Official Lush Thread!

[Beeyutifull]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is Bathos new? I don;t remember ever seeing it before.
I think it's new, I never saw it before either- it wasn't marked as new but I frequent that site enough to know it looked new and had to try it!! It smells really good.

 

[worldofbeauty24]

That's actually one of the biggest cons of using benzoyl peroxide - your skin gets hooked on it and will freak out if you don't continue blasting it with more. If your acne comes back, try using tea tree products and african black soap instead.

Yeah that was the reason I stopped using it. It was just too harsh, I'll have to look into the African black soap.

 

[meaganola]

Ooh, I just checked my UPS app just to see if one of my sub boxes has generated a shipping notice yet, and I have something from Lush scheduled for delivery on Monday -- but I haven't ordered from them in years (if I want Lush, I just go to my local brick and mortar location), and the last time was before I moved I to my current apartment. It must be a present, so I have no clue what it is! I have an idea of who it could be from, but she said that she had ordered something (no specifics, just "something," so this could be unrelated to her) to be sent to her in Florida before she sent it to me. So exciting and *mysterious*!

 

[chelsealynn]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ooh, I just checked my UPS app just to see if one of my sub boxes has generated a shipping notice yet, and I have something from Lush scheduled for delivery on Monday -- but I haven't ordered from them in years (if I want Lush, I just go to my local brick and mortar location), and the last time was before I moved I to my current apartment. It must be a present, so I have no clue what it is! I have an idea of who it could be from, but she said that she had ordered something (no specifics, just "something," so this could be unrelated to her) to be sent to her in Florida before she sent it to me. So exciting and *mysterious*!
Very mysterious!  I'm curious about what you might be getting.  With Lush there are so many possibilities.

 

[chelsealynn]

I contacted Lush UK about my order.  They responded quickly and said they could resend my order but two of the items are currently sold out so I would receive a refund for them or I could receive a refund for my whole order.  I just decided for them to refund my entire order.  Even though it costs a bit more I'm just going to go to my Lush store on Sunday.  I ran out of a few things that I would like to replace so it's quicker to just pick them up at the store.  I was also kind of scared my package would get lost or not show up again.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Mothers Day and Easter stuff has been released on Lush UK.

 

[elizabethrose]

Hey lovelies- has anyone tried the henna dyes from LUSH?  I have really dark brown hair and really just want it to be black/raven-y colored.  I was looking at the reviews and everything was positive but I wanted to check to see if you all have any luck!  Box dyes turn my hair red (I know, weird.  I can dye it blue black and it will turn red.  I think my hair just hates me.. but if I want to turn it red and dye it red, it washes out sooo quickly.), and using mixes (developer plus color) only sometimes works.  Any hints you guys have, I'll take /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hey lovelies- has anyone tried the henna dyes from LUSH?  I have really dark brown hair and really just want it to be black/raven-y colored.  I was looking at the reviews and everything was positive but I wanted to check to see if you all have any luck!  Box dyes turn my hair red (I know, weird.  I can dye it blue black and it will turn red.  I think my hair just hates me.. but if I want to turn it red and dye it red, it washes out sooo quickly.), and using mixes (developer plus color) only sometimes works.  Any hints you guys have, I'll take /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I have never personally used the henna products but I have heard absolutely wonderful things about them. Do you have a Lush store nearby? (You're in Chicago right? or am I a derp?) You could always go in and talk to the girls that work there.

If you do go that route, wrap your hair with saran wrap so the henna doesn't oxidize and I would say to stick with caca noir if you want a more blue-black tone.

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have never personally used the henna products but I have heard absolutely wonderful things about them. Do you have a Lush store nearby? (You're in Chicago right? or am I a derp?) You could always go in and talk to the girls that work there.

If you do go that route, wrap your hair with saran wrap so the henna doesn't oxidize and I would say to stick with caca noir if you want a more blue-black tone.

Super helpful!  I do have a LUSH store nearby, I was thinking about going in tonight, I need a new massage bar something awful.  I'll try the caca noir because the bluer the better!  Get outta here red undertones!

OT: My Spanish is interfering with my ability/want to call anything "caca".  Thanks, Spanish.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Super helpful!  I do have a LUSH store nearby, I was thinking about going in tonight, I need a new massage bar something awful.  I'll try the caca noir because the bluer the better!  Get outta here red undertones! OT: My Spanish is interfering with my ability/want to call anything "caca".  Thanks, Spanish.

