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Big Tease Hair Gel

3.5 oz
$18.95
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This product does not contain animal
products of any kind.

Smells like The Olive Branch shower gel.

It has the same fragrance as our famous mandarin shower gel. This hair gel is incredibly softening, but it will give you any style you want, no matter how insane!


Serious hold.

If it's a firm hold you're after, you've found a friend in The Big Tease. This fresh gel will keep your hair in place all day, without the feeling or appearance of crunchy locks. With cupuacu butter, cocoa butter and jojoba oil to moisturize, your hair will feel soft and happy.

Bay leaf infusion

An infusion of bay leaves is stimulating, toning and clarifying for the scalp.

Customer review:

5 stars from ann

" I love this product to death! I've been using it since LUSH came out with these gels, and I've never looked back. my curls have NEVER looked this good! it really holds my curls well, my hair smells lovely and it feels quite nice -- ...more "

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Customer review:

5 stars from JessPox

" This product is an intense volume booster...i put it in my dried hair blending it into the roots and then backcomb. It keeps my backcombing from slipping out, adds additional volume and isn't sticky or useless like everything else i've ...more "

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How to use


This is very fast acting, so don't waste any time. Apply with your fingers to wet or dry hair and style immediately. Blow dry, scrunch, stand up, slick back, whatever... it can do it! Just don't expect to get a comb through your hair once it's dry. Use sparingly on the tips of long hair for extra control.




REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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LUSH The Big Tease
 
4.3

(based on 62 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (37)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong hold (39)
  • Easy to use (38)
  • Controls frizz (34)
  • Smells great (33)
  • Lightweight (30)

Cons

  • Sticky (9)
  • Strong odor (4)
  • Doesn't work (3)
  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (26)
  • Curly hair (21)
  • Thick hair (21)
  • Straight hair (14)
  • Fine hair (13)
    • Hair Type:
    • Wavy hair (26), Straight hair (17), Very curly hair (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Product junkie (26), Beauty conscious (15), Survivalist / minimalist (9)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

The name says it all

This is not your average strong hold hair gel. It is thick, concentrated with a strong Olive Branch scent. It's my preferred version of this scent in that it's not very sweet, and ...Read complete review

This is not your average strong hold hair gel. It is thick, concentrated with a strong Olive Branch scent. It's my preferred version of this scent in that it's not very sweet, and the smell lasts all day. I have thick, long hair, and I enjoy styling it into 1940's up-dos. I combine Big Tease with a lighter gel to create a curl on the font of my head. Then I work Big Tease into the side roots, backcomb my hair and pin the sides up with a couple of bobby pins. Big Tease is great for thick hair and dramatic styles because it really holds your hair in place. I can get away with using a single bobby pin on my curl instead of two or three and it backcombs a dream. It builds a mat quickly and easily and really holds. Way less nasty than hairspray flying everywhere and you apply it exactly where you want it. You do need to consider how much you need for the job- it will get stiff you you apply a lot, which is why it backcombs and sculpts well.

I also had good results mixing Big Tease with R & B, applying to slightly damp hair and curling it. The curls held all day and were springy and soft. The R & B smoothed and moisturized the hair, and the slightly diluted Big Tease provided the hold.

If you have thick heavy hair and want some big dramatic fun, give it a try!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

I think LUSH changed the formula...

I use to love, love, love The Big Tease. There was nothing like it on the market. It had almost a rubbery texture, hence the reason you have to "apply it qui...Read complete review

I use to love, love, love The Big Tease. There was nothing like it on the market. It had almost a rubbery texture, hence the reason you have to "apply it quickly" as the directions state. I've used several tubs and keep coming back. BUT, just recently I picked up a tub from my local LUSH. This new tub was nothing like my past tubs of The Big Tease. I could not get my fly aways to stay down, it didn't dry fast at all, and it just kind of sat on my hair. It's like the whole "rubbery" texture is gone. That was the magic that The Olive Branch once was... Rubbery, quick drying, miracle worker. You know how when you open the cap and there is usually that rubbery ring of gunk around the lid..well it doesn't do that anymore either..which to me is another indication that the formula had been changed. For the heck of it I checked out the ingredients from this past Christmas 2008 catalogue to the most current catalogue, and yep they are different! Whaala! I finally have my answer. The SA's at my local LUSH just look at me like I was crazy or something when I insisted that something was different with my beloved Big Tease..that "it was not sticky enough." Well, now I have proof that I was not just seeing (or feeling) things. Whew! I sure hope more LUSHIES that miss the old formula come forward as well. Maybe it will be changed back. Or maybe they will make two Big Tease versions: Big Tease and Big Tease Light. That would be great.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 62 customers

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4.0

Will Buy Again!

