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<h3 style="text-align: center;">The history of what we call shampoo is a story that reaches back less than a century, but the origin of washing our hair is thousands of years old, or as long as we’ve had hair to wash.&nbsp;</h3>Until modern science put the process under a microscope, hair was maintained with various inventions using readily available ingredients, animal, vegetable, and mineral. Follow along with the evolution of shampoo.<h5>4000 B.C.</h5>Cosmetic routines emerge from bathhouses to hairstyling, reserved for the upper echelon of society.<h5>3000 B.C.</h5> The belief becomes widespread that grooming and adornments separated humans from all other animals. Babylonian courts contain multiple bathrooms complete with clean, running water; soap made from animal fats boiled with ashes is stored in clay jars.<h5>1500 B.C.</h5>Egyptian cosmeticians harvest plants, such as lotus flowers, for essential oils, and combine animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts to form a soap-like material for treating skin and for washing.<h5>The Middle Ages</h5>In Europe, Purity of the soul is emphasized over the cleanliness of the outer. In Japan, daily bathing becomes a common custom. In Iceland, pools warmed with water from hot springs are popular gathering places on Saturday evenings.

<h4>800 A.D.</h4>
 In Aleppo, Syria, soap is made by combining olive oil, sweet bay oil, water and lye, then heated, left to cool, cut, and left to age for seven months.<h4>1100 A.D.</h4>
 European Crusaders encounter caravans along the Silk Road filled with Aleppo soap, bring home large quantities, and start discovering ways to create it.<h4>1200 A.D.</h4>
 European soap making spreads with the arrival of Muslim soap makers in Spain and Italy. The Italian city of Castile becomes well-known among Spanish and European royal houses.<h4>1500 A.D.</h4>
Castile soap travels all over Europe to England where it is imported in large quantities by sea. English hair stylists boil shaved soap in water and add herbs to give hair shine and fragrance. But besides irritating the eyes, most soaps are difficult to rinse, and leave a dulling film.<h4>1800 A.D.</h4>
Early colonial traders in India discover hair and body <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/stories/2019/02/19/hair-care-self-care/">massage</a>, called champo, and introduce “champing” to Europe – and the origin of the word “shampoo”

<h4>1898</h4>
Berlin chemist, Hans Schwarzkopf, opens a drugstore dedicated to perfume and focuses his efforts on <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/">hair care products</a>, including a popular, water-soluble, <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/catalogue/powder_20/">dry shampoo</a> that despite the convenience, still causes dulling, alkaline reactions.

<h4>1900</h4>
<a href="https://www.hairstory.com/products/styling/hair-balm/">Conditioner</a>, which originated as “brilliantine,” is created by Frenchman Edouard Pinaud and introduced at the World Fair to soften moustaches and beards.

<h4>1908</h4>
The New York Times outlines “simple rules” on <a href="http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9904E5DA143EE233A25753C1A9639C946997D6CF" target="_blank">How to Shampoo the Hair</a>. It claims that hair is best shampooed at night, following thorough combing and brushing, and singeing split ends. Castile soap is applied with a stiff brush and rinsed four times every month to six weeks.

<h4>1914</h4>
Kasey Hebert invents the first commercial shampoo. Ads for Canthrox Shampoo show young women at camp washing their hair in a lake; magazine ads by Rexall feature Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo.<h4>1927</h4>
Hans Schwarzkopf introduces one of the world’s premiere liquid shampoos and launches his international empire of hairdressing institutes.

<h4>1930</h4>
The first shampoo containing <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/stories/2019/01/15/get-sulfates-out-your-life-and-your-hair/">synthetic surfactants</a> is introduced as Drene. Dr. John Breck introduces one of the first shampoos to America and develops one of the first pH-balanced shampoos.<h4>1946</h4>
The first “built” <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/stories/2019/01/15/get-sulfates-out-your-life-and-your-hair/">detergent</a> (containing a surfactant/builder combination) was introduced in the U.S. The surfactant is a detergent product’s basic cleaning ingredient, while the builder helps the surfactant to work more efficiently.<h4>1960s</h4>
Chemists discover ways to suspend polymers in shampoo, to fill in the bumps and ruts where hair is damaged by <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/stories/2018/12/03/what-is-sulfate-free-shampoo-myth-or-must/">detergent</a>.<h4>1970s</h4>
Ads featuring hair icons Farrah Fawcett and Christie Brinkley assert that it is unhealthy not to shampoo <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/stories/2019/01/22/how-often-should-we-wash-our-hair/">several times a week</a>.<h4>1980s</h4>
Chemists discover ways to suspend silicones in shampoo, resulting in “2-in-1” formulations and a flurry of patents. When rinsed, they are “triggered” by water to bind to hair, which can be hit-or-miss; large amounts of silicone are added to ensure that enough is left behind.

