topic Re: Wen 101 in Beauty

Wen 101

Mellie33 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:49:35 GMT

I'm in need of a quick Wen 101 lesson. I need each type of cleanser and which type of hair it's best for. Thanks, Wennies.

Re: Wen 101

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:53:15 GMT

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.

Re: Wen 101

Mellie33 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:54:37 GMT

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!

Re: Wen 101

FinnyMinny — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:47:25 GMT

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!!

Re: Wen 101

FinnyMinny — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:52:17 GMT

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

Re: Wen 101

chickenmoo — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:25:06 GMT

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".

Re: Wen 101

HonnyBrown — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:01:14 GMT

Finny, I love, love that idea!

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

Re: Wen 101

MissKlynn — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:28:13 GMT

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.

Re: Wen 101

Hilary77 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:43:01 GMT

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!!!

Re: Wen 101

MissKlynn — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:45:48 GMT

Almost forgot, Welcome Mellie!

Re: Wen 101

KateChopin — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:22:16 GMT

Okay---come closer...because I am only going to write this once...a day.

I can't use the core scents---I get much better results with the seasonals mixed with a bit of 613. BE SURE TO WET HAIR thoroughly before beginning. WET. REALLY WET! Mix your pumps in your hand, massage into your hair well, then step under shower again and add more water. Massage the froth into your hiar well, and leave in for two minutes while you finish showering. BE SURE YOU USE ENOUGH WEN---don't worry, you probably won't have to cleanse as often. After two mnutes RINSE LIKE CRAZY---use the hand held shower head if you have one. Good water pressure is a must.

I never cleanse twice, never leave a leave in pump of CC. I do add one pump of styling cream to my wet hair and comb through with wide tooth comb. Hair looks great.

Can't use anything with significant menthol. The seasonals, 613 and the Bamboo work best for me. Did not like WEN at first when I tried the lavendar, the SAM---just did not work for me. i have long fine hair.

Re: Wen 101

Kempokim — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:53:35 GMT

On 1/20/2014 Mellie33 said:
I'm in need of a quick Wen 101 lesson. I need each type of cleanser and which type of hair it's best for. Thanks, Wennies.

Been a Wen user for about 1 & 1/2 years. My hair has never looked better and I am 49 years young. I am always getting compliments on my hair. The MAIN things that will lead you to WEN success are:

Do not use any other products while using wen. By this I mean make a commitment ANY product you put in your hair should be Wen. This includes styling products. I even take my Wen with me to the stylist. This will give you the true Wen experience. Other products contain certain things that will interfere with Wen's "work"

Use the 1 pump of CC as a leave in and use the styling cream right after that. Do this step on wet hair.

Try the oils! They will double as a deep conditioner/overnight treatment AND can be used as a finishing product on dry hair. I use about a dropper full but it depends on your hair type and length.

I have tried EVERY formulation and yes I do have my favorites. Experiment. Anytime you can get a "variety pack" or a sampler at a good price buy it. Look for specials. Sign up for notifications to both your phone and email so you will know when Chaz is on. I have saved lots of money by getting the TSV's and OTO's

Lastly, don't run out. Make sure you always have a back up CC. You don't need closet fulls but I always have one extra on hand.

Good luck and ENJOY!!!!!!

Re: Wen 101

BE4Me — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:06:06 GMT

I want to like this product! My hair is so soft and wonderful with it, but I still have to wash everyday. I'd say the lack of whatever strips color from your hair is doing its job, but I've still heard that water is the enemy of color.

When I was using regular shampoo, I could go at least 2 days without a shampoo, but with WEN it's greasy the next day.

I have a brunette, fine, color-treated hair in an angled bob. I am 47 and just started using permanent color, just for the benefit that WEN can give me.

I am not too concerned with the cost, if it means I can go without washing at least a day in between and if it cuts down on in-between-color time.

Any suggestions? I am partial to the lavender. I like a tea tree mixed in every now and then. Pomegranate is good, too. Using Winter Vanilla Mint and Lavender, (not together) right now.

Thanks so much!

Re: Wen 101

FinnyMinny — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:26:16 GMT

On 1/23/2014 BE4Me said:
I want to like this product! My hair is so soft and wonderful with it, but I still have to wash everyday. I'd say the lack of whatever strips color from your hair is doing its job, but I've still heard that water is the enemy of color.

When I was using regular shampoo, I could go at least 2 days without a shampoo, but with WEN it's greasy the next day.

I have a brunette, fine, color-treated hair in an angled bob. I am 47 and just started using permanent color, just for the benefit that WEN can give me.

I am not too concerned with the cost, if it means I can go without washing at least a day in between and if it cuts down on in-between-color time.

Any suggestions? I am partial to the lavender. I like a tea tree mixed in every now and then. Pomegranate is good, too. Using Winter Vanilla Mint and Lavender, (not together) right now.

Thanks so much!

Read post #10. Danae writes: "BE SURE TO WET HAIR thoroughly before beginning. WET. REALLY WET! Mix your pumps in your hand, massage into your hair well, then step under shower again and add more water. Massage the froth into your hair well, and leave in for two minutes while you finish showering. BE SURE YOU USE ENOUGH WEN---don't worry, you probably won't have to cleanse as often. After two mnutes RINSE LIKE CRAZY---use the hand held shower head if you have one."

Are you sure you're using enough pumps? Are you adding enough splashes of water to get it really frothy? Are you rinsing enough? Are you doing 2 cleanses? These are generally the most common pieces of advices that are most useful to new Wen users. Best of luck to you!

Re: Wen 101

BE4Me — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:40:09 GMT

Thank you! I have tried 2 cleanses and also just one. I have tried the leave-in 1/4 pump and not. I do get it really wet and I rinse really well.

