topic Re: So If WEN doesn't work in Beauty

So If WEN doesn't work

SundayPeaches — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:41:03 GMT

What does? I need a good shampoo that won't fade color. Any suggestions?

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Harpa — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:47:27 GMT

I don't know if you mean that WEN faded your color, or it didn't work for you otherwise.

In any event, I don't mind low sulfates. I never get color fade. Some Ss & Cs that work well for me is Suave (w/ either the macadamia nut oil or argan, but none of the other Suaves I've ever tried) and I really do like Carol's Daughter Monoi, though I can see that may not be for everyone.

What is going to happen is new growth, and it is hard to prevent that!

I would just curtail using hot water/too warm on my hair, and use some kind of heat protection in blow drying. Heat protection =again, my hair seems to love macadamia nut oil. Also sesame....any of the oils.

I just have normal hair! No scalp or other problems, save for new growth that comes in gray.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

ginabfly — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:56:14 GMT

Have you tried more than one WEN formula? There are quite a few different formulations for different hair types. I was using Lavender a few years ago before I realized that it wasn't right for my dry hair, so I stopped using it because it didn't really work for me. I'm about to try WEN again but Fig this time for my dry frizzy hair. I'm hoping it'll work.

Just sayin' if you're basing your opinion on one formula, you may just need a different one.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

SundayPeaches — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:05:14 GMT

No, I've tried several Wen formulas. They didn't fade my color. It did seem to take longer in the shower and use more water, but maybe I'm wrong on that.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

ginabfly — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:06:52 GMT

I understand, it is much more time consuming. At this point it'll be worth it if it helps my hair.

Carol's Daughter makes some really nice products, but they are pretty expensive. HSN has good deals though if you're interested.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

SundayPeaches — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:28:48 GMT

I'm open to all recs including different Wen formulas.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Nighthawks — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:43:58 GMT

I like Paul Mitchell Color Protect shampoo, but I don't like the conditioner.

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Pinkroses — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:47:39 GMT

Shave your legs with WEN.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:47:54 GMT

Are you wanting a drug store brand or from the beauty shop? Price?

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Curiousincali — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:48:17 GMT

You might want to look into JASON products. Lots of natural ingredients. I used the hemp shampoo before WEN but they have numerous formulations to target your needs.

Alba Botanica is another ""natural based"" brand I have used back in the day.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Nighthawks — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:54:54 GMT

On 6/20/2014 Pinkroses said: Shave your legs with WEN.

What does this have to do with the topic?

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Perkup — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:59:19 GMT

On 6/20/2014 SundayPeaches said:
No, I've tried several Wen formulas. They didn't fade my color, but I didn't like it in other ways for instance it took too much time and water in the shower.

Not a WEN user, but I do wonder about one thing - we have several relative families in California, and when they come to visit they are amazed at how we use water so liberally.

They are strictly managed on their water use and a couple of them have mentioned that they are fined if they overuse their "quota". My question is how can people in these areas use WEN when it requires so much water in the shower. Not a problem for me, obviously, but just a general question about the use of this product with water rationing.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

HonnyBrown — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 23:45:49 GMT

Pantene Color Protect

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 23:52:20 GMT

I turn the water off between each shampoo. I have done this for years, even when I used shampoo and conditioner. No point in running the water when you aren't using it.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Campion — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 23:54:47 GMT

I use Biolage Colorcare. I alternate between that and Wen because just Wen eventually builds up no matter how well I rinse in cool water. I find that Biolage keeps the color as good or better than Wen. I also take it along on trips--as Wen is difficult to bring along in a carryon due to TSA regs. (I know, you can use the trip packs, but it's just as easy to fill a travel ounce with Biolage.)

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

SundayPeaches — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:00:51 GMT

I am open to drug store and salon brands even QVC brands.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

okiebug — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:43:30 GMT

On 6/20/2014 Perkup said:
On 6/20/2014 SundayPeaches said:
No, I've tried several Wen formulas. They didn't fade my color, but I didn't like it in other ways for instance it took too much time and water in the shower.

Not a WEN user, but I do wonder about one thing - we have several relative families in California, and when they come to visit they are amazed at how we use water so liberally.

They are strictly managed on their water use and a couple of them have mentioned that they are fined if they overuse their "quota". My question is how can people in these areas use WEN when it requires so much water in the shower. Not a problem for me, obviously, but just a general question about the use of this product with water rationing.

WEN doesn't require that much more water than shampoo/conditioner. We have always been aware of water usage - we use water saving shower heads, turn the water off to do anything that doesn't require running water.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Irishrose136 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 01:11:38 GMT

On 6/20/2014 SundayPeaches said:
I am open to drug store and salon brands. Some good ones have been mentioned. Thanks.

I just started getting my hair cut and colored at an Aveda Salon and I use their Color Protect shampoo and conditioner. They stand behind it and will rectify problems with fading.

Five weeks and my highlights have not turned brassy as in the past with a different salon.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

sun8shine — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 01:21:30 GMT

I think the best thing you can do to save your color is was your hair less than daily, use less heat on it to style and keep your hair out of the sun.

Basically anytime you wash you are fading it a little (I don't use Wen and am not speaking about Wen bc I have never tried it)

I have gotten very good results from Nuance (it is at CVS) the honey shampoo is the one for color treated hair.

On a separate note, I got a sample of Carol's Daughter Sacred Tiara Styling Cream in my Ipsy bag and it is very nice. Just a tiny amount (small pea size rubbed together on my palms) leaves my long hair more tamed, conditioned and it smells wonderful. I usually let my hair air dry and I still get a nice result. It looks very Wen-ish. That brand is at Target and HSN.

Re: So If WEN doesn't work

Sister Golden Hair — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 03:08:24 GMT

I believe there is one by L'Oreal that has good reviews for color-treated hair.

I have had many favorites and still use a few sometimes.

L'anza has several different formulas.

Biolage has been on my shower shelf forever. Color-care

Dumb Blonde is a good one too.

My sister-in-law uses Pantene and has for years.