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Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

Diva1Donna — Sat, 31 May 2014 14:43:43 GMT

I am relatively new to Wen. I am African American and have been growing out my relaxer since Feb. I have been trying a variety of Wen CC over the past couple of months. So far I have tried SAM, FIG, TT, LAV, & POM. I loved the way the FIG made my hair look but not crazy about the smell. I prefer the smell of the LAV out of them all. All of the formulas have improved the look and texture of my hair so far. However, I think I am sensitive to the Menthol in these, as I am noticing some small bumps around my hairline and throughout the scalp. I was wondering if I may need to switch to BGT or kids formulas. I was hoping for some advice of any African American women that use either with success?

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

Kjelle — Sat, 31 May 2014 15:26:10 GMT

I think HonnyBrown is natural and likes BGT. I am relaxed and found I didn't get much moisture from either WK or BGT. I mix WK Watermelon with POM to finish the bottle.

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

reneenaleia — Sat, 31 May 2014 15:48:45 GMT

I'm relaxer free for 4yrs now and transitioned w/o a big chop over the course of 2 yrs. I used most all the formulas during that time (this was before Kid's or BGT was introduced). LAV ,IMO is much more drying for me than BGT or Wen Kids. They do not have the moisture that you get from FIG ,tho. If you feel that the menthol is bothering you, get the Strawberry Banana Kid's Formula....most moisturizing of the 3 options. I just ordered a gallon of BGT b/c I like it a lot, but I think it does have a bit of menthol in it.

Give yourself a hot oil treatment before you cleanse and that will help you to retain moisture on wash day. HTH

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

jaxs mom — Sat, 31 May 2014 16:01:09 GMT

There are 2 children that are models for the Wen kids that are POC ( a boy and a girl), the boy has dreads and the girl has long hair, they use the Wen kids. By the way the BGT does have menthol in it.

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

CalMom — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:19:48 GMT

If you want to use one of the Kid's formula, you will find that the Kid's Strawberry Banana is the most moisturizing. My husband likes the Fig but prefers the Kid's SB because it doesn't have menthol in it and he thinks the SB is more moisturizing than Fig. He has very coarse curly hair.

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Chocollette — Sat, 31 May 2014 20:43:54 GMT

I have been transitioning since April of 2013 & use tea tree for my first cleanse, Pom for my second cleanse, & Wen kid's apple as my leave in. Like Naleiarenee, I found the lavender too drying for my hair. I might have to try the strawberry banana too since that is the most moisturizing-thanks for the tips girls!!

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

icezeus — Sat, 31 May 2014 21:45:46 GMT

I have been relaxer free for almost a year. I tried the BGT when it first came out and had to return. It was too drying for my hair. I am a huge fan of TT and Fig. I have not tried the kids formulas yet so I can't offer advice on that. I hope that you find a solution that works for you.

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HonnyBrown — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:56:37 GMT

Hi Diva! I'm fully natural and all Wen. My hair needs moisture and loves protein.

My Wen staples are Tea Tree (healthy scalp), 613 (protein) and Fig (moisture). With Fig, the moisture is worth the smell.

It took a few tries with BGT but it finally works so well for my hair. It gives me both protein and moisture and a 5 day wash and go!

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

Ryukokoro — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:03:23 GMT

I have not tried the BGT as yet but I do use the Wen Kids. I do not find it as moisturizing as the Fig, or the Seasonals (which work great in my hair). I use it as a first cleanse because I find that it cleans all of the gel, grease, and everything else out of my hair very well as I only wash either once or twice a week. I usually finish up with something really moisturizing.

Edit: I have very curly hair non-relaxed.

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

mzrhondap — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:19:22 GMT

Thanks for this thread........I have been a Wen girl for many, many years now and relaxed and colored my hair and have been using Fig and 613......and recently began using Sweet Almond.......I am now transitioning and ordered the gallon size in Fig and Tea Tree....my daughters are natural and have been using Fig and 613......I also put it on auto delivery this time.

I would love a thread to discuss the many ways WOC use the Wen products as naturals and relaxed heads.

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DrCEB — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:25:49 GMT

I have, I think, the same problem with breaking out. I believe mine was related to the Fig leaf extract (it can cause this problem). (I went overboard - heaping it on!) I have placed myself on a Fig break (eventhough, it is the most moisturizing for my hair). My skin has started clearing up. I don't know if it's the menthol for me.

I haven't tried the kids formulas, yet. So ,thank you everyone for the ideas. I was going to try them for my kids but, now I'll try them for myself!

I'm waiting for my first BGT.

Good luck.

BTW, natural for over 6 years, suffering from post-partum texture change and damage. Doing pretty well with WEN for 5 months.

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

Diva1Donna — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:33:37 GMT

Thanks for the feedback & suggestions. I am contemplating getting a gallon of the strawberry banana to try. If I don't care for it, my son has very loose naturally curly hair and he can use it too since he hates the smell of the core products.

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

WenCurls530 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 19:55:30 GMT

I love BgT but i can not use it often as a leave in or my hair feels like straw city within a few days. My cores are Fig, Pom,and Lavendar.

Re: Any women of color that use BGT or Wen Kids?

icezeus — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:01:24 GMT

On 5/31/2014 mzrhondap said:
Thanks for this thread........I have been a Wen girl for many, many years now and relaxed and colored my hair and have been using Fig and 613......and recently began using Sweet Almond.......I am now transitioning and ordered the gallon size in Fig and Tea Tree....my daughters are natural and have been using Fig and 613......I also put it on auto delivery this time.

I would love a thread to discuss the many ways WOC use the Wen products as naturals and relaxed heads.

I think he is missing a huge audience by not discussing how woman with relaxed hair can benefit from his products. I believe that Chaz is more comfortable with natural, but you have to accept that not all AA woman want that look. I myself have been contemplating going back to relaxed. My hair is the healthiest that it has ever been, but being natural is a lot of work.