Wen 101

You can find a pdf on any WEN listing, that's a guideline for the type of cleansing conditioner that's suggested for each hair type/concern.

On 1/20/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

You can find a pdf on any WEN listing, that's a guideline for the type of cleansing conditioner that's suggested for each hair type/concern.

Oooh...didn't know that. Thanks!

But, you guys!!!! This is SUCH A GREAT IDEA!!!

Let's turn this thread into a "WEN 101" thread.

Post all of your best advice for newbies here and then we can refer them to this thread whenever a newbie comes along looking for advice. Or, if there are any more great YouTube videos (made by users or Chaz), or other internet links that would be good for newbies, we could store them here, too. Stuff like that. Then we could just give them the link to this thread and they could hunt around for tips that seem relevant to their hair-type and situation.

Isn't that a good idea!!

Abbreviations are always a big question from newbies. This is an expanded version of blondie13's original post (thanks, blondie):

CC= Cleansing Conditioner

CA=Cucumber Aloe

POM=Pomegranate

SAM=Sweet Almond Mint

LAV=Lavender

TT=Tea Tree

WCM=Winter Cranberry Mint

WVM=Winter Vanilla Mint

FAS=Fall Apple Spice

FGP=Fall Ginger Pumpkin

SGGT=Spring Gardenia Green Tea

SMC=Summer Mango Coconut

SC=Styling Creme

VTS=Volumizing Treatment Spray

RTM=Replenishing Treatment Mist

Cleanse, rinse and repeat...and don't expect overnight miracles.lol It takes time, patience and learning how to use the products in order to get "Wen hair".

Finny, I love, love that idea!

My suggestion: feel free to experiment; you can't go wrong with Wen!

My #1 tip is to add the splash of water, or 2, or 3. Gets a good froth going when you massage it into your scalp and hair. Transformed the way I use Wen and the results I get.

Great idea!! Here goes: Remember to use the recommended pumps for your hair length. Split the pumps in half and use half for the first cleanse which takes the dirt oil and product out of your hair. Use the other half of the pumps for the second cleanse which conditions and moisturizes the hair. Always put at least 6 pumps on your scalp per cleanse and focus the rest on your ends. The number of pumps on ends will vary depending on length. For the first cleanse, add the pumps to your scalp and ends and really message your scalp. Add an extra splash of water to distribute the product and get the cleanser really rich and creamy. Rinse, rinse, rinse. Add the remaining pumps to the hair. Add the splash of water and massage and comb it through. Leave the Wen on your hair for 3-5 minutes while you finish your shower. Rinse, rinse, rinse until you don't feel any cleansing conditioner in your hair. Add a half pump to a pump of cleansing conditioner to the midshaft and ends as a leave in conditioner. Add a half pump to a pump of styling creme to the midshaft and ends. Rake and twist it through. Add any other styling products needed. Towel blot being careful not to rough up your hair. Style as usual making sure you use a nozzle on your hair dryer so it won't singe and burn your hair. Your hair should be clean, soft, shiny, and bouncy. Enjoy!!!

Almost forgot, Welcome Mellie!