There is no evidence that WEN products cause hair loss and the ingredients and formulations meet or exceed safety and quality standards set by the cosmetics industry.

According to in-depth coverage in The Daily Beast yesterday, the women claim "Wen products can cause severe and possibly permanent damage to hair, including significant hair loss to the point of visible bald spots, hair breakage, scalp irritation, and rash."

After the FDA started asking WEN questions, it came out that the company was sitting on another 21,000 complaints. Last year, amid the investigation, the agency tallied 1,386 more complaints of hair loss and scalp irritation. And WEN settled a class-action lawsuit for $26 million.

In the meantime, the FDA has advised consumers to stop using WEN Cleansing Conditioner if they experience any symptoms such as rash, itching or hair loss. If you suspect WEN products have caused hair loss of balding, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since their inception, WEN® products have been tested through Human Repeat Insult Patch Tests (“RIPTs”). RIPT is a standard test to determine the safety of cosmetic products. To date, the WEN® products have been tested on over 2,700 people without any adverse reactions.

While hair growth products are safe, there are many potential side effects. For ingested supplements and medications, these include nausea, bloating and stomach aches, fatigue, and headaches. Some topical treatments may cause rashes or skin irritation.

Those are just a few words to describe celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean.” But here's the thing: Wen, a line based around sulfate-free “five-in-one” conditioning cleansers (free of synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, and triclosan), is kind of good.

This lightweight styling solution is designed to help take the frizz out of hair and give you more moisture, shine and body. Hair has less breakage after just one use and gets stronger even after being exposed to heat and styling stress. WEN Anti-Frizz Styling Creme provides up to 8 hours of frizz control.

The best products for hair growth

• Best for scalp oil: The Mane Choice Alpha Multi-Vitamin Scalp Nourishing Growth Oil.
• Best minoxidil foam: Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Unscented Foam.
• Best for gluten-free scalp serum: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.
• Best for support from medical professionals: Roman Hair Loss.

WenHairCare Fig - Cleanses, Nourishes, and Strengthens Hair, No Harsh Sulfates (16 oz)

Minoxidil (Rogaine). To be most effective, apply the product to the scalp skin once daily for women and twice daily for men. Many people prefer the foam applied when the hair is wet. Products with minoxidil help many people regrow their hair or slow the rate of hair loss or both.

Best Hair Growth Products

• Flourish Shampoo for Healthy Hair Growth.
• ACV Exfoliating Scalp Detox.
• Rosemary Mint Oil.
• Thickening Shampoo.
• Don't Despair Repair Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Treatment.
• Mighty Majesty Fortifying Hair Serum.
• Women's Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam.
• SahaScalp Hydrating Cooling Scalp Mud Mask.