Gentle Lentil

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Gentle Lentil
How to use
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.

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Protein-rich lentil shampoo

Lentils! On your hair? That’s right. Lentils happen to be packed full of protein to improve the hair’s tensile strength, moisturize and add masses of shine. Because of its simple formula, Gentle Lentil is suitable for all hair types. We think it’s most beneficial for those with fine hair, or on children’s sensitive scalps. So for a silky soft and glossy mane, wash with Gentle Lentil and enjoy the gorgeous fragrance that wafts from each bar.

Features

  • Our most gentle solid shampoo: Gentle Lentil is safe for all hair types and children too!
  • Soft vanilla musk: Gentle Lentil has the same gorgeous fragrance as our Butterball Bath Bomb.
  • Protein filled lentils: We use masses of lentils to give the hair strength and flexibility.

Customer Review

from magnusbane
"I love this Shampoo so much. I am on a vanilla kick right now, so the smell doesnt get much better than this, and paired with the American Cream conditioner... it is heavenly. This product cleans well, and leaves my hair really soft and easy to work with. I cut ...more"

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4.4

(based on 98 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (64)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great smell (78)
  • Gentle (72)
  • Cleans thoroughly (71)
  • Lathers well (57)
  • Improves hair health (52)

Cons

  • Doesn't lather well (10)
  • Dries hair out (6)
  • Greasy (6)
  • Doesn't work (4)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (42)
  • Fine hair (34)
  • Thick hair (27)
  • Curly hair (24)
  • Oily hair (14)
    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy hair (49), Straight hair (30), Very curly hair (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Product junkie (38), Beauty conscious (30), Survivalist / minimalist (16)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

The Best

Gentle Lentil is THE best shampoo bar that Lush makes. I've tried most of the other shampoo bars and after a couple weeks of use they tended to leave my hair and scalp with residue...Read complete review

Gentle Lentil is THE best shampoo bar that Lush makes. I've tried most of the other shampoo bars and after a couple weeks of use they tended to leave my hair and scalp with residue. I have thin straight hair so this made it look lanky.

Gentle Lentil is by far the best - I've been using it 1 - 2 times daily now for about 4 months, and I can say it leaves it squeaky clean, soft, and not limp at all.

I usually use it with Veganese, sometimes American Cream conditioner.

I have not had any melting issues with it except when I am travelling and keep it in and out of a ziplock bag. When I just have it in my shower one bar lasts me a couple of months, and I usually do two latherings with it.

If Lush ever discontinues this I will cry!!!!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

I want to love this, but I can't

I was going to put "Nothing special" in the review headline, but that's not quite true. GL is my first experience with Lush's solid shampoos, and although I wasn't crazy abou...Read complete review

I was going to put "Nothing special" in the review headline, but that's not quite true. GL is my first experience with Lush's solid shampoos, and although I wasn't crazy about this one in particular, it did inspire me to try others. What I liked about GL is its sweet smell (although it doesn't last on hair); that it obviates the need for a conditioner even though I have dry, damaged hair; and that it gave my limp hair tons of volume and some shine. What I didn't like was that I had trouble lathering it, it faded my rich brown dye job, and it didn't do anything "special" to make me choose GL ([...]) over another brand or LUSH shampoo.

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5.0

MMMmmm Vanilla

By magnusbane

from La Crosse Wi

About Me Product Junkie

Pros

  • Adds Shine
  • Adds Volume
  • Cleans Thoroughly
  • Gentle
  • Great Smell
  • Improves Hair Health
  • Lathers Well

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Curly Hair
    • Daily Use
    • Oily Hair
    • Thicker Hair

    Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

    I love this Shampoo so much. I am on a vanilla kick right now, so the smell doesnt get much better than this, and paired with the American Cream conditioner... it is heavenly. This product cleans well, and leaves my hair really soft and easy to work with. I cut a piece of it for my friend to take home and try and she said that it left kind of a weird residue in her hair, but I have never felt that when I use it.. So I guess everyone is different. For me at least, it works very well and smells amazing =)

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    5.0

    Don't ever stop making this shampoo

    By Trish

    from New York

    About Me Professional Stylist

    Pros

    • Adds Shine
    • Cleans Thoroughly
    • Gentle
    • Great Smell
    • Improves Hair Health
    • Lathers Well

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

        Have tried many shampoos (as I am in the business for over 45 years) This is the only shampoo I use.

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        • Hair Type:
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        3.0

        Eh....

