topic Re: Fig TSV in Beauty

Fig TSV

Ladygolighty41 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:37:26 GMT

Sorry to ask yet another question but I was playing around with the product recommendation at Chaz's site and I keep getting Fig as my top recommendation. Probably because I have thick curly hair even if it's not coarse. Does anyone use this? It doesn't seem to be one of the hotter cleansing creams. TIA.

Re: Fig TSV

CAKaren — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:43:29 GMT

Lots of us use it. If your hair is on the dry side, use FIG. I have fine hair, but the ends are dry, so I use FIG on my length.

Re: Fig TSV

KweenB — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:43:40 GMT

I have thick curly hair but it's fine. I tried fig once, but it was too heavy for me. I think if your hair is course, it might work really well for you.

Re: Fig TSV

DrCEB — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:53:26 GMT

FIG is great for dry hair! A lot of us use it.

I think the key to all CC - WEN in general- is to rinse, rinse, rinse! Your water bill may go up a little but it's worth it. Also, I have an adjustable shower head. So I dial it down to water saving mode while I rub and twist and need a little extra water to make it froth. Then I turn it back up to get a good rinse.

Re: Fig TSV

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:57:56 GMT

I have finer hair and have a new found appreciation for Fig. I don't use it all the time but more now than I used to.

Re: Fig TSV

Ladygolighty41 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:02:51 GMT

Thank you everyone. I think I'm going to stick with the 613 for the times when I want extra hydration. Thank you for saving my credit card.

Re: Fig TSV

Sadiesadie — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:09:12 GMT

I have extremely thick, coarse, dry hair. Fig is so wonderful for my hair. A lot of people seem to be put off by the scent but not me even though I'm really sensitive to scents. I find myself running my fingers through my hair because it is so soft. I use very little in the way of product. A bit of the cc as a leave in with then a bit of styling cream mixed with a tiny bit of the SOB treatment oil. I have a lot of natural body so don't require much as my hair is short. Love the fig. I've recently added TT after reading what ladies have written here. Use it sometimes as a first or second cleanse but the fig us my primary go to. Don't want to be without that ever. Good luck

Re: Fig TSV

posterchild — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:11:24 GMT

I've always been under the impression that Fig is actually one of the more popular CCs. I have fine very wavy/curly hair and LOVE it for the moisture. Not too heavy and it just makes my hair look luscious, bouncy and shiny. I'm not sure what in this thread dissuaded you, but I would give it a try. The only negative thing I've consistently heard about fig is that most don't love the scent. It does grow on you, but for most it's not love at first sniff. People are always on the forums begging Chaz to develop another formula as moisturizing as fig, but in a different scent. Good luck!

Re: Fig TSV

mstyrion — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:39:55 GMT

I might be out of the ordinary, but Fig didn't work as well for me as some of the other formulas. It should be right because I have very thick, coarse, loosely curly hair, but it was a bit too heavy. I use TT for my first cleanse and a seasonal for my second.

It's all a matter of trial and error, I think. If there is still a set of the small sizes in every formula, that's a good place to start so you can experiment.

Re: Fig TSV

CalMom — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:50:31 GMT

Fig and Pom were my first CC purchases and I still love them. I have found that it is best to mix scents with each cleanse.

Do I need more CC now, no. But I want to take advantage of the other goodies, so I am getting 2 TSVs. I can switch formulas. I have found that I save money by buying the TSVs because I use Chaz's other styling products.

If I had to choose one CC, Fig would be it! I personally love the scent.

Re: Fig TSV

Sammybear — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:56:18 GMT

I have fine hair and I love Fig. I especially like it right after I have colored my hair. Love mixing it with some of the other CCs that are too drying alone. BGT is too drying alone, but love it mixed with Fig.

Re: Fig TSV

icezeus — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:17:51 GMT

I am a big fan of TT & FIG, they are my core CC's. I love fig because I need the hydration/moisture.

Re: Fig TSV

bebe777 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:53:46 GMT

On 8/30/2014 Ladygolighty41 said:
Sorry to ask yet another question but I was playing around with the product recommendation at Chaz's site and I keep getting Fig as my top recommendation. Probably because I have thick curly hair even if it's not coarse. Does anyone use this? It doesn't seem to be one of the hotter cleansing creams. TIA.

Ladygolightly41, welcome to the Wen forum!!

Actually, Fig has a really devoted following. Most people seem to agree that it's the top formula for added moisture. -- I have thin/fine hair so I use TT, BGT, 613, all Seasonals and CA (FIG weighs my hair down).

