I STOPPED TAKING VIVISCAL 3 MONTHS AGO. 3 THINGS HAPPENED! Viviscal Supplement Before/After UPDATE!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 май 2021
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    I took Viviscal supplements (and was even featured on the Viviscal Instagram page) and then I stopped taking it. Here's what happened to my hair and skin exactly three months later.
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  • @HelenAvery
    @HelenAvery  Год назад +8

    Skip the backstory and go to 5:30 -ish. ALSO I’m a writer: “I Share My BEST EVER Products for Dry, Damaged Hair” (Free to read) ➡ helenavery.substack.com/p/i-share-my-best-ever-products-for
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  • @leboonleboon1638
    @leboonleboon1638 2 года назад +8

    Finally a person who can help my wife with her hair loss. This video is so informative & u r so super cool. We are watching and learning! Thank you, thank you….

  • @maryanneacosta1809
    @maryanneacosta1809 2 года назад +28

    The comments on here; girl, I’m sorry! Thank you for taking your time to help and share your experience!

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад +4

      Aw, thanks! People seem to enjoy picking on a me as a cancer survivor who shares her hair regrowth journey (these videos are free to watch, as well). Not everyone can be kind, I suppose! I've removed the really abusive ones, no one should have to read that.

  • @janegoodfellow1529
    @janegoodfellow1529 2 года назад +13

    So glad to have found you and your super-helpful vlogs. My hair is pretty much like your "3 months ago" photo and has been for a while. I've decided against Regaine (I'm UK) because I'm regularly around animals and I'd just be too scared. That's disappointing but I'm working my way through your other videos and you're giving me hope that I might be able to improve matters. And I know now that it's likely to be a long process, and lots of trial and error. You're very generous with your time and insights, so thank you 🙏

    • @bm4867
      @bm4867 2 года назад +2

      What do you mean around animals can you explain ? Is that the same as minoxidil ?

    • @linnybug719
      @linnybug719 2 года назад

      I have four cats and use minoxidil regularly. I was my hands and face after each application. None of my animals have been affected whatsoever.

  • @beachlife7949
    @beachlife7949 2 года назад +33

    Hi I'm 57 and have been on vivascale for about 3-4 years. I mainly take it to stop the shedding in the fall I usually get Sept -Nov, I usually take one a day and and up it to 2 per day in June and I really do notice a LOT less shedding. When you get older it's all about maintaining what we have....were not getting any younger. Also. Biotin makes me break out too. But I have never had an issue with breakouts when taking vivascale...another reason I am sticking to it.😊

    • @mikayln
      @mikayln Год назад +1

      Biotin requires a lot of water to drink as it's hydrophilic (loves/needs water). Take your body weight (in pounds), divide it by 2. That answer is the how many ounces of water a day to drink. Also, skin, hair, and nails are the last organs that your body delivers minerals and vitamins. Increasing water intake ensures those organs receive the biotin. Acne, headaches, and sometimes dizziness are attributed to your body not having sufficient water while taking biotin.

  • @GUTOMOFFICIAL
    @GUTOMOFFICIAL 3 года назад +6

    Happy Mother's Day Shrimpy! Wonderful channel!

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Gutom! Love the work you do, and same to you!

  • @RoxyReyes
    @RoxyReyes 2 года назад +8

    Does the nature's bounty work for you?

  • @rosalindaguerrero254
    @rosalindaguerrero254 2 года назад +2

    I use coconut oil l also add four drops of lavender oil into the coconut oil bottle, l don’t use any conditioner, it made my hair fall while rinsing.
    I find my hair is so shiny, manageable and soft , l don’t dye my hair at all
    Also shampoo is Nuetregena .
    I shampoo twice a week , water is not too warm as cold as l can take.
    Since I’ve been using cool water l don’t loose hair at all.
    Also using cool or slightly warm water doesn’t make scalp oily, because using hot water opens the pores causing oily scalp.
    I buy the coconut oil at the dollar store it’s a small bottle but a little bottle has gone a long way , l guess any brand will do.
    Thank You for sharing.

