American Cream Conditioner

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American Cream Conditioner

Fresh strawberry conditioning cocktail

American Cream is our dreamy, medium-strength conditioner for soft, shiny, fragrant locks. Softening honey, scalp clarifying lavender and fresh oranges make a conditioner suitable for all hair types to soften rough ends and keep hair calm. Not to mention the absolutely delectable strawberry vanilla cream scent. Mark was inspired by a vision of 1950s US milk bars, where teenagers would meet and drink frothy, creamy milkshakes. He concocted our best-selling conditioner to soften and control, and evoke memories of poodle skirts and jukeboxes. No wonder it remains such a customer favorite year after year!

Features

  • Smells like teen spirit: Suitable for all hair types, just about anyone can enjoy soft hair scented with gorgeous strawberries and vanilla.
  • Double your pleasure: Our medium-strength conditioner leaves your hair calmed, softer and transformed.
  • Fresh is best: Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and have cleansing properties.

Customer Review

from Melabration
"I love this conditioner. My hair is super dry and chemically treated, and this conditioner leaves it super soft. Also, even though I have fine hair, it does not weigh my hair down."

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American Cream Conditioner
 
4.0

(based on 366 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (170)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (94)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (44)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (33)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (25)

79%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great smell (275)
  • Smooths & softens (267)
  • Gentle (202)
  • Adds shine (191)
  • Improves hair health (188)

Cons

  • Too light (87)
  • Doesn't work (51)
  • Smells bad (47)
  • Leaves residue (10)
  • Greasy (7)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (206)
  • Fine hair (133)
  • Dry hair (127)
  • Thick hair (118)
  • Curly hair (72)
    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy hair (188), Straight hair (123), Very curly hair (35)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Product junkie (146), Beauty conscious (128), Survivalist / minimalist (59), Professional stylist (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Smells Divine!

I got this in the smallest bottle along with Veganese and I must say, I am in love! Like Veganese, the consitancy is light almost like regular conditioner that you mix a little bit...Read complete review

I got this in the smallest bottle along with Veganese and I must say, I am in love! Like Veganese, the consitancy is light almost like regular conditioner that you mix a little bit of water with. It glides on to your hair and you can literally feel it untangling the ends. If you're like me and you wake up with a tangled mess, this is for you! The smell lingers on for hours, but it's not so strong that you'd get a headache. I'm usually not a "sweet" smelling kind of girl, but this is just the right amount of sweetness. What I like most about Lush products is that all the ingredients are just nourishing and I can feel like it's working. When I used ordinary shampoo and conditioner, my tub will be filled with fallen hair - I noticed that I lose only a couple of strands when I started using Lush.

I guess the only complaint that I have is that it's quite pricey.. but a little does go a long way.

Also be very careful of the expiration date.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Smells great...

It's hard enough to find a shampoo without sulfates. I understand that sulfates are detergents, and it makes sense to put it in shampoo as a cheap and drying cleanser. But why put it...Read complete review

It's hard enough to find a shampoo without sulfates. I understand that sulfates are detergents, and it makes sense to put it in shampoo as a cheap and drying cleanser. But why put it in conditioner? Conditioner is supposed to put back the moisture that the shampoo removed; it doesn't make sense to put sulfates in ANY conditioner. And while I see sulfates in a number of traditionally marketed shampoos, I have never seen sulfates in conditioners. What gives? If Lush is looking for an emulsifier, as the shop staff explained to me, then why not use something more gentle, like honey? Honey is a great emulsifier. Sure, it costs more, but isn't getting quality products the reason why we buy Lush in the first place?

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3.0

Long lasting smell

By sarahbobs

from Escondido, ca

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Pros

  • Gentle
  • Great Smell

Cons

  • Ineffective

Best Uses

    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

    I picked up this product at the lush store because when I smelled it I instantly fell in love with the strawberry vanilla fragrance !. My friend was with me when I purchased it and she smelled it and loved the smell also. She did not purchase one for herself because this product is not completely vegan. She ended getting something else.

