Lush Deep Dives: All About Shampoo Bars
Erica’s here to give you the lowdown on one of our favorite, most effective and most popular inventions – the shampoo bar. Each bar (or puck) can last up to 80 washes – the equivalent of three bottles! They’re a great way to show love for the planet because they’re completely packaging free. Lots of washes and good for the environment – now that’s something worth celebrating!
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Hey everybody: it's Erica. Today we're here to talk about shampoo bars.. I feel like these have gotten a lot of hype lately and I'm really into this.. So shampoo bars are something that we've had for a really long time at Lush, even before Lush was Lush. So the company before us called Cosmetics to Go. That'S really where it all began. Shampoo bars are it's simple to think about, even though we never think about it., It's like a bar of soap that you use in your hair.. That'S it right! So we're used to liquid and that's totally cool and there's lots of great liquid shampoos that we have here at Lush.. But the cool thing about a shampoo bar is really about the environmental impact that it can have.. So this little guy can last up to about 80 washes, which is the equivalent of about three bottles, this size.. So when you're thinking about the plastic, that's involved in a bottle like that, the water content - that's involved. This is really giving you so much inpact in such a little puck., So we have quite a few different ones in the stores and online, and each one of'em has a slightly different effect., So they're all made with that simple shampoo base. It'S quite concentrated, like I said., But each one has a little something going on.. For instance, this is Seanik.. You may be able to see these little flecks in there and that is actually a little bit of seaweed.. So when that seaweed gets wet, seaweed makes this really nice hydrating gel that nourishes and protects, and so that just reconstitutes right there in the bar and goes right into your hair.. This one also has some sea salt, which gives nice beachy volume.. This is actually my very favorite of the shampoo bars., But some of'em they might have honey or powdered herbs in there to really again just come alive in the water to do the work., So the smell of each of them is different too. We have a few that are really just great for perfuming, the hair, like our Jason and the Argan Oil, has that beautiful rose jam scent or our Honey. I Washed My Hair has that beautiful Honey. I Washed the Kids honey buttery scent., So each one is a little bit different to make the hair smell great, but also leaving it shiny and healthy too.. The reason that these last so long is'cause they are quite concentrated., So there's no water content in these. It'S all right here and you add the water in the shower when you're washing your hair. You're, like making more shampoo with it.. So what you do with it is you just take that bar and just juice juice juice on top of your head and that's gon na get that real, concentrated product onto the hair, and then you start going from there.. You could also lather it up in your hands as well., So I have really thick hair. Admittedly, so usually what I do is I do a couple on the top and then I kind of lift up a little. Do a couple do a couple and then I'm good to go.. You'Ve got ta put that bar down at some point. You don't have to use it the whole time.. So what makes this so concentrated if you look at them really close? They almost look like ice cream. Sprinkles is what it looks like. It looks like mashed-together ice cream, sprinkles. And what those are are little needles of shampoo base, and so they push together to form this really really concentrated product that you just pick up and use just when you need just a little bit of it. They're, actually really Cool when they make'em too, you can see just like a little edge on them. When they make them in the factory they make them one by one and what they do is they make that mix and then they kind of snowball it together and put it in This little pedestal and then push a clamp down and it goes gshh, and then you have this really condensed little puck., So they're made one by one by hand which is pretty cool.. So when do you use a shampoo bar? Well, you can use one every time you wash your hair.. I think that's especially effective if you have shorter hair that maybe you're not needing as many like oils and butters to go into it. ,'Cause again, this is quite concentrated.. These are fantastic for travel.. Like I said, my hair is quite long and quite thick and needs a lot of moisture, and I really still do love these for travel.. They make a really great travel companion'cause. There'S no liquid limits to worry about you just pop it right back in your tin and you're good to go.. When I do, I wan na tell you one thing'cause. We do get questions about, or people saying that their shampoo bar has kind of gotten stuck in the tin, and I just wanted to show you my favorite way to let it dry out.. It just takes like the evening after you've washed your hair., But I actually put it like this and then it's not really touching anything and the air can get to it all over and then it dries out really well and you're good to go. You don't have to worry about it, getting stuck in there.. These are also really super handy if you're going to the gym and you're taking a shower at the gym afterwards or maybe you're going to a festival and you wan na pack really light., Maybe you're like backpacking through Europe. Man take me with you, but this would be a really great thing to take with, because I mean look how tiny it is, instead of three of these right When you're thinking about that environmental impact. Not only are we talking about saving that plastic, we're talking about? No packaging here., You could just walk out with this in your hand and you're good to go.. In fact, I have a funny story about this., So in 2004 I wan na say there was a packaging competition like innovative packaging competition and Lush entered the shampoo bar.. So you know people were coming with compostable things or who knows what else we just came with this. And we're disqualified, because there was no package and then they really had to say like ,'', Think about this. The best green packaging'' is no package right, ?'' Think. And turns out that we won. ( laughs ), So we totally changed their minds in the middle of this packaging-focused competition. Looking at green packaging, because truly the best green package that there is is none at all. Alrighty. So that's a little bit about shampoo bars.. We do definitely wanna hear what you have to say about those as well as give us other ideas.. What do you wan na talk about next time? Put them in the comments below and we will see you there.
