LUSH Karma Komba Solid Shampoo Bar Review

Overall 4.00 of 5 view all 4 reviews

chingue
Ennis, MT

10-stars for the heavenly scent, but try a sample first!

Like smelling good, treating my hair with TLC, picky about my shampoos, into trying new things, a multi-tasker, environmentally minded, living in the country

Pros

Lush customer service, great for travel, long lasting, smells fantastic

Cons

can melt quickly if not careful, does not de-tangle all hair types, can be a bit heavy for some hair types

SEP

2008

Please, fellow Lushies, don't hold this lukewarm Karma Komba review against me. A previous Lush addict, I'm just now returning to this addiction with a vengeance. I've got 3 solid shampoos out and working, and another 4 'on deck' (not to mention conditioner, soap and facial cleanser...). I love Lush. I love what they are about, what they provide, and the variety of options they offer. I want to love Karma Komba. That said, if you also enjoy remote living (reads: closest Lush store is a full day's drive away), GET SAMPLES BEFORE A BUYING SPREE!

Karma Komba and Lush solid shampoos have been very well described on this site, so I'll skip those details (other than to reiterate that the Karma fragrance is intoxicating, and i find myself returning to the wee puck several times a day to inhale...). I have fine, blonde, shoulder-length hair that needs decent conditioner and a shampoo that won't build up. Karma Komba mostly fit this bill; ironically, it leaves my hair heavy and greasy by morning. The lather is glorious and have I mentioned the lovely smell??!? YUM! But... my hair is a snarled mess after each shower. Furthermore, Veganese (the lovely-lemony Lush conditioner) does little to solve the tangles - but that's another review. Karma Komba did leave my hair seriously squeaky clean.

So, my bottom line: Get a sample! Go in on a few pucks with some friends, split them up and test out a few, rather than just one. It may work great for you (and i'm deadly jealous!), but Karma Komba isn't for everyone. Lush customer service is excellent, and the phone reps are wonderful. That said, there is no substitute for going to a store to better sort out what will work for your tresses.

Last edited on Sep 03, 2008