  • @lindsayb1329
    @lindsayb1329 Год назад +3

    Love ya Helen! I've always thought if you lived here in the states, I would definitely be your friend! You and I have the same personality of being very detailed when we talk, so I've never minded it. And I whole heartedly understand you leaving this platform. I left Facebook for probably some of the same reasons. This life is too precious Helen..especially when you have been through traumas like cancer. A thing that shakes things up and turns everything upside down for you forever and gives you a whole new perspective. I have experienced several miscarriages and many other losses that have changed my life forever. You learn to create boundaries. In my 38 years of life I'm so thankful I am learning those key things. Love yourself, be good to yourself and know what to allow in your life and what not to allow. Wishing you the best. I love reading your articles. You are a very good writer! All the best to you Helen. Also, I can't wait to see you flourish more!

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад

      Oh Lindsay, sending the biggest hugs. Thank you for being you, and for understanding ❤️

  • @daughteroftheking2200
    @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад +8

    I'm thinking about buying a 4th box and only using 1 pill daily to avoid any extra hair loss!

  • @masterculturedunkerque7918
    @masterculturedunkerque7918 2 года назад +13

    Which kind of hairloss are you suffering? This is crucial to hope and efficiency for hair regrowth. Not sure that much things can be done for scarring, areata or androgenetic alopecia. Effluvium telogen maybe. Good luck anyways to deal with this debilitating condition

  • @sarahannefrancis4104
    @sarahannefrancis4104 Год назад +11

    My dermatologist recommended viviscal to me years ago. I couldn't afford it at the time so I don't use it.
    He did make it VERY clear, if you stop taking it... Your hair will shed and the growth process will stop. Much like if you stopped using minoxodil. It's not permanent.

  • @Erika-lq5yl
    @Erika-lq5yl 3 года назад +9

    Thanks for the update!
    Also thanks for all your recommendations. After watching your videos I decided to try Kerastase. I ended up going with the densifique line and it has been game changer for my hair and confidence. Thank you :)

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад

      You're welcome! Oh, I'm glad you found a shampoo to love, always a great feeling!

    • @rinkun5435
      @rinkun5435 2 года назад

      @@HelenAvery hi madam I suffer from hair loss bc of my epilepsy meds... would it work for me either or it's just for the alopecia?

  • @PresaCanario548
    @PresaCanario548 2 года назад +2

    You are so encouraging and you are easy to 👍 thank you

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад

      Thanks! That's nice of you to say

  • @claudiavillagomez668
    @claudiavillagomez668 2 года назад +1

    Do you use rogaine every day and how often do u wash your hair ?

  • @farhantan6102
    @farhantan6102 2 года назад +1

    Do you shed alot of hair in the showers after you stop taking viviscal and do a switch?

  • @danabrown5397
    @danabrown5397 2 года назад +1

    Do you think the current thinning is due to too much biotin?

  • @JG-my8vo
    @JG-my8vo 3 года назад +6

    I stopped taking Viviscal after realizing that there is too much iron in it (for me) and I read that the Marine Complex raises blood calcium.

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад +3

      Good call! So important to check the ingredients and make sure they work for each of us individually!

  • @linnybug719
    @linnybug719 2 года назад +2

    I have significant temple hair growth with minoxidil. Works great.

  • @brookebenton8192
    @brookebenton8192 2 года назад +24

    Too much biotin can also lower blood pressure and blood sugar too much sometimes. Honestly the thing that has worked best for me (along with supplements) has been getting back on the pill. The combined (progestin/estradiol) pill causes the hair to stay in anagen phase longer because of the estrogenic effects. This increases even more with progestins like desogestrel that are more estrogenic rather than androgenic (levonorgestrel). I think the same effects would be seen with bioidentical HRT. Hormones control so much of what goes on in our bodies.

