What's the consensus on Wen?

spent2much · ‎03-10-2010

Does it cause you to lose hair? What has been your experience? TIA

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millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@spent2much WEN did not make me lose hair during the 6+ years I used it almost exclusively.

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

No hair loss for me. I have used it for years.

Catch71 · ‎03-09-2010

I decided to give it a try after seeing how many people loved it and were buying gallons! I knew I needed to give it some time to see a difference but after about 4 weeks I developed dry patches on my scalp around my hairline. I tried treating the dry patches but they did not clear up. I stopped using Wen but ended up going to the doctor for prescription cream to put on dry areas. Finally, after months it cleared up. I can't prove it was from using Wen, but it never happened before and has not happened since. I wont use it ever again.

Forbidden Fruit · ‎09-04-2014

I have used Wen for several years. No hair loss. The trick for me was figuring out how much to use. I wash my hair everyday with 6 to 7 pumps from a 32 oz bottle (Sweet Almond Mint). My hair touches the top of my shoulders. I don't use the rice based & the floral scented formulas as they dry out my hair. I have never used more than 7 pumps. I can't imagine using tons of this product (or any product) and only washing my hair once a week. I wish I could but can't. I also use the Wen hair balm.

What has caused my hair to fall out? Low on essential vitamins/minerals (bad diet), high stress, and when I dye my hair.

Hope this helps.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

I have never experienced hair loss with using WEN. I've been using it on and off (mostly on) for a long time, I'm thinking 8 years now or so? I also like Tweak'd and Beekman goatmilk shampoo. I just like to change it up sometimes and I have had nice results with all of them. I do say though, I am leaning toward staying more with Tweak'd.

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

i think i might be the only one on the planet who has never used Wen....too many pumps of product required......and too expensive for my budget....imo...

arizona babe · ‎05-05-2010

@spent2much i lost hair for many months, according to a dermatologist I saw it clogs the hair pores over time- it also left my scalp scaly and I never felt my hair was clean- I stopped it and over time my hair recovered as well as my scalp- I do not recomend this product to anyone, besides it costs way too much

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@spent2much

Google: Wen Lawsuits and judge for yourself.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Catch71 wrote:
I decided to give it a try after seeing how many people loved it and were buying gallons! I knew I needed to give it some time to see a difference but after about 4 weeks I developed dry patches on my scalp around my hairline. I tried treating the dry patches but they did not clear up. I stopped using Wen but ended up going to the doctor for prescription cream to put on dry areas. Finally, after months it cleared up. I can't prove it was from using Wen, but it never happened before and has not happened since. I wont use it ever again.

@Catch71

What do you know yourself to be allergic to? I know someone who tried Wen, but is allergic to menthol and it irritated her scalp a little bit. I'm not sure all Wen shampoos have menthol, but her version did.