It is difficult when we are unable to give a product a
glowing endorsement, but when we have to deliver unfavorable news, we are more
than willing to explain why. First, however, we must stressed as we do with
every post, that what works for one may not work for the other. You may use a
product and get wonderful results when our findings were lack luster. With that
said, always try it for yourself. Our reviews are based on our personal
experiences and the experiences of our faithful readers.
The verdict is in…we are discontinuing of use of WEN. The
reason is simple. The product does not provide and detangling aid. Here on Two
Heads, we stress the need for good detangling products for all hair types.
Heres why:
1.
Hair is elastic (it stretches), but not unbreakable
2.
Hair is at its weakest when it is wet
3.
Taking into consideration the above notes, when
detangling after shampooing, strand will stretch and pop (break) if the comb is
not allowed to glide smoothly.
4.
Poor detangling habits can cause split ends
5.
Poor detangling habits is a main reason for
African American hair breakage
Now, there are many factors that contribute to whether hair
is easy to detangle:
1.
Hair texture (of course the tighter the curl,
the more difficult it is to detangle)
2.
Moisture is an important factor in good
detangling. If hair is moist is will detangle easier
3.
The technique one uses to shampoo hair can
potential tangle hair
4.
Shampoos and conditioners can contribute to
adding moisture to hair therefore making it easier to detangle (ie., if your
shampoo and conditioner dries your hair out it probably will be difficult to
detangle
Now, all of the above is sheer rhetoric if it can’t be
applied practically.
Well here is the long and short of it all. No matter how the
product boasts to be natural and full of “healthy” ingredients that health did
not translate into the styling process. Don’t get me wrong I felt good about
using a product that would not strip my daughters’ hair. I liked the idea of
using a product that was supposedly helpful not harmful, but every time I used
WEN, I would have to use it in conjunction with another product, namely a
detangler or moisturizer to achieve the desired outcome. This just seemed a
little backwards to me.
My final thought is that WEN is not at all a bad product,
but if your primary concern is lack of moisture and breakage (as mine is with
my oldest child) then WEN is not for you.
As a side bar, WEN performed satisfactorily on my youngest
daughter’s hair, but it too seemed more dull and less soft at the end of the styling
process when I used the WEN solely. When added with other products, WEN was
fine, but if you go back to one of our first posts, WEN: Does it really work? , it is supposed to be a product that can stand alone. It is
not advertised as an adjunct therapy.
