Lush American Cream Conditioner Review

I had to have this, after all it is a best seller by one of the most popular brands. When it comes to hair care I don't use as many products or brands so I figured I could splurge on something to make my long, dark tresses even more beautiful. My hair type is long and fine, the ends are naturally dry because of the length. Lush products usually smell amazing and with one sniff I knew this was coming home with me. My hair was greasy since I only wash it every four or five days, I figured a light conditioner would be fine. I applied a good handful of this to my lengths and it seemed disappear in my hair, it didn't feel like much conditioner but I chocked it down to that my usual Ethique Wonderbar is a very concentrated product so maybe that's why this didn't feel like much. My hair is soft but not as smooth or soft as my usual Ethique conditioner. I left it in my hair for at least five minutes to soak in and rinsed it out. My hair isn't any more shiny or easier to detangle but it is fragranced with that yummy creamy vanilla floral scent. I am not really impressed with this except for how nice my hair smells after using this. I wash my hair at night and my hair smelt amazing while it was wet, as it dried the scent faded but lingered overnight and early the next morning but by afternoon the scent was completely gone. I wish it would've lasted longer because the lovely vanilla floral fragrance was the redeeming quality of this conditioner so that meant that if I wanted the scent to stay I would have to wash my hair everyday which isn't good for it. It does have some really yummy natural ingredients in it like honey water, fresh oranges, fresh strawberries, vanilla absolute, clary oil and lavender essential oils, but interestingly it has sodium lauryl sulfate. I don't know how much conditioners have sls but it's more of a shampoo ingredient and it dries out my hair. So other than the scent I'm not really fond of this conditioner and won't be getting this again. I think it would be nice if Lush would put this vanilla floral scent in a massage bar, body cream or butter and perhaps a hand cream or perfume since it really yummy.

It's very rare that I come across a Lush product which I don't completely adore. Sadly, the American Cream Conditioner is one of them.

My hair is very fine, curly, prone to tight tangles, is not colour treated but is dry at the ends and oily at the scalp. I was recommended American Cream because it is very nourishing for dry hair, and is one of Lush's thicker conditioners so is supposed to be good for untangling hair. Unfortunately, I found the consistency just too thin to properly nourish and detangle my curls. It just felt watery on my hair, and like it actually wasn't doing anything to really nourish and smooth the hair strands. My hair was very difficult to detangle, even after using copious amounts of this, and the next day after using my hair appeared quite dry and frizzy, which never happens using other brands like OGX, or even cheaper brands like Herbal Essences.

However, I think for something with hair that is more easily manageable and straight this could be a good product. The scent is lovely, although not one of my all-time Lush favourites, and is has lots of great ingredients in it to nourish your hair. Just not great for me.

Maybe I'm being a bit mean by comparing this to another Lush condition - Candy Rain - but I does just seem like a worst version of a similar product. I tried both of these products around the same time and found American Cream to be left wanting.

The smell is pretty good but as others mentioned it's not really the strong strawberry milkshake vibe I was expecting from the label.

While the product is promoted as thick and creamy, I found the product to be very thin and I needed to use quite a lot to feel like I had actually conditioned my hair.

I also didnt notice any increase in the shine of my hair which is meant to be the selling point of this product.

Overall I was pretty disappointed and I really don't understand why this is Lushs best selling conditioner. Good thing Lush has some other better options!

When the chance came up to go shopping in the city I had to visit the Lush store I have been addicted for months but everything I brought was from their website so the chance to go to the actual store made me giddy with excitement!

So I was walking around the store oooohing and aaahhing at all the pretties when the lovely shop assistant recommended this as it was their most hydrating conditioner for dry hair. My hair is very dry so I need all the moisture I can get so armed with the 100g bottle off I go to rehydrate my lank locks.

The first thing I notice and about this conditioner is the scent a sweet, creamy strawberry and Vanilla like a big strawberry thick shake, the colour is a creamy grey. It's not overly thick more like the thickness of a standard shampoo.

After shampooing I squeeze a little into my palm and run through my hair, it didn't feel smooth so I added more, then more until I had used almost half the bottle. It still didn't feel soft and moisturised so I gave up. After it dried I tried brushing it and I seriously felt like I had just walked through a gorse bush backwards, it was knotty and unruly. The scent was quite strong for the whole following day until I washed it again to re condition with something else to tame the mane!

