Review // Lush Retread Hair Conditioner

I was told categorically to not buy Retread because it smells horrific. After giving it a good sniff in store, I couldn't work out why at all! It's quite a heavy musky violet fragrance but not an unpleasant one by any means.

PACKAGING

The packaging is as you'd expect from Lush- a robust black pot that you can include in their recycle for a face mask scheme. However, I do think it's too small a pot. This size (245g) will only last me three or four washes. Admittedly, I have very long hair but I do think it should be sold in a variety of sizes.

CONSISTENCY & APPLICATION

Retread is designed as a heavy conditioner so it's quite a rich cream, although I found I had to use a lot of product to cover my hair. Once on, it definitely feels moisturising, almost like a hair mask.

RESULTS

My natural hair is super curly and this conditioner worked really well to tame the frizz. It made my curls look smooth and somewhat elegant (proof here). I felt like a Disney Princess and, in fact, felt confident enough to go to London the next day with my hair au naturel, which is a big deal!

All in all, I love Retread but I just wish there was more product in the pot! I'll have to see if they sell a big pot in Oxford Street.


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