  • @dancingwolves7037
    @dancingwolves7037 3 года назад +17

    I have been on Viviscal about 3 months and recently just started noticing a difference. My hair, that's colored, actually feels like hair and not straw anymore. My hair is long so it's pretty now when it formed natural curls at the end or slightly wavy, like the hair you have when your a kid. Before, my hair was so lifeless, it was long and just hung down my back. I'm at pill and half now. I take it along with my regular vitamins, cause Viviscal doesn't have all the vitamins that regular ones do. Well yeah, I get a little ill and in the bathroom more frequent. I recommend you dont take more than one pill if you got to be at work or somewhere, 😅😅. Oh, and you gotta shave a lot more and I'm cutting my nails more often, they grow fast. But, I've noticed my eyelashes are falling out, not a whole lot, but I'm seeing it. But I thought that the hair on our head goes through a shedding cycle and I thought eyelashes do too. But the question I have is do I keep taking Viviscal every month or am I supposed to take breaks and stop every so often? I seen online that they say Viviscal works better if you take breaks in between. And the best price for the product I found was at Walmart for 29.00 dollars. It was 32.00, price dropped. Walgreens and Meijer it's like 50.00.

    • @cynthiamerced9134
      @cynthiamerced9134 2 года назад

      In what asle of wormant you find it please?

    • @daughteroftheking2200
      @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад

      @@cynthiamerced9134
      Next to all the other vitamins for women. Bottom shelf at my Walmarts. Research first!

    • @daughteroftheking2200
      @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад +1

      Any concerns about taking MarineMar Collagen, Shark Cartlidge and Oyster extract powder? Mercury levels?
      Viviscal vitamins don't seem to work for me after 6 months.

  • @cherylmittel4881
    @cherylmittel4881 2 года назад +8

    Why stop it if it was working?

  • @hassanas.benjamin3818
    @hassanas.benjamin3818 2 года назад +6

    So as long as your taking the supplement your fine. Quit and hair fall out. Make sense tho. 😒

  • @BelleDeJour224
    @BelleDeJour224 Год назад +2

    I got the breakout when I started. I have a few scars! I decided a multivitamin is much safer! Too much biotin. I use nutri ox. No adverse side effects. First wash and my hair was plump!

  • @daughteroftheking2200
    @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад +10

    Hey Helen 👋.
    I'm starting my 3rd box of Viviscal today and still using Men's Rogaine once a day in the morning.
    Wow, I have been getting compliments on my hair for 2 weeks now! I'm using TOPPIK very sparingly on my part and NO hair extensions. I am able to actually tease and fluff my hair then use hair spray . Oh my gosh, these two products combined are a game changer for sure!
    I see dermatologist in April. I must say that I have a concern about using Rogaine long term...
    What do you think about any of the other drops for Women?
    Jennifer Lopez is promoting one and I think it's Keranique or Kerastat that has drops...
    I do keep in mind that you are using Men's Rogaine sparingly these days which is a great idea and is what I will do, maybe after I see my doctor 😉.
    Thanks for your tips and sharing your experiences with hair loss. 😘
    I do take 5,000mcg Biotin along with my Viviscal always with a full meal.

    • @blaze56701
      @blaze56701 2 года назад +2

      Update please

    • @daughteroftheking2200
      @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад +3

      @@blaze56701
      Update!
      I stopped taking Viviscal vitamins, I felt they weren't doing anything for me! I took 3 boxes and one box of Viviscal Pro 42.00 the next box was 45.00 so I decided at this price I was not happy with results plus Mercury levels are a concern. MarineMar Collagen, Shark Cartlidge Oyster extract powder.

    • @blaze56701
      @blaze56701 2 года назад

      @@daughteroftheking2200 hi ty for the update
      Have you heard of priorin?

    • @daughteroftheking2200
      @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад +1

      @@blaze56701
      Omg! !
      Guess what happened, I'm devstated! I was still with my regime and on March-25th I could see my scalp again and my new hair literally fell out ALL OF IT FELL OUT! I don't know what happened dermatologist did a scalp biopsy results back, female pattern baldness And te stress induced wondering if Covid caused my body this condition!
      I just saw your comment what is this stuff you are talking about? I'm so desperate!

    • @blaze56701
      @blaze56701 2 года назад +1

      @@daughteroftheking2200 it’s only been a short while so can’t tell if it defo works or not but apparently it helps regrow hair seen a lot of people use it, the reviews aren’t in English so can’t tell but apparently it worlks

  • @mirandagarrett3495
    @mirandagarrett3495 2 года назад +18

    Viviscal really works like amazingly fast but mainly notice after the 3 months I used it for a year and after so long my scalp had build up on it unfortunately so I stopped using it but other than that that’s it it works great it does grow back thicker and faster !

