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[bebe777]

On 3/31/2014 BExplorer said: TT first cleanse, WCM and Fig for second cleanse, TT Remoist for leave in mixed with LAV RTM and SAM GS, SAM SC with SAM GS, then SAM mousse and VTS. I am still trying to find the best way to use the seasonals with the least amount of frizz. I think using the seasonals for first cleanse works best for me

BExplorer, Hilary and I were discussing that on this thread a few months ago (maybe January). We each felt that we had more frizz with TT-first/Seasonal-second, and more manageable, less frizzed hair with Seasonal-first/TT-second.

That said, I still tend to use the Seasonals/613 for the second longer cleanse because I like getting the benefits of the beauty ingredients on my scalp. Sometimes I'll do a three minute first cleanse with a Seasonal/613, and then follow with a three minute TT/CA second cleanse. My hair always looks better this way (when I take the additional 2 minutes of shower time to do it).

If Hilary sees this post I'm sure she'll add her latest thoughts on this change up.

Best of luck!!

-- bebe

[Hilary77]

On 4/2/2014 bebe777 said:

On 3/31/2014 BExplorer said: TT first cleanse, WCM and Fig for second cleanse, TT Remoist for leave in mixed with LAV RTM and SAM GS, SAM SC with SAM GS, then SAM mousse and VTS. I am still trying to find the best way to use the seasonals with the least amount of frizz. I think using the seasonals for first cleanse works best for me

BExplorer, Hilary and I were discussing that on this thread a few months ago (maybe January). We each felt that we had more frizz with TT-first/Seasonal-second, and more manageable, less frizzed hair with Seasonal-first/TT-second.

That said, I still tend to use the Seasonals/613 for the second longer cleanse because I like getting the benefits of the beauty ingredients on my scalp. Sometimes I'll do a three minute first cleanse with a Seasonal/613, and then follow with a three minute TT/CA second cleanse. My hair always looks better this way (when I take the additional 2 minutes of shower time to do it).

If Hilary sees this post I'm sure she'll add her latest thoughts on this change up.

Best of luck!!

-- bebe

I used the spring orange blossom today for my second cleanse following Wen kids watermelon. I think I like this combo better than using TT for the first cleanse. I also like Wen kids with the BGT. Maybe it's just a matter of finding what pairs well together. I do like TT with Sam, fig, and lavender. But for the seasonals and BGT, I think I will use the Wen kids for my first cleanse.

[Wen_Woman]

SGGT...its never been one of my top choices but my hair looked great today! Did it for first, second cleanse and a generous amount as leave-in.

[Hilary77]

I used Wen kids watermelon for the first cleanse and spring orange blossom for the second cleanse. For my leave in I used a pea size of sob cc mixed with 5 sprays of sob RTM. I mixed 3 drops of sob oil with a dime size amount of fig styling creme. My hair is super soft and moisturized. This combo almost makes my hair too soft because it is a little flyaway. I added a few drops of oil to smooth it down. Voila, smooth, shiny, super soft hair. I am loving this combo!!!

[BExplorer]

It is rainy and humid here today, so attempting to minimize frizz I used TT for first cleanse, and Fig for second cleanse. TT Remoist and Lav RTM as leave in, SAM SC with SAM GS, SAM mousse and SAM VTS.

[Hilary77]

I used Wen kids watermelon for the first cleanse and BGT for the second cleanse. For my leave in, I mixed 5 sprays of BGT RTM with a dime size of BGT cc. I also mixed 3 drops of fig oil with one pump of fig styling creme.

[Lee311]

Newbie to WEN, started about 1mo. ago. I started with SAM loved it for my ethnic hair. I used the FIG early this morning I do not like the result. Made my hair dry. I will continue with it until finish and see result, I might just return to SAM.

[bebe777]

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I'm trying to get a sense of how BGT works on my hair, so I'm going th stick to the same hair cleansing routine for the next 2-3 weeks:

first cleanse -- TT

second cleanse -- BGT

leave-in -- 1/2 pump BGT CC, 1 pump 613 SC, 3 pumps 613 mousse

-- bebe

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running observations...

4/2 -- btw, this was my first time using BGT. I had a mixed reaction so I want to use it a few more times before I say much about it. It did really give my hair a lovely soft feeling to it though.

4/5 -- It's really too early to know for sure, but I think my hair may be absorbing the BGT's bamboo amino acid complex more easily than my hair absorbed the 613 intensive amino acid complex. -- To begin with, my hair seems to soak in about 30% more BGT CC than it does with any other CC. I know it's too soon to tell but my thin/fine hair seems to feel a bit thicker. Also the very gentle wave my hair has seems to disappear when I use the BGT -- this could be a result of increased amino acid absorption. I'll need to keep a close eye on my hair having too much amino acid complex in hair can lead to brittleness or even breakage.

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[bebe777]

On 4/4/2014 Lee311 said:

Newbie to WEN, started about 1mo. ago. I started with SAM loved it for my ethnic hair. I used the FIG early this morning I do not like the result. Made my hair dry. I will continue with it until finish and see result, I might just return to SAM.

Lee311, welcome the Wen forum and welcome to Wen. Since you are new to Wen and you have ethnic hair, in particular, you may want to check out the Any Women of Color WEN Users Out There? thread. For easy access, you can also find the additional links listed below in the Wen 101 thread (in post #5 -- Wen Hair Care Tips):

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African American Hair -- you may want to read through all the threads since a number of different topics are brought up in each thread -- Any Women of Color WEN Users Out There? ---- Help -- maintenance of afro american hair -- African American Hair & Wen -- African American asking how often do you wash -- African American WEN users -- 613 has made this Afro-American woman VERY HAPPY!! -- I have natural 4a kinky hair, what should I use? -- Biracial -- Im african american and i have a mixed daughter --Help! My daughter is biracial with really tangly hair. Would wen TSV help? -- HELP PLEASE...WHAT TO BUY... -- curls -- Anyone ever leave-in the Re-Moist mask? -- frizzy -- I tried Wen but am not getting expected results -- oils/remoist -- Long term remoist/ oil treatment for special events -- perms -- Are there any other African American Women with Permed Hair that use Wen? -- permed/relaxed transitioning to natural -- What to do exactly? -- African American - Transistioning from permed to natural hair --African American woman transitioning from relaxed hair to natural -- Transitioning African American Hair -- relaxers -- WEN with a Relaxer --newbie! plz help asap, 613 and re-moist mask -- spornette brush & blow dryer -- Question about Chaz Dean Video -- Wen comb -- Wen -- Wenderful Comb!!!!! (see post #19) -- videos -- WEN- Telling how much product is used on alicia and catea -- Katia's Look

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[Hilary77]

Today, I used Wen kids watermelon for my first cleanse and spring orange blossom for the second cleanse. For my leave in, I used a pea size of SOB cc mixed with 5 sprays of SOB RTM and a pea size of CA styling creme mixed with a pump of Pom serum. I have been using the seasonals and BGT for several days in a row. My hair is not getting that dried out feeling that it usually gets from the seasonals. I think the Wen kids and serum/oils are making the difference.