I think this is the second time I've written a review based on the ravings of one single beauty on this site. On a post in the forum this was mentioned in passing, and so the next LUSH order I did, I asked for a sample, pretty please. My manners got me one, and here we are today.
Obviously I only have a sample, but it's the same deal with all LUSH things - black pots, black lids, simple black and white stickers and sassy instructions on how to use the products. Inside the little tub is a delightful white cream, a hint of yellow colouring it. The smell is tolerable, it's a bit of a creamy citrus with a big ol splash of jasmine. It kind of smells like a balm you'd find in a hippy store, or something that's definitely all natural.
I use this in wet hair only - though I'm sure it can be used any way you like. For me, wet hair is easier to apply, and I don't use as much, and my hair doesn't go limp and look oily. Win win! Though my hair isn't that damaged, this was a saving grace when I had bleached my hair, and I would definitely buy a big tub!
This really is a love song for your hair. I'm a Lush girl from waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back, so how I ever missed this product I will never know. I am so glad that the Lush girls hooked me up with a sample and showed me the light! This was literally the first thing I bought in full size when my no-spend month ended, and what a good decision that was :D
Lush R&B might seem on the pricy side, at $26.50/100g, but you use a tiny amount each time, so it *lasts*.
The product comes in Lush's signature black tub, and is marketed as a 'hair moisturiser'. This is a brilliant description. It's not your typical 'put it in my hair and it instantly feels smooth' conditioner. It's a more heavy duty, core-out kinda thing.
The product is a lemony yellow, scented with orange blossom, and the consistency of homemade icing - butter and sugar beaten together. It's THICK. You can hold the container upside down and it goes nowhere. This is obviously great for travellers!
I have tried this three ways. I used it on dry hair, and it was okay but because my hair is fine and this is thick it weighed it down too much and made it a little greasier than I like.
I've tried it as conditioner, and find that I need another conditioner or to gloss my hair up a little and separate strands for brushing.
However, as a treatment, it's incredible. I massage a pea sized amount through my wet hair (lengths only, your roots don't need this much love!), twist it into a knot, and go to sleep (put a towel on your pillow!). In the morning, I untwist, and shampoo/condition as normal. Instant result. Using the product in this way gives me softer, silkier, BETTER hair. I can't be without this! It's a holy grail hair mask <3
I have heard people say that they use it as a conditioner - my hair was too damaged, but I hope that after regular use of this (I go 2x a week at the moment) I can try that too!
Tips: Lush are amazing for samples. Drop in, tell them some chick on the internet was raving about R&B and you'd like a sample, and they'll sort you out x