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Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free vs Jane Carter Solution Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash

92% function match · 10 of the 12 functions we compared match Formula overlap 37%. Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free and Jane Carter Solution Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.

Based on your consultation

Which of these fits your hair?

We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.

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When each one is the right call

What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.

  • New Wash Original Fragrance-Free — fragrance-free
  • Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash — colour-treated hair

Side by side

Every trait, aligned

One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.

Trait
Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free — 8 oz container Hairstory

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

  • Co-wash
  • Prestige
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
Jane Carter Solution Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash — container Jane Carter Solution

Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash

  • Co-wash
  • Drugstore
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
Price, size & price per ounce
$48 8 oz · $6.00/oz
$9.36 16 oz · $0.59/oz
Value / price positioning
Same job for less elsewhere $$$$$ Prestige tier · costs more than 95% of the 95 co-washes we’ve priced
Lower cost than most co-washes $$$$$ Drugstore tier · costs less than 94% of the 95 co-washes we’ve priced
Best for hair types
Wavy–Coily Co-washes, curl creams, and gels are built around wave and curl. Your hair
Wavy–Coily Co-washes, curl creams, and gels are built around wave and curl. Your hair
Moisture level Same
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
Cleansing strength Same
None No detergent — the conditioners do the cleaning. Your hair
None No detergent — the conditioners do the cleaning. Your hair
Slip / detangling Same
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
Weight on hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Fragrance
None listed No fragrance is listed. Your hair
Prominent Fragrance sits in the first eight ingredients — a larger share of the formula. Your hair
Protein Same
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
Silicone / wax buildup Same
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
High Your hair
High Your hair
Oils and butters Differs
Present, lower down Oils are present, but low enough to be a finishing touch. Your hair
Present, high in the list Oils sit high in the list — a softening, coating formula. Your hair
Formula completeness
out of 10
Complete for its job
out of 10
Complete for its job
Who should choose this
  • Fragrance-freeno fragrance (parfum) on the label — scented
  • Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Frequent washerswho want gentler cleansing
  • Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Frequent washerswho want gentler cleansing
  • Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
Why you might skip it
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • A squeaky-clean feelthis deliberately leaves conditioning behind
  • Regular clarifyingthere is no detergent here to clear residue
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol
  • A squeaky-clean feelthis deliberately leaves conditioning behind
from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
More facts about each one
Type
Co-wash
Co-washcream
Line
New Wash
—
Where to buy
Brand website
Brand website · Amazon · Walmart
Free of
  • sulfate-free
  • silicone-free
  • fragrance-free
  • protein-free
  • curly-method compatible
  • sulfate-free
  • silicone-free
  • protein-free
  • curly-method compatible
Cruelty-free
—
Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
Scent
Scented, not described

Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".

The bottom line

The bottom line depends on your hair

Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.

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The detail behind the table

Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.

Shared and distinct ingredients

Shared and distinct ingredients

Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.

What both formulas carry

IngredientNew Wash Original Fragrance-FreeCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Glycerin
Moisturizes
#3Leading
#2Leading
Cetyl Alcohol
Softens
#6Supporting
#4Supporting
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Buildup
#11Below the 1% line
#13Below the 1% line

What only one of them carries

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash

Full ingredient list — New Wash Original Fragrance-Free (34)
Full ingredient list — Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash (21)

Claims check

What each brand says, against what each formula shows

Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.

VerdictsNew Wash Original Fragrance-FreeCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash
Supported
1
3
Partly supported
0
0
Stated by brand
3
1
Potential conflict
0
0

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

  • Zero added fragrance for sensitive scalpsSupportedSafer for scent-sensitive scalps.
  • The same balanced cleanse as OriginalStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • Replaces shampoo and conditioner to simplify your routineStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • No damaging detergents, just naturally derived ingredientsStated by brandA brand’s own definition.

Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash

  • Ultra quenching, this 2 in 1 sulfate-free formula releases hydrating doses of essential conditioning ingredientsSupportedGentler on colour and coils.
  • Enriched with Jojoba Oil & Restorative Botanicals, it gently cleans and hydrates hairSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • It nourishes the scalp and hair without stripping away natural oilsSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • Made especially for super curly and coily hairStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.

What owners say

What people report

Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.

Both praised for the scent. Jane Carter Solution Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash draws complaints about dryness and weight.

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

Reviewers frequently praise it as a gentler, non-irritating alternative to traditional shampoo, especially for sensitive/itchy scalps

multiple reviewers report prior scalp irritation resolved after switching

Fans of fragrance sensitivity specifically call out relief at having an unscented version of New Wash available

customers who previously avoided New Wash Original due to scent

A recurring complaint is that the product does not fully cleanse oily hair/scalp, leaving hair feeling less than fully clean for some users

users describing 2-4 week adjustment trials

Several reviewers note the fragrance-free formula is noticeably thinner/runnier than New Wash Original, though most say it does not affect results

longtime New Wash Original users switching to the fragrance-free version

Some reviewers dispute the "fragrance-free" label itself, noting the ingredient list still contains scented botanicals (peppermint oil, lavender extract, rose water, menthol) even though no literal fragrance/parfum ingredient is listed

fragrance-sensitive customers scrutinizing the ingredient panel

Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash

Reviewers with 4a and thick curly hair report it keeps hair soft and moisturized for days between washes, several saying a single jar lasts a very long time

Amazon US reviewers, African American 4a and long thick curly hair

The scent is one of the most consistently mentioned reasons people like it, named as a positive even in otherwise lukewarm and one-star reviews

Amazon US reviewers across the rating range

Value is questioned by a minority: reviewers call it expensive and say it feels slightly greasy or does no more for their hair than rinsing with water

Amazon US critical reviewers; a 4-star reviewer buying for her mother also flags the price as above what she normally pays

The dominant complaint is the opposite result — hair left dry, crunchy or brittle with extra shedding, and more than one reviewer says this Curl Drench is not as good as the brand's discontinued Cleansing and Conditioning Co-Wash they were replacing

Amazon US critical reviewers, including one who switched to Cantu Shea Butter Co-Wash instead

A large share of buyers use it as a conditioner, detangler or leave-in rather than as a cleanser, crediting its slip for finger-detangling and for taking hair down from cornrows and protective styles

Amazon US reviewers, several stating they do not use it as a co-wash at all

Price check

Cost per ounce, in context

Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.

$0.59/oz vs $6.00/oz — Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free costs about 10× more per ounce than Jane Carter Solution Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash.

$0.37/oz median $2.00/oz $8.63/oz $6.00/oz New Wash Original Fragranc $0.59/oz Curl Drench Cleansing Co-W

Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 95 co-washes with a computable unit price.

Value readNew Wash Original Fragrance-FreeCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash
Label
Same job for less elsewhereYou are paying above the range for a formula close to several lower-priced options.
Lower cost than most co-washesCosts less per ounce than most co-washes we have researched.

Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.

Compare with something else

Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free vs New Wash OriginalHairstory · 96% function matchCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash vs Co-Wash Cleansing ConditionerMopTop · 92% function matchNew Wash Original Fragrance-Free vs New Wash RichHairstory · 96% function matchCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash vs Marula Oil Cleansing ConditionerNature Skin Shop · 92% function matchNew Wash Original Fragrance-Free vs New Wash Deep CleanHairstory · 96% function matchCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash vs Nutricurls Waves & Curls Cleansing ConditionerWella · 92% function matchNew Wash Original Fragrance-Free vs Shea Butter for Natural Hair Complete Conditioning Co-WashCantu · 94% function matchCurl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash vs New Wash Deep CleanHairstory · 88% function match

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free · Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash · All co-washes in the library

How this page was made

  • This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
  • We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
  • The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
  • The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
  • The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
  • 10 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
  • Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
  • This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.

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