So that's around 4 inches of new growth in just 3 months. Wow! I have also noticed that my hair feels fuller, and has a bit more bounce to it. It's not as brittle feeling, either!

Overall, I am loving Viviscal and the improvement I am seeing in my hair and nails. This is one supplement that totally lives up to its claims, and I can see now why celebrities and stylists worldwide are fans of this product!

For more information, please visit the Viviscal website.

***Disclosure: I received a 3 month supply of Viviscal. No other compensation was provided. I was under no obligation to post a positive review.***

29 Comments

Amy B link

7/2/2012 12:01:18 am

I have used them for over a year after losing some hair due to pregnancy. All my hair returned but now I'm afraid to stop taking them for fear of the hair loss returning

Melissa

9/18/2012 02:30:46 am

Thank you so much for this posting. I am highly considering trying Viviscal. You mentioned that you had to shave your legs more often - did you notice any facial hair growth? I experienced this with Rogaine and immediately got off of it because that was one side effect I refused to put up with (the facial hair went away about a month after stopping Rogaine). Also, I've read Viviscal can cause difficulty sleeping and weight gain, did you experience any of that? Thank you!!

Sally

8/10/2015 12:43:22 pm

I have been taking Viviscal for 3 months now, and I definitely noticed weight gain! Terrible! I eat like a bird and walk occasionally, but I keep gaining weight! I am going off these to hopefully lose the weight.

kats link

8/13/2016 07:54:14 am

I too have gained at least 6 pounds in 2 months. I'll go off of these to see if I can get rid of this sudden weight gain

Sheila

2/17/2016 04:17:11 pm

I love my hair and nails but I have gained about 20 1bs in the last year going off the pills now to see if that is the problem.

Sheila

3/25/2016 09:40:34 pm

Went off Viviscal lost 11 lbs hair shedding a bit went back on Viviscal 1 pill 3 days a week still some shedding gonna take it 5 days a week one pill I think people with thyroid problems may be the people that gain weight weigh in please

Mary H

8/17/2016 02:12:23 pm

No thyroid problems on my end. Definitely messes with your hormones though. Completely lost the weight gained from these pills. Came to the conclusion is rather buy a hairpiece than be fat.

Cira Gonzalez link

2/21/2017 06:28:33 pm

Yes I gained about 6 lbs going on my 3rd month and I also would rather wear a wig rather than gain all that weight

Sheila

3/27/2016 07:40:05 am

I have lost 11 lbs going off Viviscal but have some shedding going back on 1 pill a day Monday through Friday only

Mary H

4/23/2016 07:13:23 pm

Sheila- have you gained any weight back now that you're taking the pills again?
I've only been taking them for about 3 weeks but have gained 4 pounds. Most of it in my stomach! Feel bloated and kind of crampy for the past week.

Susan

8/25/2016 06:06:58 am

Hi guys I just started taking it a week ago and I gained weight. Felt bloated. I'm getting off them. I wonder what causes the weight gain. It's meant to be natural. ? I'll stick to biotin and silica !

Roshelle

9/1/2016 05:18:54 pm

Thanks for comments I was gaining weight but did notice hair growth im stopping the pills can't gain weight.

Kim

11/8/2016 07:51:18 pm

Hello I def notice weight gain now that I read about it it has to be the viviscal. I never gain weight and the last 3 months I'm up 5 pounds and I only take 1 pill a day

Nettie Bimage

11/20/2016 12:05:09 pm

I've been taking viviscal for a couple of years and notice my weight in my stomach and I have never had a stomach issue like this before so I'm thinking that the problem is with the pills....hair is growing but not so much helping the thinning....will probably stop taking them for a while and hopefully my hair won't stop growing.

Heba

11/29/2016 10:11:05 am

Took it for few days noticed the bloating and weight gain I will stop using it and hopefully I'll lose the weight

Cira Gonzalez link

1/9/2017 06:39:26 pm

Yes its been 2 months starting 3rd moMonroe taking vivical I've gain noticeable weight... I have seen some hair growth but happy with my weight will stop taking the pills and look for something new

Diane

1/28/2017 01:19:31 am

I started out slow because of my very sensitive system. Seemed ok at first. Started taking one daily a week ago and have gained 3-4 lbs. very fast. Disappointed. Was hoping this would be a healthy answer. Going to stop for a week and see if I start to lose again.

