Jibby
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Jan 31, 2006 23:46:09 GMT -4
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Post by Jibby on Jun 10, 2007 20:03:32 GMT -4
When I was there, I was looking at the different facial cleansers, and I couldn't decide what to get, so they offered to give me samples to try. And then, when I was paying, they asked me if there were any other samples I wanted. So they were pretty generous at the store I went to.
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Post by Brookie on Jun 10, 2007 20:10:32 GMT -4
Dunno about other shops, but whenever I talk to a customer, I make sure to tell them that if they'd like a sample of something to just let me know. Then I give them one/some if they ask - it's called "service". Next time, just ask for a sample. I'll gladly cut someone a sliver of soap or put some body cream or shampoo into a small container. The only thing we don't sample out is the massage bars - and we have those to try in the shop.
I heard today that LUSH is going to come out with a new haircare product - something for styling. That's all I know.
kateln - DO try the Blonde and Marilyn. Marilyn's a hair mask, and it will lighten and brighten a little - but don't expect platinum from it. Try putting some on before you spend some time in the sun; I haven't tried it like that yet, but I understand it works pretty well. The Blonde is great too. I brought home a slice to use tomorrow morning.
And - whee doggies, India!!
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Post by Oxynia on Jun 10, 2007 20:23:03 GMT -4
Congrats, India! The Greecies are taking over LUSH one store at a time! Woo hoo! ;D
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india7
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Oct 14, 2024 4:25:25 GMT -4
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Post by india7 on Jun 10, 2007 22:22:13 GMT -4
Hee! Thanks! I think the asking for vs. offering of samples varies from store to store. But every store should absolutely be offering them to you. I forgot to mention - what sealed the deal in my getting hired yesterday was that my "second interview" was actually my trial by fire out on the sales floor! I figured it was gonna be a follow up in the standard sense, but nope - he had me stash my purse in the back room, handed me an apron and sent me out onto the sales floor - he said he wanted to see how I interacted with the customers and the other LUSH employees ( the store I'll be at isn't opened yet - this was at the LUSH in SoHo). Anyway, my point is - every single customer I talked to, I asked if they wanted samples. I've normally been shopping at the Herald Square store, and the employees in there *always* ask me if I want samples. One girl, while I was buying Cynthia Sylvia Stout and American Cream, asked me about my hair type. After I told her, she went ahead, unasked, and whipped up a sample for me of Retread. She just took it upon herself - and now it's one of my favorite conditioners! I just bought my second ginormous tub of it not too long ago. So yes, samples are what do the trick. And if that's not further proof of how samples get you back into LUSH, I first tried the brand because when I was walking past the store and had never heard of it, one of the girls was standing outside with copies of the catalog and samples - and she handed out samples and catalogs to everyone she could. One guess what the sample was that she gave me? My beloved favorite soap, Snowcake. That got me back into the store after I used it, and the rest is happy LUSHie history. So yes, if they're not offering you samples, by all means, ask them - because they should be.
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Post by kateln on Jun 10, 2007 22:54:31 GMT -4
I always get samples at my local store, it's how I got into the super-fresh facemasks, Celestial face cream, and mud flats soap--all of which I now rely on daily.
Brookie, I'm not expecting Platinum blonde, just something to brighten up my hair a bit.
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sammybee
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Oct 15, 2006 11:20:45 GMT -4
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Post by sammybee on Jun 11, 2007 8:10:53 GMT -4
kateln, I love Marilyn. It's really great stuff. It doesn't make my hair any lighter (maybe it would if I used it more often?), but it does make my highlights much brighter and so, so soft and shiny.
I'm not crazy about The Blonde shampoo, it didn't really do anything for me and my piece had lots of little chamomile twigs and other ephemera which pulled at my hair. Daddy-O is my favorite LUSH shampoo for light hair. It's so great, I try to avoid shampoos with sulfates but I make an exception for Daddy-O. It really freshens up the color and leaves it shampoo commercial shiny. ;D
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ang
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Oct 14, 2024 4:25:25 GMT -4
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Post by ang on Jun 11, 2007 8:16:39 GMT -4
I usedthe Ayesha face mask before a night out and I have to admit, I was GOBSMACKED. I'm 30, but could have passed for a few years younger- my skin was less saggy, smooth, not at all irritated, and just looked GREAT!
I have lots in the sample tub, but I'll definitely be buying it in the future. I really think I have to start going through the catalogue and buying everything I want. One question - how do you pronounce 'Mange Too', or whatever the massage bar is? Its not like the icky skin disease mange, is it?
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Post by Brookie on Jun 11, 2007 8:56:26 GMT -4
"Mange" is French for "eat". No, it's not the skin disease -and I have that in my bathroom right now. It's white chocolate, vanilla and honey and it smells wonderful (I like the soft, foody smells and anything with honey in it is an "automatic buy" for me).
It's pronounced "mahnj".
I made my own "Flying Fox" body cream too. Two parts Smitten to one part Flying Fox temple balm. It's a little greasy and takes a moment or so to sink in, but I love that jasmine and honey scent so I started playing around. It's nice.
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grumpygirl
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Post by grumpygirl on Jun 11, 2007 17:13:58 GMT -4
I've been using my face soap religiously but is there a nice shower soap to use on dry-ish skin? My face is an oil gusher but the rest of my skin tends to be a bit dry.
Thanks ladies!
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laconicchick
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Post by laconicchick on Jun 11, 2007 17:43:57 GMT -4
I think Alkmaar and Sultana of Soap are fairly moisturizing. There are also the Buttercreams.
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