By Avox Girl

from Maryland, USA

About Me Beauty Conscious

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Controls Frizz
  • Smells Great
  • Strong Hold

Cons

  • Sticky

Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Straight Hair
  • Thicker Hair

Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

I love this product! My hair is quite thick and stubborn, and I love a lot of volume. The girl recommended this product to me and I'm quite grateful to her!

My only problem with this product is that certain parts of my hair get stringy because of the gel- I don't really know how to describe it, but parts of my bottom half of my hair underneath the upper layer of hair feels as if it's greasy or like I've left conditioner or shampoo in when I haven't. I guess I need to brush my hair out more once I use it?

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

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Go straight or curly!

By Shampoos, soaps, and scrubs oh my

from MA

About Me Beauty Conscious

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Controls Frizz
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Non-Greasy
  • Smells Great
  • Strong Hold
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Thicker Hair

    Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

    I got this with a Lush gift card, and it lives up to its reputation. I thought it was too good to be true, until I put it in my frizzy wavy/curly hair and my curls became more shiny, defined, and less frizzy after just one use. I also cant get enough of the smell! I can put a little in my hair and blow dry it for straight hair, and scrunch it in my hair for a more curly look. Its expensive, but worth it.

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

    Great Hold! Awesome Long Lasting Smell!

    By ElleBee

    from Raleigh, NC

    About Me Product Junkie

    Pros

    • Controls Frizz
    • Easy To Use
    • Non-Greasy
    • Smells Great
    • Strong Hold

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Curly Hair
      • Daily Use
      • Thicker Hair

      Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

      This product smells so great and the smell is long lasting which is great for thick curly hair like mine. Also, it really does work. It tames my frizz like not other product and trust me being such a product junkie I have tried EVERYTHING from cheap stuff to expensive salon brands.

      • Hair Type:
      • Very Curly Hair
       
      5.0

      Might be my favorite LUSH product!

      By Celia, LUSHaholic

      from Shreveport, LA

      About Me Product Junkie

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Controls Frizz
      • Easy To Use
      • Non-Greasy
      • Smells Great

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Curly Hair

        Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

        I use The Big Tease on the under layers of my hair. Nothing else has ever controlled my curls like this. It only takes a tiny bit, so while the product is expensive, it lasts forever! It is worth it if you have crazy curly hair like mine. It doesn't get all crusty and chunky like other gels, and I love the smell.

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

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Large Scent for Such a Small Cup

        By P-Wagz

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Minimalist

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Controls Frizz
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Strong Hold

        Cons

        • Strong Odor

        Best Uses

          Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

          The Big Tease is great for styling! It has a strong hold...but it has a very strong odor as well. For those sensitive to scents I would skip this one. I found that it was just too much for me, especially because the scent will last more than 8 hours.

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

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Love this stuff

          By Bonzo

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Beauty Conscious

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Controls Frizz
          • Lightweight
          • Strong Hold

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

              I mix a bit of The Big Tease about 1-to-4 with water and a few drops of argan oil for an awesome smoothing milk. A light work-through with this mix works great as strand prep before using a curling iron.

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

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great for Defining Curls w/o the Crunch

              By kristinwak

              from san antonio, tx

              About Me Beauty Conscious

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Controls Frizz
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Non-Greasy
              • Strong Hold

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Curly Hair
                • Thicker Hair

                Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                I was looking for a good gel that didn't flatten my hair or weigh down its delicate curls, and the big tease is it! I scrunch it in my hair after every shower, and mix in a little R&B, and I have almost no frizz (and I live in a super humid climate), and shiny, not greasy curls. The hold lasts days. If I need to refresh my curls, I just sprinkle with water, and scrunch, and this stuff reacts just like when I first put in on.

