topic Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles? in WEN

Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

CoCo87 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 02:01:09 GMT

Has anyone found a container/bottle that dispenses WEN properly, but isn't a WEN CC bottle? I recently had to throw out some of my very old WEN CC bottles and I don't have enough room in my shower to store all my gallons. In the past I have used a clear 8oz bottle from Sally Beauty Supply, but the pump dispensed very little product and I had to refill it from my gallon at least once a week. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

hopi — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 02:10:56 GMT

I emptied a bottle into a Lock&Lock and it stayed fresh for a long time.

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Gram W — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 02:33:40 GMT

I've used WEN for many years so I know by looking in my hand how much I need regardless of the size bottle I am using. Also I can feel if my hair needs extra pumps. If I have spent the day outside all day and given my hair a beating by sun, wind, etc I give a little extra and leave the 2nd cleanse in longer. I purchased something I think was called tip it's from the Q a while back. These screw on tops allow me to keep the smaller bottles upside down and squeeze the bottle to dispense into my hands. I get to use every drop of WEN and emptying the bottle.

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Jeannie29 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:16:23 GMT

The March TSV came with flip top caps. I saved those and use when we get to the "no pump zone". Just curious. Why did you have to throw out your old bottles

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

Jeannie29 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:19:16 GMT

I have a small bathroom and when I had a gallon, I kept it elsewhere and just got a pump or two when needed. I sometimes like to put it in my hair and leave in for 30 minutes or so before showering

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

VaBelle35 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:00:47 GMT

I use the Philosophy or CeraVe tubs for my "bottom of the bottle" WEN.

I also have a smaller tub for travel. I like to "mix" my WEN now (I was anti-mixing for YEARS), so I pre-mix it for travel into smaller tubs.

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

CoCo87 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 23:14:33 GMT

@Jeannie29, I've used WEN exclusively for over 4 years. 2-3 years prior to that I used WEN regularly, but not exclusively. Now I usually purchase gallons instead of TSVs, individual 16/32oz CCs, etc. I keep smaller bottles in the shower and refill them from my gallons. My LAV bottle was over 4 years old and was very grimy so I threw it out, now I have a gallon of LAV and no smaller bottle. Thanks for your suggestion.

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Thia-Winter — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:26:28 GMT

I don't have any gallons right now but I've done the tub thing for bottom of the bottles when I did have them. I also refill smaller wen bottles. I decant into smaller squeeze bottles when I travel.

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

rochelleS — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:38:20 GMT

@CoCo87

I have seen plastic squeeze style condiment bottles at the dollar stores. They're wide mouthed with a screw on cap that's point-y with an attached piece to cover the tip opening when not in use. Primarily used for ketchup and mustard, maybe mayo too. Don't recall the size but there may be a 16 oz available.

Also check a Sally's beauty supply store. I definitely know they sell plastic bottles for mixing and applying hair dye. I've seen a variety of sizes too.

Or how about a heavier weighted water bottle with a pop up top that'll open and close easily. It most likely will be clear as opposed to a colored translucent or opaque container but will do the job. You might find an new empty opaque water bottle in your local drug store in their seasonal summer aisles.

Hope this helps.

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CoCo87 — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:05:24 GMT

@rochelleS, Thanks for your suggestions! The condiment squeeze bottles sound like a great idea. Since I don't color my hair I hadn't considered using the hair dye bottles. I will check these options out and report back if I find something that works!

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FleaMktQn — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:31:25 GMT

@rochelleS & @CoCo87 I use the condiment bottles too. Got um 2 for .25 cents at our local DogWill Thrift store They work great, my guess is they hold about 6 ozs, when I hit the NPZ on a 16 oz bottle it fills it about 2/3 full.

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

rochelleS — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 23:05:48 GMT

@CoCo87 wrote:
@rochelleS, Thanks for your suggestions! The condiment squeeze bottles sound like a great idea. Since I don't color my hair I hadn't considered using the hair dye bottles. I will check these options out and report back if I find something that works!

@CoCo87

You are welcome!

I'm certain you will find just the right container to suit your needs

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

rochelleS — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 23:12:41 GMT

@FleaMktQn wrote:
@rochelleS & @CoCo87 I use the condiment bottles too. Got um 2 for .25 cents at our local DogWill Thrift store They work great, my guess is they hold about 6 ozs, when I hit the NPZ on a 16 oz bottle it fills it about 2/3 full.

@FleaMktQn

Love reading about your bargain shopping! Repurposing these bottles for a quarter was a great find!

Re: Do You Ever Store CC In Non-Wen Bottles?

CoCo87 — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:48:06 GMT

@FleaMktQn, I hope to find my condiment bottles for as great a deal as you found yours! I always like hearing about your great WEN finds! 😜