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Summary
Reset your scalp and build a healthy foundation for your hair. Hairstory Pre-Wash is a prebiotic scalp rinse that purifies, balances and refreshes in just 3 minutes. Helps all hair types adjust to detergent-free Hairstory New Wash while supporting long-term scalp and hair health.
Benefits
- Purify: Refreshes hair and removes buildup, oil and dirt
- Balance: Maintains optimal scalp moisture, letting you go longer between washes
- Transition: Helps hair and scalp adjust from traditional shampoo to detergent-free New Wash
Key Ingredients
- Detergent-free micellar technology: Refreshes the scalp while gently dissolving buildup and impurities
- Prebiotics: Support a balanced scalp microbiome to help prevent flakes and irritation
- Natural, upcycled betaine: Helps maintain optimal scalp moisture
Formulated Without
- Detergents
- Alcohol
- Fragrance
- Silicones
- Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
- Parabens
- Phthalates
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- Divide dry hair into sections.
- Use the applicator tip to apply Pre-Wash evenly to roots and scalp, one section at a time.
- Massage into scalp with Hairstory's signature Massaging Scalp Brush or your fingers and leave on for 3-4 minutes.
- Wash hair with New Wash.
- Use Pre-Wash with every wash or as needed to help remove excess oil, dirt and buildup from hair treatments or styling products. You can also use Pre-Wash between wash days for a refreshing cleansing experience - it won't leave any greasy residue.
Pre-caution: In the event of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Glycolipids, Inulin, Polyglyceryl-4 Pelargonate, Levulinic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Arginine, Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) Seed Extract
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Excellent for my hair
I've been using new wash rich mainly, occasionally new wash regular, for over six years and I love it. Has made my hair - enigmatic Irish curls that tend toward frizz at the bottom and flatness or grease at the top, now at 45 nearly 65% gray - my own in the best way possible, so I actually enjoy it...
Most Helpful Critical Review
No significant change
I was hoping this product would help me to go more days between washing or to use less New Wash to get my hair clean -- but no luck, and I didn't notice any change at all when using it (just felt like I was moving cold water around on my scalp). It was very hard to tell what value this was adding. I...
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This before the New Wash
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This before the New Wash is where its at. Safe for color treated hair and dud need to wash for 3 days when i usually have to wash everyday.
My scalp loves it
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Makes New Wash even better. I'll also use in between wash days when I feel a little build up. It's crucial to my routine.
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I do like the product. My hair and scalp just feels better after I use it.
It's fine but maybe not worth the $
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It's ok… I can't really tell a difference when I don't use it or do?
Does not remove buildup....
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Does not remove buildup. Smells like vinegar.