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What's the consensus on Wen?

spent2much — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:14:09 GMT

Does it cause you to lose hair? What has been your experience? TIA

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millieshops — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:17:26 GMT

@spent2much WEN did not make me lose hair during the 6+ years I used it almost exclusively.

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geezerette — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:24:22 GMT

No hair loss for me. I have used it for years.

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Catch71 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:37:18 GMT

I decided to give it a try after seeing how many people loved it and were buying gallons! I knew I needed to give it some time to see a difference but after about 4 weeks I developed dry patches on my scalp around my hairline. I tried treating the dry patches but they did not clear up. I stopped using Wen but ended up going to the doctor for prescription cream to put on dry areas. Finally, after months it cleared up. I can't prove it was from using Wen, but it never happened before and has not happened since. I wont use it ever again.

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Forbidden Fruit — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:41:05 GMT

I have used Wen for several years. No hair loss. The trick for me was figuring out how much to use. I wash my hair everyday with 6 to 7 pumps from a 32 oz bottle (Sweet Almond Mint). My hair touches the top of my shoulders. I don't use the rice based & the floral scented formulas as they dry out my hair. I have never used more than 7 pumps. I can't imagine using tons of this product (or any product) and only washing my hair once a week. I wish I could but can't. I also use the Wen hair balm.

What has caused my hair to fall out? Low on essential vitamins/minerals (bad diet), high stress, and when I dye my hair.

Hope this helps.

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LindaSal — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:05:04 GMT

I have never experienced hair loss with using WEN. I've been using it on and off (mostly on) for a long time, I'm thinking 8 years now or so? I also like Tweak'd and Beekman goatmilk shampoo. I just like to change it up sometimes and I have had nice results with all of them. I do say though, I am leaning toward staying more with Tweak'd.

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nana59 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:20:21 GMT

i think i might be the only one on the planet who has never used Wen....too many pumps of product required......and too expensive for my budget....imo...

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arizona babe — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:34:00 GMT

@spent2much i lost hair for many months, according to a dermatologist I saw it clogs the hair pores over time- it also left my scalp scaly and I never felt my hair was clean- I stopped it and over time my hair recovered as well as my scalp- I do not recomend this product to anyone, besides it costs way too much

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:41:38 GMT

@spent2much

Google: Wen Lawsuits and judge for yourself.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:53:57 GMT

@Catch71 wrote:
I decided to give it a try after seeing how many people loved it and were buying gallons! I knew I needed to give it some time to see a difference but after about 4 weeks I developed dry patches on my scalp around my hairline. I tried treating the dry patches but they did not clear up. I stopped using Wen but ended up going to the doctor for prescription cream to put on dry areas. Finally, after months it cleared up. I can't prove it was from using Wen, but it never happened before and has not happened since. I wont use it ever again.

@Catch71

What do you know yourself to be allergic to? I know someone who tried Wen, but is allergic to menthol and it irritated her scalp a little bit. I'm not sure all Wen shampoos have menthol, but her version did.

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shaggygirl — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:02:15 GMT

I tried it a few times, using various "flavors" and actually lost LESS hair when using it. I don't care for it for other reasons so don't try it anymore.

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mac116 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:02:45 GMT

I experienced hair loss, resulting in an incredibly clogged drain. It took so long to rinse out, and I did not feel that my hair was clean.

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Drythe — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:22:32 GMT

@spent2much

I am a 10-ish year WEN user, my hair is fuller, stronger, shiner than

ever.

Thanks for asking.

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BExplorer — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:07:52 GMT

10+ year exclusive WEN user here. No hair loss, no clogged drains. Just full and shiny hair with my natural highlights showing through.😀

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Cookie2025 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:19:43 GMT

I have not experienced any hair loss since I started with Wen when Chad started with Wen.

I also found I do not have to wash my hair as often and I do not have to use that much product when styling my hair.

I would def recommend Wen to anyone. I have also spied a Wen bottle or two at a station at the high-end hair studio I use.

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Bhvbum — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:31:20 GMT

I never lost hair but after years of trying different versions, I gave up. My hair always looked frazzled.

My hair has never looked better. Even though I didn't have curly hair, I started the curly girl method and found the different shampoos that work, and it has truly changed my hair. I am just so sorry I didn't do it before. I'm also just so sorry it took me so long to drop WEN.

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x Hedge — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:25:04 GMT

@spent2much

I've used WEN exclusively since 2014 without any hair loss or sensitivity issues.

In fact I'd already lost more than 1/3rd of my hair due to serious extended illness, and once my health was stabilized WEN helped me grow my hair back thicker, stronger, longer, and much healthier than ever before.

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spent2much — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:33:30 GMT

Ladies, I appreciate all your input. The truth is I've been using Wen exclusively for many, many months. I only have to wash my hair once a week now, whereas I used to have to wash it 3 or 4 times per week. AND the condition of my hair is great!

Here's the problem: I've been losing hair, where I never did in the past (before using Wen). Now... I'm 73 so it *could* be that I'm just losing hair as I get older. But I'm just not sure. Consequently, I think I'm going to HAVE to stop using Wen for a while - maybe several months - in order to know whether or not the it's the Wen that is causing hair loss.

I hate giving it up, but I think I better... in order to determine the cause of my hair loss. I'll begin with using Beekman pure goat milk shampoo and conditioner. Thanks, again, for all your responses.

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1Snickers — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:44:22 GMT

Yes!

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x Hedge — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:52:44 GMT

@spent2much

Good luck!

I'm post-menopausal, and have both cancer and thyroid issues. That's the trifecta of causes for hair loss. But I lose less hair during a wash now than ever before.

My daily chemo (in pill form) makes my eyebrows fall out, but not my head hair. Lol!

This is from Chaz's website, you might be interested in the section I highlighted in blue.:

WEN® Products Safety

Thank you for your interest in the safety of the WEN® by Chaz Dean products. It is important to us that everything we provide is safe because we use these products ourselves, and so do our family, friends, and even our pets. We take this responsibility seriously. To ensure we’re upholding the highest standards, we tasked world-class toxicologists and dermatologists to evaluate everything from our ingredients to our manufacturing facilities.

WEN® By Chaz Dean has and is continuing to do everything it can to ensure product safety is always maintained. Since their inception, WEN® products have been tested through Human Repeat Insult Patch Tests (“RIPTs”). RIPT is a standard test to determine the safety of cosmetic products. To date, the WEN® products have been tested on over 2,700 people without any adverse reactions.

The Assessment WEN® undertook is likely the most comprehensive safety assessment ever performed on a cosmetic product. This assessment was done to evaluate the potential for any adverse effects, including the potential for hair loss, associated with the use of the WEN® products.

Many of these tests have been published as articles in peer-reviewed literature or peer-reviewed presentations at the Society of Toxicology. The articles and presentations have been reviewed and approved by numerous impartial experts who validate the methodology and findings.