topic Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste in WEN

Bella Spirit Texture Paste

World Traveler — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:16:47 GMT

Bella Spirit® Defining Texture Paste offers medium hold and hair nourishment with our exclusive herbal botanical waters. Bella Spirit® Defining Texture Paste is infused with extracts and complexes that treat the hair, helping to keep it hydrated and looking its best. $40 for 2 ounces on Chaz's website.

Water, Lanolin Wax, PEG-8 Beeswax, Polyquaternium-69, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Fragrance, Sunflower Seed Oil, Abyssinian Seed Oil, Lavender Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Lavender Flower Water, Eucalyptus Leaf Water, Cucumber Fruit Water, Bamboo Water, Coconut Water, Honey Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, White Tea Leaf Extract, Rooibos Red Tea Extract, Black Tea Leaf Extract, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Proline, L-Isoleucine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Histidine, L-Alanine, L-Serine, L-Arginine, L-Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Panthenol, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Carbomer, Polysorbate-20, Glyceryl Behenate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-45M, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Hexylene Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

SurferWife — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:22:08 GMT

@World Traveler

Checking it out now! Isn’t there supposed to be a Curl Cream coming soon, too?

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

World Traveler — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:24:58 GMT

@SurferWife Curl Cream.......gosh, yes! That was so long ago that I saw it sitting in a nondescript bottle next to his scissors and brushes. I think that was back in May or July of last year. He is such a perfectionist that he is probably still working on tweaking it! ha!

And I didn't think to ask if it was a Bella Spirit product or a WEN product. I'll have to check my notes.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

SurferWife — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:31:44 GMT

@World Traveler

Thanks for the quick response! I remember reading one of your posts that stated he has plans to launch a Curl Cream. I hesitate to try the paste because that is generally not specifically designed to enhance & define curls.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

World Traveler — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:34:26 GMT

@SurferWife I know what you mean about the paste and curls. Sounds like the Curl Cream will be your thing. I'll keep looking to see what I can find in my notes.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

77yangya — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:39:13 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
Bella Spirit® Defining Texture Paste offers medium hold and hair nourishment with our exclusive herbal botanical waters. Bella Spirit® Defining Texture Paste is infused with extracts and complexes that treat the hair, helping to keep it hydrated and looking its best. $40 for 2 ounces on Chaz's website.
Water, Lanolin Wax, PEG-8 Beeswax, Polyquaternium-69, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Fragrance, Sunflower Seed Oil, Abyssinian Seed Oil, Lavender Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Lavender Flower Water, Eucalyptus Leaf Water, Cucumber Fruit Water, Bamboo Water, Coconut Water, Honey Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, White Tea Leaf Extract, Rooibos Red Tea Extract, Black Tea Leaf Extract, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Proline, L-Isoleucine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Histidine, L-Alanine, L-Serine, L-Arginine, L-Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Panthenol, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Carbomer, Polysorbate-20, Glyceryl Behenate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-45M, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Hexylene Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

Hi World Traveler! I used it TODAY! I used just a tiny bit before blow drying and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! My hair is so bouncy and shiny but NO POOF! It has MUCH more texture, separation. Just what I need in this humidity. I saw it on Chaz's site and went for it. It's got a silky smooth texture, not like other pastes that are hard and kind of dense and dry. This is WAY, WAAY different! Thank you for posting the picture!!!!

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

77yangya — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:43:59 GMT

I saw the curl cream on periscope. This girl, she had very curly hair and one of the posters asked about her hair and she mentioned the curl cream but motioned...sshhhhh like that. I posted, a curl cream? Do tell! She would not elaborate and that had to be a year ago. World Traveler gets to sample stuff we don't because she goes to his salon, lucky!!! LOL!

My hair is wavy so when that comes out, I'm in. The Bella NBT is AMAZING too! I got that a few days ago and you don't need alot. I actually used more than what is needed and BOY, my skin GLOWS! I believe these things, especially the Bella line which I knew would be amazing from the giddy up, are worth every penny. When they come to the Q, I'm in for more. The paste, I won't need to get another one because such a little is needed but I want more of the Bella NBT. Chaz must be very busy to make such wonderful things. I dare say that money canNOT buy anything better.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

rochelleS — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:54:49 GMT

@World Traveler

Thanks for posting this new addition to the Wen family of styling products! As a user and lover of the Wen Men's styling paste, I look forward to trying this Bella Spirit too. ❤

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

World Traveler — Sat, 11 May 2019 19:36:08 GMT

@SurferWife Okay, found it. It was my September 22, 2018 visit. Very short mention of it.

"I spotted something in a nondescript tube on his counter and asked about it. It is a new "curl cream" that he is working on. He said it will be great for those who have curls like Model Wendy. He was quick to mention that it was also for people who do not have curly hair; it's for straight hair too, giving great hold and making the hair shinier."

Sorry there wasn't more said about it. No mention of when he plans to have it out or if it is a Bella Spirit product or WEN.

Those particular notes also mentioned that the Bella Spirit paste was scheduled to be out in September 2019, so you can see he finished sooner than he thought with that product. So maybe the curl cream will be out soon too.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

scullychick — Sun, 12 May 2019 00:44:32 GMT

I have carefully listened whenever Chaz has mentioned curl cream in his Periscopes the last few months as I am a curly girl. The last update he mentioned was that it will probably be launched September of this year. He also mentioned that The Q is highly discouraging him to call it a curl cream as they traditionally don’t sell the greatest. He did mention it will work on all types of hair though

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

SurferWife — Sun, 12 May 2019 18:24:05 GMT

Thanks @scullychick! At least we know it will be designed more for curly girls. It’s a shame QVC is wanting to control what he names his products. If it hits his website first I’ll buy it directly from him anyway since he offers free shipping. I’ve always used the finishing treatment cream as my curl cream & it really does make a difference in the definition of my curls vs. not using it. I’m sure you’re already aware of it, but just in case you’re not, check it out! It’s only $36 and one tube lasts forever!

