Soak and Float

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Soak and Float
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Wet both hair and the shampoo bar. Glide the shampoo bar down the length of your hair about three times (right, left and back). Work into a lather and rinse thoroughly. Follow with LUSH conditioner if needed. Keep your solid shampoo in a cool, dry place between uses; we recommend using a LUSH shampoo bar tin.

How it's made

Handmade with fresh ingredients

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Sort out itchy, flaky scalps

We’re just going to say it upfront: this shampoo bar smells like campfires, but it is incredibly effective at fighting flakes and soothing irritated scalps. Cade oil is what gives Soak and Float its distinctive smell; we use it because it works wonders against the microbes that cause dandruff, and it also works to alleviate bothered scalps that are dry and itchy. Lavender oil helps to improve the smell, and works its magic with marigold petals to soothe and clear up irritated scalps. If you have dandruff all you need to do is Soak and Float.

Features

  • Don’t be a flake: Dandruff happens; its how you wash it that counts. Use our cade oil and lavender bar for best results.
  • If there’s smoke: It must be cade oil. We use it in Soak and Float for its microbial effect and to soothe dry scalps.
  • Wonder oil: We use lavender in all of our ranges for its effectiveness at soothing sore skin and scalps.

Customer Review

from ExploRENCE
"When I read that soak and float is best for dandruff, I was excited to try it. I wasn't disappointed, I was really amazed by how fast it worked in eliminating the scalp itchiness and flakes were gone in just one use! I have tried a lot of dandruff controlling ...more"

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LUSHSoak and Float
 
4.0

(based on 52 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Cleans thoroughly (39)
  • Lathers well (39)
  • Improves hair health (23)
  • Gentle (17)
  • Adds shine (11)

Cons

  • Smells bad (28)
  • Dries hair out (5)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (17)
  • Oily hair (9)
  • Thinner hair (7)
  • Dry scalp (5)
  • Curly hair (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

oh my God

For the past 15 years my #1 concern has been my scalp. Sometimes I've had dandruff but for the most part I've had VERY dry, itchy, flaky, (like huge weird flakes), almost...Read complete review

For the past 15 years my #1 concern has been my scalp. Sometimes I've had dandruff but for the most part I've had VERY dry, itchy, flaky, (like huge weird flakes), almost with a crusty layer covering it, sometimes bleeding... scalp. I would just move and my shoulders would be covered. I tried every dandruff shampoo, I tried adding tea tree oil to my shampoo, I put oil in my hair regularly - which is great, but a temporary fix. My doctor told me she would prescribe me a treatment with a steroid. I heard about how Lush only uses natural ingredients and I got to thinking that maybe it's all the synthetic stuff that's causing my condition.. so I went in to Lush and upon recommendation I bought soak and float shampoo (soooo sceptical - and the smell is not good at all) and so far i've shampooed my hair with it 3 times and i almost cried last night while blow drying it... my scalp has healed. there were no flakes on my pillow this morning. it's not itchy, it's not flaky, it's not crusty... seriously. Thank you for creating this product, whoever you are.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Meh not so good

I sometimes get a flaky dry sclap and decided to try Soak and Float having heard that it can help with dandruff. I started using it everyday in my shower (with a non lush ...Read complete review

I sometimes get a flaky dry sclap and decided to try Soak and Float having heard that it can help with dandruff. I started using it everyday in my shower (with a non lush conditioner) and found that my scalp was going all oily and the rest of my hair was going very dry. The smell I didn't mind in the shower, but it lasts on your hair for as long as your hair is wet and is completely overpowering.

Eventually I had had enough of this shampoo and pawned it off on my boyfriend (who also gets a flaky scalp). He loved it! He liked the smell, he thought it smelled like bacon. It also helped his scalp and didn't dry out his hair too much.

I would buy this product again for my boyfriend but not for myself.

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5.0

very effective dandruff fighting shampoo

By ExploRENCE

from Ottawa, ON

About Me Beauty Conscious

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Adds Shine
  • Cleans Thoroughly
  • Gentle
  • Guaranteed no hair fall
  • Highly recommended
  • Improves Hair Health
  • Lathers Well

Cons

  • Dries Hair Out

Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Thinner Hair

Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

When I read that soak and float is best for dandruff, I was excited to try it. I wasn't disappointed, I was really amazed by how fast it worked in eliminating the scalp itchiness and flakes were gone in just one use! I have tried a lot of dandruff controlling shampoos but nothing gave me solution to my scalp problem. The reviews about this product are all true. Need to say more? Try it and you will not regret it. Thank you Lush!!!