        By Fuzzycupcake

        from Moriches, NY

        About Me Minimalist

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Doesn't Lather Well
          • Dries Hair Out
          • Ineffective
          • Smells Bad

          Best Uses

          • Oily Hair
          • Thinner Hair

          Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

          Although i got this as a sample i had already been using the New solid shampoo bar from lush. which i love. This however i'm not a fan of only because i have thick hair, and no problems with oil. and i did not like the scent either or rather it has a scent when dry but nothing noticeable to me on my hair. it left my hair very dry and and it did not later well and fell apart as i tried to rub it into my hair/hands. I would recomend this to someone with fine hair, or oily hair.

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          • Hair Type:
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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Sample to BOUGHT

          By Adee

          from Fort Worth, TX

          About Me Product Junkie

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

              I received this as a sample when my boyfriend got me a gift for our 2 year anniversary I've never used solid shampoo before and I must say, for my first time using it... I AM IN LOVE WITH IT. My favorite scent is vanilla, too! It lathered better than I thought it would, and using the american cream conditioner along with it just left my hair smelling like a treat and feeling soft.

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              5.0

              Good stuff, but....

              By Jlea

              from Arkansas

              About Me Product Junkie

              Pros

              • Cleans Thoroughly

              Cons

              • Dries Hair Out

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use

              Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

              I have decent thickness hair but not a lot of it so it tangles easily and it's greasy at the roots and dry at the ends. I've been looking for a replacement hair system since Aussie no longer makes "Cleanse and Mend". The first time I used the Lentil hair soap, it cleaned my hair great, it was just kinda drying and made it pretty much impossible to get a brush through my hair. I did use conditioner the 2nd time I washed my hair, and my hair is perfect now.

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              5.0

              this is really awesome :)

              By BellaSara

              from Florida

              About Me Beauty Conscious

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Adds Shine
              • Adds Volume
              • Cleans Thoroughly
              • Creamy Lather
              • Gentle
              • Great Smell
              • Improves Hair Health
              • Moisturizes Scalp
              • Smooths Softens

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Curly Hair
                • Daily Use
                • Thicker Hair
                • Thinner Hair

                Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                I ordered this along with Reincarnate after looking at this for a while on the site. and just like I said with Reincarnate, I'm so happy that I did!! this shampoo is really creamy and amazing. It's gentle, it smells wonderful, it moisturizes my scalp and hair, leaves my hair manageable and smooth..it's right up there with Reincarnate, which I alternate this with.

                again, I may have to cheat on Godiva with this one as well, and make it a staple :D

                (and again, if you cut the bar into smaller pieces, it's easier to handle and lasts longer)

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                5.0

                My favorite

                By Lush Lover

                from Indiana

                About Me Product Junkie

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Adds Shine
                • Adds Volume
                • Cleans Thoroughly
                • Gentle
                • Great Smell
                • Improves Hair Health
                • Lathers Well

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Fine hair

                  Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                  This is my favorite Lush Shampoo. It cleans my hair well with out giving me an itchy scalp, making me a frizz ball or drying my hair. I have long, very fine hair that really suffers in the winter, but this works well for me. Some of the other shampoos dry my hair, weigh it down because it's too rich, or make my scalp itchy, but not this! Did I mention it smells great, too? Like Butterball bath bomb. I also like New a lot. BTW, it's a great value. One bar lasts me two months. Just don't keep it in the shower when you aren't using it!

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Not for me...

                  By Lexie

                  from Alexandria, LA

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                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Adds Shine
                  • Cleans Thoroughly
                  • Gentle
                  • Great Smell
                  • Lasts FOREVER
                  • Lathers Well

                  Cons

                  • Waxy

                  Best Uses

                  • Curly Hair
                  • Daily Use
                  • Fine hair

                  Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                  I tried my hardest to love this shampoo. First of all, the smell is amazing. I can't help but smell it every time I go into the bathroom. And it lathers beautifully. I bought it to use on myself and my son. We both have very fine hair- but a lot of it. We also have very sensitive scalps, so it's hard to find a shampoo that doesn't give us "itchy spots". For some reason, when I use this shampoo, it makes my hair feel very waxy. I can barely run a brush through it, and it just feels very stiff and gross. Now, when I use it on my son, it makes his hair very soft and shiny, and it shapes his adorable little blonde curls perfectly. And best of all, it doesn't make him itchy. I'll keep buying it for him. Also, I bought the bar back in October. I wash my son's hair twice a week. I still have half of the bar left. But I cut it up into pieces so it doesn't get washed away. I would recommend anyone to try it. It didn't work well for me, but I think it was worth trying.

                  • Hair Type:
                  • Wavy Hair
                   
                  5.0

                  Great Creamy Shampoo!

