Essential Scalp + Hair Prewash

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
279 Reviews

35 essential nutrients mask for growth and long-term care

Size: FULL 230 ML
Formula: Fine thin to medium hair
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What is it?

This weekly prewash scalp + hair mask is the first step to long-term, whole-hair wellness. It deeply delivers a potent superdose of 35+ essential nutrients—vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, aminos, and omegas—plus anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial actives to nourish your entire hair ecosystem.

Powered by our proprietary pHyto-PowerVEDA™ Complex and an Ayurvedic 10-oil blend, it deeply penetrates to support healthy hair growth, balance your scalp’s protective skin barrier, and strengthen and nourish hair structure from within.

What are the benefits?

Foundational step 1 in your hair ritual to build long-term scalp and hair wellness with deep delivery of 35 essential nutrients to your entire hair ecosystem.

1 mask = 35 essential nutrients = 6 benefits

  • Breaks down scalp grime, buildup, excess oil for a better, more effective cleanse.
  • Balances scalp pH for stronger scalp skin barrier.
  • Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to relieve scalp sensitivities and irritation.
  • Deeply delivers 35 nutrients to support healthy, long-term hair growth.
  • 10-Ayurvedic oil blend that strengthens hair structure and retains moisture for stronger, conditioned strands.
  • Creates protective shield to help prevent everyday damage.

No Silicones

No Synthetic Dyes

Vegan

No Sulphates

No Artificial Fragrances

Cruelty Free

Which formula is right for me?

For fine, thin to medium hair:

Perfect for hair that tends to get oily or loses volume easily — balance healthy oil production, break down buildup, and transform fine, thin hair into stronger, thicker strands.

  • Supports hair growth with 35 essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • Balances scalp pH and removes excess oil and grime. Perfectly pH balanced at 4.
  • Thickens fine hair by strengthening internal hair structure with nourishing Ayurvedic-10-oil blend.

For thick, curly or coily hair:

Perfect for scalp and hair that craves deep moisture — smooths frizz, hydrates from root to tip, calms dryness, and enhances natural texture with strength and definition.

  • Supports hair growth with 35 essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • Balances scalp pH and soothes dry, flaky, itchy scalp. Perfectly pH balanced at 4.
  • Breaks down build-up and grime & strengthens scalp skin barrier.
  • Moisturizes and enhances dry hair, waves, curls, and coils with nourishing Ayurvedic-10-oil blend.
How to use it?

Take a scoop and start massaging into different parts of your scalp. Repeat as many times as needed to cover your scalp. Then use a brush or comb to distribute through your strands. You can use your hands as well, using more scoops as needed. Coat your strands, but do not drench. Tie up your hair and allow it to soak in for at least 15 minutes. You can leave it on as long as you like — slick back your hair in a bun or braid, go about your day, or sleep in the mask. Then step into the shower and start your wash ritual as usual.

What are the ingredients?

For thick curly or coily hair: Water, †Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, †*Glycerin, Acacia Concinna (Shikakai) Fruit Powder, †Behentrimonium Methosulfate, †Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Propanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Powder, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, *Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Trigonella Foenum Graecum (Fenugreek) Seed Powder, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, †Coconut Alkanes, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Gluconolactone, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Acacia Concinna (Shikakai) Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata (Bhingaraj) Extract, Potassium Sorbate,†Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) Leaf Extract, *Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calcium Gluconate, *Carya Ovata (Shagbark Hickory) Bark Extract, †Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Tamarindus Indica (Tamarind) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol

For fine thin to medium hair: Water, †Cetearyl Alcohol, *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, †*Glycerin, †Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, †Behentrimonium Methosulfate, †Propanediol, Sapindus Mukurossi (Reetha) Peel Extract, Kaolin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis (Mint) Leaf Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Trigonella Foenum Graecum (Fenugreek) Seed Powder, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Acacia Concinna (Shikakai) Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata (Bhingaraj) Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, †Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Tamarindus Indica (Tamarind) Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil , Gluconolactone

*Certified organic †Naturally derived

Frequently Asked Questions

Safe for?
Color-treated, keratin-treated, chemically-treated, and relaxed hair.

 Free of?
Sulfate, silicones, phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, gluten, synthetic dyes and fragrances. What you smell is the aroma of the natural ingredients.

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes and yes!

What is the fragrance of the Prewash?
The Prewash for fine, thin to medium hair has refreshing notes of wild mint and eucalyptus, and the Prewash for thick, curly or coily hair has earthy notes of bergamot, citrus, and vetiver.

Should the Prewash be used on wet or dry hair?
The Prewash should be massaged into your DRY scalp and hair, prior to washing, which allows the nutrients to penetrate at a deeper rate to strengthen, balance and nourish. It also helps balance your hair's pH once you jump in the shower. And it helps prevent everyday damage, which starts with your hair getting wet during your wash days.

How long do I have to keep the Prewash in?
15-20 minutes prior to jumping in the shower is great! If you can keep it in longer, that's great too. Our favorite things to do while we Prewash: workout, sleep, relax.

When can I see results?
After one use, you'll experience softer, more flexible hair. And your scalp will immediately feel more balanced and cleaner. Over regular use of 4-6 weeks, your hair will become stronger, healthier, less shedding, and you will start seeing healthy hair growth.

Works Well With

Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser

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How to Use

Apply & Massage
Step 1
STEP 1

Apply & Massage

Apply the Prewash to your scalp, then gently massage it through your strands from root to tip.

Let It Soak
Step 2
STEP 2

Let It Soak

Tie your hair back and allow the mask to absorb for at least 15 minutes (or as long as you like).