In terms of popularity, below is my personal observations on which CCs are most popular:

Re: Fig TSV

Laura14 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 22:40:13 GMT

I have thick curly hair and I lot of it. I love Fig. The only other ones I have tried are TT (too smelly but I used it again last night as my first cleanse only and I like it better like that) and 613 which I really don't care for. I use it only when I color my hair instead of the packets that come with. I thought about branching out with the TSV today but I stuck with what I know.

Re: Fig TSV

WenGirl42 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 22:54:35 GMT

On 8/30/2014 bebe777 said:
On 8/30/2014 Ladygolighty41 said:
Sorry to ask yet another question but I was playing around with the product recommendation at Chaz's site and I keep getting Fig as my top recommendation. Probably because I have thick curly hair even if it's not coarse. Does anyone use this? It doesn't seem to be one of the hotter cleansing creams. TIA.

Ladygolightly41, welcome to the Wen forum!!

Actually, Fig has a really devoted following. Most people seem to agree that it's the top formula for added moisture. -- I have thin/fine hair so I use TT, BGT, 613, all Seasonals and CA (FIG weighs my hair down).

In terms of popularity, below is my personal observations on which CCs are most popular:

__

MOST POPULAR

* SAM

* POM

__

VERY POPULAR

* 613

* BGT

* LAV

* Seasonals

__

DEVOTED SMALLER FOLLOWING

TT -- most of the QVC hosts, Wen models and Wenners on this forum incorporate TT into their routine

Wen Kids Formulas -- adults who don't want menthol in their CCs and Kids

__

SMALLEST BUT DEVOTED FOLLOWING

CA -- most clarifying, great for after swimming, great for teens with oily scalps.

__

I hope this helps.

-- bebe

But...where is Fig?!

Re: Fig TSV

Mirage08 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:19:59 GMT

On 8/30/2014 icezeus said:
I am a big fan of TT & FIG, they are my core CC's. I love fig because I need the hydration/moisture.

I second that! I also love the seasonals.

Re: Fig TSV

CAKaren — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:42:31 GMT

On 8/30/2014 WenGirl42 said:
On 8/30/2014 bebe777 said:
On 8/30/2014 Ladygolighty41 said:
Sorry to ask yet another question but I was playing around with the product recommendation at Chaz's site and I keep getting Fig as my top recommendation. Probably because I have thick curly hair even if it's not coarse. Does anyone use this? It doesn't seem to be one of the hotter cleansing creams. TIA.

Ladygolightly41, welcome to the Wen forum!!

Actually, Fig has a really devoted following. Most people seem to agree that it's the top formula for added moisture. -- I have thin/fine hair so I use TT, BGT, 613, all Seasonals and CA (FIG weighs my hair down).

In terms of popularity, below is my personal observations on which CCs are most popular:

__

MOST POPULAR

* SAM

* POM

__

VERY POPULAR

* 613

* BGT

* LAV

* Seasonals

__

DEVOTED SMALLER FOLLOWING

TT -- most of the QVC hosts, Wen models and Wenners on this forum incorporate TT into their routine

Wen Kids Formulas -- adults who don't want menthol in their CCs and Kids

__

SMALLEST BUT DEVOTED FOLLOWING

CA -- most clarifying, great for after swimming, great for teens with oily scalps.

__

I hope this helps.

-- bebe

But...where is Fig?!

In between very popular and devoted smaller following.

Re: Fig TSV

sueinsf — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:55:39 GMT

On 8/30/2014 CAKaren said:
On 8/30/2014 WenGirl42 said:
On 8/30/2014 bebe777 said:
On 8/30/2014 Ladygolighty41 said:
Sorry to ask yet another question but I was playing around with the product recommendation at Chaz's site and I keep getting Fig as my top recommendation. Probably because I have thick curly hair even if it's not coarse. Does anyone use this? It doesn't seem to be one of the hotter cleansing creams. TIA.

Ladygolightly41, welcome to the Wen forum!!

Actually, Fig has a really devoted following. Most people seem to agree that it's the top formula for added moisture. -- I have thin/fine hair so I use TT, BGT, 613, all Seasonals and CA (FIG weighs my hair down).

In terms of popularity, below is my personal observations on which CCs are most popular:

__

MOST POPULAR

* SAM

* POM

__

VERY POPULAR

* 613

* BGT

* LAV

* Seasonals

__

DEVOTED SMALLER FOLLOWING

TT -- most of the QVC hosts, Wen models and Wenners on this forum incorporate TT into their routine

Wen Kids Formulas -- adults who don't want menthol in their CCs and Kids

__

SMALLEST BUT DEVOTED FOLLOWING

CA -- most clarifying, great for after swimming, great for teens with oily scalps.

