by Little Momma

Created on: August 23, 2009

So you've seen the infomercials, or heard the buzz, but what exactly is the Wen hair care system? How does it work? What's included for $29.95, and what's the catch? Well, Wen is a revolutionary way to cleanse your hair without harsh shampoo, condition your hair, and keep your color from fading, all with one product. For basically $30, you get all the hair products that you should need to have fantastic looking hair.

The Wen cleansing conditioner is a revolutionary way to cleanse and condition your hair at the same time. The detergents and sulfates that regular shampoo contain are actually damaging you hair, because they're stripping away your hair's natural oils. Not only is regular shampoo damaging your hair, but if you color your hair it's actually washing away your hair color. Wen cleansing conditioner incorporates cleansing agents, which are gentle and effective, and conditioning agents, which allow you to essentially wash and condition your hair at the same time.

Now the big question, well how do I use it? The first thing you need to do is rinse your hair for one to two minutes. This should wash away quite a bit of residue and prep your hair for the cleansing conditioner. Then you need to find the right amount of the Wen cleansing conditioner for your hair type and length. The Wen cleansing conditioner comes in a pump bottle, so count the number of pumps it takes you to saturate your hair with Wen. This is your ideal amount to use every time. Next, work the Wen cleansing conditioner through your hair, just like you would normal conditioner. Now add a small amount of water to your hair, and keep working the cleansing conditioner through your hair. Once the cleansing conditioner becomes sort of foamy or frothy, don't add any more water to your hair. Now "wash" your hair just like you would with normal shampoo, and leave the cleansing conditioner on for the remainder of your shower, rinsing should be your last step. Make sure to rinse completely, as this is vital to make sure that your hair doesn't appear oily.

The Wen cleansing conditioner can also be used as a leave-in, which will not only condition your hair even more, but will aid in styling.

Well, what do I get for $29.95? The initial shipment of the Wen hair Care System will include a 30-day supply of; Wen cleansing conditioner, styling crme, re-moist intensive hair repair mask, and two bonuses, texture balm, and a wide tooth shower comb. The styling crme is awesome, it eliminates frizz, adds body and volume, and leaves your hair soft and shiny. The intensive hair repair mask is also an amazing treatment for your hair.

So, what's the catch? There isn't any catch, however if you've dealt with Gunthy-Renker in the past you know that everyone one of their products enrolls you in an auto-delivery program. If you don't want to have the Wen system shipped to you automatically, then simply call as soon as you receive your first shipment, and cancel your enrollment.

The one drawback about Wen that I've noticed, and it comes up frequently, is that if you use the cleansing conditioner exactly as directed, there's no way it's going to last as long as they say. My best advice is to only use the amount that your hair actually needs.

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