WEN

[Suz585]

---

@bebe777 wrote:

@Suz585, I was finally able to watch your second periscope video last night (shortly before it expired). Thank you so much for setting up the periscope video and letting us all join in vicariously.  

I really enjoyed watching one of our own experience the joy of an appointment with Chaz. 

You looked beautiful before but Chaz's expertize just pumped everything up a notch. You looked amazing!!!

I hope you and your husband really enjoy the rest of your time on vacation!!

-- bebe

P.S. You looked amazing in your taupe shirt. -- Real taupe (and not tan) is one of my favorite colors and it really compliments people who have pink undertones to their skin (like you and me). *s*

---

@bebe777 Thanks for watching, as you saw, it was a ton of fun! Chaz is a master at his craft! There are more WEN shirts available than what's listed online. I was surprised to see so many choices! I did ask bruingirl to show all the combs, knowing how much you appreciate a good comb. 😊 The rest of our trip was nice, thanks! 

[Suz585]

THANK YOU to everyone who watched the periscopes, read this thread, and / or commented here. I am truly touched by everyone's kindness on this board! You all make me feel special, Thanks!

.

Here goes, my day at Chaz Dean Studio

.

His salon is a few blocks away from Hollwood Blvd in a neighborhood. He has transformed bungalows into salons. Parking can be tight, the lot is small. Not a lot signage, you have to be looking for the salon to find it. Luckily I had a good GPS.

I arrived early to the appointment. His assistant offered me tea while I waited. I was given a menu of teas to choose from. I can't recall which I had, but it was delicious. The salon is very cozy. I started chatting to a lady sitting on the couch while her highlights were processing, only to be star struck when Miss Riley and Hunter came into the room. They are soooo soft and well behaved! And larger, well taller, than I expected. Riley jumped up on the couch between us and claimed her space. So precious! Hunter walked around a bit then went back upstairs.

.

Chaz introduced himself, then I received a hug! He is so nice and gracious and even more handsome in person! I sat in the chair and we discussed my use of WEN and what he was going to do. I told him color and cut was up to him, I didn't care. I told him I've been using WEN for about 3 years, I use TT CC for the first cleanse followed up with 6/13 and a seasonal. For the past 9 months, or so, I rarely use a blow drier or heat on my hair. He was happy to hear this. He didn't recommend any products or scents to me. I did share I have not mastered using the mousse, he showed me how when he blow dried my hair. We took my before shots upstairs. The Angels were there getting their weekly massages. Such sweet dogs!

.

He added a few droppers of 6/13 oil to my hair before he started the high, mid, and lowlights. We discussed new and old products. He let me try the SHP EDP. It is divine! I can't wait to get one in June. I enjoyed sitting in his chair, next to me was a table full of tester products. I couldn't decipher what they all meant, but he is working on a lot of things! He didn't give me a straight answer on FAS not returning. I asked which of the seasonals would be in gallons this June. Again, he didn't give me a straight answer, but said they might be doing something different this year. Based on the formulas we had discussed, he said I would be happy with what is being offered. There was sooo much more I wanted to ask him, but I didn't want to come across as a WEN stalker, so I choose to insert my questions randomly.

.

I did not get to ask him about milk n honey or the manukau honey, goats milk. Sorry.
6/13 BCC he said he is working on it, it is just taking a lot longer.
Beach spray - again, he is working on it, but it is taking longer than expected.
BGT EDP is in the works, but not coming out any time soon.
SHL CC was truly really that popular. There were not any shipping issues, it was just really really popular.
EDP sample sizes, or trios, I didn't get to ask him.

.

Bruingirl came to the salon to meet me. I was very touched she took time out of her day to meet a stranger and spend the afternoon with me! She is a very lovely lady with great opinions and a good sense of humor! I look forward to getting to know her better in the months to come (perhaps my next appointment . . . . Haha . . . . We can do lunch or something)!

.

The salon grounds are well manicured and breath taking. A lot of care and planning went into making them so beautiful. The grounds are very "zen" and a lot of fountains.

The new retail space just opened. It's gorgeous! The door wall completely opens to a large fountain/ wall of water. I've never seen so many WEN products in one room all together like that before. It made me feel better about my enormous stash. Lol! There are a lot of shirts, more than what's on his website. I did notice WEN men styling cream, WEN Men control paste, and WEN kids travel packets. I haven't seen these anywhere else.

.

The assistant washed my hair and asked me which CC I preferred. I went with MIF & 6/13. My ReMoist was 6/13 based (?) with oils added to it. I think it was a cross between a glossing and a traditional ReMoist. I tried to ask the assistant which ReMoist she was using. She said 6/13 and something else, I didn't feel comfortable trying to ask more or correct her. I sat under the halo (heat) for an hour with the ReMoist in and chatted with Bruingirl.

.

Chaz was busy and multi-tasking all day. Such a pro, never missing any detail! He checked how my hair was being rinsed, in cold water. I thought it was cold enough to have been shipped in from the Arctic, but he insisted it be cold. It was.

.