    • @nadua6490
      @nadua6490 2 года назад +2

      Did you really noticed something after 3 months ? I use it now for 1,5 month ...should I continue..cause I notice nothing:-(

    • @Andreola91
      @Andreola91 Год назад

      What do you mean by build up? Sorry for my ignorance (:

  • @alevan1
    @alevan1 3 года назад +1

    Has anyone tried in Canada the Kirkland minoxidil?....does it work just as well as rogaine?

  • @radley3519
    @radley3519 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @sooryasuresh6480
    @sooryasuresh6480 3 года назад

    Viviscal sef??

  • @darehlis1480
    @darehlis1480 2 года назад +12

    I can’t deal, I can’t finish the video.
    Good luck 👍🏼 ✌🏼

  • @Traysee379
    @Traysee379 3 года назад +9

    The iron made me too constipated.

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад +1

      Luckily I never had that issue! Once upon a time I took an heavy duty iron supplement and woah, that was rough.

  • @vijayvadgama1993
    @vijayvadgama1993 Год назад +3

    3 points start around 5:35

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад

      Have you joined my newsletter yet? helenavery.substack.com/

  • @angierandazzo9309
    @angierandazzo9309 2 года назад +6

    Did anyone else experience a lump in there throat sensation while taking this??

  • @Princess-wh5te
    @Princess-wh5te 3 года назад +4

    Miss I'm taking vivscal 2 months and I think is not working I'm still loosing hair. wht should I do should I stopped

    • @Ilovegrunge123
      @Ilovegrunge123 2 года назад

      I know this was 1 year ago but if its not working its most likely not due to lack of vitamins I would recommend going to a dermotologist.

  • @magdalatima8421
    @magdalatima8421 2 года назад +5

    It's her channel she is aloud to talk nobody wants a full explanation this microwave world is ridiculous

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад +2

      THANK YOU, Magdala! People have a fast forward button, they know how long it is when they start...it's literally FREE to watch, I made a Short on the same subject that was 15 seconds long? 🤷🏻‍♀️ i give up, lol

  • @robertbruce5213
    @robertbruce5213 2 года назад +51

    Way too much preface and tangential information. Just cut right to the results. This is the Internet people don’t wanna sit through five minutes of preamble. But thank you for your reporting

    • @esoteric_squid
      @esoteric_squid Год назад +2

      The preface was extremely helpful to me coming as a new viewer who hadn't seen any of the other stuff

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад +2

      Thanks, Drucilla! I can't assume everyone knows the backstory?

  • @fengshui7356
    @fengshui7356 2 года назад +7

    Interesting but quite a bit too long

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад

      Fair. I made a short that was 15 seconds long, I think

  • @leilaniroach1680
    @leilaniroach1680 2 года назад +16

    Those gummy are junk you need to look at all ingredients! The sugar level is ridiculous.

    • @vishizzy
      @vishizzy 2 года назад +2

      Sugar level of what

  • @celinacelina603
    @celinacelina603 3 года назад +2

    😁

  • @alexismarshall49
    @alexismarshall49 3 года назад +11

    I just started taking viviscal the end of March and my hair is still shedding.

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад +3

      Shedding sucks, sorry to hear that! So frustrating.

    • @dancingwolves7037
      @dancingwolves7037 3 года назад +6

      My hair was constantly shedding before Viviscal but after my 3rd package of it, it stopped. Viviscal has been a miracle for me. My hair was so lifeless and I tried every thing out there. Omega 3 also helps

    • @alexismarshall49
      @alexismarshall49 3 года назад +1

      Okay I'm on my second package viviscal and all so starting taking vitamin d.

    • @daughteroftheking2200
      @daughteroftheking2200 2 года назад

      @@alexismarshall49
      I don't think vit D is for hair loss who told you to take it?
      Vitamin D3 I good to hopefully prevent covid.

  • @anabacic100
    @anabacic100 2 года назад +2

    You musn't put conditioner on your scalp! It makes hair fall out!