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  • Life-Saver
  • Hair Type:
  • Straight Hair
 
4.0

Effective

By dee

from Toronto

About Me Product Junkie

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Adds Shine
  • Cleans Thoroughly
  • Improves Hair Health
  • Lathers Well

Cons

  • Smells Bad
  • Washes out hair color

Best Uses

  • Dry Scalp

Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

I have extremely dry scalp - scabby, itchy, flaky, just plain gross - and have used expensive medicated shampoos that have barely reduced the issue. I got a sample of soak and float when I purchased scalp treatment Hair Doctor and used the two in conjunction and my scalp already feels totally clean and flake-free. The smell really is awful and I was shocked with how something that smells so harsh and feels so coarse can lather so nicely with just a tiny amount, even in my thick long hair.
I would recommend using this product with Hair Doctor, which isn't available online but can be found in store in the face mask section if you want to reduce dry scalp quick. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is because it was very harsh on my hair color, so those with colored hair, beware! I literally watched my hair dye go down the drain as I washed out soak and float.

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4.0

Saved my head!

By Katie

from Vancouver

Pros

  • Cleans Thoroughly
  • Gentle
  • Improves Hair Health
  • Lathers Well

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Dry Scalp
    • Itchy Scalp

    Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

    I have tried various dandruff shampoos over the years (all of them are terrible). I got introduced to this when when looking for hair doctor(a lush wonderful scalp treatment for dry scalps) and thought i would give it a shot. I didnt know when i bought it that it smells like campfire! but i dont mind it at all. after i condition my hair and put in my products, you can only smell it on my hair if your face is burried in my curls (which is pretty weird to begin with...) and it works! my scalp no longer troublesome when i use it! and i definetly notice a different when i go back to old shampoo on weekend trips when i dont bring it. this product is amazing! i use it daily! such a good price too! [$]$ and it lasts for awhile! i bought my in march? i think and its now june and i still got lots left!

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    • Hair Type:
    • Very Curly Hair
     
    5.0

    LOVE the smell!

    By R

    from British Columbia

    About Me Minimalist

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Cleans Thoroughly
    • Great Smell
    • Improves Hair Health
    • Lathers Well

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use

      Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

      When I had a whiff of this herby-campfire-smokey-bacon shampoo bar in store immediately I was excited to try it. I don't have dandruff so my reason for buying it was purely because of the smell, I think it's strange not more people love it because when I showed some guy friends they went nuts for it but I guess it's not an expected LUSH scent.
      The condition it leaves my normal wavy hair is awesome! I don't use conditioner and I find this is a good 2 in 1. I just add some Rub Rub Rub for volume!
      Buy it for your boyfriend or husband you will both love it!

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      • Cult Classic
      • Hair Type:
      • Wavy Hair
       
      4.0

      Killed my husband's flakes

      By BlondeGordon

      from Boston MA

      Verified Reviewer

      Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

      I bought this for my husband who has pretty bad dandruff. It has definitely treated the flakes very effectively.
      I see a lot of the other reviews mention the bad smell. It is intense, kind of smokey like the way you smell after you've sat by a camp fire. My guy happens to absolutely love that. I love the condition of his hair, it's never looked better.

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      AMAZING!!!!

      By Rhonda

      from Halifax, NS

      Pros

      • Cleans throughly
      • Improves hair health
      • Improves scalp health
      • Incredible shine

      Cons

      • Smell

      Best Uses

      • Every day
      • Scalp psoriasis

      Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

      WOW!!!!! This is the best product. I have scalp psoriasis with terrible huge flakes. My scalp scalp was almost totally red, sore, itchy, weepy... just nasty. Nothing helped.. UNTIL soak n' float. I've been using it for 6 weeks now and I could cry over the results. Within the first 4 weeks the redness and weeping was gone... the tight itchy scalp went away after a month... and now 6 weeks after using this products.. my flakes are almost gone. Please give this product a try.. and stick with it... for me, it didn't work over night but I am so happy I didn't give up. It lathers great, smells awful (haha) but the smell doesn't linger on your scalp, it also leaves your hair with a wonderful shine. Thank you Lush.. I can finally wear black again!!!