__

I hope this helps.

-- bebe

But...where is Fig?!
In between very popular and devoted smaller following.

I would disagree with that assessment. I would say FIG is as or more popular than LAV so I would put it in the Very Popular category. And if you look at today's TSV, FIG is selling better than LAV, POM and SAM. But I would probably also list TEA TREE as very popular; it seems to always be one of the first to sell out.

By the way, I have fine, wavy hair and I use FIG all the time, although always mixed with something -- usually either POM or a seasonal.

Re: Fig TSV

bebe777 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:30:43 GMT

On 8/30/2014 sueinsf said:
On 8/30/2014 CAKaren said:
On 8/30/2014 WenGirl42 said:
On 8/30/2014 bebe777 said:
On 8/30/2014 Ladygolighty41 said:
Sorry to ask yet another question but I was playing around with the product recommendation at Chaz's site and I keep getting Fig as my top recommendation. Probably because I have thick curly hair even if it's not coarse. Does anyone use this? It doesn't seem to be one of the hotter cleansing creams. TIA.

Ladygolightly41, welcome to the Wen forum!!

Actually, Fig has a really devoted following. Most people seem to agree that it's the top formula for added moisture. -- I have thin/fine hair so I use TT, BGT, 613, all Seasonals and CA (FIG weighs my hair down).

In terms of popularity, below is my personal observations on which CCs are most popular:

__

MOST POPULAR

* SAM

* POM

__

VERY POPULAR

* 613

* BGT

* Seasonals

* FIG

* LAV

__

DEVOTED SMALLER FOLLOWING

TT -- most of the QVC hosts, Wen models and Wenners on this forum incorporate TT into their routine

Wen Kids Formulas -- adults who don't want menthol in their CCs and Kids

__

SMALLEST BUT DEVOTED FOLLOWING

CA -- most clarifying, great for after swimming, great for teens with oily scalps.

__

I hope this helps.

-- bebe

But...where is Fig?!
In between very popular and devoted smaller following.

I would disagree with that assessment. I would say FIG is as or more popular than LAV so I would put it in the Very Popular category. And if you look at today's TSV, FIG is selling better than LAV, POM and SAM. But I would probably also list TEA TREE as very popular; it seems to always be one of the first to sell out.

By the way, I have fine, wavy hair and I use FIG all the time, although always mixed with something -- usually either POM or a seasonal.

WenGIrl42, lol, thanks for proofreading for me. You always catch my typos and it's much appreciated!! My typing skills are sorely lacking.

Actually, I'm happy about my typo because it seems to have started an interesting discussion on how popular the various CCs are.

I just added FIG to the very popular category, followed by the Seasonals and LAV. -- I think that while LAV is less popular on the Wen forum, that it sells well in the overall market. I think that's because while it smells great, that it doesn't actually work on hair as well as some of the other Core formulas. In contrast, while TT is quite popular with those "in the know" (QVC hosts, QVC models and Wenners on this forum), clearly it doesn't sell as well in the overall market. I think that's because the TT scent is something you have to get used to… but, once you do, it's a home run for your hair!!!

I have thin/fine, porous hair. For my first cleanse TT (and more often now 613) are my go-to CCs for my first cleanse. I rotate in BGT and occassionally CA (to clarify my hair). These days I've started using 613 more often for my second cleanse, rotating in BGT and all of the Seasonals. -- My leave-in is an all-613 affair (CC, SC and mousse). My hair could drink the 613 amino acid complex for breakfast, lunch, supper… and a midnight snack.

-- bebe Wen FAQ - key Wen links - Wen 101 - tips from Chaz Dean Studio

Re: Fig TSV

sueinsf — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:59:41 GMT

Unlike you bebe, I have fine, colored (often dry) hair and I find 613 is too much protein for me if I use it to cleanse -- it can dry out my hair. However, I always use it as a leave in. Although occasionally I mix a little in with other cleansers. For me, I need the moisture that FIG provides but I always mix, so it doesn't weigh my hair down. BGT I'm still not sure about but so far it doesn't seem to be a must have for me formula wise -- may need to keep playing with it and find the right combo. I haven't used TT since my first discovery set because I just couldn't stand the scent, but I might need to give that another try (mixed with others to tone the scent down).