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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LUSHAmerican Cream Conditioner
 
3.9

(based on 329 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (153)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (82)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (40)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (30)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (24)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great smell (245)
  • Smooths & softens (237)
  • Gentle (179)
  • Adds shine (169)
  • Improves hair health (166)

Cons

  • Too light (75)
  • Doesn't work (45)
  • Smells bad (45)
  • Leaves residue (10)
  • Greasy (7)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (184)
  • Fine hair (121)
  • Dry hair (112)
  • Thick hair (105)
  • Curly hair (65)
    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy hair (166), Straight hair (111), Very curly hair (32)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Product junkie (132), Beauty conscious (112), Survivalist / minimalist (54), 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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4.0

Makes hair smell heavenly!

By MalditaFace

from Sacramento, CA

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Pros

  • Adds Shine
  • Detangles
  • Gentle
  • Great Smell
  • Smooths & Softens

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Dry Hair

    Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

    I only use conditioner on the bottom half of my hair, my hair is fairly long reaching my lower back. American Cream makes it smell amazing. Although the description says it smells like strawberries and citrus i don't really get those notes, but that is not a bad thing. I would describe its scent like something a gender neutral perfume/cologne would smell like. The conditioner is light, considering my hair type, it works well since i am prone to tangles and frizz. overall this conditioner's strong point is its scent! If you are still undecided i would get a sample before buying, that's how I was hooked.

    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy Hair
     
    5.0

    Wonderful!

    By Melabration

    from Houston, TX

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    Pros

    • Detangles
    • Great Smell
    • Improves Hair Health
    • Improves Texture
    • Smooths & Softens

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use
      • Dry Hair
      • Fine Hair

      Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

      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.

      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
      • Life-Saver
      • Hair Type:
      • Straight Hair
       
      5.0

      Great Conditioner

      By SoftlyFalling

      from Utah

      About Me Minimalist

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Dull hair
        • Thick Hair

        Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

        The first time I used this I couldn't stop smelling my hair! I don't notice it as much now, but my hair still smells good and feels great. I have really thick, thirsty hair so this product doesn't last as long for me. After using it my hair feels soft, is manageable, shiny, and fragrant.

        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
        • Cult Classic
        • Hair Type:
        • Wavy Hair
         
        4.0

        Smells fantastic!!!

        By MandyM

        from Texas

        About Me Product Junkie

        Pros

        • Gentle
        • Great Smell
        • Improves Hair Health
        • Smooths & Softens

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use

          Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

          I absolutely love the smell of this conditioner!!! I keep getting whiffs of it throughout the day and it makes me smile. It is great for a daily conditioner but I still do my weekly treatments since its not extremely conditioning. It did not leave my hair all tangled like Jungle did. All in all a great product that smells good and does a great job conditioning. I will be repurchasing once I run out

          • Hair Type:
          • Wavy Hair
           
          5.0

          Miracle in a Bottle!

          By Edie

          from Manhattan Beach, CA

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          Pros

          • Gentle
          • Great Smell
          • Improves Hair Health
          • Improves Texture
          • Moisturizes
          • Smooths & Softens

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

            Most conditioners weigh down my naturally wavy hair, which is frustrating because it also doesn't do the job it's meant to do. Ahem, condition! However, my friend gave this to me as a gift last Christmas and it's been a miracle product! For starters, my hair deceivingly thick and wavy and most conditioners weigh it down-something I really can't stand. Upon using American Cream, I was so surprised to wake up thinking that my hair felt damp (I air dry my hair) and realized that it was actually the conditioner doing its work! It was amazing because it also helped nurture my natural waves while making them soft and shiny. I really can't live without it now.
            For those new to the product, it's a bit different upon application because it feels like it isn't "there", if you know what I mean. It kind of sinks in immediately and it's difficult to tell whether or not it's actually enough but you'll see the results after you get out of the shower! I recommend this for girls who need moisture in there hair because it isn't really a detangler (in my opinion).

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

            FAVE DAiLY CONDiTiONER o^_^o

            By aJ

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Beauty Conscious

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Detangles
            • Gentle
            • Great Smell
            • Improves Hair Health
            • Smooths & Softens

            Cons

            • Too Light

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use
            • Thick Hair

            Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

            Sometimes, I like that it's light enough for me to leave-in; however, it's also the reason I can't give it 5 stars. It needs more hold. It smells absolutely ah-ma-zing; I receive compliments all the time.

            • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
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            • Hair Type:
            • Straight Hair
             
            1.0

            Smells Horrible

            By hxchick

            from Las Vegas, NV

            About Me Beauty Conscious

            Pros

              Cons

              • Smells Bad

              Best Uses

                Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                I don't know if it's because I got a small sample vial for free from the store (maybe it went bad?) but it smelled horrible! It smelled like smoke, pepper and plastic. I honestly can't say whether it improved my hair, made it shiny, etc because I shampooed and conditioned my hair twice after using it to get the smell out. Even after the multiple shampoos and conditioning, I can still smell it in my hair.