The towels used looked to be normal salon towels. Perhaps not too "fluffy" but these were not microfiber. The assistant took care not to overly use the towel too much.

.

The cut and blow out was nice. He used the new fall 2016 as leave in, styling cream, and mousse. It smells great! And has legs, I could smell it for days afterwards. The after pictures were fun to take as well! I felt very welcomed! I was a bit unprepared to jump up and down and sway my head at the same time for the slow motion video as I was in heels. Now I know how Kat felt when Chaz asked her to do it on live TV. Haha I'm not very coordinated and the space was tight, so this was a challenge for me.

.

It it was a great experience! It was an amazing day! I'm hoping (fingers crossed) to book another appointment with him next year!

[NC Bandwagon]

It sounds like you had a wonderful time, Suz585. Many congratulations to you on getting to meet Chaz, his pups and his staff.

[quadmimi]

@Suz585

What a great update!....You made me feel like I was their, (which I won't be so that is even better..

I agree that being careful what you asked was a good idea, (although hard), we are lucky to get to know alot of product ahead of time anyway...Enjoy your hair, what a fun time...

[yisbuff2]

@Suz585 thanks for the details of the day! It sounds just wonderful. I saw your after and your hair looks amazing! Clearly it is worth it to go visit him. Enjoy your lovely new do!

[bebe777]

---

@Suz585 wrote:

---

@sailor_moon wrote:

---

@quadmimi wrote:

@Suz585 sounds so fun . i cant do any periscope but if you ever have a chance to post as pic, that would be fun!

I am surprised the new scent is soy tho? I was for sure it was rice.

Thanks for sharing!..

---

@quadmimi, I couldn't get the periscope to work either, but I think @Suz585's after video is posted on Chaz's Facebook and Instagram.

I am assuming that's her, or it possibly someone else with a gorgeous new cut and color.

---

@sailor_moon Chaz posted a slow motion video of my hair. It's harder than you think to jump up n down and shake your head back in forth all while wearing heels. Lol! Thanks for your kind words! 

---

@Suz585, lol, we got to see all the jumping up and down, and then moving your hair back and forth at the very end of the second periscope video (hopefully you got to watch it before it expired). I was very impressed how you kept going for about 2 minutes... and in heels. 

Chaz is such a great photographer and videographer. Periscope was made for people like Chaz. He is such an astute businessman and so very forward thinking. 

And now you have a wenderful slo mo video of your gorgeous hair!!! 

-- bebe

[HSB1204]

@Suz585 Thank you for sharing all of the details about your day at the salon. It sounds amazing!

[untitled]

@Suz585 - that was a beautifully told experience. And you looked stunning!

[bruingirl]

---

@Suz585 wrote:

---

@bebe777 wrote:

@Suz585, I know I should have mentioned this way before now but, if you happen to read this before your appointment -- which I realize is very unlikely -- could you ask Chaz: 

* When we are likely to see these products that are in the pipeline:

--- new beachwave product

--- Wen Men Styling creme

* What the upcoming Wen Signature EDP smells like is is it still likely to be available in June

* Pink Jasmine Peony -- when will it be available at QVC, and is it wheat, soy or rice based? 

* Can he give us any hints regarding additional upcoming Seasonals or fragrances

Thanks... and really sorry about asking these questions so late. *s*

-- bebe

---

@bebe777 - new beach wave spray - he is working on. No timeline yet. Summer would be nice, but again no time line. 

  WEN Men styling cream and texture cream are available at the salon. I didn't see this on the Chazdean.com web site yet. I did not smell nor try these. 

   Signature WEN EPD - I didn't ask

   PJP is SOY based. It will be available 2/1 on QVC and at the salon. The bottle is BEAUTIFUL. The "creative" on this is just breathe taking. The scent is, of course, very floral, really nice. I can give a touch more info on this on Monday. 

    Upcoming fragrances

         Spring Honey Lilac - smells divine! To me, it smells just like the CC, amazing, no powder scent, just pure lilacs (to me). 

         Summer Honey Peach - I can't wait for this! It has staying power, smells just like the CC, warm, juicy, mouth watering Peach n Honey. 

    2016 Fall seasonal is  . . . . WOW . . . . I think the Fall lovers will be happy. I just drive 4 hrs in the car with my hair smelling of 2016 Fall and I am amazed and in love! I don't want to sleep on it or spray it for fear of losing the scent, it's THAT good! 

I'll post all about the appointment and how wonderful it was, how nice everyone is, how beautiful the grounds are, once I get back home this weekend. 

Thanks for all the warm thoughts from those on this forum and a SPECIAL THANK YOU to BRUINGIRL for taking time out of her life to meet me, spend the afternoon with me and periscope my appointment! She is a supremely lovely delightful lady! 

---

awwww thank you @Suz585 for your kind words.  I had as much fun as you at the salon.  

[bruingirl]

---

@HappyDaze wrote:

@Suz585 Wow thanks for all your great info, glad you had a fun day! And yes, our @bruingirl is a special one for sure! 💘

---

thank you HD!