WEN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner - 16 oz Review.
"WONDERFUL PRODUCT" 2008-08-20
By George R. Chapman (Savannah, GA USA)
I ordered this product after watching the infomercial late one night. (Insomnia sometimes has it's benefits) As someone who used to do hair for a living, I have tried nearly everything on the market. My shower rack was always overflowing with numerous shampoos and conditioners, but no more. This delicious smelling, one-step cleanser/conditioner is the only product I use now. I have somewhat fine hair that's a bit dry from color treatments and I needed a product that would restore a healthy shine and manageability without over-conditioning. WEN cleansing conditioner does the job all in one step. I apply about two to three pumps to wet hair when I first get in the shower then rinse out as the last thing. You can add a tiny drop after as a leave-in conditioner. You'll be amazed at the results regardless of your hair type. One last tip, unless you have extremely thick long hair that's as dry as the Sahara desert, you do not need to use the recommended amount of 16-24 pumps. You'll figure out the right amount for your hair. Also, buy it here on Amazon and don't get caught up in the auto shipments required on the infomercial. Happy conditioning!
"Worth the Dough!" 2008-08-12
By K. Ritchie (GA)
I ordered this after watching the infamous infomercial...I'm sure you've all seen it! Anyway, I am an African-American woman who has done absolutely EVERYTHING to my hair and now have (thick, thick)relaxed hair. I only mention my race here because I think it is important to stress what the creator of this product was saying about his line--it works for anyone! I have only used this product for two weeks and I have to say that never before has my hair looked and felt so touchable--I literally used to cringe (and divert the perpetrator) if it seemed as if someone wanted to put a hand on my hair! I also used to be in a state of perpetual unrest--concerning my mop. It just seemed like no matter what products I used, I was always looking for something to do BETTER. The search is definitely over; I am truly satisfied. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs more good hair days!
October 14, 2009...One more child and one recession later, I still stand by my review, but if you are trying to save money in uncertain times, Dove Intense Damage Therapy Shampoo/Conditioner will also give you beautiful, healthy results.
"Great for my hair, but too expensive" 2009-06-17
By m. red
I really love Wen products, my favorite is the Sweet Almond Mint, it's a great product to tame my curly gray hair, however, because of the price of Wen, I can't always purchase it therefore, I started looking for a comparable product. I found HAIR ONE at Sally's Beauty Supply, it is a cleansing conditioner that for me, works better than Wen and it's only $11.99! Give it a try, for $11.99 what have you got to lose.
"Never would have expected..." 2008-08-23
By J. K. Martin (PA)
This is only the second product I have ever purchased after watching an infomercial - so I thought it may be a waste but I will try anyway... I did not want to buy it off of the their commercial because I did not want my card charged and the automatic shipping - so I bought it off amazon. I got it 10 days ago and just love it! Weird but I have actually had 3 compliments on how nice my hair looks this week and the only change is the shampoo.
The only con I've found is the instructions on the bottle are "off" for me though my hair is just past my neck and the bottle says @14 pumps and that was way too many after the first time it looked greasy - so I do 3-4 pumps comb it through and leave it sit while I finish my shower then rinse. My hair looks and feels so soft :) I would recommend this to anyone.
"The entire WEN line is amazing!!" 2008-11-22
By A. Hess (PA United States)
Let me start by saying that I have VERY curly, thick, dry and hard to control hair. I have always looked for that miracle product that could work wonders on my hair. I have tried many products, including Quidad for years, and nothing seems to help my hair. Now I think I have found the best product out there! I have heard before that shampoo can be very damaging to your hair. I even tried just cutting out the shampoo and just using normal conditioner, but my hair felt so unclean and gross. I figured like one reviewer said, this was a happy medium.
You probably won't notice much of a difference after a just couple uses, but just as they say in their infomercial, over a few weeks there will be a huge difference. WOW! This stuff is wonderful. My hair has never felt so soft and healthy in my life. And it smells great! I have been using it for a few months now and I can't ever return to regular salon hair products again. Even my boyfriend loves that he can run his hands through my hair now without it getting all snagged. I have also been straightening my hair since getting Wen, and I have never been able to get it so straight before AND make the it last without running the flatiron through it every morning. My hair stays straight until I need to wash it again. Even my sister (who I never told about Wen) said she has never seen my hair look so nice and straight! If it looks so nice straight, I can't wait to see what it looks like when I leave my hair curly next time!
Overall, it is worth every penny. I know it seems like a lot, but I guess I am just used to buying expensive products for my hair. Also, I have seen so many reviews saying that people should not buy directly from their website. Have any of these people actually added up the costs of buying from Amazon compared to wenhaircare.com? Probably not. I enrolled in their automatic shipment because I love the convenience of it delivering automatically, but you also save a ton of money by doing it that way. They advertise that you do lock in at a low price, but I didn't really buy into the hype of their marketing plan. However, I just added up what I got in my 3-month supply kit on Amazon, and I would have paid over TWICE the amount on Amazon!! So, I might recommend that you buy just the conditioner for the first time on Amazon just to see if you like it. If you do, I highly recommend you sign up for their automatic delivery program, you will save a lot of money. Additionally, I also love the other items in the kit (deep treatment - definitely gives you added moisture if you need it, styling creme and texture balm - really helps with flyaways).
