topic How do you use your WEN? in WEN

How do you use your WEN?

bargainsgirl — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 03:11:06 GMT

Do you follow Chad's directions to the t? I do not. I use way less product. I have thin chin length hair. I no longer color. It is in good condition except for the thinning. (I hesitate to try the laser combs). I use about 2-3 Tbs. and I do wash twice. I do NOT use it when I am finished. Tried it and was so limp and next day needed to wash again. I rinse and rinse then towel dry. I air dry then finish up with my Calista comb or my round brush dryer. I use no other products. I also alternate every other day with Tweaked conditioning cleanser or Rise and Shine. Works for me.

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SurferWife — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:27:55 GMT

I use it as Chaz has always taught us to use it. It has worked great for me that way for 9 years 11 months,so I don't feel the need to not follow his directions.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:08:15 GMT

I bought several 16 oz plastic squeeze bottles at the beauty supply store. I pump approx 6-8 oz of Wen into a bottle, add water almost to the top, and shake like mad. I find that diluting Wen by about 50% makes it SO much easier to work into my hair and makes the washing process so much faster.

Based on my experience with diluting Wen, I would never use it full strength again.

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riley1 — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:31:56 GMT

I pretty much follow the instructions given by Chaz. The only thing I change is the "splash" he suggests. I add more "splash" to get the product where it is easier to work into my hair.

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CamilleP — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:09:49 GMT

I also use it as directed. The amounts WILL vary for everyone, based not only on length of hair, but also density. My hair is fine, straight, and just to my jawline, but not very dense, but i use five pumps from a 32 ounce bottle for the first cleanse, and four to five for the second. I ALWAYS use half a pump as a leave-in, and sometimes add a couple of pumps of the corresponding styling creme if I am going to heat style the next day.

@bargainsgirlYou mention you have thinning hair. Have you tried the Botanical Scalp Tonic? It has made a real difference for me, I have familial hair loss, and since I did not want to go bald like my maternal grandmother did, I decided to do something about it. My hairline has stopped receding and has come back to where it was in my youth, and both it and my part have filled in. I use it every night after I'm in for the evening, then when I shower before bed I cleanse it out. If you cleanse in the morning, you can sleep in it, the longer it's on your scalp the better. I also use a HairMax cap three times a week, but I think the WEN makes more of a difference, because, when the Q lost so much of it's WEN inventory last spring in that warehouse fire and I had to ration my tonic use, I saw backsliding on hair growth. I eventually ordered the tonic direct from Chaz and got back on track. So I can heartily recommend that scalp tonic.

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SurferWife — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 02:29:35 GMT

@riley1 wrote:
I pretty much follow the instructions given by Chaz. The only thing I change is the "splash" he suggests. I add more "splash" to get the product where it is easier to work into my hair.

@riley1

YES, THAT! I don't think splash is even the appropriate word. My "splash" is running my head through the shower for maybe 2 seconds (not too long to wash it all out) to get it super frothy. Maybe the equivalent of cupping my hands and putting two hands full of water. I think not adding enough water is probably where a lot of people fall short.

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BJWest — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:23:56 GMT

I use it as instructed, maybe even more. I use tea tree and bamboo for first wash and 613 and Bellas for 2nd. Question, my hair/scalp gets greasy on the crown after few days. When I go to salon and they wash my hair, it doesn't get greasy nearly as fast. Any ideas? Thank you girls. I do use a good splash too.

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geezerette — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:08:20 GMT

@BJWest wrote:
I use it as instructed, maybe even more. I use tea tree and bamboo for first wash and 613 and Bellas for 2nd. Question, my hair/scalp gets greasy on the crown after few days. When I go to salon and they wash my hair, it doesn't get greasy nearly as fast. Any ideas? Thank you girls. I do use a good splash too.

@BJWest

Do they use your WEN to wash your hair at the salon, or do they use their own shampoo?

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BJWest — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:06:25 GMT

No, regular shampoo.

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geezerette — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:07:23 GMT

@BJWest wrote:
No, regular shampoo.

@BJWest

Have you thought of alternating your WEN with a regular shampoo and conditioner every few days?