Thus began our collective love affair with shampoo and the sensation of lather on our heads. As with many products marketed to both professionals and consumers, shampoo became increasingly specialized to address a number of desires and conditions – thin, thick, curly, dry, oily, blonde, colored, ethnic, young, old – and to sell as much of it as possible. And for every shampoo, there is a companion: Conditioner.
The quest for <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/products/new-wash">a better shampoo</a> has been the Holy Grail of hairdressing, but as long as detergent in its many modern forms is an ingredient, and as long as our love of lather continues, shampoo manufacturers will be essentially spinning their wheels. You could probably see this coming from the first sentence in this article, but Hairstory has rewritten the shampoo saga.<h4>2015</h4>
While we’ll always support the original spirit of the word and love a good scalp massage as anyone does, New Wash is the most significant evolution of <a href="https://uat.hairstory.com/products/new-wash/">hair cleansing</a> in ages – and may just be the final chapter in the shampoo story.

The History of Shampoo

New Wash Deep

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New Wash Original

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“New Wash on the go” (and through airport security): Our squeezable 3-ounce option is refillable and made from recyclable plastic to dispense your favorite New Wash from its pouch. Decorated with a motion motif, bottles arrive empty.

Hair dreams do come true. Wake up to New Wash (Rich). Moisture and weight work with your texture instead of against it. Rich has a new look! Hello, 8-oz pouch. It’s resealable, it hangs, and it’s made of 63% less plastic than the bottle (no more carton)!

Add a brush for the best experience of New Wash.

Looking for the best hair of your life? 
You can have it when you quit shampoo 
and switch to New Wash. New Wash cleans hair with a proprietary blend of essential oils and naturally-derived saturated cleansers. Detergent-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, synthetic fragrance-free.

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Take New Wash wherever you go (and through airport security): Refillable, durable, and made from recyclable brushed aluminum, dispense 3 ounces at a time of your favorite New Wash from pouches. Jars arrive empty. Threaded lid. The message reads: “My Hairstory is a Love Story.” We hope you agree.

Refillable, durable, and made from brushed aluminum (recyclable at the end of a long life): dispense 8 ounces at a time of your favorite New Wash from pouches. Jars arrive empty. Threaded lid. The message reads: “This is my Hairstory and I’m sticking with it.” We hope you agree.

Big news for big fans: This pillow of New Wash will satisfy the busiest backbar and keep the good stuff flowing freely. For professional use only.

This is big. Our biggest – a pillow of New Wash you'll want to curl up with before dispensing into your backbar jars. Happy washing. For professional use only.

When it comes to quenching thirsty hair at the backbar, the bigger the better. Is this big enough for you? For professional use only.

For sale while supplies last, our limited edition Hairstory cape.&nbsp;
 Oversized 50" X 60" classic cutting cape, medium weight, water repellent, adjustable 9"-22" snap neck.

Now with a powerful pump and wide jar lid for easy pumping, filling, and scooping. Get an extra 32oz. back bar bottle to support your growing business and have more customers try New Wash.

Amazing hair is possible. Get a deeper clean that’s gentle and safe. Free yourself from the damage by shampoo with New Wash Deep.

Looking for the best No Poo Shampoo?
If you want the best hair of your life, you can have it when you quit traditional shampoo and switch to New Wash no poo shampoo.

Looking for the best hair of your life? You can have it when you quit shampoo and switch to New Wash. New Wash cleans hair with a proprietary blend of essential oils and naturally-derived saturated cleansers. Detergent-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, synthetic fragrance-free. This hair cleansing kit comes with <a href="https://www.hairstory.com/products/new-wash/new-wash-original/" target="_self">New Wash Original</a>, <a href="https://www.hairstory.com/products/styling/powder/" target="_self">Hair Powder</a>, and our exfoliating <a href="https://www.hairstory.com/products/accessories/scalp-brush" target="_self">Scalp Brush</a>.

Take control of how your hair reacts to the weather, whether arid or humid.

Start the day with New Wash, an invigorating scrub, and a tangle-free rinse with this Scalp Brush. Add a touch of nourishing Hair Oil, and your hair will be glowing with good health.

Buy 1-3 32 oz Plastic Bottles (Empty) and get 1 Sticker Sheet for free, buy 4+ 32 oz Plastic Bottles (Empty) and get 2 Sticker Sheets for free.

Are you looking to get your hair in shape?&nbsp;This kit has been specially curated for men. We've included Wax to sculpt a touchable, matte look that lasts all day. Also included is our New Wash (Original) and our brush. Our one-step product will have you in and out of the shower faster, while revealing shinier, healthier hair. New Wash gets the job done without any fluff or frills, using our proprietary blend of essential oils and naturally-derived saturated cleansers to provide an invigorating clean and promote effortless short-haired styling. As always, this product is detergent-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, synthetic fragrance-free.

For the mover-and-shaker that knows a thing or two about putting their best foot forward. Provide them with some new tools to ensure not a hair is out of place, and help them stay energized to meet the day.&nbsp;
Gift set includes our Wax and the Maverik Espresso Blend from Bluestone Lane.<ol></ol>

For the parent who added teacher, counselor, housekeeper, and whole slew of new titles to their already full plate, treat them with the tools to look refreshed on the go!&nbsp;Help Mom or Dad look their best no matter what their schedule throws their way.&nbsp;
Gift set includes&nbsp;Powder, our dry shampoo secret weapon, and Palermo's Detox Body Scrub.

