So, the cream cleansing New Wash revolution is blowing up. Though they claim it isn’t exactly a no poo, it ticks all of the requirements to be one. Popular alternatives to chemical-filled shampoo include apple cider vinegar, mixes with olive oil and/or coconut milk, lemon juice, tea tree oil, clay, and water on its own.Īnother alternative: Hairstory’s New Wash. So, many methods, like no poo and co-washing, are growing exponentially in popularity. People are sick of the chemicals stripping their hair of natural oils (the feeling my oily scalped loved ) and are becoming aware of what’s lurking in those plastic bottles. But trust me – the story changes quickly. I couldn’t wait to try it!Īnd then, for three weeks, I couldn’t wait to be done trying it. I proudly showed the box off to Hannah and Wes on the call, both of whom smiled in reaction to the joy radiating from my side of the screen.

The morning of, I ran to my mailbox, and there was a box filled with the Hairstory goods: their New Wash, Powder (dry shampoo), and Hair Balm (to add texture when air drying). Unsure of what the profile would be like, but thrilled nevertheless, I prepared for my interview. When I pitched an idea of writing a story on the brand, their lovely contact, Hannah, came back with a question: how would I feel about speaking to Wes Sharpton, one of their hairstylists? I loved that the brand was inclusive – hair is hair, here! I also adored the idea of using an affiliate link to connect hairdressers with clients in a COVID-19 world. I had done plenty of research on Hairstory before I reached out to the company. How’d I even end up here? It’s a simple story. So much so, in fact, that I almost gave up and wrote a review that simply said “I couldn’t do it.” Same goes with the suds – the feeling of fluffy, clean strands was my favorite hair day… w hich is exactly why Hairstory’s New Wash scared the sh*t out of me. If you had told me six weeks ago that I would love my hair without conditioner, leave-in, or any form of hydrator, I would have laughed.

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