    First thing I have to say it was NOT the moisturizing enough. I like really thick conditioners so this just wasn't for me. But I have to say the smell lasted all day and into the next. I was amazed how long lasting.

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    4.0

    Really liked it

    By SimplyGorgeous

    from Dallas, TX

    About Me Minimalist

    Pros

    • Adds Shine
    • Great Smell
    • Improves Texture
    • Smooths & Softens

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use
      • Dry Hair

      Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

      I recieved a sample of this at Lush because I was wanting to try it from hearing good reviews on youtube and from hearing an employee tell me that it is a double strength conditioner so it should help hair.

      After trying just the small sample size when rinsing it out my hair felt really soft and after letting it air dry my hair was EXTREMELY SHINY! Not to mention very soft to the touch and pretty moisturized.

      I recomend it for all hair types but I have dry hair and it worked great! And you don't need to use that much

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Very very strong smell.

      By mmmmeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhh

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Beauty Conscious

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Adds Shine
      • Improves Texture
      • Smooths & Softens

      Cons

      • Drys Scalp
      • Leaves hair heavy
      • Very strong smell

      Best Uses

        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

        I only bought the small size of this product and now I'M really glad i didn't splurge for the big one.

        This product has a very very overwhelming smell, that in my opinion does not really resemble Vanilla or Strawberries. It smells okay coming out of the bottle and going on to your head but after your hair dries it gets extremely strong. This scent also lasts for a very long time and it eventually started giving me a headache. In the end I had to rewash my hair.

        The product itself was decent for the time I had it on but I really couldn't stand it long enough to really be sure.

        If you're a fan of very strong scents this is for you but if you (like me) are looking for a lighter, fruiter smell look elsewhere.

        For a reference point I would equate it to being like "Rockstar" but a bit stronger.

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        5.0

        Smells like Heaven...

        By Ashley the Product Junkie

        from Baltimore, MD

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        Pros

        • Adds Shine
        • Detangles
        • Gentle
        • Great Smell
        • Improves Hair Health
        • Improves Texture
        • Smells Incredible
        • Smooths & Softens

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Dry Hair

          Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

          I used this product today for the first time after I used the Hair Doctor. I used it with Trichomania as well. This conditioner made my hair smell SOOO GOOD! I showered 2 hours ago and my hair still smells like a dream. It's so soft and shiny too! Love it!

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          OK

          By Kay Kay

          from Missouri

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          Pros

          • Great Smell

          Cons

          • Ineffective
          • Makes hair tangly
          • Too Light

          Best Uses

            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

            I had just got to Lush and was pumped. I went straight to American Cream and bought it. Once I used it it was too light, but it smelt amazing. I got out and i couldnt remove any tangles. Now I mix it with anther conditioner and I love it. But its not for thick hair like mine. Only good thing about it for me is that I wash my hair every other day and the smell stays until I wash it again.

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            5.0

            LOVE at first smell.

            By Amy

            from Dallas, Tx.

            About Me Beauty Conscious

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Adds Shine
            • Detangles
            • Gentle
            • Great Smell
            • Improves Hair Health
            • Improves Texture
            • Smooths & Softens

            Cons

            • Too Light

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use
            • Dry Hair
            • Fine Hair

            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

            This conditioner is amazing.
            It has the BEST smell.
            I wish it was a little more mousturizing/thicker.
            Hands down a must have.
            Will leave your hair smelling like vanilla and strawberries all day! No doubt.

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            5.0

            Wonderful!

            By LexiLou

            from Rock Hill, SC

            About Me Minimalist

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Adds Shine
            • Detangles
            • Gentle
            • Great Smell
            • Improves Hair Health
            • Improves Texture
            • Smooths & Softens

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Thick Hair

              Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

              This conditioner is incredible! My hair is very thick and can be very oily. I have always had problems with conditioners leaving an oil residue and not actually conditioning my hair. I rub this in my ends and let it sit for a minute or two after using Big Shampoo and my hair is softer and shinier than ever before... besides the fact that the smell stays in my hair all day and it is WONDERFUL. I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH!

