Lush Shampoo Bars – Guide & Review

If you’re on the journey to zero-wasting your beauty routine, one of the first places most of us start is with the humble shampoo bar. It’s a really quick, simple switch for many as shampoo bars are super easy to find (if you have a Lush nearby) and are actually cost-efficient once you realise how long they last.

Below you’ll find out which shampoo bar is right for you, how to use them and a mini-review from yours truly. If you want to stay up to date with vegan beauty news, you can find me on instagram as @veganbeautygirl.

Which one is right for you?

One of the biggest reasons I’d recommend people use Lush shampoo bars is because of their big, extensive collection. They’re almost all vegan (it’s clearly labelled) and, on top of their core collection, they often have some limited edition exclusives available too.

The Core Collection Guide

• Seanik – for more volume
• Godiva – conditions and softens
• Soak and Float – for sensitive scalps
• New – stimulates the scalp for healthy hair
• Jumping Juniper – for a good, deep clean
• Montalbano – for shine and strength
• Jason and the Argan Oil – for softness and shine
• Trichomania – moisturising and cares for scalp
• Tin – great for travels, but not necessary

You can shop the full range of Lush shampoo bars here.

Watch out for Honey I Washed my Hair – the popular shampoo bar which is not suitable for vegans as it contains honey.

How to Use + Review

Review

I tried my first Lush shampoo bar many years back whilst I was still at school and really struggled with it. My memory isn’t too clear on why, but I think I really struggled with lathering the product and thoroughly cleaning my thick, long hair. Over five years later, I gave the shampoo bar another go and had a completely different experience.

Initially I was so surprised as to how easy it was to use and how quick it was to lather. It fast became clear that, over the years, Lush had worked hard to reformulate their shampoo bars. If you’re like me and tried them years ago and refused to give them another go since, please go give them another try now. You won’t regret it!

Not only was my hair nice and clean, but I noticed that Soak and Float also soothed and healed my scalp with each wash. The initial price is quite alarming – £8 for shampoo?! But I promise, this concentrated shampoo bar (no water diluting this product!) will last you far longer than any bottle of shampoo.

How to Use

I wet both my hair and the bar and then just rub the bar on my head – easy! The bar will lather just like traditional shampoo. I put the bar down on it’s wire rack and continue to massage the lathered product into my scalp. I wait a few moments and then rinse. Remember, shampoo is only needed at the roots – don’t waste any time or product by washing the ends!

After using the bar, you want to rest it on a wire rack in your shower. This rack needs to be away from the water (or else that’d be money down the drain!) but ideally still within arms reach. A rack/shelf with reasonable drainage is essential – your bar needs somewhere dry to stay fresh.

Love Vegan Beauty?

If you want to stay up to date with vegan beauty news then follow me on instagram at @veganbeautygirl. Otherwise, catch up with some of my popular posts;

• Vegan Fake Tan Guide
• Vegan Foundation Guide
• Is Clairol Vegan?
• Is Garnier Vegan?