We all know our hairdresser does much more than hair; they act as stylist, confidant, and therapist all in one! Show your appreciation to the person that helps make you feel your most “you” with a little something extra this year…
Gift kit includes Hairstory Hairdressing Cape and Woodlot's Recharge&nbsp;Candle

For the person who’s been reducing, reusing, and recycling since before it was cool. Gift them some green for their beauty routine this holiday season with an 8oz New Wash, our Travel Jar, and a nylon travel bag from our friends at Paravel.
Gift kit includes 8oz New Wash, 3oz Travel Jar, and custom Hairstory x Paravel Fold-Up Wash Kit.&nbsp;

Stumped on what to get for the friend that always looks put together, even during their runs to the grocery store? Look no further than our stocking stuffer, which includes a Blissy silk scrunchie to add a little oomph to any outfit, and Dressed Up, our heat-protectant with a little hold to keep blowouts looking good for days to come.
Gift set includes our Dressed Up and a custom Blissy x Hairstory Silk Scrunchie.&nbsp;

Looking for a little something for the friend who needs more than 24 hours in a day? Surprise them with the gift of a good night’s sleep, and an air-dried hair hack that will be the envy of even the most loyal blowout fanatics.
Gift set includes Hair Balm and a custom Blissy x Hairstory Silk&nbsp;Sleep Mask.

Crush your workout, then clean up nicely.&nbsp;We’ve developed a kit to keep your hair looking fresh whether you washed it after your workout or you didn’t.

A Daily Treatment&nbsp; This lightweight hair styling oil helps smooth out frizz, add shine, and hide the signs of damage while softening texture. A blend of 8 essential oils does wonders for parched or frizzy areas when worked through hair – damp or dry. A keepsake glass bottle and one refill are included in the starter kit; additional refills are sold separately.

To use Hair Oil you need to have a special bottle

An elegant decanter for an essential productRefill this glass bottle with Hair Oil for as long as you both shall live. Oil stays fresh inside thick glass walls with a pushbutton glass dropper for precise dosage.

Warm up to our Gym Kit to keep hair in great shape while you get fit. New Wash Original has the muscle to remove even chlorine – but it's gentle enough that you'll never over-wash; Powder lends a hand when you can't shower, and Hair Balm lets you air-dry in style.

Like skincare for your hair: This lightweight cream adds moisture, volume, and helps restore over-processed hair without feeling crunchy, sticky, or gelled.

To use Hair Balm pouches you need to have a special bottle

To use Dressed Up pouches you need to have a special bottle

This incredibly lightweight lotion shields hair from hot styling tools, preventing split ends, breakage, and pesky flyaways.

This natural, translucent talc-free (and aerosol-free!), volumizing dry shampoo powder absorbs oil while instantly creating body, extending the life of a blowout, adding texture to braids, and helping updos hold up.

Meet a bar of New Wash that can be used on body and hair!

Looking for the best hair of your life? You can have it when you quit shampoo and switch to New Wash.

Refillable, durable, and made from brushed aluminum (recyclable at the end of a long life): Dispense up to 32 ounces of your favorite New Wash from pouches. High-capacity pump, quick recovery. Wide mouth for easy refilling; threaded lid.Dimensions: 4” DIA X 10” H with pump in 'open' position

Our non-greasy hair styling wax is a staple for short(er) hair – gives hair a medium hold with a satin finish without feeling rigid or greasy; helps fine hair feel fuller, defines curls, and brings unruly strands in line – great for laying edges.

A heat-activated volumizing root lift spray formulated with a blend of thickening, shaping resins, moisturizing extracts, and quick-drying spirits to add body and fullness or “starch” to lock in shape before hot tools. The finish? Smooth, weightless, and workable hair.

SAY GOODBYE TO BLOW DRYING. And say hello to Hair Balm: your #1 trick for very cool hair. Just work Balm through damp or dry hair for an instantly styled look. A true miracle for busy people who don’t have time for blow drying - and even the priciest hairdressers will tell you: Balm is the only product you need.

Now available without a Refill Club subscription: 20- or 32-ounce bottles are refillable, durable, and made from aluminum (recyclable at the end of their long lives). Dispense your favorite New Wash formula from pouches. Bottles arrive empty. Dimensions: 20oz = diameter is 2.5 inches, height with pump in 'open' position is 10.5 inches 32oz = diameter is 3 inches, height with pump in 'open' position is 12.5 inches

This texturizing spray provides sexy, weightless body without that dry, gritty crunch of sea salt. This texture spray adds volume, moisturizes, protects against UV rays, and creates touchable waves without drying. And yes – it works on any hair type!

Make your New Wash ritual more soothing, relaxing, and more effective, especially if you struggle with oiliness or rinsing New Wash completely. This shampoo brush's silicone bristles are soft enough to feel great – yet stiff enough to do the job: promote blood circulation for more vigorous hair growth and less hair loss, remove dandruff and impurities, and protect the scalp from fingernails. The scalp massage brush is highly recommended for new travelers on the shampoo-free journey.

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