Beauty

[Colonel Meow]

On 9/29/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 9/29/2014 Colonel Meow said:

I don't mean to dissuade you, and I'm sure you will receive many posts to the contrary. But, I have the same hair type as you and 613 dries out my hair horribly, makes it frizzy, prone to breakage, and just generally makes my hair unmanageable.

I think this has something to do with the extra protein in the formulation, as I have the same results when using the seasonals. I've learned my lesson the hard way, and now know not to stray away from FIG and TT.

ETA: I might purchase a smaller size first, to see if it works for you, OP. A gallon is a huge commitment to make without knowing for sure if that formula works for you.

I also have thick, course, frizz-prone hair. My curls love 613. I use it at least once a week.

Like CM said, buy a smaller bottle first. The first bottle I got, I used it for both cleanses and leave-in for 3 weeks. By that time, my hair was starting to get protein overload (straw). I backed off to once a week with good results, but I'm not ready to commit to a gallon.

HB - On your 613 days, do you still use it for both cleanses and leave-in?

[HonnyBrown]

Caitlin, it's not a good idea to get a bulk product of anything that you have never tried before.

Nickel, I forgot to say, I use seasonals sparingly since I use 613 at least once a week. I just finished Spring Orange Blossom and my Summer Honey Peach is almost full.

[Colonel Meow]

On 9/29/2014 HappyDaze said:

On 9/29/2014 Colonel Meow said:

I don't mean to dissuade you, and I'm sure you will receive many posts to the contrary. But, I have the same hair type as you and 613 dries out my hair horribly, makes it frizzy, prone to breakage, and just generally makes my hair unmanageable.

I think this has something to do with the extra protein in the formulation, as I have the same results when using the seasonals. I've learned my lesson the hard way, and now know not to stray away from FIG and TT.

ETA: I might purchase a smaller size first, to see if it works for you, OP. A gallon is a huge commitment to make without knowing for sure if that formula works for you.

ITA with CM on all points!

Definitely try a smaller bottle first if you do decide to try it. It would also cost alot to send a gallon back if you don't like it.

Geez, you ain't kiddin' - $12.72!

[ANewHue]

On 9/29/2014 susan25 said:

On 9/29/2014 lizzief said: Fall Ginger Pumpkin - one of the fall seasonals. If you haven't tried 613 before, you might want to try a smaller size. There's always next year to get the gallon if you like it and think you'll use it regularly. While 613 is a treatment and smells wonderful, it can be drying. I don't think many people use only 613, they mix it with other CC's or use it as a second cleanse.

I agree with lizzief about 613. You definitely shouldn't buy a gallon of 613 if you have never tried it. Most of us can't use 613 very often. I like it but can't use it more than once a week. Many Wenners just use it occasionally and mix it with other formulas as was stated above.

It is never a good idea to buy a gallon of any of the Wen formulas that you have never tried. A formula that is terrific for some may not work for you.

I am one of the Wengirls that needs to mix six thirteen with other CC's and then need to give it for a break or two. I do use the 613 as a facial cleanser with my Clarisonic. I jumped on a gallon last year , forgetting. I already had a few 32 ozs. I agree that if you have never tried it start off with the smaller bottle first. They have easy pay on the 32 oz a few times a year and the a March TSV has had six thirteen included in the kit the past few years.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Value wise, the gallon would be the way to go, but since you don't know if you/your hair is going to like 613, you might consider ordering a set of travel packets now, to test it. If you decide that you like it, you can still get a gallon in October as long as they don't sell out. I haven't heard if the easy pay will still be in effect or if that ends tonight. You might want to call CS to check on that.

The other option is to get the gallon now, if you want to be sure to get the easy pay. Try it out and see what you think. The nice thing is that the return period is extended to the end of January so you can actually give it more than a 30 day trial if you need to.

[HonnyBrown]

On 9/29/2014 Colonel Meow said:

On 9/29/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 9/29/2014 Colonel Meow said:

I don't mean to dissuade you, and I'm sure you will receive many posts to the contrary. But, I have the same hair type as you and 613 dries out my hair horribly, makes it frizzy, prone to breakage, and just generally makes my hair unmanageable.