Also, I find the 319 to be too rich for my fine hair. The rice formulas seem to be lighter and work better for me. At a minimum I mix the 319 with the rice Fragrance Free and use it on occasion only. You might want to try experimenting with different formulas.

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BJWest — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:31:23 GMT

Thank you very much for the suggestion! Will try some more formulas. I did think of maybe using shampoo but I also don't want to damage my hair.

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beach-mom — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:44:37 GMT

I do exactly what you do @SurferWife!

My hair is the longest it's been since college. It's wavy/curly and thick. I always use TT or POM for my first cleanse and a seasonal for my second. I'm one of the very few who are not crazy about Indigo. I'll use the Blessings collection or 613 about once a month. And I ALWAYS use a leave in.

I consider my hair long - slightly below my shoulders. Chaz considers it mid length. LOL! I was using 6 pumps from the 32 oz. bottle, but recently switched to 4 and I think that works better. I use heat products only on Sunday now, otherwise I let it dry naturally.

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untitled — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:01:22 GMT

@BJWest

I would also suggest just using TT as a scalp cleanse for a bit and then any other CC for shaft and ends.

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ANewHue — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:06:20 GMT

I do it the way Chaz instructs. But let me tell you years ago I listened to say you needed to use the styling cream too. I was like I don’t blow dry my hair or use heated tools I don’t need to my hair is great. Well one night I caved and I couldn’t believe the difference it amped up my already great hair. From that day forward I said I will listen to Chaz the first time.

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LuvSoCal — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:46:09 GMT

@CamilleP wrote:
I also use it as directed. The amounts WILL vary for everyone, based not only on length of hair, but also density. My hair is fine, straight, and just to my jawline, but not very dense, but i use five pumps from a 32 ounce bottle for the first cleanse, and four to five for the second. I ALWAYS use half a pump as a leave-in, and sometimes add a couple of pumps of the corresponding styling creme if I am going to heat style the next day.

@bargainsgirlYou mention you have thinning hair. Have you tried the Botanical Scalp Tonic? It has made a real difference for me, I have familial hair loss, and since I did not want to go bald like my maternal grandmother did, I decided to do something about it. My hairline has stopped receding and has come back to where it was in my youth, and both it and my part have filled in. I use it every night after I'm in for the evening, then when I shower before bed I cleanse it out. If you cleanse in the morning, you can sleep in it, the longer it's on your scalp the better. I also use a HairMax cap three times a week, but I think the WEN makes more of a difference, because, when the Q lost so much of it's WEN inventory last spring in that warehouse fire and I had to ration my tonic use, I saw backsliding on hair growth. I eventually ordered the tonic direct from Chaz and got back on track. So I can heartily recommend that scalp tonic.

@CamilleP I just started using the scalp tonic and am quite frustrated with the nozzle that does not work. Have you had that experience? I finally just started pouring it into a small disposable cup and apply it with my fingers. I hope I have the same level of success as you.

I do not comb the cc through...too much hair ends up in the comb. I just work it through with my hands.

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CamilleP — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:17:57 GMT

@LuvSoCal I've also had trouble with the spray nozzles on some of the bottles. The first time I did, I called Chaz's customer service phone number that's printed on all the bottles and asked them about it, and they took my address and mailed me a new one, which worked. Since I'm on auto-delivery, I get a new sprayer with every bottle and I have a few extra sprayers in reserve now, so if one stops working, I can replace it. As long as I've got a good sprayer, I just transfer it to a new bottle when one runs out. I never throw out a working spray nozzle, since it's possible I could get several duds in a row. So if this is your first bottle, contact Chaz's CS and I'm sure they'll send you a new one, and if you start seeing results, get on auto-delivery so you start building up a reserve of sprayers, so you don't have to worry if you do get a dud now and again. I wish Chaz would change the design so it would work better, but barring that, I'll settle for having a stash.

Oh, and I don't bother trying to get my hair wet with the tonic, I concentrate it on my scalp, since that's where I think it does the most good, I just spray it into my part and hairline and rub it in with my finger tips.