                  By Hector the Garbage Collector

                  from Chicago IL

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                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Adds Shine
                  • Cleans Thoroughly
                  • Gentle
                  • Great Smell
                  • Improves Hair Health
                  • Lathers Well

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Thicker Hair

                    Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                    This product smells wonderful, and gives you a great rich lather. It's very softening on the hair. I love how creamy the lather is on my hair, it feels great. The moisture for my hair isn't much of a priority so I pay not much attention to that, but the lather and feel is great. I did go through the product very quickly though, maybe I was lathering too much?

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                    • Hair Type:
                    • Straight Hair
                     
                    2.0

                    Great smell, but that's about it...

                    By Dev

                    from NY

                    About Me Beauty Conscious

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Great Smell

                    Cons

                    • Greasy
                    • Ineffective

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                      This shampoo smelled absolutely amazing, but sadly that is the most positive thing I can say about it. Gentle Lentil did not agree with my hair AT ALL (I have fine, long, wavy hair). After washing, my hair felt heavy and almost sticky, and while blowdrying I could hardly get a brush through it. Definitely will not be using again.

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                      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      So Amazing

                      By Anja

                      from Chicago, IL

                      About Me Product Junkie

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Thicker Hair

                        Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                        I'm a Lush employee (Water Tower Place!), so I've tried nearly all of our haircare...

                        This shampoo is crazy good. I was worried that it would be fairly drying, since most of the shampoo bars are not intended for hair like mine (thick, wavy, a bit damaged), but I was so wrong. It actually brought my curls out and made them really soft and bouncy.

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Pretty Great.

                        By AmberJaye

                        from Oakley, CA

                        About Me Beauty Conscious

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Gentle
                        • Great Smell

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                            I have Wavy/Curly hair that is dry and prone to frizz. That being said this bar replaced my shampoo and conditioner without any fuss, its a little more difficult to brush my hair after a shower without the conditioner but no new frizz or other unplesant surprises. Smells sweet, hard to describe the scent though maybe vanilla mixed with orchids, very soft scent.

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                            • Hair Type:
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                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            smells amazing

                            By Erika

                            from Pennsylvania

                            About Me Minimalist

                            Pros

                            • Cleans Thoroughly
                            • Gentle
                            • Great Smell
                            • Lathers Well

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                This is my first LUSH review (yay!) and I just wanted to share how absolutely amazing this little shampoo smells. I got it as a sample with an order and I'm in love. I can't exactly describe the scent except to say that it's so so good and I can't stop smelling my hair now. So full of happy.

                                I've only washed my hair with it a few times, but it's made my curls bouncier and more defined and when coupled with Jungle I have such soft, sweet/subtle smelling hair. I used to throw my hair back in a ponytail but after using LUSH, I wear it down and free and feel so gorgeous. And like I said, I can't stop smelling my hair!

                                I can't recommend Gentle Lentil enough.

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                                4.0

                                Great Smell, Squeaky Clean (literally!)

                                By Meaghen Hailey

                                from Newport News, Virginia

                                About Me Product Junkie

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Cleans Thoroughly
                                • Great Smell

                                Cons

                                • Strips oils

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                  This stuff smells so good. It took me a while to figure it out but, to me at least, it smells like warm vanilla and sugar. Maybe that'd just how lentils smell but that's the scent that kept this chunk of soap to my nose instead of to my head. It lathered really nicely- not too much to the extent it would make me uncomfortable with the amount of chemicals (though I was saddened to see it contains sodium lauryl sulfate), but still enough that it was easy to spread and appeared to be doing its job. And its job it did. Almost too well. I have dry hair, thanks to unfavorable genetics which has only been added to with years of chemical and heat abuse. My hair literally squeaked when I was washing it out, a sign there were no more oils. It doesn't seem dry exactly, just not smooth and silky. I think my hair just needs some time to adjust to a new product. Overall, it's great, definitely far from being a disappointment. I was torn between this and Trichomania (which I got as a sample but have yet to use) and this stuff smells way better!

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                                  5.0

                                  wasn't sure at first, but now I love it!

                                  By Rebekah

                                  from Cooperstown, NY

                                  About Me Beauty Conscious

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Adds Shine
                                  • Cleans Thoroughly
                                  • Gentle
                                  • Great Smell
                                  • Improves Hair Health
                                  • Lathers Well

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                      The first time I used this I had really long hair, so I found it hard to get it all lathered up the way I wanted. One six-inch haircut later, I really think this is a great shampoo! With two or three swipes, it lathers up nicely. This is the first Lush hair product I've used. I wouldn't say I'm completely converted to solid shampoos now, but this seems to be a nice product so far. I hope it lasts as long as solid shampoo are rumored to last; that would be a nice bonus to this product.

