New Wash is not a shampoo. It's a cleansing cream. Shampoos contain harsh detergents that strip your hair of its good, protective oils while they clean. New Wash cleans using essential oils and fatty alcohols—and zero detergents—while removing dirt, oil and buildup.

New Wash is not a conditioner. Conditioner does not clean the hair; it only replaces moisture after shampoo strips it. New Wash contains cleansing and conditioning ingredients.

Yes! New Wash cleans using essential oils and fatty alcohols, all of which are naturally derived and biodegradable.

You can wash your hair daily or however often works for you. New Wash is so gentle that you no longer need to worry about stripping your color or drying out your strands. 

When starting out with New Wash, we suggest sticking to your regular routine and finding your rhythm over time. Many people have found that they can go much longer between washes with New Wash.

New Wash cleans hair with a custom blend of essential oils and gentle, naturally derived saturated cleansers that also help balance your scalp's natural oil production.

Yes! Check out the reviews—“life-changing” is a commonly used phrase by people with all different hair types. Take our quiz to find the best formula for you.

New Wash benefits hair immediately, but all hair types are different so some scalps need to adjust and may experience oiliness or flakiness. This transition period is natural and more commonly experienced by people with oily or fine hair.

New Wash is different from detergent-based shampoos, and so is the way you use it. If your hair feels greasy or you have some buildup after using New Wash, there are two common reasons. 

First, you might not be using enough New Wash. Apply the same amount of New Wash as you'd usually use for both shampoo and conditioner—enough to coat hair like you would for a conditioner or mask. Then work it in really, really well with the Massaging Scalp Brush. Add a bit of water to get a smooth, milky consistency; this will allow it to capture and bond to the dirt, buildup and excess oil.

You also might not be rinsing it out thoroughly. New Wash bonds to impurities and requires extra rinsing to work it out. Massage it out with the Massaging Scalp Brush or your fingertips.

Remember: It takes time to adjust to new habits and routines. You might experience a transition period during which your scalp overproduces oil, like it was trained to do by detergent-based shampoos. It hasn't yet acclimated to this new way of cleansing that leaves the healthy, protective oils to do their job.

After about two or three washes, your scalp and oil production should regulate and thrive with your new healthy routine!

Yes, pouches are made with LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) and are fully recyclable under classification #1.

No, all Hairstory products are septic-safe and will not clog the drain.

Traditional color shampoos strip hair as they clean, and traditional color conditioners don't clean—they only deposit color and condition. Red Color Boost for New Wash gently cleans, conditions, tones and keeps color vibrant in one step. 

Red Color Boost is formulated with black spruce extract, which helps to protect red hair from discoloration caused by UV rays and repeated washing.

Red Color Boost works on all tones of red hair, including vivid red, auburn and copper.

Let Red Color Boost sit for 3 minutes for vivid reds and consult your trusted colorist for other tones.

Use every time you wash your hair or as directed by your trusted colorist.

Staining is less likely when​​ spills are promptly cleaned with a suitable cleaning agent. Follow the instructions to ensure a tidy application while protecting your tile from potential stains.

The Red Color Boost formula is not compatible with or easily blended with New Wash Deep.

All Color Boosts have a two-year shelf life.