Comments
CiPp35: To have an even greater impact against plastic, can you guys consider a refillable station for your body washes? Maybe you can make it cheaper if we bring our own bottles.
s: If there was a way you could make shampoo bars without sodium lauryl sulfate that would be amazing. I have noticed a difference in my hair since swearing off of sulfates and it would really be in the lush realm to make shampoo bars without sulfates
Stefan: I missed seeing Erica, I love her!! The shampoo bars are great. I was a huge skeptic of SLS in any product, but when I started to realize that LUSH uses a coconut based sulfate I was more willing to give it a go. SLS only refers to one of three kinds of sulfates, so it is important to know what the label on a product is saying. Also a sulfate is necessary to create a lather and rinse off afterwards. If it doesn't say sodium lauryl sulfate, it has another kind of sulfate in their. Most of the SLS scare is really part of fear marketing. It doesn't have any scientifically proven harm or damage to the body and is also biodegradable!
Chronic Butterfly: A sulfate free, moisture rich bar for color treated hair and people who are allergic to sulfates would put you in next level awesomeness! #ImAllergicToSulfatesAndHaveColoredHair
imagine sleeping: They work well. But NEVER leave then in a non draining soap dish. It will end up like a soggy piece of bread. I personally like the soak and floats scent.
Kyra Halls: I love when companies show us who to use their products. I have greatly improved my lush game since watching these videos. For example, the bar does get stuck and just having that small tip of how to air it out just changed the game for me.
Vanessa Dedei: the videos that include erica are my favorites , i could listen to her talking for hours anyway i love the shampoo bars , not expensive at all for how long they last ! i don't mind that much the SLS in there since it doesn't really affect my hair & scalp and it is balanced with all those oils & butters anyway. i do mind the negative environmental impact that it has on the oceans though , maybe you could use Sodium Coco Sulfate instead? it's way more gentle , and i've seen that you guys put it in some bath bombs and naked shower gels !
Luxology Naturals Bath Bomb TV: I love how eco friendly these are!! I love how LUSH has been making them for so long! :)
Lt Twinergy: That's just goes to show how forward thinking you guys were even then . I love the idea of no packaging, but I also love the reusable tin also.
frabra88: As a makeup artist I find them perfect for brush cleaning; also I love the ice cream sprikle effect
Sara S: These are awesome. I love them. Everyone is talking about SLS but in my experience these don't dry out my hair at all and have improved my hair a lot over the last year. Mine last for a few months each and they cost only $10. Amazing.
Camille: When I tell you my hair has been completely transformed in the best way possible, I am not kidding. Honey I washed my hair is simply amazing
missmuseeee: She is so sweet and knowledgeable! Would love to see her talk about more Lush products!
Gabriela Simabucuru: You can also use it as a soap for your body when traveling! I have done that multiple times and it works just fine (:
Carol Chennning: 15 years of lush shampoo bars and still loving them! saved my scalp.