    • @libbylib1819
      @libbylib1819 2 года назад +2

      I don't understand what people mean when they say that. If you put a liquid product on your head,/jsit6, it will eventually hrt6on your scalp 🤔🙄

  • @anitaserrano431
    @anitaserrano431 3 года назад +2

    You should look for fast hair growth shampoo to double hair growth.

  • @linnybug719
    @linnybug719 2 года назад +1

    Shampoos do nothing for hair growth. Ask any dermatologist. Don't waste your money.

    • @peacepeace3564
      @peacepeace3564 Год назад

      Shampoo 🤣🤣🤣😂how can it even help looool tons of medication don nothing and applying shampoo will grow hair it’s so funny common sense it’s impossible

  • @sararue297
    @sararue297 2 года назад +4

    You surely like to chat, a lot.

  • @candy3388
    @candy3388 2 года назад +12

    I can’t even wait till you get to the point I’m over this

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад +7

      can you stop leaving comments like these all over my channel, please? What did I ever do to you?

    • @candy3388
      @candy3388 Год назад

      @@HelenAvery that was 7 months ago I watched you once . Obviously that was the only time

  • @Rut471
    @Rut471 3 года назад +13

    Omg my hair was shedding so much after stopping viviscal. Like you said, it wasn't noticeable to see but everytime I wash my hair a lot comes out!
    I think I'm probably going to start taking them again 🤷‍♀️

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад +1

      It was definitely the most I've had in a long time, too! However, it didn't last long luckily!

    • @astarlafox7037
      @astarlafox7037 3 года назад

      plot twits: they do that on purpose so you would have to feel like you have to start it again to make it stop. gives them the money and makes you feel like you need it. I am not saying it is true but.

    • @Future-zx9ts
      @Future-zx9ts 3 года назад +16

      @@astarlafox7037 how would they “do that on purpose”?? Your comment/conspiracy theory makes zero scientific sense.

  • @vishizzy
    @vishizzy 3 года назад +1

    DID YOUR WEIGHT CHANGE.

    • @joeyadair1399
      @joeyadair1399 2 года назад +2

      Seriously? 😑

    • @vishizzy
      @vishizzy 2 года назад +1

      @@joeyadair1399 it's been known to gain weight?

    • @cruzefrank
      @cruzefrank 2 года назад

      What a jerk! lol, just kidding. Legit question

  • @mrguppy1016
    @mrguppy1016 2 года назад +15

    You rumble to much

  • @pesha600
    @pesha600 2 года назад +2

    So annoying. Don't waste people's time.

  • @strongwoman9527
    @strongwoman9527 2 года назад +6

    You're very annoying just get to the facts!!!! Okay I'm done I'm gone!!!✌️✌️

    • @maryanneacosta1809
      @maryanneacosta1809 2 года назад

      You could just leave and not comment… asshole.

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  Год назад +4

      I hope if you ever become a cancer survivor who puts herself out there on RUclips after she endures surgery, chemo, radiation and losing all her hair, you never have to suffer through cruel comments like these. I would never wish that for you. Sending you good wishes for health and longevity. That is not guaranteed to me.

  • @Rose2gard
    @Rose2gard 3 года назад +23

    Stop talking

    • @camilaslauren
      @camilaslauren 3 года назад +45

      wtf why are you being rude for no reason

    • @jf.7599
      @jf.7599 2 года назад +17

      No one's forcing you to watch dummy

  • @melodielumley6450
    @melodielumley6450 3 года назад +9

    Great video, so many thanks for that, and you're right, the ingredient deck is a bit much!
    I still can't believe how much hair you have grown back. It's such an amazing journey, you must be so comforted from it.
    I think if Irestore will give you a freebie to test on your channel you should go for it. Would love to see how it works for you at the three month and 6 month mark. I wonder if the temple area you're concerned about would start to sprout... anyway, just a thought because you don't have to give up minoxidil while you use it. The data seems pretty solid.

    • @HelenAvery
      @HelenAvery  3 года назад +2

      It does feel great! And you’re welcome! We’ll see about the laser freebie, the issue is that when you’re a smaller creator like me, they put a lot of demands on you that I would never agree to. So 🤷🏻‍♀️, we shall see 😉