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

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Addiction is a GOOD thing

                By LolaJay's Addiction

                from Tampa Florida

                About Me Beauty Conscious

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Controls Frizz
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Non-Greasy
                • Smells Great
                • Strong Hold

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Curly Hair
                  • Straight Hair

                  Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                  I took a chance and gave the big tease a try. I never paid 1[$]for this small amount of hair gel. It was MY TREAT! I tried it the next morning after my shower, and everything I ever wanted gel to do and didn't, The Big Tease was ALL of it and so much more. I can't have a day without it and despite the cost, The big Tease is a Neccesity! This is by far the best hair gel Ever known to Woman!!!

                  • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                  • Most Wanted
                  • Hair Type:
                  • Wavy Hair
                   
                  4.0

                  Great hold, but I need to hold my nose

                  By Writer Chick

                  from St. John's, NL

                  About Me Minimalist

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Controls Frizz
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Strong Hold

                  Cons

                  • Strong Odor

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                    Delivers on hold and softness. I keep wanting to re-order it, but then I remember how the very, very strong scent of Olive Branch would cling, and cling, and cling ... I couldn't wear any other scent while using Big Tease in my hair. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if it smelled less. Does it absolutely have to smell of Olive Branch? It can't be unscented? (I'm asking out of genuinely not knowing.) Olive Branch is lovely, if that's what you're in the mood for, but it's a scent that totally dominates.

                    • Hair Type:
                    • Wavy Hair
                     
                    5.0

                    Great for hair styling

                    By Makeuplvr11

                    from Northern Virginia/outside DC

                    About Me Product Junkie

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Smells Great

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                        I liked this gel. It has a great smell. I used this for a tousled look to my layered hair. It also gave my hair a piece-y look to play up the bounce in my curls.

                        • Hair Type:
                        • Wavy Hair
                         
                        4.0

                        Good for dreadlocks

                        By Sarah Whim

                        from Seattle

                        About Me Beauty Conscious

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Smells Great
                        • Strong Hold

                        Cons

                        • Sticky

                        Best Uses

                        • Curly Hair
                        • Thicker Hair

                        Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                        I use this to maintain my locs and keep the new growth from forming into a haphazard mat. I was on a mostly fruitless search for a natural-ish gel that didn't offend my sense of smell or irritate my already problematic scalp. With BT, the smell, while quite strong, is good and lasts a long time and I don't seem to be developing that 2nd day itch that comes with leaving gels in my hair.

                        The only downside is that it's quite sticky, and if you allow it to dry on your hands, you may have a harder time than normal rinsing it off. It's not rubber cement or anything, but compared to other mousses and gels, this is definitely more on the gluey side when it dries on the hand. So far, no glue effect in the hair though!

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

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        My favorite gel EVER!

                        By tammygoestanning

                        from ridgeley, wv

                        About Me Product Junkie

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Controls Frizz
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Smells Great
                        • Strong Hold

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Curly Hair
                          • Daily Use
                          • Thicker Hair

                          Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                          I have thick, wavy, short hair. I knew I wanted a try a new hair gel because nothing works for me. The Big Tease is not crunchy but definitely holds. It gives me the exact look I was looking for :)

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

                          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          The Big Tease saved my hair!

                          By President Eli

                          from MN

                          About Me Product Junkie

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Controls Frizz
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Encourages waves and curl
                          • Lightweight
                          • Smells Great
                          • Strong Hold

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Curly Hair
                            • Daily Use
                            • Straight Hair
                            • Thicker Hair

                            Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                            I have wavy, frizzy hair that usually just looks straight and frizzy. I've tried so many products trying to find one that would eliminate frizz and allow my waves to come through. This is IT! I put a small amount through my hair while damp, then fluffed at the roots to air dry. That's it. It looks beautiful! Voluminous! Wavy! Frizz-free! If this product didn't work, I was going to crop my hair. I'm so glad I waited!

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

                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Absolutely Must Have It!

                            By Kim

                            from Ann Arbor, MI

                            About Me Minimalist

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Controls Frizz
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Smells Great
                            • Strong Hold

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Daily Use
                              • Thicker Hair

                              Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                              I spend almost no time in front of the mirror in the morning, but Big Tease allows me to create an easy hairstyle in less than a minute and holds my crazy hair all day long. I am addicted to many things LUSH, but this is the single product I cannot go a day without!

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

                              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              2.0

                              smells like heaven but doesn't do much

                              By Yasmine Y.

