Beauty

[WenGirl42]

On 3/31/2014 shoekitty said:

On 3/31/2014 WenGirl42 said: A few thoughts just based on what works for me...I am in a very dry cold climate right now so I want a leave-in that is low in glycerin. After my double cleanse, for my leave-in I mix 2 pumps of Fig CC (from the 32oz bottle) with a full dropper of WEN oil, work it into my hair, scrunch in some One Condition, then quickly dip my head under the shower so my hair is soaking wet again. I scrunch in a palmful of One Condition (I use Fig CC sometimes mixed with oil in more normal humidity times), squeeze out excess water, then blot my hair with an old cotton t-shirt (towels can cause frizz because the loops catch your hair). I have a Deva cut, which helps my curls fall into the right shape. After my hair is blotted I scrunch in the Deva gel, put in my clips for volume at the part, then don't touch until fully dry. When it's dry I don't comb or pick or even finger comb or I will frizz...I invert my head and lightly scrub my fingers at the scalp to break up the curls just enough. I only comb when it's wet/to work the CC through and help rinse it out. Sometimes I will comb after I put in my leave-in, but I don't always like how the straighter parts of my hair look after that. When dry, I have tangles...there's not much I can do about that. I hope this helps.

I want to get a Deva cut. I am in NoCal and no DC salons here. But there is one in Culver City, near one of my daughters. I may try that when I am up there. Thanks for the heads up on the tee shirt! I have been using an expensive Deva micro fiber towel. I am thinking those pack of 12 micro fiber towels they sell at Costco for cars would work too, and cheaper. I have just the tee shirt to use tomorrow.

I think I am going to order the WEN oil. I have heard great things about it. There is no silicon in it , right?

Nope! The older formula oils (Bath, Body & Hair oils) are just organic jojoba and essential oils. Some of the scents are still available on his site (Lavender, maybe Sweet Almond Mint or Cucumber Aloe). The newer formula oils (Intensive Treatment oils) are a blend of carrier oils (jojoba, argan, abyssinian, etc.) along with essential oils and treatment ingredients. No silicones.

[shoekitty]

Wen!!

Thank you! The oil will help my dry ends I have got lately, the gel over the oil will seal the oil in and smooth my wayward hair cuticle!

[jazzbabe]

I think old tee shirts or flour sack towels work better than the microfiber towels. You should also try sleeping on a silk pillowcase since it will not draw moisture from your hair and it will not rough up the curls,

[tends2dogs]

I use the LoPoo, NoPoo, Conditioner, Gel, and the Remoist spray. I am very happy with them and no, they have not dried my hair. I did not have good luck with Wen. I alternate between the Lo and No Poo, condition, apply the gel while still in the shower (upside down), put on a turbie towel while I apply my make up, remove the towel, arrange my curls with my fingers, air dry or use my hood dryer (if in a hurry). Hope this helps.

BTW I am 60 years old with highlights and shoulder length hair.

[WenGirl42]

On 3/31/2014 shoekitty said:

Wen!!

Thank you! The oil will help my dry ends I have got lately, the gel over the oil will seal the oil in and smooth my wayward hair cuticle!

You're welcome! I hope it helps