Wen Hair Care
American hair care brand
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Wen Hair Care, stylized as WEN Hair Care, is an American hair care brand founded by Chaz Dean.
| Product type | Hair care |
|---|---|
| Owner | Chaz Dean |
| Produced by | Guthy-Renker |
| Country | United States of America |
History
Wen Hair Care was founded by celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean.[1] The company is most well known for producing cleansing conditioners [2] marketed towards no-poo hair treatment methods, similar to the Curly Girl Method.[3] Wen products are sold by Dean and Guthy-Renker. In January 2015, actress Brooke Shields became the official brand ambassador for Wen Hair Care.[4]
Controversy
Wen was at the center of a class-action lawsuit which alleged that the product had caused damage to hair after use.[5][6]
In March 2016, the FDA opened an investigation into complaints about Wen Hair Care products by consumers.[7] In October 2016, Wen agreed to settle out of court for a total of $26 million without admitting any wrongdoing.[8]
The lawsuits and investigations prompted researchers to submit a letter to JAMA, calling for a higher level of regulations in the personal care industry,[9] including allowing the FDA to recall personal care products.[10]