                              from Queens, NY

                              About Me Minimalist

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Smells Great

                              Cons

                              • Doesn't Work

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                                I have thin and flat hair so I was hoping this product would have a strong hold like it says in order to give my roots a lift. This product smells great but is expensive, but its says that you only need a small amount so I thought the small jar would last a while and was worth the money. Ive used it a few times and it doesn't do much. I dont get the lift I was hoping for and it doesnt last very long, but hey my hair does smell great =] but thats about it, idk maybe i'm using it all wrong but I dont think ill repurchase this.

                                • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                                • None of the above
                                • Hair Type:
                                • Straight Hair
                                 
                                5.0

                                AMAZING!!

                                By MLO12

                                from Baton Rouge, LA

                                About Me Product Junkie

                                Pros

                                • Strong Hold

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Straight Hair
                                  • Thinner Hair

                                  Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                                  I've tried everything out there and wasted tons of money on volumizing products that do not work. The Big Tease the the most amazing product I've ever used in my hair. It gives tons of volume and I am able to style without the product weighing down my hair. I would definitely recommend this!!!!

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

                                  pleased by tease!

                                  By dianemary126

                                  from staten island, ny

                                  About Me Product Junkie

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Adds Shine
                                  • Controls Frizz
                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Gives wave definition
                                  • Strong Hold

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Curly Hair
                                    • Frizzy hair
                                    • Wavy hair

                                    Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                                    i have very processed/damaged wavy blonde hair. i was never a big gel person because they always seemed to dry my hair out and make it brittle. This stuff is different. Mixed with the R&B my hair is soft, my waves are more defined and my hair color even looks brighter (i also use the marilyn tx & blonde shampoo) But this is the first gel I actually really like for my hair! It helps the frizz and puffiness so much! A little goes a long way.

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

                                    Delivers great volume even to thin hair.

                                    By Lynda the Joyous

                                    from Chicago, IL

                                    About Me Product Junkie

                                    Verified Reviewer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Great volume
                                    • Smells Great

                                    Cons

                                    • Sticky

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Curly Hair
                                    • Thicker Hair
                                    • Thinner Hair

                                    Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                                    I take a tiny bit of this product and rub it into my roots. My hair gets tremendous lift and it lasts for the entire day. Much better than any mousse or root lifter I have used in the past. Smells absolutely fantastic, too -- slightly sweeter than olive branch.

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

                                    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    The name says it all

                                    By Eat Better

                                    from Berkeley

                                    About Me Beauty Conscious

                                    Verified Reviewer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Smells Great
                                    • Strong Hold

                                    Cons

                                    • Strong Odor

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                                      This is not your average strong hold hair gel. It is thick, concentrated with a strong Olive Branch scent. It's my preferred version of this scent in that it's not very sweet, and the smell lasts all day. I have thick, long hair, and I enjoy styling it into 1940's up-dos. I combine Big Tease with a lighter gel to create a curl on the font of my head. Then I work Big Tease into the side roots, backcomb my hair and pin the sides up with a couple of bobby pins. Big Tease is great for thick hair and dramatic styles because it really holds your hair in place. I can get away with using a single bobby pin on my curl instead of two or three and it backcombs a dream. It builds a mat quickly and easily and really holds. Way less nasty than hairspray flying everywhere and you apply it exactly where you want it. You do need to consider how much you need for the job- it will get stiff you you apply a lot, which is why it backcombs and sculpts well.

                                      I also had good results mixing Big Tease with R & B, applying to slightly damp hair and curling it. The curls held all day and were springy and soft. The R & B smoothed and moisturized the hair, and the slightly diluted Big Tease provided the hold.

                                      If you have thick heavy hair and want some big dramatic fun, give it a try!

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

                                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      Big Tease Please!!

                                      By Bdub

                                      from Tampa, fl

                                      About Me Product Junkie

                                      Verified Reviewer

                                      Pros

                                      • Controls Frizz
                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Smells Great
                                      • Strong Hold

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Curly Hair
                                        • Thicker Hair

                                        Comments about LUSH The Big Tease:

                                        I did not expect this to work. I have been through every hair product in stores, salons, and on infomericals. I ended up getting this styling gel because I Love Love Love the smell of Olive Branch so I figured it would keep my hair smelling wonderful. It transformed my hair. I used to have to use a curling iron to tame my frizzy/wavy/curly hair and now I can just coat my wet hair with the big tease and wait for it to dry. It looks amazing...people from work have been commenting on how nice my hair looks and that normally doesn't happen.

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

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