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              4.0

              delivers on expectations!

              By Sar-bear

              from Mesa, AZ

              About Me Beauty Conscious

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Adds Shine
              • Gentle
              • Improves Hair Health
              • Improves Texture
              • Smooths & Softens

              Cons

              • Scent Needs Improvement

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Thick Hair

              Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

              My hair is chemically lightened, very long, and wavy. I need a lot of conditioning, softening and defrizzing. This conditioner helped a lot with that in conjunction with Godiva. I think my hair could use even more conditioning though. This could be a good thing though because my hair stays light and grease free despite the fact I only like to wash it 2-3 times a week. To be honest, I'm not ready to make a commitment to American Cream. I think I will be trying some other lush products to find a better fit or perhaps I just need to add a good hair treatment as well. Keep in mind that different products meet different hair care needs. Just because a product doesn't work for your hair doesn't mean it won't work for your and vis versa.

              As mentioned before in other reviews, I was not very happy to find out Lush's shampoo and conditioners have sulfates in them. Perhaps the sulfate controversy is just hype.

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              5.0

              THE BEST

              By lushed

              from Chicago, IL

              Pros

              • Adds Shine
              • Detangles
              • Great Smell
              • Improves Hair Health
              • Smooths & Softens

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Dry Hair
                • Thick Hair

                Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                This conditioner is awesome and smells fantastic (I pair this with Fair Trade Honey Shampoo). It makes my hair soft and shiny without overconditioning. Its not as thick as other ones I've used, and at first seemed a bit light. After one use I realized I probably didn't need as much conditioning as I was using before. My thick hair has never looked better!

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                the one

                By Lindsay

                from Pittsburgh, Pa

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                Pros

                • Adds Shine
                • Detangles
                • Gentle
                • Great Smell
                • Improves Hair Health
                • Improves Texture
                • Smooths & Softens

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                    This is one of the many lush products that I was given a sample of and promptly returned to the store the very next day to purchase. I love the way it makes my hair feel and the smell is to die for.

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                    4.0

                    Used to commercial conditioners.

                    By Betsey Brutal

                    from Philadelphia, PA

                    About Me Product Junkie

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Gentle
                    • Improves Texture
                    • Smooths & Softens

                    Cons

                    • No Real Discernible Smell

                    Best Uses

                    • Thick Hair

                    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                    I'm used to commercial shampoos and conditioners, the kind that are loaded with sulfates and chemicals and while they do make my hair soft and shiny, I can help but feel like, somewhere down the line, I'm contributing to the testing on animals, or damaging the ecosystem. That being said, I wanted to try something a little friendlier. The associate at the store recommended American Cream. I like the smell, though it doesn't linger in my hair -- this is neither here nor there for me; it's not really a deal breaker. I didn't want to use a lot of it as it's not cheap, but even the small amount I did use, worked. My hair wasn't as untangled as it had been before, but I suspect that's because AC doesn't have all the same chemicals. Once I brushed it out and dried it, I can't stop touching it. It's smooth and soft and straight. I really do recommend it.

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                    2.0

                    Eh

                    By kaywala

                    from Pleasantville, NY

                    About Me Beauty Conscious

                    Pros

                    • Adds Shine
                    • Gentle
                    • Great Smell

                    Cons

                    • Ineffective

                    Best Uses

                    • Fine Hair

                    Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                    I didn't like this product at all. It was too thick, it made my hair feel sticky in the shower, and I couldn't get it to untangle. I'm disappointed, because I really wanted to like it. I think the only redeeming quality of this conditioner was the smell; it smelled so good, and lasted for days.

