In need of soothing, stimulating and rubbing....Im here to help! (Lush Hair Doctor)

Member Name: Sarccyslayer

Product:	Lush Hair Doctor
Date:	06/07/09 (210 review reads)
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Advantages: Cool tingling sensation, soft smooth hair, refreshed cleaned scalp

Disadvantages: £14 and lasts for 4 weeks-ish

Like your face, body, legs and arms, your scalp needs attention sometimes and mine is no exception to that rule. I not only have blonde hair, I have highlighted blonde hair which I like to be styled poker straight hair and that means using my hair straighteners, sometimes on a daily basis and in order to be able to do that I have to use heat protection spray of some variety in order to protect my hair, so adding all of that together my hair and my scalp often go a traumatic ride to make me look and feel good. Taking all of that into account, I am often looking for a new product to take care of my scalp to stop the itching, dryness and the flaky bits of scalp which are often confused for dandruff.

Now I know you all know I am a Lush fan, but it doesn't hurt me to remind you all of the fact, especially given it is my birthday in less than 2 weeks! Anyway, I happened to pop into Lush a few months a go as I wanted some shampoo and conditioner to take away with me for a few days away and I asked the women who was stood at her little stall if there was anything new in to try. I was quickly given a demonstration using the back of my hand of a product called The Hair Doctor which was described as being "Hair Doctor is here inspire sad scalps and revive hair in need of help with Cleansing, stimulating and reviving hair moisturiser" and that was exactly what I was looking for, so I bought it paying £14 for a black tube containing 250g of the product. It was a little bit more than I had expected to be paying, but if it worked then it would be well worth its money.

The Hair Doctor is sold in the usual black Lush tubs which has a pull on and off lid which is easy to remove and replace and it seals really tightly to ensure no moisture escapes and it does not allow excess air into the tub which leads to the drying out of any product. To look at The Hair Doctor looks like sand t a first glance, only when you touch it the actual feel is much smoother on the skin and it is more of a clay like texture and given that clay is one of the main ingredients it wasn't really much of a surprise. When it comes to using the product, firstly Lush advise you to keep it in the fridge to ensure it stays fresh every time you use it, secondly before you actually wash and condition your hair, you should use Hair Doctor. Then you take a small blob and place it on the palm of your hand and gently rub it between your palms and then apply it directly to your scalp only. In doing this you need to ensure that you use enough to cover your entire scalp, including your scalp at the back of your neck, once you are satisfied your scalp is covered you should then massage your scalp for a good 5 to 10 minutes to ensure you have given the essential oils time to work themselves into your scalp but before washing it out from your hair, I would suggest leaving it on your head for a further 5 to 10 minutes and then wash it off, again massaging your scalp as you do this. Washing off the excess product is a really easy task and you should be able to feel how soft your hair is as you wash your hair.

Like all Lush products, this one comes with a significant aroma and the distance smell with this product is peppermint and a mixture of Chamomile both of which are slightly strong smelling but work well together and the peppermint becomes really nice as you rub the product into your hair. So what makes the aromas I am describing? Like many Lush products, they are awash with essential oils which have been specifically chosen with a particular reasoning and Hair Doctor is no different to those other products. Firstly there is the Clay which I have already briefly mentioned, the clay is used to degrease your hair and scalp a problem which left untreated can lead to the dryness of the scalp and therefore creating that dandruff look I so want to avoid. Next we have Coconut Oil which for the hair is one of the best natural nutrition as it helps with healthy growth and a shinny complexion whilst helping to ensure that your scalp is free of dandruff. Following on from that we have jojoba oil which helps to unclog pores and helps to life dirt and grime from the skin and scalp allowing your skin to breathe much more freely on its own and it also helps nourish the hair from root to tip. Peppermint Oil is a cooling oil which is really kind to the skin and it creates a tingling feeling to your scalp as you rub it into your scalp and working alongside the Chamomile oil they are used to help relieve skin irritation and itchiness which is often caused by a dry scalp. Finally there is Rosemary Oil which on the skin, it helps to deal with both puffiness and swelling and it also increases the circulation to the scalp and is effective for promoting hair growth. As always with Lush this is just a few of the extended ingredients list and more information can be found on the Lush website.

After using this Hair Doctor treatment on my scalp and hair I was more than impressed, not only was my hair instantly softer and much shinier it was also much easier to style and brush once I had let my hair dry. The smell of the Hair Doctor also lingered on my hair for a few days after using and wasn't masked by the aroma of my shampoo which again really impressed me. The one initial reason I looked forward to using this product was because it promised to Cleanse, stimulate and revive hair moisturiser and since using this twice a week for the last four weeks my scalp has never been looked and felt healthy. Usually at this time of the year when we have had a heat wave and then the temperatures begin to dip again my hair and scalp would usually become quite dry, but having a healthy scalp means that my hair has remained in a healthy shiny way and I haven't felt the need to buy any other product.

So do I recommend this product? Well you won't be surprised to learn that I would recommend this bar to anyone who loves a good Lush product and one that is quite unusual. It does what it claims to do but on the downside, because of the ingredients that are contained within it Lush say it should only last for a maximum of 4 weeks, even though you should keep it in the fridge to preserve it for the length of time, I have had my pot for 5 weeks and although I am coming to the bottom of the tub it has in my opinion lasted really well and I do use it twice a week, I just wish for the price tag of £14 it was longer lasting but being impressed with the results after using it I wouldn't hesitate in buying it again.

Summary: Hair Doctor helps to inspire sad scalps and revive hair in need of hel