Cup of V: Great video! love the shampoo bars and these tips just helped me appreciate them more!
Kristen Starshak: I love your shampoo bars the convenience, the scents, and the friendliness to the economy is amazing! I just can't use them anymore because they cause dandruff for me :(
Lisa: These bars are the BEST. My hair stays fresh for 4-5 days, my scalp is so healthy and not irritated and they last forever. My favorites are Honey I Washed My Hair and the red Argan Oil one.
Rock 'n' Loom 247: I have the seanik shampoo bar! Perfect if u wanna be a sea dragon! This is my #1 perfect everyday shampoo! I can't wait to get my Big Naked pressed conditioner and I put it in a small mesh drawstring bag to make it mess-free & make it easy to get the "liquid" out. It kinda almost looks like rice cake. I got a Golden Egg Bath Bomb for Easter this year, I like to draw a simple icon on my round tins to represents the scent and theme the shampoo bar like for example: +Seanik+, *New*;Spicy=, Floral=, Sweet=, Cirtusy=,
Piya M: I love the idea of shampoo bars! I am currently on vacation right now and I brought New in my tin. and thank you for sharing the tip about how to dry the shampoo bars because I've been having that problem!
cheekymunki6: LOVE LOVE LOVE Erica!! more videos with her please!
Briana: I’ve been shopping at Lush since the end of last year and thought shampoo bars weren’t for me. I have curly hair and it’s also bleached. This weekends my boyfriend and I went on a small vacation and I didn’t bring a shampoo since I didn’t think I’d need to. Well I did lol so we went to the Lush there and I got a Honey I Washed My Hair bar and I’m in LOVE. My hair feels so clean and no issues washing the lather out. They’re so great for travel and make the shower smell so delicious!!
Shayla Anderson: Shampoo bars are GENIUS! My fave is definitely Jumping Juniper- great for oily hair!
I am: Omg I’m obsessed with this shampoo bar! I wash my hair 2-3 a week at most and omg so much volume!! Oh smells delicious and makes so much shampoo bubbles hehe in love. I have long hair and this saves me so much money!
Madame Hogan: LOVE the bars... I get two at a time so I can switch back and forth, and they last me a year, easily.
Lucia Brown: I bought one last month. I love it
Aaron Kraus: I just want a give Erica Vega a shoutout ! Back in 2014 when I first heard of LUSH she was there to teach me all about it and now I work for LUSH ! And she’s still killing the game !!!
Saphuria: I really want to give the shampoo bars another try, but last time I used them my hair started falling out and I ended up having to return the bar and switch back to my bottled stuff (daddy-o). Turns out it may have been the particular bar I was using, but I had the same problem with two different bars(one to a lesser effect but there was still a lot of hair fall) so I kinda got scared off using them again.
Milette Diaz: Please... talk about conditioner bars, I love how they smell but I don't feel they are doing their job.
K M: I love the jumping for juniper shampoo bar but mine always gets stuck in the tin, I’ll have to try out that hack! Them getting stuck in the tins is the only downside I had with it. I have long super thick hair and I find that the bars work perfectly for me.
Dawna Brown Turris: Ive bin using the sampoo bars my hole lush life !! Its bin just over a decaid . i too love that theyre getting so poplar as naked is so best !! Adore all the naked products!! Id love to see the naked shower gel deep dives i love they so creamy on the skin so much better then the liquids i perfure lushbar soap to shower gels ....till.you.came out with the naked shower gels . thry need a second coming !! Just like shampoo pucks they took a bit but they caught on !! ;)
ejgarnett15: I was so excited when I saw lush had shampoo bars because I'm all about not using plastic bottles, but when I saw the first ingredient was Sulfates I was so upset because all of the good ingredients won't even get to your hair cuticles because it traps the hair and doesn't allow moisture in. I would definitely purchase if it was sulfate free :(
Lauren Garcia: I love these type of videos, also great product
rebecca Dawn Yoga: I love all the Erica videos! More Erica please!
Microwave Gum: I feel like they are so strong. It’s really easy to use too much and it makes my hair dry.