I think this has something to do with the extra protein in the formulation, as I have the same results when using the seasonals. I've learned my lesson the hard way, and now know not to stray away from FIG and TT.

ETA: I might purchase a smaller size first, to see if it works for you, OP. A gallon is a huge commitment to make without knowing for sure if that formula works for you.

I also have thick, course, frizz-prone hair. My curls love 613. I use it at least once a week.

Like CM said, buy a smaller bottle first. The first bottle I got, I used it for both cleanses and leave-in for 3 weeks. By that time, my hair was starting to get protein overload (straw). I backed off to once a week with good results, but I'm not ready to commit to a gallon.

HB - On your 613 days, do you still use it for both cleanses and leave-in?

Colonel Meow, I use it as a mask on the weekends (under a shower cap for a few hours) and second cleanse midweek.

[Harpa]

On 9/29/2014 Colonel Meow said:

I don't mean to dissuade you, and I'm sure you will receive many posts to the contrary. But, I have the same hair type as you and 613 dries out my hair horribly, makes it frizzy, prone to breakage, and just generally makes my hair unmanageable.

I think this has something to do with the extra protein in the formulation, as I have the same results when using the seasonals. I've learned my lesson the hard way, and now know not to stray away from FIG and TT.

ETA: I might purchase a smaller size first, to see if it works for you, OP. A gallon is a huge commitment to make without knowing for sure if that formula works for you.

It was like that for me, too. Though I loved the scent and the consistency and the ingredients. On my hair it was a frizz disaster. I mixed....used separately....all to the point where I completely abandoned WEN CCs.

So, I agree to try smaller versions (the packettes, maybe) before investing in a gallon.

[WenGirl42]

On 9/29/2014 Mindy D said: <h4>$199.00 seems like a great deal of money for shampoo. I would rather spend more money, buying smaller sizes over time, than shell out a lump sum, this high-priced, for shampoo. I know the math makes the gallon size cheaper, in the long run, but my mind just can not get around the price point. I am surprised it sells so well.</h4>

It sells because most people realize that is a terribly irrational way of thinking The way the gallon is priced means you basically get 4 32oz bottles for the price of 3 (which is terrific if you would have bought 4 bottles anyway). If you don't like the idea of shelling it all out at once, making the purchase on EP allows you to make those smaller payments and still take advantage of the "cheaper in the long run" price. Paying less for something you would have bought anyway always makes sense.

[HonnyBrown]

On 9/30/2014 WenGirl42 said:

On 9/29/2014 Mindy D said: <h4>$199.00 seems like a great deal of money for shampoo. I would rather spend more money, buying smaller sizes over time, than shell out a lump sum, this high-priced, for shampoo. I know the math makes the gallon size cheaper, in the long run, but my mind just can not get around the price point. I am surprised it sells so well.</h4>

It sells because most people realize that is a terribly irrational way of thinking The way the gallon is priced means you basically get 4 32oz bottles for the price of 3 (which is terrific if you would have bought 4 bottles anyway). If you don't like the idea of shelling it all out at once, making the purchase on EP allows you to make those smaller payments and still take advantage of the "cheaper in the long run" price. Paying less for something you would have bought anyway always makes sense.

ITA

My husband has that irrational way of thinking. He would rather pay $2 per item at a gas station, than $0.25 per item at Costco. He uses these items regularly.

[tidegirl]

Yep, I am all about the value of a dollar, so I will definitely buy in bulk for items I know I will use.

HonnyBrown- that reminds me of a (semi) joke I read somewhere years ago about the way men and women shop-

Women will spend $1 on an item worth $2 that they don't need.

Men will spend $2 on an item worth $1 that they do need.

My hubby isn't quite as bad as yours, he will shop at Sam's LOL. But he doesn't seem to know how to comparison shop and I haven't been able to teach him in 17 years. I have made a little progress, but very little.