Hello to all on this chilly morning!
It seems everyone has been buzzing about Wen hair care products since JoJoFree posted about it on the message boards.
http://www.hairdirect.com/community/forums/thread/18176.aspx
Yep, you guessed it, I ran out - well, I hobbled out - to my computer and clicked away until my credit card shrieked with horror! In about two weeks, I had my box of Wen products delivered.
FYI Wen products are marketed by Guthy-Renker - a VERY successful marketing/branding company that also represents companies like: Proactive, Scalpmed and various products endorsed by Susan Lucci, Victoria Principal, Jane Seymour, Cindy Crawford and Leeza Gibbons. You get my drift..
Before I get too involved with my review - a big thanks to JoJoFree for sharing her recommendation with us. I love trying new products and I'm always looking for the next best trick! So - 
JoJo and thanks again!
I have used the Wen Cleansing Conditioner - http://www.wenhaircare.com - for 3 weeks now. So here are some review comments:
1. It's really tough to get used to the fact that there are NO SUDS - yep, no foaming, luxurious, lathery (is that a word?), silky suds. Thankfully, I have read enough to know that the suds are simply a marketing technique used to "sell" the clean. Foaming doesn't help a shampoo clean, did you know that? It's just an additive to make us like the shampoo more and to make us believe it's more effective. Surfactants are usually pretty harsh on our hair, but that's what is added to shampoos to make them foam.
2. Directions say to leave it in your hair for 3-5 minutes for the best benefit. OK, well, that seems easy, but if I start shaving my legs BEFORE I put it in my hair, I'm doomed! After all, with 4 teenagers, I'm lucky to have enough hot water for a cup of tea after they all get their showers!
3. I think I end up using more than I'm supposed to because it just doesn't "feel" like it's coating all of my hair. At $29.95 (plus $8.00 shipping) you need to be a little stingy using it unless you have the resources.
4. It works fabulously on my non-biological hair! My "store-bought" hair is soft and shiny. Feels terrific. Very similar to the Pureology Nanoworks shampoo and conditioner that I swear by.
But...and darn it there is usually a but...when I shampoo, I use it on my unit and my bio hair. The problem is, within one day, my bio hair is oily and looks stringy. I believe it's because my natural hair is oily to begin with. Keep in mind, the HD hair looks terrific - it's just my natural hair (what's left of it) doesn't match the HD hair.
Now for my recommendation -
A+ for Wen Conditioning Shampoo IF:
1. You only use it on your unit or your bio hair is normal/dry.
2. You wear a full cap system.
3. You can afford it.
4. You remember to reorder it in plenty of time so you don't run out.
I'm going to give what's left of mine to my girls to see how it works for their curly mops! When I have those results, I will definitely update you! For me? I'm just going to stick with my Pureology Nanoworks until someone else finds another good one for me to try!
Back to the foamy stuff,
Babe