I’ve Converted to LUSH Shampoo Bars
Thursday June 04, 2015
Hi. I know I disappeared for a bit, but I’ve been meaning to say that my shampoo world has been turned upside down since I started using LUSH Shampoo Bars.
I’ve been saying it on twitter and tumblr a lot so here’s a real review.
I bought my first one while I was still recuperating from “the injury.” Squeezing bottles just wasn’t in my wheel house at the time. I got the Soak and Float and ended up liking it so much that I bought 3 more versions. Then a few more after that!
LUSH Shampoo Bar Introduction
Now when I find myself going back to my traditional shampoos, even my previous favorites, they just don’t compare. Mostly they all weigh my hair down drastically compared to the LUSH Shampoo Bars. The difference is so great that I never use my old shampoos unless I know I’ll be staying in that day.
Seanik
LUSH Quote – “Solid seaweed shampoo bar for shine and body”
This is one of my favorites. Leaves my very thin and flat hair full of volume! Smells pretty good and the bar itself is quite pretty.
Soak and Float
LUSH Quote – “Sort out itchy, flaky scalps. We’re just going to say it upfront: this shampoo bar smells like campfires, but it is incredibly effective…”
Agreed. At first the bar’s scent was annoying and I left it in a shampoo can. But after a week it grew on me. I even started leaving it out to dry because I enjoyed the woodsy scent in my bathroom. At the time my scalp was all annoyed from being home 24/7 and not being able to do more than just wash my hair. I saw results after just 1 use and by the 3rd use I was convinced this was a way better alternative to medicated drugstore shampoos.
It also left my hair really bouncy and full! More volume than any other bar I’ve tried so far.
Jason and the Argan Oil
LUSH Quote – “Softening argan oil bar”
Yep, softens my hair up pretty well! Doesn’t add a lot of volume or shine but it smells like their rose jam and leaves my hair silky. My only complaint is I wish the fragrance lasted after washing but it doesn’t.
Montalbano
LUSH Quote – “Deep-cleansing lemon bar. Attention, dull hair!”
This one smells nice, adds a little volume, and adds some shine too.
Ultimate Shine
LUSH Quote – “Solid shampoo for hair that shines”
This would be a good one if you wanted something free of fragrance. I didn’t notice too much extra shine but made my hair feel squeaky clean
Lullaby
LUSH Quote – “An irritated and angry scalp is no one’s friend. It’s a calming lavender Shampoo Bar that’s gentle…”
I haven’t used this yet! It smells so good and is so pretty I’ve put it away until my Jason and the Argan Oil is used up!
Conditioning
Conditioning is a bit of a factor. Mostly I would use a lightweight conditioner from a different hair care line, or skip conditioner altogether, or doing a hair mask instead. So I thought I’d try their solid conditioner too since I liked the shampoo bars so much.
Big Solid Conditioner
LUSH Quote – “For big volume and tons of shine”
I wanted to like this. It doesn’t weigh my hair down too much and adds a bit of shine. But it’s so difficult to use! Especially on short hair. You have to soften it up in the water first, then drag it across strands of your hair. It’s gritty with a waxy texture. It rinses pretty clean but the main reason I’m not loving it is because I mostly condition for my scalps health. This bar does nothing for your scalp. I won’t be repurchasing. Maybe if my hair were longer.
Tags: beauty, hair, lush, review, video
17 Responses to “I’ve Converted to LUSH Shampoo Bars”
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I like the idea for the conditioner (for travel) but totally agree. I wouldn’t buy it again. I would rather just buy a moisturizing treatment and use that every couple of days instead!
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I kid you not, I bought a lush shampoo bar for the exact same reason. It was so hard to wash my hair with my broken arm and leaving it unwashed for too long made it super greasy (ick)
So I bought a green one with rosemary bits sticking out called ‘Squeaky green’. And it’s so good for oily scalps.
Still haven’t found a good enough conditioner though. :/ -
Lush products are so good! Did you try their Superbalm? I get eczema and one time I got it on my scalp. My scalp was so flaky and nothing helped until I started using Superbalm. Maybe that will help calm your scalp?
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I’m loving your videos so much! And your bathroom with the candles and plants looks lovely. As for the shampoo bars, I’d love to try the Argon oil one. It’s a pity that there’s no Lush shops around here ;w; I think I’d buy bath bombs non stop…
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I loveeeee these little videos you are making!!!! I have the argan oil solid shampoo that I am waiting to try. I had the same terrible experience with the big solid conditioner. It ended up all chunky and didnt spread evenly. I even went so far as to return it!! They acted like there was some secret trick to getting it to work but there really isnt.
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I wasn’t able to find an email address for direct messages on your blog but, I’ve been thinking about contacting you for a while and even though this is a very public way of doing so, I wanted to finally express my gratitude.
In 2009, while searching the internet for info about Disney World, I stumbled upon your blog and really connected with your writing style. My Florida trip came and went and I continued to read your blog.
At the time there were circumstances and events in my life that I struggled with deeply and it is not an understatement to say that the words you left here, on this blog inspired and motivated me to push through.
I am in a much better place now and truly believe that you aided me in the process.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. -
Can you suggest a conditioner for volume that you use with Seanik or Soak and Float? Love both of those but I can’t even comb my wet hair if it doesn’t have some conditioner in it. My hair sounds very similar to yours- fine and gets oily fast.
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How long does one bar of this shampoo last (probably more for you though, since you have quite short hair)? I really want to try it out now and there is finally a Lush store close to where I live! This Soak and Float suddenly sounds pretty amazing!
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I love the shampoo bars! I don’t think I’ll buy liquid again.
I think the conditioner is just okay…it’s hard to use, and smells weird. I’ll keep it for travel though (I like to travel carryon only, so the less liquid the better).