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My First Time Using Wen

funinthesun — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:47:11 GMT

I got a three piece set of pomegranate. First off, the smell is incredible. It was almost like aromatherapy in the shower. I did 10 pumps then 6. But I think 8 and 8 will be perfect. It went on nice, I didn't have a comb in the shower but fingers worked well. I scrubbed my scalp and like someone on here told me, rinse, rinse, rinse, lol. I rubbed about a half pump into the ends after the shower and styled as usual. My hair is super soft. I'm so excited to see how this is going to be. So far, I'm loving it. The set also had the hydrating mask, which I'm hoping to do that this weekend. It also has the glossing serum - I didn't try this. If I use this, should I skip the one 1/2 pump of conditioner at the end of washing? Now, other questions. I know their are lots of varieties. So please recommend some so I can become a junkie :-). I have very fine hair. My part looks a little wider now a days than it used to be. Specially around the bangs. I can get pretty oily but I can get by with washing every other day. Thanks in advance for all the help

Re: My First Time Using Wen

Kjelle — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:47:05 GMT

Congrats on jumping in with a kit. Glad it's working out so far. We use glossing serum in different ways. You would still use your leave in CC on wet hair then the glossing serum. If you don't end up liking it try just the CC and see how you like with putting the glossing serum on dry hair. I think though if your hair is fine, wet may work better. For thinning hair TT is recommended but some don't like the smell of it. I happen to love TT and eucalyptus. You'll esp want to invest in some TT oil to do scalp treatments to help with growth and normalize your scalp. You might be able to go another day between cleanses.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

okiebug — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:14:12 GMT

Welcome to WEN! Keep using the cc as leave in. I agree with kjelle, the tea tree oil helps with thinning hair. The night before you cleanse, put 4 droppers full on your scalp, massage it in, cleanse in the morning. You might also try the tea tree cc. It's great mixed with any of the other formulas, or as a first clease. Also, the styling Creme is very important to smooth your hair and as a heat protectant.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

HonnyBrown — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:28:19 GMT

Welcome to Wen, fun!

I'm so happy you like the product! It will only get better from here.

Like kj said, TT will be an excellent addition for your hair, especially the oil! I also love the smell of it; it's very soothing.

When you try the Hydrating Mask this weekend, make sure you add a splash of water to it.

As for the glossing serum, you can add it to your leave-in, use it on dry hair, add it to your mask...play around with it to see how you like it.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

Susan25 — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:02:13 GMT

You should try the recommender on Chaz's site. This will tell you what Wen formulas you should be using based on a few questions that you answer. Although, I do agree that using the tea tree oil is a good idea for thinning hair. I don't really have thinning hair but do like using the tea tree oil as an overnight treatment.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

funinthesun — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:13:33 GMT

I wash my hair at night. so is there another way to use the tea tree oil without having to leave it in overnight. I can do that on the weekend, but I have to get up way too early to take showers in the morning to rinse it out. or is this a weekly product?

Re: My First Time Using Wen

HonnyBrown — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:42:35 GMT

fun, you use it as frequently as you wish.

I use it at night along my thinning hairline only, every other night when I don't cleanse the next day. The scent doesn't linger.

The nights before I cleanse, I use it on my full scalp.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

funinthesun — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:52:10 GMT

I have the four piece set in my cart. I wish it was on easy pay. So the oil doesn't leave your hair greasy?

Re: My First Time Using Wen

okiebug — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:56:10 GMT

On 10/3/2014 funinthesun said:
I wash my hair at night. so is there another way to use the tea tree oil without having to leave it in overnight. I can do that on the weekend, but I have to get up way too early to take showers in the morning to rinse it out. or is this a weekly product?

You can leave it in for as little as a couple of hours the evening before you cleanse and it will work. The longer you leave it in, the more it soaks in.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

funinthesun — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:58:37 GMT

Thank you okie. I'm so excited about this brand. Can't wait to wash my hair tonight

Re: My First Time Using Wen

HonnyBrown — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 02:02:14 GMT

On 10/3/2014 funinthesun said: I have the four piece set in my cart. I wish it was on easy pay. So the oil doesn't leave your hair greasy?

I read somewhere that you are supposed to put the oil on your scalp and hair a few hours before bed. I use it during my night regimen and go to bed after.

The oil absorbs very quickly. My hair and face aren't greasy; and neither is my pillow.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

okiebug — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 02:54:43 GMT

On 10/3/2014 funinthesun said: I have the four piece set in my cart. I wish it was on easy pay. So the oil doesn't leave your hair greasy?

Honny is right - the oils absorb very quickly. The key is to apply it directly to your scalp using the dropper, then massage your scalp, especially the areas where you might have thinning. The oils in WEN treatment oils aren't like cooking oils. The essential oils - tea tree, rosemary, eucalyptus, cedarwood, etc., aren't really oils, but are more extracts. The carrier oils - jojoba, argan, abyssinian - are able to be absorbed by your skin and dissolve sebum.

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123lollo — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 03:01:52 GMT

I have some POM oil that came with a kit (don't remember when) that I use occasionally. I have put it on before bed and left it in until I cleansed the next evening! I have never had a ""greasy"" look when using the Wen oil.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

funinthesun — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:49:47 GMT

Ok, one more. My hair is super soft, which I love, but is it going to hold being styled? I normally just wear it in a pony tail for work but I do like to curl it with hot rollers or curling iron. I just tried curling it, and the curls didn't really hold. But, I didn't put a whole lot of styling product in. I'm just afraid it will go flat after a couple hours of styling.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

okiebug — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 02:12:03 GMT

If you're using heated styling products, you definitely need the styling crème. It is a heat protectant but also gives you a soft hold. For more hold, I really like the mousse.

Re: My First Time Using Wen

Susan25 — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 02:42:55 GMT

On 10/3/2014 funinthesun said: Ok, one more. My hair is super soft, which I love, but is it going to hold being styled? I normally just wear it in a pony tail for work but I do like to curl it with hot rollers or curling iron. I just tried curling it, and the curls didn't really hold. But, I didn't put a whole lot of styling product in. I'm just afraid it will go flat after a couple hours of styling.

My only recommendation would be using the 613 cc. You should also try using the Wen mousse. Although, you may already have a favorite mousse that you used before Wen. What did you use to style your hair before Wen? You should just continue to use the same styling products until you use them and then incorporate the Wen products into your routine.