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                5.0

                lingers for hours...days!

                By tour_eh

                from Pittsburgh, PA

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                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use
                  • Dry Hair
                  • Fine Hair

                  Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                  No matter what shampoo bar I use, American Cream's scent complements it beautifully! I cannot get over how great this smells and how long the scent lasts! I washed my hair on a Monday and was in a hot yoga class the next night and could STILL smell it perfectly on my hair(must have been the steam and heat working!!) -- if you don't have overly dry locks, this is a must-have product!

                  • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                  • Must-Have
                  • Hair Type:
                  • Straight Hair
                   
                  4.0

                  My Favorite Conditioner

                  By Rachel Lynn

                  from Birmingham, AL

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                  Pros

                  • Detangles
                  • Gentle
                  • Smooths & Softens

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

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

                    Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                    I love this product because I can use it as an everyday conditioner or whenever I need a little extra moisture. It also works great on my hair type-straight, medium thickness.

                    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                    • Must-Have
                    • Hair Type:
                    • Straight Hair
                     
                    5.0

                    Can't be tamed? Think again!

                    By Brittany the Mermaid

                    from Long Branch, NJ

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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
                      • Fine Hair
                      • Thick Hair

                      Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                      I partner AC up with Curly Wurly for an awesome hair treatment. I love the smell of AC, but I don't think it smells like strawberries and cream at all! It's very soothing and not deep deep conditioning, but it makes my hair frizz-free and ultra smooth. Perfect for all hair types.

                      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                      • Cult Classic
                      • Hair Type:
                      • Wavy Hair
                       
                      3.0

                      Indeed!

                      By Flora the Explorer

                      from Chicago, IL

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                      Pros

                      • Adds Shine
                      • Gentle
                      • Great Smell

                      Cons

                      • Ineffective
                      • Too Light

                      Best Uses

                      • Dry Hair
                      • Fine Hair

                      Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                      I was always told this is a bestseller. In spite of preferring botanical scents, the lovely strawberry-vanilla smell of this conditioner is quite mild. All in all it is no better than your average conditioner, and we thick and curly hair people will not get much done in the way of detangling with it. Also I found myself adding more r&b and dirty hair styling gel after the shower because american cream failed to moisurize my hair like retread or jungle. Not for all hair types, it's an average conditioner.

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

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                      4.0

                      Would absolutely use again!

                      By krhoul

                      from Lansing, MI

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                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Daily Use
                        • Dry Hair

                        Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                        This product was recommended to me by a Lush employee who dyes her hair a lot. I have extremely curly, frizzy hair and get my hair dyed/highlited at least twice a year, sometimes up to 6x/year. At first, I didn't really care for the smell, but it has grown on me and now I really like it after being almost through my first bottle. I really like how soft my hair is when it's dry and it feels healthy more often now than it ever has before. American Cream feels very thin when putting it in my hair, which was disturbing at first, and my hair doesn't "feel" conditioned after first rinsing it out- actually, it feels a lot like straw and is tangly. However, I've been so happy with how my hair feels (and smells) after drying that I've stuck with it, and yes, I would definitely buy this again. I'm considering trying Coolaulin next, to see which product I like best.

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                        • Hair Type:
                        • Very Curly Hair
                         
                        5.0

                        Everything you want and more!

                        By Leala

                        from Portland, Maine

                        About Me Beauty Conscious

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

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

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Curly Hair
                          • Dry Hair
                          • Fine Hair
                          • Thick Hair

                          Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                          After using American Cream, my frizzy, dry hair feels soft and oh-so smooth! Some people rinse their conditioner off, but if you have thick, frizzy, wavy or curly hair, try this instead: after you rinse out your shampoo, take about a quarter sized amount of American Cream a massage it into your hair, starting with the ends. Then just leave it in! It doesn't leave a heavy residue, and my hair feels incredibly healthy after my daily shower routine.

                          While I love the scent, it can be very overpowering. If you've got a sensitive nose, be wary that the smell of American Cream will stick with you throughout the day.

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                          • Hair Type:
                          • Wavy Hair
                           
                          1.0

                          Strawberries?? Stinky!

                          By Fuzzycupcake

                          from Moriches, NY

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                          Pros

                            Cons

                            • Ineffective
                            • Leaves Residue
                            • Smells Bad
                            • Too Light

                            Best Uses

                            • Fine Hair

                            Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                            I got this as a sample in my order so i'm glad i did not pay full price for it, not only did it stink, it did nothing for my hair. i don't smell anything close to strawberries as far as the description goes but what ever that nasty smell is lingers....forever!! As a matter of fact i never write reviews but this smelt so bad i felt the need to. not only did it smell, it does nothing and i had to use almost the entire sample just to cover my less then shoulder length hair and it was a large sample! so for the price that bottle would never last more then 2 weeks. my normaly silky hair was so dry and brittle and a tangled mess when it dried.