Merci: super glad y'all did this video been thinking about picking one up but wasn't really sure if it would work for me. thanks cannot wait till I get one (I have super mega thick hair and its extremely long-to butt)
Ariha011: I had a yellow one a while back but I don’t think I came anywhere close to 80 uses- even saying 40 seems generous. Granted I had thick and long hair but I only rubbed it at my scalp. I felt that it was harsh and abrasive, but enjoy the idea of a solid bar of shampoo. In the future if there is a way to further concentrate it and make is better for hair (no sulfates, ok for colored hair etc.) I’d try it again due to the lesser environmental impact
Asli: I love the idea of a shampoo bar but the ones I used (honey I washed the kids and coconut rice) builds up on my hair after a couple of washes and leaves a heavy, sticky residue. When I wash my hair with a regular shampoo it goes away. I would love to use only shampoo bars but it just doesn't work for me. Am I the only one?
Jade Limpus: I use a square tin so mine doesn’t get stuck in even if I’m in a hurry using it at the gym and don’t get time to air it out as much as I would like to. I would love to see one on the conditioner bars!
Mara: These videos are so well produced and presented. It’s really a shame that they don’t get as much love as is put into them.
Spiral Breeze: I've been using Godiva for the past month or so. LOVE the Jasmin and of course no bottles!!!
Miss_louise w: I'm obsessed with Seanik! My favorite one
fealubryne: I actually used one of these when I had my dreadlocks. I can't remember the name now, but it did a fantastic job of cleaning my hair without gunking it up, and then I used R&B on my scalp/roots. I do wish there were no sulfates used, but at the same time I get such fantastic results for my thirsty AF skim and hair from LUSH products I'm really not keen on using other brands. Nothing quite matches the fact that I don't get ashy for days after using their stuff, and since I need help with showering/lotioning it's fantastic.
Desi M: Ugh so nice seeing you again Erica ❤❤
Carina Collins: Is there any way these could be formulated without sulfates? I really want to try these, but I’m hesitant because SLS dries out my hair. Love everything at Lush, but I just can’t quite give these a go yet.
Krizelda: The story about the competition is mind blowing. Mind. Blowing.
Kino: I started using shampoo bars with Jumping Juniper, I’m sad I can no longer purchase them in store, so I’m now using Seanik, works as great
Heuristic Did: Who else loves her hair❤️
Deb Jacobs: I’m getting that blue one! Thanks Erica!
rahul agarwal: I love lush shampoo bars they are just awesome. But they are so expensive and not available in India.
madison Greig: you should make a formula without sodium lauryl sulfate since it damages hair. i have seen it done so it would be nice if lush did this too
LottiesLittleMoments: I love these I always use Jason and the argan oil for gym and travel. I used to use it at home too but I have long hair and it does dry it out a bit too much for frequent use...
Marie H: Erica, you're so cool!
Sandy Raven: Here's something I've had a problem with and I don't know if it's just me or if anyone else has had this issue. For the past year (ish) Retread conditioner isn't as thick as it used to be. And really, it's just too liquid to be in a tub. I think it would be better delivered in a bottle. I (for one) would waste less. Trying to pour from the tub into my hand while in the shower and without glasses on is kinda messy. Is there a way to thicken it? Or better yet, bottle it. The product is still as wonderful as it has been for the past three years that I've been using it, but like I said, for the past year it's been more liquidy.
Marky: i’ve missed erica !!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Kacey Clough: Damn she could sell me anything, I was mesmerized listening to this hahaha.
Hope Edwards: is there a shampoo bar thats similar to the liquid rehab shampoo?
HollieChristina17: Very good for holidays!
MissKasuchiRionaira: Please make a How It's Made video for Seanik!
renata de alba: It broke my hairline sooooo bad I like the concept but it’s not worth the risk.
Vatche Burk: love the shampoo bars
Carys J: They’re actually so good !
Raras Umaratih: The best green packaging is no packaging!
Ellen Karlsson: I want to know the history of the bathbomb and the bubblebar
cee: Liked at “maybe you’re, like, backpacking through Europe.... take me with you” lol!