                    • Hair Type:
                    • Very Curly Hair
                     
                    2.0

                    No smell on hair and ineffective

                    By Lushious

                    from Boston, MA

                    About Me Beauty Conscious

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Ineffective

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                        I've tried very hard to like this product because I absolutely love Lush. I've heard many people rave about this product so I decided to give it a go.
                        The product smells amazing in the bottle, but after I washed away the conditioner from my hair, I could hardly smell anything. It was a disappointment because I bought this product mainly because of it's smell as my anti-dandruff shampoo smells horrible (it smells like toothpaste).
                        Next the conditioner was not conditioning. I initially thought it was because my shampoo was extremely drying. Since I love Lush so much, I decided to change my shampoo to another conditioning shampoo(which has a nice subtle smell) instead of changing my conditioner. My hair continued to feel unconditioned and I have to say I was heart-broken. My old conditioner which was $5 for 200ml worked a lot better.
                        I cannot say you should not even think of buying this product because I have long thick, wavy-straight Indian hair. It may work on finer hair. Unfortunately for me, I would not be repurchasing this.

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                        4.0

                        Noticeable Difference!

                        By Anonymous

                        from Boston, MA

                        About Me Minimalist

                        Pros

                        • Adds Shine
                        • Detangles
                        • Gentle
                        • Improves Hair Health
                        • Smooths & Softens

                        Cons

                        • Smells Bad

                        Best Uses

                        • Deep Conditioning
                        • Thick Hair

                        Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                        I have tried many conditioners - store-bought, salon-quality, and Lush -- and this is one of the first conditioners I've used where I really see results. I have long, thick, straight hair that I grow long and don't cut as often as I should. This conditioner made my hair so naturally soft and shiny, and the ends look good as new. I've tried Happy Happy Joy Joy, Big solid, and Veganese -- they all smelled fantastic but weren't intense enough to show results on my hair. This one makes my hair easy to brush out, soft, and smooth while still lending great volume and shape. My once-dull hair now gleams gorgeously in the sunlight. What's more, my scalp has never felt so great and stays oil-free.

                        BUT -- the smell. It is the oddest smell I've ever smelled. I don't get strawberries at all, or even much vanilla. Just something really strange. I can't even describe it. I think it's the lanolin. Even with these amazing results I pondered taking it back to the store the day after using because the smell was sticking to everything I owned. It really lasts on your hair after washing. But I will say that after my hair dries, it more closely resembles something a bit more normal and lightly sweet, the vanilla-sage scent described above. Still with a little bit of that weird undertone though. I wish Lush would make a conditioner exactly like this one with a different smell.

                        I will probably keep it despite the smell because no conditioner has ever made my hair this nice!

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                        5.0

                        Amazing

                        By lushie!

                        from Chicago, IL

                        About Me Product Junkie

                        Pros

                        • Adds Shine
                        • Detangles
                        • Great Smell
                        • Improves Hair Health
                        • Smooths & Softens

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Deep Conditioning
                          • Thick Hair

                          Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                          i love the smell of this stuff. it's definately not fruity which i was worried about, but more on the vanilla side. the scent lingers in my hair for a few days too, which is great. i normally use a pretty heavy and thick conditioner so i figured this one would be too light for my long and thick hair. i use this with fair trade honey shampoo and my hair is soft, bouncy, shiny and detangled, not to mention smells amazing. if you think you need something stronger, try this first and it may be all you need.

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                          5.0

                          Love it!

                          By Jen

                          from Tampa, fl

                          About Me Beauty Conscious

                          Pros

                          • Adds Shine
                          • Great Smell
                          • Improves Hair Health
                          • Smooths & Softens

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Curly Hair
                            • Daily Use
                            • Deep Conditioning
                            • Dry Hair
                            • Fine Hair

                            Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                            I love the way it smells, the way it makes my hair feel, it's just a really good product

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                            5.0

                            best hair of my life!

                            By aurorb

                            from los angeles, CA

                            About Me Product Junkie

                            Pros

                            • Adds Shine
                            • Great Smell
                            • Improves Hair Health
                            • Improves Texture
                            • Smooths & Softens

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Dry Hair
                              • Fine Hair

                              Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                              this in combination with daddy-o shampoo has given me the best hair of my life. i have an absolute ton of long, wavy, highlighted blonde hair, each strand is baby fine, but there's a ton - my hair is thick. after this combo my hair is super fluffy, extra-wavy, ridiculously shiny, soft and manageable and smells better than anything you can imagine! and, i don't need any styling products, it's pure gorgeousness! i can't recommend highly enough!

