Viviscal Hair and Scalp Treatment Extra Strength Tablets for Women - 60 Count

Definitely a product that gives interesting results
I found this product after reading a review of it on hairboutique.com. The length of my hair seemed to have reached a plateau just below my shoulders and after year seemed to have grown no longer. I decided to try this product to see if it worked. As hair growth is normally clocked at an 1/8 of an inch per month, I decided to monitor the results in my own little "clinical test." This was actually pretty easy because I colour my hair so I'd easily be able to see how much growth there was each month.

I ordered a box of Viviscal for which I paid $49 for (average price on the web) and the was set to take the first pill the following morning (the box recommends 2 per day). I coloured my hair the night before so that in one month I'd be able to accurately measure how much growth there had been by looking at the growth since the colouring.

Results:

I didn't really notice anything until around the 2 week time frame. I noticed my nails were growing very fast/very long. I have weak nails that split easily and they barely seem to grow at all. It was very noticeable because I use the computer all day and the nail growth was causing my fingers to constantly slip on the keyboard. Never having great nails, I was pretty happy to see this. My curiosity was also getting the better of me as I could see the roots of my hair pretty clearly which was unusual at 2 weeks after coloring. I took the tape measure and measured almost 1/4 of an inch in hair growth. This would mean 1/2 inch per month and 6 inches per year. I was pretty excited because although the numbers seemed small, it was twice the rate my hair normally grows. But I also noticed something else. My hair was becoming unusually greasy. Because I have very dry hair, I normally only wash it 2-3 times a week. But every other day it seemed much more greasy than normal. Hmmm.

Well, at the 1 month time frame I measured my hair growth and it was exactly 3/4 of an inch. Not only that but I was constantly trimming my nails at this point. I was totally ecstatic. But also by this point, I was washing my hair every day - it was no longer dry and brittle, it was much softer, but there was no way I could miss a day of washing it or it would be greasy.

So - the conclusions I have reached from my test was this:

1. Yes, Viviscal works. It caused my hair growth to be stimulated at over twice the speed.

2. Viviscal also makes your nails much stronger and grow much faster.

3. Viviscal makes your hair greasy, causing you to have to wash it every day - and then it's fine.

It did not cause any extra hair growth anywhere else, which I thought a bit strange (though good!!!).

I recommend this product.

It does work for healthier hair.
These hair vitamins do work. I would recommend them to anyone who wants healthier hair. I have been taking the women's vitamins, Extra Strength for 6 months now and I just signed up for another 6 weeks of auto-shipment. Within 3 months my aesthetician (waxing my eyebrows) remarked that my eyebrows appeared fuller. Around the same time (3 months) I noticed that my eyelashes were longer. Both of these events are remarkable since I have always had thin eyebrows and thin, short eyelashes. I also have smooth, shiny nails that grow too fast and I used to have thin, brittle nails. As far as my hair goes I didn't dye it or measure the length so I can't say if it's growing faster. However, it is significantly thicker and stronger.

In the past I have also used Hair Formula 37 (for about 2 years) and those vitamins work as well. With the Hair Formula 37 I was dying my hair so I knew for sure I was getting a full inch of growth each month which is 2X the growth rate I had before. They also gave me good fingernail growth but did not improve my eyebrows or eyelashes at all. The Hair Formula 37 is also quite a few pills to take and some of them couldn't be taken on an empty stomach. Viviscal is only 2 small pills per day and I regularly take them on an empty stomach with no problems.

Overall I give good reviews to both Viviscal and Hair Formula 37 but I am sticking to Viviscal now because I really like having thicker eyebrows and longer eyelashes and I also like being able to take my vitamins on an empty stomach.

I think that women who have not experienced improved hair quality with these two vitamin brands did not give them long enough to work (I've seen reviews after 2 weeks), had unrealistic expectations, or possibly had other health problems that prevented hair growth.

Please consult with a physician before using product!
For those with hair issues like myself I caution you to stay away from this product. My experience with Viviscal was horrible. I was 23 at the time and stressed from my job. My hair was thinning and falling out and I needed a solution fast. Instead of going to a doctor, I surfed the net and came accoss this product and decided to try it....BIG MISTAKE. It never grew my hair (at least not on my head) instead I noticed myself feeling very depressed, gaining weight, and hair growing on my chin, neck, and chest. Immedialely when I stopped using this product, most of my symtoms went away. Although it only lasted for about 4 months, it was one of the worst periods of my life. I normally don't write reviews (who has the time) but I felt that my story might help someone make the right decision. In conclusion, there are no easy fixes to hair problems. Always, always consult with a doctor before taking any pill, vitamin, supplement as most are not regulated by the FDA and a new one with miracle claims seems to be popping up everyday.

p.s. I seriously doubt the 5 star reviews are actual customers. . .