I will try mixing in my hands. I just blob it onto my head and add splashes of water and froth it up. If I add too many splashes it just rinses it out.

I have used 8-12 pumps, with each cleanse, settling on 10. Certainly haven't tried less. (16oz bottle pumps)

I guess I'll keep experimenting I really want it to work!

Re: Wen 101

FinnyMinny — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:50:46 GMT

On 1/23/2014 BE4Me said:
Thank you! I have tried 2 cleanses and also just one. I have tried the leave-in 1/4 pump and not. I do get it really wet and I rinse really well.

I will try mixing in my hands. I just blob it onto my head and add splashes of water and froth it up. If I add too many splashes it just rinses it out.

I have used 8-12 pumps, with each cleanse, settling on 10. Certainly haven't tried less. (16oz bottle pumps)

I guess I'll keep experimenting I really want it to work!

Hi again! You haven't said how long you've been using Wen. I mention this because it may take some time for your hair to acclimate and for you to be able to get to just 2-3 cleanses a week.

When you use shampoo, it strips your hair's natural oils from your scalp, and so your body starts overproducing oil to compensate, which is why when I used shampoo I HAD to wash my hair every single day. When I started using Wen, I also had to cleanse EVERY single day for the few couple weeks. Once your body gets the message that the scalp's natural oils are no longer being stripped out, you will stop overproducing oil, and then you'll be able to cleanse every other day. Eventually your body will acclimate to using Wen and you'll be able to cleanse 2-3 times a week.

When I first started using Wen I was EXTREMELY oily (my scalp and face). I had to shampoo my hair every single day. Now, I'm no longer oily, and I actually have to cleanse when my ends start to get dry -- NOT when my scalp starts to look dirty.

Best of luck to you! And a willingness to experiment is REALLY great and super important, because what works for one person won't work for another person, and so you should feel free to play around with it and figure out what works best for you. Reading all these boards is a GREAT way to get some really good suggestions for different ways to experiment with Wen!

Re: Wen 101

sailor_moon — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:03:22 GMT

Make sure you are using full pumps and not partial pumps. Push the pump all the way down (always starting from the very top) and let it come all the way back up before pushing the pump completely back down again.

WEN instructional videos are available on wenbychazdean's youtube channel, if you need more info on proper usage.

Re: Wen 101

BE4Me — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:41:13 GMT

I have used it several times. A few years ago I never got the hang of it. The last few months of 2013, I was using it and had it down pat, so I started coloring my hair with a permanent color (instead of semi-permanent), plus we have gotten into the winter months. I don't know if my hair changed a bit with the hair color, or a combo of things, but I will persevere

Thanks for the tips! I will try them, and continue reading some of the WEN boards

Re: Wen 101

Dorothy11 — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:34:45 GMT

On 1/22/2014 Danae24 said:
Okay---come closer...because I am only going to write this once...a day.

I can't use the core scents---I get much better results with the seasonals mixed with a bit of 613. BE SURE TO WET HAIR thoroughly before beginning. WET. REALLY WET! Mix your pumps in your hand, massage into your hair well, then step under shower again and add more water. Massage the froth into your hiar well, and leave in for two minutes while you finish showering. BE SURE YOU USE ENOUGH WEN---don't worry, you probably won't have to cleanse as often. After two mnutes RINSE LIKE CRAZY---use the hand held shower head if you have one. Good water pressure is a must.

I never cleanse twice, never leave a leave in pump of CC. I do add one pump of styling cream to my wet hair and comb through with wide tooth comb. Hair looks great.

Can't use anything with significant menthol. The seasonals, 613 and the Bamboo work best for me. Did not like WEN at first when I tried the lavendar, the SAM---just did not work for me. i have long fine hair.

I have tried every variety of WEN ( Started when a friend gave me a sampler set). My hair is shoulder length, not colored, straight. I have tried following all the various methods, and use the recommended amount. The first time, my hair looks great, thick and lots of body. The second wash, there is product buildup, no matter how long I rinse, and if I use Wen for a third time, the product buildup is so bad my hair looks limp and gummy. It simply will not rinse out.

The styling cream does the same thing- can't use that at all. I wish I could figure out how people use Wen exclusively.

Re: Wen 101

FinnyMinny — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:40:38 GMT

On 1/26/2014 pas4116 said:
On 1/22/2014 Danae24 said:
Okay---come closer...because I am only going to write this once...a day.

I can't use the core scents---I get much better results with the seasonals mixed with a bit of 613. BE SURE TO WET HAIR thoroughly before beginning. WET. REALLY WET! Mix your pumps in your hand, massage into your hair well, then step under shower again and add more water. Massage the froth into your hiar well, and leave in for two minutes while you finish showering. BE SURE YOU USE ENOUGH WEN---don't worry, you probably won't have to cleanse as often. After two mnutes RINSE LIKE CRAZY---use the hand held shower head if you have one. Good water pressure is a must.

I never cleanse twice, never leave a leave in pump of CC. I do add one pump of styling cream to my wet hair and comb through with wide tooth comb. Hair looks great.

Can't use anything with significant menthol. The seasonals, 613 and the Bamboo work best for me. Did not like WEN at first when I tried the lavendar, the SAM---just did not work for me. i have long fine hair.

I have tried every variety of WEN ( Started when a friend gave me a sampler set). My hair is shoulder length, not colored, straight. I have tried following all the various methods, and use the recommended amount. The first time, my hair looks great, thick and lots of body. The second wash, there is product buildup, no matter how long I rinse, and if I use Wen for a third time, the product buildup is so bad my hair looks limp and gummy. It simply will not rinse out.

The styling cream does the same thing- can't use that at all. I wish I could figure out how people use Wen exclusively.

Do you add plenty of splashes of water to get it frothy as you massage it in?