Lawsuits seem to have taken the place of using one's brain. That's why we have such ridiculous warning labels on everything. Example: Do not use hair dryer while in the bathtub. Really? Somebody needed to be told this?
Looks like someone else made yet another thread. That's the 3rd thread in a night!
That's actually not the story you think it is. This is a good rundown of the REAL details of the lawsuit. Basically McDonald's was superheating their coffee far above safe temperatures so that it would taste fresher for longer, and at least 700 other people had complained to McDonald's about second and third degree burns (the kind that leave permanent scarring) from accidental spills before the lawsuit was filed (by a 79 year old who was permanently disfigured by the coffee, btw, and only wanted money to cover her medical bills).
Not all commercial-product lawsuits are frivolous. In this case, frankly, not everyone using WEN or similar routines should be expected to know by divine intervention that it can cause extreme hairfall in a lot of people, not only with SD but just in general. We know it and we often think it's "stupid" that anyone doesn't know it because we're active members of a hair care forum but just look at how many new members try any kind of CO and get hairfall and start freaking out. It's not common knowledge but it really should be, especially when WEN touts itself as being for everyone. It wouldn't hurt for them to have a warning in commercials and on their bottles that some users experienced temporary hair loss after starting the program, considering how many people clearly have this problem with CO.
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I'm not surprised that in our litigious society WEN is being sued. I'm sure they'll mount a defense saying this is just like any other product used for CO washing and that it's fairly common for people to experience extra shedding. If they're deceptively marketing their products as 100% safe and suitable for everyone with immediate positive results expected I think they probably do deserve to get their hands slapped a little (maybe forced to tone down their marketing or add a disclaimer) but that's just my own bias because I think their products are ridiculously overpriced and overhyped. My rational brain knows that this is probably a frivolous suit. If I used a conditioner and immediately noticed a handful of hair in the drain I would STOP USING THE PRODUCT. I certainly wouldn't keep using it until I was half-bald and then sue the manufacturer.
Last edited by TR; December 15th, 2015 at 06:01 AM. Reason: Fact checked
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I was gifted some Wen stuff recently and I think I'll try it out next wash... I don't really put conditioner on my scalp so I'm not to worried, although I can already tell you I wont be buying more after this runs out, good lord this is overpriced conditioner!
Hey, I do too also think it's crazy of how expensive their conditioners are. Yeah, I use Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner as my co-wash all of the time instead of Wen. I really wish I could tell you where the idea of CO originated in the first place. I wonder myself too. But it sure has done my hair a lot of good with health and growth!
I used Wen for years, probably at least 5 or more. I didn't find it that expensive, as I only wash once a week. i thought it worked great, until about two years ago, it seems to change in formalation, my hair became frizzy, dry, and the curl disappeared. Could be that I needed to clarify, but I then branched out into other paraben, sulfphate free products...havent found anything yet that I like. Tried WEN once recently, was horrible!!!! My hair felt tangled, and like straw. The search continues......
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