On an impromptu trip into town on a freezing cold Sunday afternoon with the boyfriend recently, we were stumbling around in our knitwear on the way to ANOTHER gaming store when we passed LUSH and, obviously, I dragged him inside to 'get out of the cold for a minute'. At least that's what I told him.
I've always been a big fan of LUSH for their super-inventive products and the gorgeous scents that accompany said products, but I've never really been truly commited. That was until I picked up a copy of 'The Lush Times' (Lush's newspaper version of a brochure) and read Dame Vivienne Westwood's article about Global Warming. I thought a lot about how I could switch up my normal cosmetics and products in exchange for ones that are more planet-friendly.
Which is why I picked up this Shampoo Bar (£5.25). After discussing my requirements with the sales assistant, I decided upon 'Seanik', an ocean-inspired bar with softening seaweed and volumising sea salt. I was a bit skeptical of it's abilities at first but now it's safe to say I'm in love.
How to use:
To my pleasant surprise, this bar bubbles up extremely well, meaning I only need a light lather on my fine shoulder-length hair. You simply wet your hair down (works best when your hair is literally soaked) and rub the bar three to four times around your head. Personally I swirl once on my hair line, once half-way down my hair and once near the ends to create even bubble coverage.
Results:
My hair felt soft and manageable with a subtle, natural bounce. It gave me the all of the volume and texture of a sea-salt spray but without the heavy product residue. I wash my hair with this every two to three days and it's still the same size that it was when I purchased it. It's supposed to last 80 - 100 washes (depending on hair length and thickness) and for me, I think that's possible.
How to store:
The key to making this last in to allow it to dry properly. I leave mine in my bathroom window sill and then transfer it to my old Sanctuary Spa Scrub tub to keep it hidden from my 5 year old sister!
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Edit: I have recently uploaded an updated post on this shampoo bar, talking about how I've been getting on with it since I bought it and the size it is now. here
The image of going in and out of games shops is all too familiar to me too haha! My boyfriend wont even go into lush because of the smell - giving me all the time in the world to enjoy it and have a good chat with the sale assistants! I was really surprised when I used the shampoo bars; I never thought that they would be so foamy! I think another trip to lush is in order.... xx
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It's strange really because my boyfriend loves going in there now! I think I've converted him haha, he always buys bath bombs and soaps for his mum, he's such a mummy's boy! & I know, I was surprised too! The sales assistant showed me how easily it foamed up but I was still a bit skeptical until I got home and tried it for myself! xx
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