250ml | Step 1: Clean

Fresh, clean, hydrated curls in one effortless step. This no-foam cleanser replaces your shampoo to clean without drying, leaving waves and curls soft, shiny, and frizz-free. The easy nozzle makes scalp application simple — no harsh detergents, just fresh curls that last up to 10 days.

• Dry, frizzy, or fluffy curls and waves
• Pro–Vitamin B5 for hydration + shine
• Soft, clean curls — no bubbles, no buildup
  
• Expect reduced frizz in just one wash

Description:

Dry, frizzy hair craves moisture — not harsh suds.
That’s why this replaces traditional shampoo, hydrating and refreshing curls without stripping moisture. Its creamy, no-foam texture glides through the hair to lift build-up while keeping curls nourished, soft, and bouncy.

The built-in nozzle makes it easy to apply directly to the scalp, giving an even cleanse and helping you avoid common co-washing mistakes.
It’s the ideal first step for those who want consistent results and softer, cleaner curls — without the yo-yo of drying shampoos followed by heavy conditioners.

Powered by Pro-Vitamin B5, it strengthens, detangles, and adds shine while reducing frizz and fluff. Expect lighter, healthier curls from your very first wash — and results that last up to 10 days.

Scent

✨ Escape to the spa scent — Sparkling citrus, jasmine + vanilla.
A bright, mood-lifting fragrance that turns every washday into a calm, feel-good washday ritual. 

For: dry, fluffy, frizzy, or hard-to-manage waves + curls that crave moisture and balance.
Not for: oily scalps or easily weighed-down hair (use Co-Wash Plus+ instead).

Every wash leaves you with soft, frizz-free curls, no bubbles, no buildup — just hydrated, clean, happy curls that shine.

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Parfum (Fragrance), Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol.

Powered by Pro-Vitamin B5 to strengthen and smooth from root to tip — locking in lasting moisture, shine, and frizz control after every wash.

Plus free from glycerin + protein — prevents stiffness and build-up, keeping curls light, soft, and bouncy.

Every CGMC® formula rinses clean with our Co-Washes or sulphate-free Detox — no harsh cleansers, no dryness, no frizz.

Our CGMC® 7× Promise:
No Coconut Oil • No Sulphates • No Silicones • No Drying Alcohols • No Waxes • No Itchy M’s • No Parabens — for cleaner, softer, longer-lasting curls without dryness or frizz.

Made in the UK • Vegan + Cruelty-Free • Curly Girl Method Safe • Trusted by 350K+ wavies & curlies • Age 3+

How to Use:

Wet hair thoroughly. Use nozzle to apply directly to scalp + hair, massage gently into scalp and lengths, adding water for slip for easy detangling. Rinse well.  Can also be used between washes to refresh dry, frizzy curls as part of your refresh routine.

💧 Next Step: Step 2 Leave-In Conditioner for moisture + lasting shine.

Use every washday in place of shampoo.

Cleansing Co-Wash is Step 1 in the our 6 step Cycle (1 Cleanse → 2 Condition → 3 Style → 4 De-Frizz → 5 Refresh → 6 Treat).

Delivery

All orders are shipped same day UK before 4pm + Worldwide before 3pm Mon-Fri.

UK Delivery 48 hour Standard Service. Next day delivery available at checkout.

Worldwide delivery from 5 days; fees, duty + timescales shown at checkout. Best rates apply to parcels under 2kg — email us if you'd like help).  

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