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. It's now in the process of compensating customers. When the settlement was announced, WEN released a statement saying that its products were safe.

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.

hairstylist Chaz Dean Wen Hair Care was founded by celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean.

All products are manufactured in the United States and Canada.

Brooke Shields became a WEN ambassador in 2015, after discovering the brand to help heal her over-processed, colored hair. Over the years, his Hollywood salon has catered to celebs like Alyssa Milano, Angie Harmon, Ming-Na Wen, Charlize Theron, and Paula Abdul.

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."

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.

Side effects of topical hair loss treatments like minoxidil can include: darkening of body hair. growth of body hair. irritation and dermatitis on the scalp.

Born in Vermont and adopted at birth, Dean was raised in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California and Arizona before moving to Los Angeles in 1985.

Brooke Shields became a WEN ambassador in 2015, after discovering the brand to help heal her over-processed, colored hair. Over the years, his Hollywood salon has catered to celebs like Alyssa Milano, Angie Harmon, Ming-Na Wen, Charlize Theron, and Paula Abdul.

WEN products are made all over the world, including in the USA, Germany, Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Our design, engineering, marketing, customer service, and operations teams are headquartered in West Dundee, IL, and we have warehouses in multiple locations in the US.

Wen is a tool company headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The brand is sold by numerous retailers including Home Depot.