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                            • Wavy Hair
                             
                            4.0

                            So far my favorite Lush conditioner

                            By Jojo

                            from New York, New York

                            About Me Beauty Conscious

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Gentle
                            • Great Smell
                            • Smooths & Softens

                            Cons

                            • Greasy

                            Best Uses

                            • Deep Conditioning

                            Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                            I like the idea of having vanilla-scented locks for the special guy who knows what my hair smells like. This conditioner is great - the scent lasts, so that I was reminded of it every time I took my hair down.

                            You also can get great value. A large bottle of this lasted me upwards of a year, and it's the only conditioner I used. I have fine hair, so I didn't use much, and I found that a very modest dollop was all I needed. One potential drawback is that if you use too much of it/don't rinse properly, the hair can be a bit greasy. I imagine this is because they use lanolin instead of scary petroleum-y stuff in the product.

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                            • Cult Classic
                            • Hair Type:
                            • Wavy Hair
                             
                            3.0

                            Best for normal hair

                            By BigSkyGirl

                            from Tulsa, OK

                            About Me Beauty Conscious

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Adds Shine
                            • Gentle
                            • Great Smell

                            Cons

                            • Too Light

                            Best Uses

                            • Daily Use
                            • Fine Hair

                            Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                            I was looking for something to use between deep conditionings but this was too light for my highlighted locks. But it smells so good, I still use it once a week or so.

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                            • Straight Hair
                             
                            3.0

                            Nice smell, too costly!

                            By Clever Pepper

                            from Ridgeley, WV

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                            Pros

                            • Great Smell

                            Cons

                            • Ineffective
                            • Too Light

                            Best Uses

                            • Fine Hair

                            Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                            It would take a fortune for me to use this product the way I'd need to in order to love it. I received a sample at the store as a recommendation for my hair type. This stuff smells great! My problem is it took all of the sample to even begin to coat and condition my locks like any of the other brands I use. I want to love this because it was the first LUSH product that didn't work out for me. If I had short hair, fine hair, or hair that was just more simple, I'd absolutely use this. I just need gobs to coat my hair, and by gobs I mean approximately two quarter drops or more. It just smells ah-ma-zing!!

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                            5.0

                            Like the alternative route!

                            By Cyn

                            from tacoma,wa

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                            Pros

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

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Deep Conditioning
                              • Dry Hair
                              • Fine Hair

                              Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                              This was my first Lush conditioner and i was way excited to see how it would improve my hair, i wanted soft locks of none fly away hair on my head that was voluminousness ( bought BIG with it) and smelled good. But thats not what i got for some reason American Cream just didnt do anything for my hair! And i was so sad because i wanted it to be great just like all the reviews i read but it did nothing for my hair..
                              Later i went to my local Lush store and asked what they would recommend for damaged hair and in the list they gave off was American Cream, now just baffled in why would they say it would improve my hair when i didnt see any vast improvements, i even used the whole thing to see if it had a later effect.. So later on that night i really wanted to see what they were talking about so i went to my nearly empty bottle and dug out whatever decided to cling to the sides, i started putting it in my DRY hair, concentrating on my ends and working my way up the length of my hair and then whatever i could scrounge up i put on my roots. Slept with it and washed it out in the morning, and my hair was marvelous! soft, shiny, healthy looking.. kinda made me sad that i had nothing left..

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                              4.0

                              love the smell

                              By Maggie

                              from NY, NY

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                              Pros

                              • Gentle
                              • Great Smell
                              • Smooths & Softens

                              Cons

                              • Too Light

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                                I have tried this and Veganese, and have to say that American Cream is much better for my hair. Veganese was way too light. This is still light, and doesnt leave my hair feeling silky right after I wash it out, like other conditioners do. But after I run a comb through it and blow dry it, it feels soft. The smell is also amazing, and it stays in my hair all day. Even after I use my moroccan oil, which has a really really heavy smell, American Cream still overpowers it. Bought the smallest bottle to try it, will definitely be buying the bigger one!!

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                                5.0

                                NOT Strawberries!

                                By Bubblewrapper

                                from NY

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                                Pros

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

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Daily Use

                                  Comments about LUSH American Cream Conditioner:

                                  I love this conditioner. It leaves my hair soft and shiny. However, in no way does it smell like strawberries. Not a hint or whiff. I use a quarter size dollop and don't go near my scalp or I get greasy more quickly. The lack of slipperiness you get from normal conditioners takes some getting used to, but my hair is really soft afterwards.

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                                  • Wavy Hair

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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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                                    • Staff Reviewer

                                      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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