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                              5.0

                              Perfect for me!

                              By Dancingbarista89

                              from Oregon

                              About Me Product Junkie

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                              Pros

                              • Adds Shine
                              • Detangles
                              • Gentle
                              • Great Smell
                              • Improves Hair Health
                              • Improves Texture
                              • Smooths & Softens

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Curly Hair
                                • Daily Use
                                • Dry Hair
                                • Thick Hair

                                Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                                Ok so I have dry, long , thick hair and I love this. It gives me just enough moisture but not too much so it doesn't weigh my hair down. My hair is super soft and manageable with no frizz. I just love this. It smells amazing! I can barely smell the strawberry, but the vanilla comes on strong. My husband thinks it smells like root beer but I think it just smells like vanilla. The scent lasts on my hair for usually two days which I love. Normally conditioner scents never last on my hair. So I pretty much love this and will always buy this. Thank you lush!

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                                5.0

                                Sweet smell, manageable mane

                                By L80

                                from Chicago, IL

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                                Pros

                                • Great Smell
                                • Improves Texture
                                • Smooths & Softens

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Daily Use

                                  Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                                  I have a lot of fine hair. My hair is also color treated. American Cream smells fantastic, and it leaves my hair soft and easy to style. I love it.

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                                  4.0

                                  Need a leave-on spray version!

                                  By Siamese2

                                  from New York

                                  Pros

                                  • Adds Shine
                                  • Detangles
                                  • Gentle
                                  • Great Smell
                                  • Improves Hair Health
                                  • Improves Texture
                                  • Smooths & Softens

                                  Cons

                                  • Too Light

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Daily Use
                                  • Fine Hair

                                  Comments about American Cream Conditioner:

                                  I love American Cream, but use it more as a "leave-on" conditioner. I wash my long hair every other day or 2, and on those days I refresh my hair by combing a touch of this mixed with water. I feel that this formula is a little too thin to work effectively if it's all rinsed out, plus I love the scent to linger on. I was surprised that this method worked well for smoothing for my "average", slightly wavey blond highlighted hair... without a goopy build-up. Please Lush, if you are listening, might I suggest you further develop this scent into a spray on light conditioner?

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                                  • Q:

                                    Is there a conditioner that works the same but smells different than this??
                                    Asked on 2/10/2013 by Newby Lushie

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                                    • A:

                                      LUSH does not have one basic formula for their products and follow it except for different fragrance. They use essential oils, butters, and extracts that actually work for themselves as well as scenting the product. If you want a conditioner that is not too light or rich,I recommend Happy Happy Joy Joy.

                                      Answered on 5/4/2013 by Glitterella from The Great Northwest
                                  • Q:

                                    Is American cream color safe (synthetic color)?
                                    Asked on 12/2/2012 by melabration

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                                  • Q:

                                    Is it possible to leave lush conditioners in your hair all day? As a styling product maybe?
                                    Asked on 8/13/2012 by H c

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                                      A:

                                      We do not recommend leaving our conditioners on the hair for the full day, as we have styling products, as well as the leave in conditioner, R&B, that are formulated for full day use.

                                      Answered on 9/19/2012 by Melissa S from LUSH Direct
                                  • Q:

                                    Is the lanolin in this coming from sheep fat? If not, where exactly?
                                    Asked on 7/13/2012 by Anonymiss

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                                      A:

                                      Lanolin is a soft, yellow, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep. Its purpose is to waterproof and protect the wool. So, essentially, it's like sheep's skin oil (kind of like human's sebum- that mixture of oil and sweat that sits on the surface of our skin.) In the case of sheep, this sebum sits in their hair/wool. When the sheep needs a haircut, the wool is sheared, and the lanolin is taken from the wool.

                                      Answered on 8/28/2012 by Megan from LUSH Direct
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