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      4.0

      Smells bad, but works great!

      By Angie

      from BC

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Gets rid of dandruff

      Cons

      • Smells like a campfire

      Best Uses

      • Dandruff

      Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

      I love this product. I just started using it a few days ago and it's already helped get rid of my dandruff. Although it smells really smokey, I'd take the smokey smell over the chemical smell of some of the other dandruff shampoos out there. And in the end it works, and that's all that matters to me.

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Love it.....

      By Elly

      from BC

      Pros

      • Cleans well
      • Feels fresh and natural
      • Greatly reduces flakes
      • Lathers great

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Every second day
        • Great with thick hair too

        Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

        I cant believe no one ever told me about this product and store! I am now addicted, and cant wait to wash my hair :) I used to have to worry ALL the time about embarrassing flakes on my shoulders, but now just after a week of using this product my hair feels great and I have confidence that there is no more 'snow' on my shoulders.

        My very first Lush experience was awesome. I was kind of nervous to go in the store and have to tell them that I have a very flaky scalp. But the sales girls were so helpful and knowledgeable, and I because of this I was totally at ease, and didn't feel judged or awkward at all. And to top it off they gave me a few samples.

        I love the product, it will be part of my regular routine from now on! Thanks Lush :D

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        1.0

        doesn't work

        By ZinjChick

        from Toronto

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

              This shampoo dries out my scalp. Doesn't help at all.

              • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
              • None of the above

              (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              GROSS!

              By busymom

              from Ontario, Canada

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

                Cons

                • Falls apart
                • Poor lather
                • Smell

                Best Uses

                  Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                  So I decided to get this because I have cradle cap which is a severe form of dandruff. WORST IDEA EVER, not only does this shampoo smell unbelievably gross but it disintegrated and fell to mush. It did absolutely nothing for my hair except make it greasy and disgusting. My husband took one smell of my hair and said it smelled like month old over cooked hot dogs.

                  I will never recommend this to anyone.

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                  4.0

                  Smells like BBQ sauce!!!! = D

                  By Myles

                  from Miami

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                        It really is effective at relieving itch and that unforgettable scent of BBQ sauce on my hair makes this a unique shampoo for a dude.

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                        2.0

                        Love the smell, but not effective:(

                        By SnowyShoulders

                        from White Rock, Canada

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Cleans thoroughly
                        • Great smell
                        • Lathers well

                        Cons

                        • Ineffective

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                          I've been using this product for a few weeks and am quite disappointed with it. Although I love the campfire smell, and it also lathers really well, all this shampoo did for my thick asian hair/scalp was make my dandruff flakes smaller and more fine. I talked to the guy at the store and he says it's most effective for him using it everyday and maybe thats my problem since I use it every other.

                          Well, my love for lush will take me to the snake oil instead.

                           
                          2.0

                          Works alright but the smell's a bit much

                          By Cultureshock007

                          from Vancouver, BC

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Cleans thoroughly
                          • Gentle
                          • Improves hair health
                          • Lathers well

                          Cons

                          • Smells Bad

                          Best Uses

                          • Occasional use

                          Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                          Tried this one to try and combat my aweful dandruff and ended up letting it dry out and stashed it in a tin due to the smell which overwhelmed my bathroom.



                          Works well if combined with snake-oil and the smell does go away after a couple of uses but I only use this one every now and again to combat a flare-up.

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          The only one___

                          By 9167111

                          from Nova Scotia, Canada

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Adds shine
                          • Cleans thoroughly
                          • Gentle
                          • Lathers well
                          • Smell doesn't linger

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                              Wow! This shampoo is the best. I have tried a lot of shampoos to get rid of dandruff and the Soak and Float is the only one that works for me. The smell might not be your thing, but it doesn't linger. This product makes my hair shinny, light and so clean... Love it_ I use it with Jungle and R&B and it's a perfect world!



                              My hair type: very very very long and curly

                               
                              4.0

                              Thank you!