Aaron Kraus: These are iconic, use them.
Hunter Watson: @Lush could you possibly make a 2-in-1 bar. Half be shampoo and the other conditioner that way when traveling its one bar we can have at all times.
Mikaela Hudson: i really wish that you guys made a shampoo bar without SLS and pharabens, i have curly hair it all your shampoo bars are so drying to my hair, even the ‘godiva’, ‘honey i washed the kids’ as well as ‘jason and the argon oil’. i would love to go package free shampoo wise but it so hard when i don’t like the drying feeling, or like those ingredients in general for my hair and scalp.
Ngoc Hoa Michaela Bui: Hi! I would like to ask how to prevent dundruff or which shampoo bar is the best? I have my soak and float, but I feel like it is too drying and than I have jason and argan oil and that one doesn't seem to help with that as well :(
SioLazer: my hair is like yours and I'm a Curly Wurly fan. I feel like Trichomania has been a good bar but seanik is sounding interesting. Do you condition after and if so with what solid product?
sarcasmo0829: Jason and the argon oil was my go to for ages, then karma come out.
Sai Phatak: Your makeup range please! I noticed that lush Australia is discontinuing the makeup range. I personally love it and use it a lot, do tell what's the future of it!
Swany Soup: Sulphate & paraben free please! Less is really more
Catherina Brown: I'm going to try it.
Barzrulezz: I have been using only shampoo bars for a year now and a have gone through only two and a half. I wash my hair 3 times a week
Blacky pawz: This made me wanna go and buy it. Is it sulfate free?
Lauren Reynolds: Which shampoo bars would work well with color treated hair?
Jahaira Faber: Thank you for the captions!!!
PumpkinWrath: The only problem with Lush’s shower gels and shampoo bars are that they make my hair have a squeaky feeling and I dislike that.
Amy Flitter: Yay! I love Erica!
Alyssa S-D: These are awesome
choirkitty: Ok these shampoo bars are intriguing but how drying are these on the hair? I have very thick, coarse, wire-like hair that needs hydration like you won't believe - and just using traditional shampoo won't cut it.
Sasha S: No sulfates please.
Savannah Canfield: What lush shampoo bars hold up the longest? I got Jason and the argan oil and it’s not holding up well. I love the formula but it’s not holding up well. I have straight thin hair. Thankyou!!!
EditSMU: I really want to know about conditioner pucks and solid deodorant. and that wierd toothpaste powder!
Re Pyper: Has anyone with "funky" hair colors ever used these?? How did it go? That's why I've held off. One time just using an all natural (local) bath bomb stripped my hair dye the first time I washed after dying. :'(
Ali Ghandour: They don’t last for 90 washes. I’ve used this It only last for 40 Wahes no more
Rachel Rachel: Most people that make soap and sell on ettsy and or farmer's markets make shampoo bars. My friend makes her's with olive oil, coconut oil and palm oil. Natural mint and rosemary. That's it! None of the bad stuff at all
Jade: Why has LUSH never sold soap saver bags? You can get them in natural materials and they are a lot easier to deal with that those tins. They have an adjustable string on them so you can just hang up your soap when you are done and it dries perfectly. no mush!
Nia Neha: Please do introduce shampoo bars which are SLS free and paraben free..
Anwar Salem: I really don't know loving the product or you ,i mean you are amazing you energy is the best ❤️❤️love u i for sure i will try this product
J W: Oh I love this!!!!!
Ericka Clarke: What about color treated hair? Do they work without taking the color
nia: anybody have a good shampoo bar recommandation for greasy hair or dandruff??
Connor George: Could someone please clarify what the ingredients are in ‘crushed erbs’ please x
Adriana Jacobi: Can u make one without sulfates or parabeans
Christina Marquez: Please do dragons blood and argon oil mix
antontronbon: we love u erica <3
Veronika Apor: I just wish you used something else other than sodium lauryl sulphate (e.g. sodium coco sulphate or laureth sulphate) so people with sensitive skin could use them too
hannah jones: Ugh, please bring back Jumping Juniper to the stores :(