Curly hair co-wash, cleansing milk with conditioning action for medium/intense curly hair
Curly hair co-wash, cleansing milk with conditioning action for medium/intense curly hair

For curly to coily hair that over-dries with regular shampooing

Hair comes out clean and conditioned with curl pattern and moisture intact.

with Biodynamic Fennel

Fennel oil contains anethole and fenchone that help regulate scalp sebum while providing gentle antiseptic action. It keeps the scalp clean and balanced between full washes, essential for co-wash routines that skip traditional surfactants.

with Organic St. John's Wort

St. John's wort contains hypericin and hyperforin, bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory and reparative properties that soothe reactive scalps and help maintain the structural integrity of curly hair, which is naturally more prone to dryness and mechanical damage.

with Upcycled Rice Extract

This extract is rich in inositol, a cyclic sugar that penetrates the hair shaft and strengthens internal hydrogen bonds. It improves curl memory and elasticity, helping curls bounce back to their natural shape after manipulation and styling.

with Rapeseed Phytosterols

Derived from rapeseed, these plant sterols mimic the lipid composition of the hair's natural protective layer. They help rebuild the cuticle barrier that curly hair loses through friction and manipulation, restoring smoothness and reducing the porosity that leads to frizz and moisture imbalance.

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curly hair co-wash

curly hair co-wash

For curly to coily hair: a cleansing conditioner that removes buildup and conditions in one step.

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Make it a routine

gentle curly wash & mask duo

For dry, dehydrated curly hair

$130.00$124.00

What it does

  • One-Step Cleansing. Purifies and conditions without stripping moisture or disrupting curls
  • Curl Definition. Tapioca starch and rice extract enhance shape and hold
  • Frizz Reduction. Smooths and seals for calmer, more uniform curls
  • Elasticity Boost. St. John's wort and fennel support flexible, bouncy movement
  • Lightweight Conditioning. Nourishes deeply without heaviness or buildup
Key actives
Biodynamic fennelOrganic st. john's wort
Formula

Silicone-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, vegan, cruelty-free.

Scent

Mandarin and bergamot with cardamom and black pepper.

Texture

Light conditioning, with no weight or buildup.

How to use

As your only wash

  1. Apply to damp hair, concentrating on the lengths.
  2. Massage gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Rinse thoroughly.

As a second cleanse

  1. Wash with curly hair bath and rinse.
  2. Apply to damp hair, concentrating on the lengths.
  3. Massage gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Rinse thoroughly.

How often: Every wash day.

Pairs well with

Make it a routine

This formula is one step of a routine. Here is the rest of it.

gentle curly wash & mask duo

gentle curly wash & mask duo

For dry, dehydrated curly hair. Cleanses gently and restores moisture, leaving curls soft and smooth.

  1. Step 1 · Co-wash · You are here

    curly hair co-wash

    Apply to damp hair, concentrating on the lengths. Massage gently for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

  2. Step 2 · Mask · $70.00

    curly hair deep mask

    On towel-dried hair, massage in for 5 minutes, leave 5 to 10 minutes more, comb through and rinse.

How often: The co-wash at every wash, it is made for frequent use; the mask after it when curls need moisture.

What’s inside

Read it like a label: every active, where it grows and what it does.

  • Biodynamic Fennel

    An anethole-rich oil that regulates sebum and maintains scalp balance between full washes.

  • Organic St. John's Wort

    A hyperforin-rich botanical that soothes the scalp and protects curl structure from damage.

  • Upcycled Rice Extract

    An inositol-rich extract that strengthens internal bonds and improves natural curl memory.

  • Rapeseed Phytosterols

    A biomimetic plant sterol that rebuilds the cuticle barrier and reduces curl porosity.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Aqua/Water/Eau OZ, Behentrimonium Chloride ND, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate ND, Coco-Betaine ND, Cetearyl Alcohol ND, Myristyl Alcohol ND, Hypericum Perforatum Extract O, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil BD/OE, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract UC, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate ND, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols ND, Tapioca Starch ND, Parfum (Fragrance)* ND, Glyceryl Laurate ND, Citric Acid ND, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil EO, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil EO,
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil EO,
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil EO, Benzyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Limonene ND,
Linalool ND,
Linalyl Acetate ND,
Sodium Benzoate,
Potassium Sorbate
*With Other Natural Essential Oils And Extracts: Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil.

Where it comes from

The bottle is part of the formula

Every Oway bottle is glass and aluminium. No plastic means no leaching and no microplastics in your formula. Glass keeps out light, air and moisture, so the formula arrives as it left the lab.

About our packaging

Grown at Ortofficina

Our main actives grow at Ortofficina, our farm in the Bolognese hills, under biodynamic methods, and are harvested when each plant is at its most potent.

Visit Ortofficina

What customers say

Based on 4 reviews

★★★★★ AnonymousVerified buyer

I like this product because it moisturizes my dry wavy hair. I also love the natural ingredients and glass bottles

★★★☆☆ Rachel ShalitVerified buyer

Nice co wash. Lathers well. Thought it would make my hair feel soft and not need leave in conditioner. It acts more like a shampoo so I still needed leave in. A little disappointed efoecily given the price.

★★★★★ AnonymousVerified buyer

Love it!
Makes my hair feel soft and moisturized.

Good to know

  • Complimentary shipping on orders over $80
  • Glass and aluminium packaging, no plastic
  • Also at Oway salons
Does a co-wash actually clean my hair?
Yes. It removes buildup and conditions in one step, without stripping moisture or disrupting curls.
Can I use a co-wash instead of shampoo?
Yes, as your main wash. You can also use it as a second cleanse after curly hair bath for a deeper treatment. Apply to damp lengths and massage for 2 to 3 minutes.
Can I use it every wash day?
Yes. It is made for frequent use and goes on every wash day.
Will it leave my curls heavy?
No. Tapioca starch and rapeseed sterols enhance definition without weight, and it nourishes without buildup.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. It is vegan and cruelty-free, and free from silicones, sulfates, parabens, phthalates and mineral oils.

What does it smell like?

A vibrant fusion of bright citrus and enveloping spices: mandarin, bergamot, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, coriander, geranium, petitgrain, and patchouli blend into a refined and dynamic balance.

About Oway

What is Agricosmetica®?

Agricosmetica® is how Oway makes cosmetics: actives from biodynamic and certified organic farming, selected with care and processed in a circular system that turns waste into resources, from the field to the bottle.

What is Ortofficina?

Ortofficina is Oway’s farm in the hills of Bologna, farmed with biodynamic methods since the early 2000s. Many of the botanical actives in Oway formulas are grown there and harvested when each plant is at its peak.

What does biodynamic mean?

Biodynamic farming treats the farm as one living system. It builds soil fertility with compost and crop rotation, uses no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and times sowing and harvest to natural cycles. Oway grows its biodynamic actives at Ortofficina and with a network of biodynamic growers.

Why glass and aluminium?

Glass keeps out light, air and moisture, so a formula keeps its purity, potency and freshness, and nothing leaches into it. Oway replaced plastic with recyclable glass and aluminium for its bottles, jars and tubes, to cut single-use plastic.

Where is Oway made?

In Italy. Oway was founded in Bologna in 1948 and still develops its formulas there, close to its farm, Ortofficina.

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