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.

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

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."

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.

All products are manufactured in the United States and Canada.

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.

In general, WEN® products will last 2 years from the time you open them. We recommend storing your products in a cool, dry place to maximize your shelf-life.

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.

FDA Warns About Wen Hair Products These women have reported excessive breakage, burning and balding after shampooing their hair with the supposedly mild brand of cleansing conditioner.

Unwanted Side Effects. It wasn't long until women from across the country began reporting extreme hair loss after using WEN products. Conditions such as scalp rashes, hair breakage, discoloration and general irritation were also reported.

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.