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Nutrafol

bargainsgirl — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:33:48 GMT

Been thinking of trying this but I have my doubts. Has anyone had any luck with this product?

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shoesnbags — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:58:18 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
Been thinking of trying this but I have my doubts. Has anyone had any luck with this product?

I used it religiously for 6 months on the advice of my dermatologist. No improvement whatsoever in my thinning hair. But I guess my weird hair might be an exception. I'm 77 and not gray - it just gets thinner and thinner. I'd rather have thick gray hair.

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Julie_23 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:19:48 GMT

Hi @bargainsgirl and @shoesnbags -- I'm always on the lookout for things to help hair, too. Can't speak to Nutrafol specifically; but, I have read supportive information on things like pumpkin seed oil (pumpkin seeds) and soy for hair growth.

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ILOVEDOGS — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:36:19 GMT

Nutrafol DOES NOT work. I was one of the first suckers when this came out years ago. No imrovement what so ever and you have to take 4 gigantic pills, that alone is a pain and they gave me an upset stomach. It sucks getting old and losing your hair after having thick wavy hair all my life.

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FranandZoe — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:17:29 GMT

Wow - I've thought about taking it too but the price and amount you have to take have put me off. Glad I never purchased it. I've taken Nature's Bounty Hair Skin & Nails for years - it helped my nails but I don't think my hair. Of course who knows what my hair might look like without taking it.

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Ronettes — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:32:37 GMT

Try Biotin 10,000

One a day, most hairdressers swear by this to thicken up hair.

Actually tried it myself and it's definitely helpful.

Perhaps not for everyone, but it's affordable also.

Re: Nutrafol

SilleeMee — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:46:57 GMT

Most supplements do not work well for hair growth especially when you are older. That's b/c with age hair follicles go through a natural process of miniaturization where there is less blood flow, the follicles get smaller and the hair becomes finer with less of it. The problem with miniaturization is the lack of blood flow to the follicles so that means whatever hair supplements you take have a difficult time getting to the follicles for nourishment there. That's when medications such as minoxil can help where it can help increase blood flow to the follicles by dilating the blood vessels that surround the follicles. Maybe then the hair supplements can get to work on follicular health.

ETA-

Hair-growth lasers, such as Hairmax, are designed to increase blood flow to hair follicles. But not everyone will experience more hair from using a hair laser. There are several variables that can affect their performance.

Re: Nutrafol

rms1954 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:30 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@bargainsgirl wrote:
Been thinking of trying this but I have my doubts. Has anyone had any luck with this product?
I used it religiously for 6 months on the advice of my dermatologist. No improvement whatsoever in my thinning hair. But I guess my weird hair might be an exception. I'm 77 and not gray - it just gets thinner and thinner. I'd rather have thick gray hair.

Didn't do a thing for me and it was expensive

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TeezNu — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:49 GMT

Just a warning: do NOT take a biotin supplement if you take thyroid medication. I learned the hard way. Google it for more details.

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bellaartiste — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:04 GMT

I wanted to try Nutrafol, but I never got around to it I now use Weem plus Minoxidil 5% daily. After more than a year my hair has finally grown in areas I was thinning. My hair looks pretty good now. I am very happy with the results. I also use a little minoxidil on my eyebrows and they also look great.

Good luck. It has been a journey.

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Ronettes — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:31 GMT

Being that I had a hair salon, I learned about hair, skin and nails.

And Biotin has worked for many, that's a fact.

One can only try it for themselves, don't listen to those who have never used it!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:50:41 GMT

Biotin works in conjunction with keratin production. Keratin is hair protein. So another dietary component with maintaining healthy hair is to consume adequate amounts of protein. The older you are, the more protein your body needs.