Sorry this review is so lengthy, but I feel I need to spread the word on Wen if you do need intense moisture in your hair. I can't speak for other hair types, but I can see how it could make your hair feel rather greasy if you have normal hair. I would just make sure you following the directions exactly as other people have written. Love this stuff!!
By George R. Chapman (Savannah, GA USA)
I ordered this product after watching the infomercial late one night. (Insomnia sometimes has it's benefits) As someone who used to do hair for a living, I have tried nearly everything on the market. My shower rack was always overflowing with numerous shampoos and conditioners, but no more. This delicious smelling, one-step cleanser/conditioner is the only product I use now. I have somewhat fine hair that's a bit dry from color treatments and I needed a product that would restore a healthy shine and manageability without over-conditioning. WEN cleansing conditioner does the job all in one step. I apply about two to three pumps to wet hair when I first get in the shower then rinse out as the last thing. You can add a tiny drop after as a leave-in conditioner. You'll be amazed at the results regardless of your hair type. One last tip, unless you have extremely thick long hair that's as dry as the Sahara desert, you do not need to use the recommended amount of 16-24 pumps. You'll figure out the right amount for your hair. Also, buy it here on Amazon and don't get caught up in the auto shipments required on the infomercial. Happy conditioning!
By K. Ritchie (GA)
I ordered this after watching the infamous infomercial...I'm sure you've all seen it! Anyway, I am an African-American woman who has done absolutely EVERYTHING to my hair and now have (thick, thick)relaxed hair. I only mention my race here because I think it is important to stress what the creator of this product was saying about his line--it works for anyone! I have only used this product for two weeks and I have to say that never before has my hair looked and felt so touchable--I literally used to cringe (and divert the perpetrator) if it seemed as if someone wanted to put a hand on my hair! I also used to be in a state of perpetual unrest--concerning my mop. It just seemed like no matter what products I used, I was always looking for something to do BETTER. The search is definitely over; I am truly satisfied. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs more good hair days!
October 14, 2009...One more child and one recession later, I still stand by my review, but if you are trying to save money in uncertain times, Dove Intense Damage Therapy Shampoo/Conditioner will also give you beautiful, healthy results.
By m. red
I really love Wen products, my favorite is the Sweet Almond Mint, it's a great product to tame my curly gray hair, however, because of the price of Wen, I can't always purchase it therefore, I started looking for a comparable product. I found HAIR ONE at Sally's Beauty Supply, it is a cleansing conditioner that for me, works better than Wen and it's only $11.99! Give it a try, for $11.99 what have you got to lose.
By J. K. Martin (PA)
This is only the second product I have ever purchased after watching an infomercial - so I thought it may be a waste but I will try anyway... I did not want to buy it off of the their commercial because I did not want my card charged and the automatic shipping - so I bought it off amazon. I got it 10 days ago and just love it! Weird but I have actually had 3 compliments on how nice my hair looks this week and the only change is the shampoo.
The only con I've found is the instructions on the bottle are "off" for me though my hair is just past my neck and the bottle says @14 pumps and that was way too many after the first time it looked greasy - so I do 3-4 pumps comb it through and leave it sit while I finish my shower then rinse. My hair looks and feels so soft :) I would recommend this to anyone.
By A. Hess (PA United States)
Let me start by saying that I have VERY curly, thick, dry and hard to control hair. I have always looked for that miracle product that could work wonders on my hair. I have tried many products, including Quidad for years, and nothing seems to help my hair. Now I think I have found the best product out there! I have heard before that shampoo can be very damaging to your hair. I even tried just cutting out the shampoo and just using normal conditioner, but my hair felt so unclean and gross. I figured like one reviewer said, this was a happy medium.
You probably won't notice much of a difference after a just couple uses, but just as they say in their infomercial, over a few weeks there will be a huge difference. WOW! This stuff is wonderful. My hair has never felt so soft and healthy in my life. And it smells great! I have been using it for a few months now and I can't ever return to regular salon hair products again. Even my boyfriend loves that he can run his hands through my hair now without it getting all snagged. I have also been straightening my hair since getting Wen, and I have never been able to get it so straight before AND make the it last without running the flatiron through it every morning. My hair stays straight until I need to wash it again. Even my sister (who I never told about Wen) said she has never seen my hair look so nice and straight! If it looks so nice straight, I can't wait to see what it looks like when I leave my hair curly next time!
Overall, it is worth every penny. I know it seems like a lot, but I guess I am just used to buying expensive products for my hair. Also, I have seen so many reviews saying that people should not buy directly from their website. Have any of these people actually added up the costs of buying from Amazon compared to wenhaircare.com? Probably not. I enrolled in their automatic shipment because I love the convenience of it delivering automatically, but you also save a ton of money by doing it that way. They advertise that you do lock in at a low price, but I didn't really buy into the hype of their marketing plan. However, I just added up what I got in my 3-month supply kit on Amazon, and I would have paid over TWICE the amount on Amazon!! So, I might recommend that you buy just the conditioner for the first time on Amazon just to see if you like it. If you do, I highly recommend you sign up for their automatic delivery program, you will save a lot of money. Additionally, I also love the other items in the kit (deep treatment - definitely gives you added moisture if you need it, styling creme and texture balm - really helps with flyaways).
Sorry this review is so lengthy, but I feel I need to spread the word on Wen if you do need intense moisture in your hair. I can't speak for other hair types, but I can see how it could make your hair feel rather greasy if you have normal hair. I would just make sure you following the directions exactly as other people have written. Love this stuff!!