                                      The smell is lovely. Very light, somewhat sweet, and it lasts all day on my hair.

                                      I haven't noticed any changes as to whether my hair is less tangly or easier to take care of, but I have seen an increase in shine and healthiness. Now, I'm not saying that my hair went from rope-dullness to diamond-shine, but the shine is there. And I don't think I can directly attribute the softness of my hair with this shampoo (because I always put on conditioner after I use it), but it probably has something to do with it too.

                                      In summary, great product after I got used to it. Would buy again.

                                      Oh, one other thing though - it's sort of awkward to take care of. Obviously since it's a rectangle it doesn't fit in a shampoo tin, so I'm left wondering how to store it. Haven't come up with any bright ideas yet!

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                                      5.0

                                      You will be surprised!!!!

                                      By beautyjunkie

                                      from Oklahoma

                                      About Me Beauty Conscious

                                      Pros

                                      • Adds Shine
                                      • Adds Volume
                                      • Cleans Thoroughly
                                      • Gentle
                                      • Improves Hair Health

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Thinner Hair

                                        Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                        Wow.. I got it as a sample and I already ordered 3 full size bars of shampoo. I recieved so many compliments when I used the sample. One person said it look like I had my hair professionally done but I just used the shampoo at night with no conditioner and straightned it out the next day. It does look a lot healthier and less dry because I have longer hair that is pretty dry especially at the bottom. You will be surprised. I love it and Im sticking to it. I tried the Godiva and I didnt like it as much as this one.

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                                        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        3.0

                                        Still Undecided

                                        By LushLover

                                        from Renton, WA

                                        About Me Beauty Conscious

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Gentle
                                        • Great Smell

                                        Cons

                                        • Doesn't Lather Well
                                        • Weighs hair down

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Curly Hair
                                        • Thicker Hair

                                        Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                        This solid shampoo smelled GREAT. However, I have rather fine, straight hair and it left it feeling heavy and with a little bit of residue left over. It did make my hair like vanilla creme and the ends feeling smooth and strong.

                                        • Hair Type:
                                        • Straight Hair

                                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        All time favorite =)

                                        By Meagan B

                                        from Irving, TX.

                                        About Me Beauty Conscious

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Adds Shine
                                        • Cleans Thoroughly
                                        • Gentle
                                        • Great Smell
                                        • Improves Hair Health
                                        • Lathers Well

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Thinner Hair

                                          Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                          I have worked for lush for a little over year now and I have finally had a chance to make my 1st retro order with my lush knowledge. I had always wanted to try Gentle Lentil shampoo because I have ridiculously long wavy fine hair that I straighten regularly and needed a shampoo that would keep it soft and manageable but not weigh it down. I wash my hair every 2-3 days (I try to stick to every 3 days since its about waist length) and I was finding that my roots would become very oily after the 1st day while my ends were dry and damaged. After using this shampoo paired with the Okra conditioner I have never been happier about my hair and can proudly tell the customers that come into the shop that I use only lush products on my long lovely hair.

                                          Aside from being asked if my hair is fake (which I've learned to take as a compliment .. apparently it looks to good to be true) its so shiny and healthy that my hair stylist asked me what I was using since she couldn't believe it had been 7 months since my last trim!

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                                          4.0

                                          sample greatness

                                          By Nicky Nicole

                                          from Tulsa,Ok

                                          About Me Minimalist

                                          Pros

                                          • Cleans Thoroughly
                                          • Gentle
                                          • Great Smell
                                          • Lathers Well

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Daily Use

                                            Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                            Sample that rocked, I like how moisturizing it is. I would buy full size. Easy to use and smells nice. Lentils are a new ingredient for me,but they are great.

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                                            5.0

                                            Love this solid

                                            By Bree

                                            from Indiana, USA

                                            About Me Beauty Conscious

                                            Verified Reviewer

                                            Pros

                                            • Adds Shine
                                            • Cleans Thoroughly
                                            • Gentle
                                            • Great Smell
                                            • Improves Hair Health
                                            • Lathers Well

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Daily Use

                                              Comments about LUSH Gentle Lentil:

                                              I have tried a lot of shampoos, and I do mean a lot. I have strange hair; one minute it is dry the next oily. I can use this shampoo everyday no matter which mood my hair is in and it always comes out beautiful.

                                              I find that it lathers well and easily. I do not have to use a lot to get the job done and my hair comes to the middle of my back. And I love the scent. When I read powdery in a review it put me off for awhile because I hate powdery scents, but this is not powdery. It is soft and wonderful.

                                              I really hope this comes back to the shelves as a regular but until then I will keep ordering on the website because I love the way this makes my hair look and feel.

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