Wash & Rinse
Step 3
STEP 3

Wash & Rinse

Follow with shampoo and conditioner as usual, use SHAZ & KIKS shampoo and conditioner for best results.

Make It Your Ritual
Step 4
STEP 4

Make It Your Ritual

Use once a week or before every hair wash. Consistent use builds long-term scalp and hair health.

4 Key Ingredients

pHyto-PowerVEDA™ Complex1

pHyto-PowerVEDA™ Complex

Proprietary blend of 5 potent Ayurvedic herbs and oils that deeply penetrate to restore balance, fortify the scalp, and strengthen strands for long-term vitality.

Turmeric Root2

Turmeric Root

Most effective natural anti-inflammatory ingredient, helping to relieve inflamed follicles that lead to hair loss.

Amla3

Amla

Omegas and vitamin C help prevent sun damage, thicken strands, and stimulate hair growth.

Shikakai4

Shikakai

Rich in antioxidants and saponin, it keeps strands clean, pH-balanced, and smooth with multiple rich vitamins.

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1 Scoop = 35 Essential Nutrients

Deep delivery of 35 essential vitamins, minerals & antioxidants to strengthen from within, support long-term growth.

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Long-Term Real Results

92% noticed an overall improvement in scalp and hair health

75% noticed improved hair growth and reduced hair fall

97% said their scalp and hair felt more hydrated and nourished

*Consumer perception study with 33 women using Essential Prewash consistently over 6 weeks or longer.

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Transform From Within

Proprietary blend pHyto-PowerVEDA™ Complex designed to deeply penetrate and deliver intense nutrition from within.

Build Your Own Bundle

Build Your Own Bundle

Create your custom haircare ritual—tailored to your scalp and strands, for long-term health.

Your Questions Answered

Your Questions Answered

Rooted in Ayurvedic haircare ritual (the world's oldest healing system focused on holistic and preventive care), a prewash is a nourishing treatment you apply to your scalp and hair before shampooing, a foundational step 1 in building your healthiest hair. Massaging this kind of mask on your dry scalp and hair allows deep penetration of nutrients, breaks down grime and balances pH for a more effective cleanse, and creates a protective shield around your hair to prevent everyday damage. Our cream-based formula is designed to deeply penetrate into your follicles, scalp, and strands for long-term hair health.
Our pHyto-PowerVEDA™ Complex designed to deeply penetrate and deliver intense nutrition from within. The complex is a blend of 5 potent Ayurvedic herbs and oils that deeply penetrate to restore pH balance, boost scalp skin barrier, and strengthen the internal structure of the hair strand.
We recommend using it at least 1x/week. Massage the mask in, leave it on for at least 15 minutes or longer, and then jump in the shower to start your wash ritual. You can use it before every wash ritual if you like.
Yes, the Essential Prewah is safe for both color-treated and chemically treated hair. With its nutrient-rich formula, it helps extend color and nourish treated hair. ,
Yes, you can mix a few drops of your favorite hair oil into a scoop of the Essential Prewash. Mix it in your palms and massage it in. This helps increase its conditioning power.
You'll feel your scalp and hair softer and balanced after one use. Our consumer study was conducted by 30 people using the Essential Prewash consistently over few months, which showed: 75% saw improvement in hair growth and/or reduction in hair fall; 100% experienced a healthier, balanced scalp; 80% experienced more hydrated, nourished hair.
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  • "As we massaged the shampoo in, we were overcome by the delightful scent—it’s a little spicy, a little sweet, a little earthy."

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  • "I felt the most difference on my scalp, which was gritty and greasy going in, but emerged flake-free, restored."

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  • "Not your ordinary dry shampoo. It includes rice starch and glycolic acid to absorb excess oil and remove buildup."

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  • "The buttery shampoo lathers up and got rid of product build-up, dirt, and excess oil while leaving your hair and scalp soft and hydrated."

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 279 reviews
Reviews Summary
Customers say this pre-wash treatment transforms their hair and scalp. Many reviews mention improved manageability and softness across different hair types, from fine to coily textures. Users report their scalp feels refreshed and balanced, with several noting reduced oiliness between washes. The product earns praise for its pleasant scent and easy application. While most experience positive results, a few mention the product size could be larger for long hair. Common feedback includes noticeable improvements in hair texture, with users describing their hair as softer, smoother, and more defined after use.
279 reviews
  • LW
    Lindsey W.
    Flag of United States
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Prewash

    This is a must in my hair care routine! No more dandruff. No more itchy irritated scalp. My hair is fine and thin. This product has accelerated hair growth and leaves it feeling so soft. Highly recommended!

  • LD
    Leah D.
    Flag of United States
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    SO GOOD

    I bought the entire system for thick, curly hair. I’ve never been one for a pre-wash, but it really makes a difference. I work the nightshift in healthcare and the ritual of having the pre-wash in while I make and drink my bedtime tea feels like a perfect way to take a moment to myself after work. It smells amazing and feels so good, and combing it through my hair in the morning is so relaxing. I’ve noticed a significant decrease in frizz and my hair, which is more wavy than curly, seems to have more defined curls, and is much easier to detangle.

  • KC
    kiku c.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 hours ago
    Love this!

    Love this mask, really has reset my scalp and hair health. Never felt better!

  • SE
    Shane E.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    What texture is your hair? Straight
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    So happy!

    The Essential Scalp + Hair Prewash is my favorite product. I particularly like it because ever since I began using it, my scalp is no longer dry and itchy. So happy to have found this haircare line.

  • S
    Sara
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    5 Stars

    Gorgeous

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