Ask them if they'll apply your henna for you. I know that most stores will do it for free if you book an appointment with them.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Super helpful!  I do have a LUSH store nearby, I was thinking about going in tonight, I need a new massage bar something awful.  I'll try the caca noir because the bluer the better!  Get outta here red undertones! OT: My Spanish is interfering with my ability/want to call anything "caca".  Thanks, Spanish.

And also, I feel your pain, my hair always turns red whenever my dye is no longer fresh. It blows my mind because even when I'm blonde it'll wash out and turn strawberry.

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Ask them if they'll apply your henna for you. I know that most stores will do it for free if you book an appointment with them.

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif


And also, I feel your pain, my hair always turns red whenever my dye is no longer fresh. It blows my mind because even when I'm blonde it'll wash out and turn strawberry.

Awesome!  I'll definitely ask.  Having someone apply it would make everything so much easier.

Isn't it insane?  I dyed mine blue black using 40 developer and black black black black dye, and it came out red.  I didn't really realize how red it was until my roots started growing out and I was like "oh.  My hair is red."  Hair chemistry is a weird weird thing.

 

[kaitlin1209]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hey lovelies- has anyone tried the henna dyes from LUSH?  I have really dark brown hair and really just want it to be black/raven-y colored.  I was looking at the reviews and everything was positive but I wanted to check to see if you all have any luck!  Box dyes turn my hair red (I know, weird.  I can dye it blue black and it will turn red.  I think my hair just hates me.. but if I want to turn it red and dye it red, it washes out sooo quickly.), and using mixes (developer plus color) only sometimes works.  Any hints you guys have, I'll take /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I have!  I've only used Caca Brun.  I have light/medium brown hair that is pretty dull so I use Brun to brighten it up.  It also works well as a conditioning treatment.  I've got shoulder-length wavy/curly hair and I've never had a problem with it affecting my curls or anything. 

I take half of the block and crush it in a ziploc bag with a hammer until it's nearly a powder.  Then I follow the instructions, mixing the powder into a small glass bowl of boiling water. I then use it like you would any other dye, covering my hair.  But I have found that the only way the color takes is if I wrap my head in cellophane after the color is on, otherwise it hardens and will destroy your hair trying to take it out.  The dye has to be wrapped to stay warm!  I leave it on for 4-5 hours but I know others leave it on overnight.  It is permanent color, but I find that it does fade and I don't have a noticeable growth line. 

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by kaitlin1209 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I have!  I've only used Caca Brun.  I have light/medium brown hair that is pretty dull so I use Brun to brighten it up.  It also works well as a conditioning treatment.  I've got shoulder-length wavy/curly hair and I've never had a problem with it affecting my curls or anything. 

I take half of the block and crush it in a ziploc bag with a hammer until it's nearly a powder.  Then I follow the instructions, mixing the powder into a small glass bowl of boiling water. I then use it like you would any other dye, covering my hair.  But I have found that the only way the color takes is if I wrap my head in cellophane after the color is on, otherwise it hardens and will destroy your hair trying to take it out.  The dye has to be wrapped to stay warm!  I leave it on for 4-5 hours but I know others leave it on overnight.  It is permanent color, but I find that it does fade and I don't have a noticeable growth line. 

Perfect!! Thank you so much.  Maybe I'll try it this way!!

 

[chelsealynn]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Super helpful!  I do have a LUSH store nearby, I was thinking about going in tonight, I need a new massage bar something awful.  I'll try the caca noir because the bluer the better!  Get outta here red undertones!

OT: My Spanish is interfering with my ability/want to call anything "caca".  Thanks, Spanish.

I love that you mentioned that about caca.  I always think that but just thought I was being immature /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

On another note, I went to Lush today and got so much stuff!  The bag was so heavy!  On the ride home I kept the bag in my lap to keep all my precious lovelies near me.  I picked up:
Curly Wurly, Karma Kream, King of Skin, French Kiss Bubble Bar, Sunny Side Bubble Bar, Amandopondo Bubble Bar, Avobomb, Lord of Misrule x2, Sexbomb x2, Butterball, Big Blue (for my boyfriend), a sample of 9 to 5, and a sample of Angels on Bare Skin.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Awesome!  I'll definitely ask.  Having someone apply it would make everything so much easier.

Isn't it insane?  I dyed mine blue black using 40 developer and black black black black dye, and it came out red.  I didn't really realize how red it was until my roots started growing out and I was like "oh.  My hair is red."  Hair chemistry is a weird weird thing.

I never realised hair will do funny stuff like that until just now lol! I was going crazy over how my hair ended up medium/light brown when I dyed it raven black, and I have black hair to begin with! I thought it was some freak occurrence haha.