Eileen

2/2/2017 05:24:06 pm

OMG! I have been taking Viviscal for about 4 months and have noticed weight gain as well. I thought it was just me having this issue. I am going to stop taking the pills

Alexandra

2/9/2017 04:47:10 am

In 4 months treatment I gained 8 pounds
It really helped my hair to feel and look better but I don't want to be fat

Caroline

2/14/2017 03:50:59 pm

yes, I have had the same issue. I was working out like crazy and really confused why I wasn't loosing the weight. Now it all makes sense. I'm getting off of Viviscal!

Rebecca

2/20/2017 06:33:42 am

Only been taking viviscal for less than 3 weeks - fingers swollen, upper arms and legs all rounder and heavy. 5'3" now 140 - gained 7lbs!!!!

I'll try something else - this is no joke bc creates some serious hormonal imbalances AND inflammation response in your body!!!!!

Returning unused portion to CVS for refund. Felt like my hair was improving already - barely a hair fell out, getting fuller, compliments.....NOT WORTH IT! Begin my viviscal detox today, and will rely on my own brains and intuition to create the right vitamin complex for my hair. Can't wait to feel like my old self again- DON'T TRY THIS.

Jenny lynn

3/15/2017 08:59:25 pm

Was so excited about this Product! Hair grew but so did the scale. I gained weight but even worse I had the most terrible huge acne spots break out around my chin. Uggg now I need to clear.my skin and lose weight. It also caused my facial hair to grow and hair all over body to grow quicker. I'm offfffff these pills for sure.

Carla

4/4/2017 08:39:06 am

I am so glad I found these previous comments from other Viviscal users.
After taking Viviscal Extra Strength for one week I basically think it is poison for me.
I too have gained weight inexplicably - I am up 6 lbs! I started Viviscal exacly one week ago and I did NOT change what I ate. I have never gained this crazy amount of weight in a week! I usually have a nice flat stomach and now I feel extremely puffy and full around my mid section.
Also: on the third day of taking two Viviscal pills a day my period started in the middle of my cycle! This has never happened before! I got super crampy, bloated, my fingers swell enough that my rings did not fit and my breasts were super sensitive and they really hurt. What on earth is in this supplement?! I will never believe that the ingredients are all natural, because very obviously they act intensely estrogenic!
Stopped taking it yesterday and am hoping that this bloated fat feeling in my stomach will subside.
I also wonder why some participants in the Viviscal clinical study dropped out before the studies' end? Maybe they had similar side effects like I had?

Dee

4/10/2017 08:03:16 am

I have been using for about three weeks have gain 7 lbs after maintaining the same weight for four years. I have not noticed any improvement in hair. I am guessing the Viviscal is the cause of my weight gain. I am very disappointed because my hair loss really bothers me but the weight gain is unexceptable for me. I hate I paid so much for something I will just throw away.

Kacee

4/13/2017 05:29:40 pm

I am glad I found these posts. I started taking it 4 months ago and have not really noticed any improvement in my hair. What I HAVE noticed is that I have gained 4 unexplained pounds! I eat a super clean diet and workout everyday...I've changed nothing but added these pills. I threw the rest out today. I still can't figure out what ingredients cause the weight gain but now I'm convinced it's this pill!!!

Kathy

5/17/2017 11:01:00 pm

Up 15 pounds in 2 weeks with no lifestyle changes. Feel awful. Truly shocked at rapid weight gain. I wish I had seen these posts beforehand.... Never again!!!

Jay

5/25/2017 11:28:51 pm

Never usually comment on sites but just had to come on and warn people too! Up +7lbs in a week with bloating all around my stomach like it never has before. I've never naturally weighed so much or looked like this it actually shocks me how sudden it is when I look in the mirror. So annoyed at myself for spending so much money on it and really hope the weight won't be difficult to lose. There's definitely a better way to get my bouncy hair back!

Dejanira

6/26/2017 03:06:45 pm

soo thats where this weight gain is coming from I can't even sleep without waking up in the middle of the night. I will finish this package and will research for another vitamine. I went down 20 pounds and ever since starting viiviscal I had gain 5 pounds in 1 month. :( Its so sad because they do work. I tried using gnc nourishing hair before starting viviscal and they made my hair grow fast but it didn't help to stop the hair loss. I really like Viviscal but not the weiht gain lol. If anyone know about something good as viviscal or better let me know

Carrie

7/13/2017 09:59:17 am

So glad I looked up possible side effects and found this. I have been taking the pills for 2.5 months and have gained almost 15lbs thought I was going crazy. I bought it from my sister who is a licensed cosmetologist and she never heard of weight gain with this product at all and she sales it. It makes me sad because it's actually working my hair feels thicker and I see new little sprouts of hair and my nails are long and strong. But with this kind of weight gain I rather be bald.

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