                              By Jesskuh

                              from Toronto, ON

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Adds shine
                              • Adds Volume
                              • Cleans thoroughly
                              • Improves hair health
                              • Lathers well

                              Cons

                              • Smells Bad

                              Best Uses

                              • Daily Use
                              • Thinner Hair

                              Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                              As a dandruff sufferer, it's hard to find a shampoo that really works and is actually halfway good for your hair. A friend recommended trying Lush solid shampoos, and as an avid Lush user, I decided to try it.



                              If you're concerned about picking the best one for your hair - ASK AN ASSOCIATE. Almost all Lush staff are super friendly, and they know what they're talking about. The woman helping me helped me figure out which shampoo bar to buy for my hair, and taught me how to use it in the store.



                              Granted - It doesn't have the most appealing smell. My boyfriend has complained that it doesn't smell as nice as when I was using other shampoos, but he also touches my hair more, and comments on how much nicer it feels.



                              Will I use this particular shampoo bar for the rest of my life? Probably not, but if you've got a problem scalp, this will DEFINITELY help. Just don't expect something that smells like your garden.

                               
                              4.0

                              My husband loves it!

                              By Jemmagirl

                              from Ferndale, WA

                              Pros

                              • Cleans thoroughly
                              • Great smell
                              • Improves hair health
                              • Improves scalp health

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Flaky scalps

                                Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                                My husband loves this and it takes care of his flaky scalp. I love the smell, so it's a win-win!

                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Surprisingly Effective

                                By Lynlee

                                from London ON

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Cleans thoroughly
                                • Gentle
                                • Lathers well

                                Cons

                                • Smells Bad

                                Best Uses

                                • Curly Hair

                                Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                                I was skeptical of this product as I had never used a solid shampoo before and I have a VERY dry scalp. However, I was amazed at the difference I saw in my scalp after only one use! I could scratch my head without worrying about embarrassing flakes! The smell is not the best, unless you like smelling like a campfire, but I don't care! It works! Plus. I have color-treated hair and it doesn't strip the color. I love this product!

                                 
                                4.0

                                smells bad, but it works!

                                By lushlover

                                from Langley, BC

                                Pros

                                • helps scalp
                                • Lathers well

                                Cons

                                • Smells Bad

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                                  This product was my first shampoo bar and I love it! I will never go back to liquid. It lathers so well and is so easy to use! It got rid of my itchy scalp within a few washes. Only con is that it smells like you just got back from a weekend of camping...yuck. However the smell washes away with a good conditioner. I recommend either getting the shampoo bar holder or using a tupperware to hold it when not in use

                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Stinks, but works!

                                  By rainlax

                                  from Vancouver

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Cleans thoroughly
                                  • Gentle
                                  • gets rid of dandruff

                                  Cons

                                  • Smells Bad

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Dandruff

                                  Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                                  Love this product! I've recently stopped buying any products in plastic and was happy to find that Lush sells bar shampoo. I have really dry hair and scalp and nothing works well for me. After reading all the great reviews of the Soak and Float, I decided to try it... and I LOVE it! It works better than anything else I've tried. The smell is pretty bad (although, I do like campfire smells so I can't complain too much) but it doesn't stay in your hair so it's not too big of a deal to me.



                                  I would definitely recommend this, especially if you have had trouble finding a product to fix dandruff, psoriasis, seborrhea, etc. It works immediately and better than anything else out there, including prescription shampoos.

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Smells like nordic skiing....mmmmmm

                                  By Gracie

                                  from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

                                  Pros

                                  • Great smell
                                  • Lathers well

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Daily Use
                                    • Thicker Hair

                                    Comments about LUSH Soak and Float:

                                    After an hour in the gym and a sauna, this shampoo smells great and perks the spirits...perfect for walking out into the cold winter air!

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                                      Does soak and float help psoriasis on the scalp?
                                      Asked on 3/27/2012 by Stella from Twin falls ID

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                                        There aren't any medicinal ingredients in any of our products, and we'd always recommend consulting with your dermatologist about how to best treat any skin condition, but that said- Soak and Float helps keep the scalp soothed with cade oil, and we also include lavender for balancing purposes, so it may be a good choice to help minimize itchiness, dryness, and redness that can occur as a result of psoriasis.

                                        Answered on 3/28/2012 by Megan from LUSH
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