Wen/Tweak'd

TerryNJ · ‎09-23-2020

For those that have used both brands, what is the difference between Tweak'd Cleansing hair treatment and the Wen product?

CamilleP · ‎03-09-2010

For me, there is a WORLD of difference. Every Tweak'd product I have tried has performed the same as harsh supermarket shampoo, and left my hair like straw, dry and brittle. WEN leaves my hair soft, shiny, and silky. My hair is naturally straight, so it doesn't "bounce" like curlier hair would, but it's still got more volume than it used to have before I started using WEN. I will never use any other line of hair care!

Trix · ‎03-16-2010

Tweak'd lathers on very wet hair, whereas Wen has almost no lather regardless of how much you use. I've used several formulas in the Wen family. It worked ok on my hair, but I never felt like it was my be all end all. 613 and Bambo Green Tea (with Rice) are the most conditioning and moisturizing for my fragile dry kinky hair. If I had to choose one it would be the Bamboo because I like the fresh smell of it. On the other hand, I have seen and felt a real difference in my hair from using Tweak'd. I started with the Amber Vanilla which smells the most like original Ojon. It worked very well on my hair and even before I started taking Andrew Lessman's Healthy Hair, Nails, and Skin, my hairdresser had noticed that my hair was feeling less crispy and developing some body. As Denis brought out more formulas, I switched. I now use his version of Bamboo Green tea and another called Fleur Blanc. I'm glad I purchased these the day the Cleansing Treatment was a TS priced at $39.99 for two. I have four tubs and given the amount it takes to clean and condition my hair, it may take me two years to use up all four.

hookedonq · ‎06-10-2015

I tried Wen for a few months and just had no luck! I have very long, thick and curly hair and I could not get any amount to cleanse properly and then rinse fully. My hair was stringy and the product weighed down my curls. I then tried Tweak'd and have been using the Dhatelo Cleansing Treatment for many years. Every 3 weeks or so I use a "regular"shampoo to clarify my scalp, currently using Oribe or Moroccan Oil shampoo for that.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

WEN - I used this when my hair was longer and never got long lasting clean hair. You're supposed to use multiple pumps and do a two step process. Day Two I would always have to use a dry shampoo and put it up in a ponytail because it would be dirty/oily right away again.

TWEAK'D CLEANSING TREATMENT - the creamy one is very nice. Apply a teaspoon or so (more for more hair) to dry hair before the shower. Once in the shower add water and emulsify. Leave it on for a little while and rinse. I only need to do this once. When I get out of the shower I will spritz some revitalizing mist before adding the styling cream, then proceed to blow drying and styling. My hair remains clean longer, but I also have the CLEANditioner that I will mist in at the roots to freshen things up.

I'm more of a Tweak'd fan than I am of WeN these days, but one thing I'm not crazy about anymore is the Tweak'd scrub (different from the cleansing treatment). The scrub is gritty and too drying.

picco · ‎06-11-2010

I've used both brands and found that Tweak'd works best for me. I do use a pump of WEN along with the Tweak'd condition to add "slip" to my curly hair so I can brush it thru easier as well as a 1/2 pump at the end as a leave in conditioner as I find it adds the moisture I need.

With WEN my main issue with it was when Chaz would say, if it's not working well for you use more. In my mind, I can't get past that the higher quality a product the less should need to use in order to get the results you want. . It seemed like no matter how much I'd use I wasn't getting the results I needed. At one point I was using so much my drains couldn't handle all that was washing down the drain. Tweak'd I use very little and get great results. I can go 12-16 wks between highlights. Luckily my stylist blends the colors well with my natural color so outgrowth isn't so obvious, but the color on the ends is still as fresh as the day it was applied. And you can't beat the Tweak'd deals when they have the shampoo/conditioner on sale.

I will say, no matter the styling product, WEN or Tweak'd they both make my curly hair frizz horribly, even though it's supposed to be the opposite.

brandiwine · ‎03-11-2010

Hands down Twead'd works best for me. When I used WEN my hair started to fall out. I have curly, thick hair and Tweak'd works so well. You don't need a lot of product like you do with WEN and your hair is clean, shiny, and full of bounce. WEN left my hair limp, dirty feeling and hard to style.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

@TerryNJ I have been a Wen girl for many, many years now. That being said I always alternated with Ojon (Tweak'd previous brand) and in the last couple of years, still alternating, have really been leaning more towards using Tweak'd. I have a shorter haircut and naturally curly hair and I have found the Tweak'd brand makes my curls much prettier and easier to control. I do like that "sudsy" feeling you don't experience with Wen and I do feel it cleanses the hair better. I use the Tweak'd by Nature shampoo and conditioner, Chiuri styling creme and the Rise and Shine conditioning mist. (All Tweak'd products) and I usually purchase on HSN, better prices and free shipping at times. HTH.

Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

Sorry to step in when I haven't actually used both brands. I never tried Wen because I just couldn't afford it, especially when they would say how many pumps you had to use to wash your hair. Tweakd is much more affordable and I dont have to used handfuls of product to wash my hair. I love all Tweakd products and have the healthy hair to show for it.