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 Sab
"This shampoo is my best friend. I have eczema on my scalp. I used pharmaceutical products on it when I was younger, but discovered that Head & Shoulders was the only and best thing (at the time) to help my scalp. I decided to hunt for something new because I've ...more"

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Soak and Float Solid Shampoo
 
4.0

(based on 56 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (25)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Cleans thoroughly (43)
  • Lathers well (42)
  • Improves hair health (26)
  • Gentle (17)
  • Adds shine (11)

Cons

  • Smells bad (29)
  • Dries hair out (6)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (20)
  • Oily hair (10)
  • Thinner hair (7)
  • Dry scalp (5)
  • Curly hair (4)
    • Hair Type:
    • Straight hair (4), Wavy hair (3)

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

BEST THING I'VE FOUND

By Sab

from Winnipeg

About Me Beauty Conscious

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Cleans Thoroughly
  • Heals scalp
  • Improves Hair Health

Cons

  • Smells Bad

Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Dandruf

Comments about Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

This shampoo is my best friend.
I have eczema on my scalp. I used pharmaceutical products on it when I was younger, but discovered that Head & Shoulders was the only and best thing (at the time) to help my scalp.
I decided to hunt for something new because I've heard so many bad things about H&S like that is uses chemicals (which I'm trying to get off of as much as possible), cancer causing agents, and leaves build-up in my hair making it unable to lather and my hair would get greasy fast.
Anyway, product after product left me wanting to bang my head against the wall. Then I tried this, and it is THE BEST SHAMPOO I HAVE EVER USED. My eczema is completely gone. My scalp is healthy. There is no build-up and my hair lathers, it just does every thing I need it to! :)
The only con is that the smell is less than pleasant (like a campfire) but luckily I like the smell of campfires and find that Lush conditioners mask the smell pretty well (but not completely) and I use Veganese with it as it's light and I like the scent combo.

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5.0

It does what they say....

By steff

from pickering ON

Verified Reviewer

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

      Its easy to use.It really works ,I was so fed up with all the dandruff shampoos..it never cleared my scalp,so I went to Lush hoping to find something natural and healthy and I am so happy I did. It works well with long or short hair...my husband loves it too. The smell grows on you, once the hair dries out the smell is gone.I also used it on my 3 year old... its that good and safe.

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      5.0

      I smell like a fine scotch

      By Iggy Pop-Rox

      from Windsor On

      About Me Product Junkie

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

        Comments about Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

        Bye bye dry scalp. The real pro here is that the product does what it is designed and created for. My scalp is not dry or itchy and my hair is not oily. The added bonus is the smell. If you like earthy unconventional scents and you or your significant other likes to sip on scotch then watch out! You are about to become irresistible.

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        • Cult Classic
        • Hair Type:
        • Straight Hair
         
        2.0

        Disappointed:(

        By An

        from BC

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Cleans Thoroughly
        • Lathers Well

        Cons

        • Dries Hair Out
        • Harsh

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Oily Hair

        Comments about Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

        I used this shampoo almost every day-- not out of choice but because my hair would get greasy so fast after using this product. I like that it lathers well but as I know that is from a sulphate, which doesn't seem to go well with my hair, it isn't really a good point. I am a big fan of LUSH, but it seems this product didn't suit me as well as I hoped it would. My hair would squeak in the shower because it was so dry, and although it did rid me of most of my dandruff, it gave me dry scalp instead. It may work for many other people but I found that for me, this shampoo was too harsh.

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        • Hair Type:
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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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

        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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        • 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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

        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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

          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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

            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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

            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.

            (4 of 4 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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

            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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

            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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

              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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

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

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                    (1 of 3 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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

                        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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

                              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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

                                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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

                                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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

                                    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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

                                    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 Soak and Float Solid Shampoo:

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

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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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