I'm disappointed it wasn't more nourishing for my hair because the scent is so good. maybe it's better suited for someone who hasn't dyed their hair or doesn't have overly dry hair.

When I first started using the Lush solid shampoo bars I was finding that my hair needed some TLC so the retailer suggested American Cream because it is thick and creamy. I was originally using the veganese conditioner but it ended up being too light and that is when I made the switch. I bought the 500g bottle for $37.90 which seemed like more economical way to go. Having short hair it should last a long time.

My initial reaction was I love how the bottles are always so green looking in the way that they look like they concentrate on what is on the inside rather than the outside. They don't have fancy pictures or lettering just the name and Lush branding. I like this approach because it means I am not paying extra just for pretty designs. Open the lid and BOOM!! The strawberry milkshake scent that hits my nose can be my friend any day. Usually I am not a fan of intense smells in my hair care products but this one left me wanting to slather myself in it. The real test will be what's inside and if it works.

Now to be $37.90 better be salon goodness because that is what they charge for their high end products. I wash my hair first with a solid shampoo bar then run a generous amount (by choice. You don't need that much) through my hair and give it two minutes to do it's job. I rinse it out and give my hair a feelskie to find out if it has made my hair feel better. In short yes it does but it doesn't give me the super smooth and healthy feeling that I want and need in my life.

Surely using a generous amount of product would set me up for optimum results? But no it doesn't. I continue to use it two, nearly three months down the line and yes my hair feels alright but I want shine and shaking my head in slow motion side to side feelings. this most definitely doesn't do that. It does work just not in the amazing way it should for the price. I think I will stick to salon $40 bottles of gold.

Lush American Cream *should* be my favourite conditioner, and I've gone through a few bottles of it trying to convince my hair it loves it. The texture, scent, and concept all appeal so much!

American Cream comes in the standard Lush bottles, with the same attention to detail that I love from the company, including expiry dates, notations on who made this product and when, and ingredient lists in the characteristic graffiti print.

The scent is gorgeous - creamy milkshake with a hint of the berry, a bunch of vanilla, and something that stops it being too sweet (not sure what, but I like it!). I love the creamy, milkshakey texture.

Unfortunately, this beautiful conditioner isn't strong enough for my dyed, heat styled hair. It just can't inject enough moisture into my stressed out strands. I used to get more from it, but now it's just not up to the task. I would recommend this to girls with more natural hair, or shorter hair though, as I do feel like it's delectable and gorgeous...just doesn't work for me (sadface!)

My partner and children went to Lush to pick out a christmas present for me. They got me this paired with Daddy-o. I was so excited because I haven't tried lush hair products until now. My hair is very dry from colouring . I struggle with dry ends that clump together and knot and dread easily. I'm searching for a miracle conditioner that can soften my hair.

Like most lush bottles their basic with nothing special . Black and white labelling. The formula of this conditioner is smooth. Not as thick as store bought conditioners. This scent reminds me of strawberrys with a hint of lillies in the background.

I shampooed with Daddy o then put this conditioner into my hair. It absorbs well. But it didn't soften my hair which is strange. I didn't get that conditioned feeling. My hair still felt a bit coarse from shampooing.

After using this my hair felt soft and smelled incredibly good. But it didn't offer any other benefits for my hair. My hair still felt dry . I've been using it for 6 months and it didn't do much for my hair.

Overall , I can't see myself repurchasing this conditioner. Just because it didn't work for me , it might work for others.

I have worked for Lush before, and this product was one I always wanted to try. Before I left working there I bought a bottle after using a sample I received. I thought the sample was good, although thought that it didn't go very far. After buying a bigger bottle, I've realised that that is just the nature of this product and that you do need a lot in order for it to rehydrate the hair. Otherwise a fantastic product.

I received a small 100g bottle of this in a gift box I purchased during Lush's amazing Boxing Day sale. I have short hair, so despite its small size, this bottle lasted me ages.

It is labelled as a thick, heavy conditioner but actually, compared to most supermarket conditioners, it's thin and runny. I found myself applying more than I normally would. It rinses out easily but it seems to leave a waxy coating on my hair. My hairdresser commented that my hair is different since I've used Lush shampoo and conditioners. Neither good nor bad, just different from how hair would normally feel.

The best thing about this conditioner is the smell. More vanilla than strawberry but with a sweetness that you just want to keep on smelling. I probably would purchase this again as although I've used better conditioners on my coloured hair, this smells great and lasted me a long time.