 

[DoubleShot]

I purchased Caca Rouge so I will definitely have to post before and after pictures for you ladies. This will be my first Lush purchase and henna dye experience so your tips have been more than helpful. One concern, generally how is Lush's shipping? I made my purchase on the 17th and according to tracking it's been stuck in Portland for 4 days. I'm assuming it's just because of the weather which is fine, but hoping that it's faster than this for future purchases.

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by norther /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I never realised hair will do funny stuff like that until just now lol! I was going crazy over how my hair ended up medium/light brown when I dyed it raven black, and I have black hair to begin with! I thought it was some freak occurrence haha.

I'm glad I'm not the only one!! I've been dyeing my own hair since middle school (bad experience with highlights for my first dye ever. If I screw it up, at least I did it- and didn't pay a million dollars to have it screwed up.)  Mine's brown/black- I've never known what to put on any of my legal shtuff hahaha.  Or those in-class surveys when they're teaching you percentages in the 5th grade.  "Raise your hand if you have black hair! Raise your hand if you have brown hair!" "But which category am I in?!".  I must have really fantastic red undertones, because it always goes red.  But when I want red, it won't let me!  Had to take out the dark color and reintroduce red (L'oreal For Dark Hair Only at Sally's) and then my hair was fried.  Hair's so bizarre!!

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I love that you mentioned that about caca.  I always think that but just thought I was being immature /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

On another note, I went to Lush today and got so much stuff!  The bag was so heavy!  On the ride home I kept the bag in my lap to keep all my precious lovelies near me.  I picked up:
Curly Wurly, Karma Kream, King of Skin, French Kiss Bubble Bar, Sunny Side Bubble Bar, Amandopondo Bubble Bar, Avobomb, Lord of Misrule x2, Sexbomb x2, Butterball, Big Blue (for my boyfriend), a sample of 9 to 5, and a sample of Angels on Bare Skin.

Oooh so jealous of your haul!  It looks so lovely /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Quote: Originally Posted by DoubleShot /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I purchased Caca Rouge so I will definitely have to post before and after pictures for you ladies. This will be my first Lush purchase and henna dye experience so your tips have been more than helpful. One concern, generally how is Lush's shipping? I made my purchase on the 17th and according to tracking it's been stuck in Portland for 4 days. I'm assuming it's just because of the weather which is fine, but hoping that it's faster than this for future purchases.

I definitely want to see a picture!  I may be purchasing in the next few weeks.. tryna figure out budgets and stuff.  B&A would be so great.  I was told by one of the girls at Lush that the Lush Blog has a lot of information and different techniques and stuff too- if you wanna check there as well!

I went to Lush to get the girl's opinion on the Henna and she was super helpful.  Walked out with the Tender Is The Night massage bar and a tin /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Super excited about it- used it today and I'm in love.  Absolutely in love.  Really glad this one is sticking around for a while!  Also got a sample of the Herbalicious face cleanser- and I like it, but I dunno if I love it.  MaybeI want something a little more cleansing than Herbalicious and a little less abrasive than Ocean Salt?  Suggestions?  I'll use Herbalicious a few more times (use up the sample) and then decide, and maybe it's the last wash before moisturizing/oiling.. but we'll see.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I'm glad I'm not the only one!! I've been dyeing my own hair since middle school (bad experience with highlights for my first dye ever. If I screw it up, at least I did it- and didn't pay a million dollars to have it screwed up.)  Mine's brown/black- I've never known what to put on any of my legal shtuff hahaha.  Or those in-class surveys when they're teaching you percentages in the 5th grade.  "Raise your hand if you have black hair! Raise your hand if you have brown hair!" "But which category am I in?!".  I must have really fantastic red undertones, because it always goes red.  But when I want red, it won't let me!  Had to take out the dark color and reintroduce red (L'oreal For Dark Hair Only at Sally's) and then my hair was fried.  Hair's so bizarre!!

I've been dyeing mine since my first year of high school, I remember my first dye job failed spectacularly too lol! I wanted fire engine red hair and it was beautiful for about a week and a half, then it faded to caramel brown and looked absolutely awful when my roots started growing in. I feel like red is a really difficult colour to maintain. I keep the bottom layer of my hair bleached and dyed pink/purple/blue/green/whatever and I've never had any issue with those colours turning out wrong, but it's probably because whatever strange undertones in those parts of my hair have long been stripped out. Speaking of bizarre hair, I've still never quite understood why I had pin straight hair as a kid but then got it cut and suddenly I had a head full of curls.