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joviolin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:03:41 GMT

@bargainsgirl - I would not waste my money on Nutrafol. I tried it for 6 months and saw no difference. It's too pricey not to work! You may want to try Viviscal, which is much more affordable and available at Ulta and even my local grocery store. It helped me with hair shedding, but not so much with growth. My derm now has me on a low dose of oral Minoxidil for 6 months. It might be helping a teeny bit, but I suspect/hope she will up the dosage when I return for a checkup.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:05:37 GMT

I take 10000 mcg Biotin daily along with 500 mg Keratin caps daily, no hair improvement, but nails are quite nice and strong. Also tried Lustriva, no results on hair

Re: Nutrafol

bargainsgirl — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:49:34 GMT

@joviolin wrote:
@bargainsgirl - I would not waste my money on Nutrafol. I tried it for 6 months and saw no difference. It's too pricey not to work! You may want to try Viviscal, which is much more affordable and available at Ulta and even my local grocery store. It helped me with hair shedding, but not so much with growth. My derm now has me on a low dose of oral Minoxidil for 6 months. It might be helping a teeny bit, but I suspect/hope she will up the dosage when I return for a checkup.

I suspect no supplement will do the trick. I am against Minoxidill or any other chemical for me cause I am a breast cancer survivor and am afraid to use some of the stuff out there. My problem is not that severe...I can live with it at least for now LOL

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Shelbelle — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:51:51 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
@joviolin wrote:
@bargainsgirl - I would not waste my money on Nutrafol. I tried it for 6 months and saw no difference. It's too pricey not to work! You may want to try Viviscal, which is much more affordable and available at Ulta and even my local grocery store. It helped me with hair shedding, but not so much with growth. My derm now has me on a low dose of oral Minoxidil for 6 months. It might be helping a teeny bit, but I suspect/hope she will up the dosage when I return for a checkup.
I suspect no supplement will do the trick. I am against Minoxidill or any other chemical for me cause I am a breast cancer survivor and am afraid to use some of the stuff out there. My problem is not that severe...I can live with it at least for now LOL

I have never used Monoxidil either. You sound like you would be a good candidate for hair fibers, I use XFusion fibers daily in my hair, covers all the showing scalp.

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bargainsgirl — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:42:49 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@bargainsgirl wrote:
@joviolin wrote:
@bargainsgirl - I would not waste my money on Nutrafol. I tried it for 6 months and saw no difference. It's too pricey not to work! You may want to try Viviscal, which is much more affordable and available at Ulta and even my local grocery store. It helped me with hair shedding, but not so much with growth. My derm now has me on a low dose of oral Minoxidil for 6 months. It might be helping a teeny bit, but I suspect/hope she will up the dosage when I return for a checkup.
I suspect no supplement will do the trick. I am against Minoxidill or any other chemical for me cause I am a breast cancer survivor and am afraid to use some of the stuff out there. My problem is not that severe...I can live with it at least for now LOL
I have never used Monoxidil either. You sound like you would be a good candidate for hair fibers, I use XFusion fibers daily in my hair, covers all the showing scalp.

I use a powder from HSN TRUHAIR. I will check out XFusion. Amazon?

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curlygirl13 — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:35:42 GMT

Now I'm going to say the opposite. I've been on it for 2 years, and I can see a difference. My temples filled in a little, that is where I really needed the growth. But my sides and back have become thick again. My ponytail is full!

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Shelbelle — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:37 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
@bargainsgirl wrote:
@joviolin wrote:
@bargainsgirl - I would not waste my money on Nutrafol. I tried it for 6 months and saw no difference. It's too pricey not to work! You may want to try Viviscal, which is much more affordable and available at Ulta and even my local grocery store. It helped me with hair shedding, but not so much with growth. My derm now has me on a low dose of oral Minoxidil for 6 months. It might be helping a teeny bit, but I suspect/hope she will up the dosage when I return for a checkup.
I suspect no supplement will do the trick. I am against Minoxidill or any other chemical for me cause I am a breast cancer survivor and am afraid to use some of the stuff out there. My problem is not that severe...I can live with it at least for now LOL
I have never used Monoxidil either. You sound like you would be a good candidate for hair fibers, I use XFusion fibers daily in my hair, covers all the showing scalp.
I use a powder from HSN TRUHAIR. I will check out XFusion. Amazon?

I dont see it on Amz, I get mine from ebay, I use auburn.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:42:07 GMT

Xfusion is made by Toppik. Look for this on amazon:

Toppik Hair Building Fibers

It's the same product as the Xfusion, just a different name for it.

@bargainsgirl

@Shelbelle