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

77yangya — Tue, 14 May 2019 19:01:24 GMT

I thought I was the only one that used Chaz's finishing creme. I use a small bit after I blow dry. Now, I use the Bella Paste. The Finishing Creme DOES last forever. Only a small amount is needed to define hair.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

CamilleP — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:50:31 GMT

Yangya and Surfer Wife, I tried the Pom finishing creme all kinds of ways, and it didn't do a thing for my permed hair, sadly. I got my Bella Spirit paste today, and I think it will work better, it's "pastier", if that's a word? It is very thick and felt tacky on my palms, but I was able to work it into my hair, which air-dried overnight. It's going to face the ultimate test when I walk Johnny this afternoon, as it's rainy, closing in on 60F, and thus muggy and humid. If my waves remain defined in this weather, then it's a winner for my artificial curls! Oh, and I love the scent, it's very light, thankfully, no conflicts with my Hope perfume, or my SHP, my summer go-to scent.

One question I hope somebody can answer. Would you recommend using the paste before heat styling, or on cooled, styled hair? As long as one had put in styling creme on one's wet hair beforehand, of course.

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

77yangya — Fri, 17 May 2019 10:27:31 GMT

@CamilleP wrote:
Yangya and Surfer Wife, I tried the Pom finishing creme all kinds of ways, and it didn't do a thing for my permed hair, sadly. I got my Bella Spirit paste today, and I think it will work better, it's "pastier", if that's a word? It is very thick and felt tacky on my palms, but I was able to work it into my hair, which air-dried overnight. It's going to face the ultimate test when I walk Johnny this afternoon, as it's rainy, closing in on 60F, and thus muggy and humid. If my waves remain defined in this weather, then it's a winner for my artificial curls! Oh, and I love the scent, it's very light, thankfully, no conflicts with my Hope perfume, or my SHP, my summer go-to scent.

One question I hope somebody can answer. Would you recommend using the paste before heat styling, or on cooled, styled hair? As long as one had put in styling creme on one's wet hair beforehand, of course.

Hi @CamilleP , so you got the Bella Paste too! I tried using it before blowing and on dried hair. It has a creamier feel than the other pastes. It's "softer" and yes when you emulsify it in the hands it can feel tacky but you have to rub a decent amount of times. I like it on dry styled hair and only a small amount is needed. I use it on my mids and ends and what's left over, which is REALLY a small residue, I use on the crown area. I find that it tame's frizz the very best yet. I also use the Bella Styling Creme and I use TWO pumps of that OR one pump of Bella and one pump of another of my choice. I use the mousse FIRST whereas Chaz says styling creme first then mousse when putting in leave in stuff but then he says experiment and do what you like best. My hair is amazing because ALWAYS once per week I do a ReMoist over night treatment and just rinse next morning, put in my leave in stuff and bounce a rama! The raking action is SO KEY though while cleansing and leaving in stuff, VERY KEY, must rake, rake rake!

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

CamilleP — Sat, 18 May 2019 02:00:29 GMT

Yangya, I decided to e-mail WEN CS, and Britt got back to me REALLY fast, and said to heat-style first, then use the paste. So far I haven't heat-styled, but I've tried the paste twice. I put it on my dry hair yesterday, and it held up against serious humidity and kept my permed waves nicely defined. Last night, after cleansing and putting in styling creme, I put my shoulder-length hair up in a very high ponytail with a spiral plastic hairband, used just maybe a quarter of a teaspoon of the paste, and worked it through my ends, then wrapped the ponytail around the hairband and put a round-ish banana clip on it to hold it in a bun overnight. This morning I took it down and it finished drying naturally, but has looked totally "beachwaved" all day long, like I just walked up the beach out of the ocean. I'm really happy with the hold of this product, it's seriously stout! You are right that it completely tames any frizz, I feel almost like that actor that does the rental car commercials (National, I think?) where he has a fright wig on in the shower, then steps out of the steam with a suit on and his hair all combed and neat. Later he's walking down a line of cars, stops to talk to the camera again, and one patch of hair starts to stick up, and he makes a warning noise and the hair lays back down again. All special effects of course, but I think that my hair would not DARE disobey me when I use the Bella Spirit Texture Paste! Chaz could rename it "Control Freak"!

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

x Hedge — Sat, 18 May 2019 16:13:42 GMT

Thank you, @CamilleP .

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Suz585 — Sat, 18 May 2019 18:13:23 GMT

@x Hedge @77yangya Thanks for your thoughts. Mine arrives Monday, I’m excited to try it!

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

SurferWife — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:09:52 GMT

Just orderd mine! I can’t wait to try this on my curls!!

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rochelleS — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:48:34 GMT

I LOVE the Wen Men's Texture Paste and couldn't hit speed buy fast enough when I saw this Bella Spirit duo!!! This product is right at the top of my favorite Wen styling items. I get fabulous lasting results, thickens the appearance of my hair, adds beaucoup body plus volume, and all while keeping my hair soft and natural looking. Styling with this is a pure joy and so look forward to receiving this new release! 😚 👍💓

Re: Bella Spirit Texture Paste

LucysMommy — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 14:00:40 GMT

I caved! I'm in!

The Bella Spirit line is aces for me, too.

Thanks for the reminder to rake. I sort of squish into my hair.

Loving the product sales the past two days. Wish he was on all month -- I get so excited watching his demo's.