Daily Wash: Why is it so hard to find shampoo and soap that smells good for guys?
Here’s my gripe about body washes and shampoos–it is really hard to find one that doesn’t smell like a tropical rainforest, berry patch, or some other fruit.
Yes I have a men’s body watch that I like, but that doesn’t work for everyone in the house and then there is shampoo.
Shampoo just bugs me.
You know, guys like to wash their hair too. And I really don’t want to smell like fruit. Nor do I want to hunt around for an obscure brand or go to a salon to get it.
I haven’t tried the combo body wash-shampoo for men yet. Have any of you tried it? I just don’t know. It can’t be too hard to create a shampoo and body wash that everyone in the family can agree on, can it?
Okay what am I thinking … looking at my tub with the assortment of stuff, yeah everyone likes their own stuff.
Still looking for that great shampoo though.
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11 opinions for Daily Wash: Why is it so hard to find shampoo and soap that smells good for guys?
Lara
Apr 11, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Hey Tris - Try Lush.Com
They have a whole men’s section and it’s “manly” smelling stuff. I bought some of the ocean-y smelling stuff (sorry, too tired to look for the name) for a friend for Christmas and he’s hooked now.
Tris Hussey
Apr 12, 2008 at 6:43 am
I’ll have to give that a look. I haven’t personally tried their stuff before, but women I know rave about it.
sloot
Apr 13, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I use a lush clove bodywash thinger, but it’s been discontinued… I might just slit my wrists.
oh, and I use a lush clove bar shampoo as well, but I’m starting to think that even though the scent is great, the shampooing characteristics aren’t correct for my hair.
Tris Hussey
Apr 13, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Hmm clove sounds good. This is the second recommendation for Lush. There is one in Victoria so I’ll have to check it out I think.
Jason
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Um, Clove? That sounds mighty spiffy.
(checks intarwebs, whoa a Lush two blocks away) I’ll have to give that a try too. Thanks Guys!
Tris Hussey
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:26 pm
No kidding! I have to wander down to Lush in town and check them out. Wonder if I can get the manager to give me free stuff … hmm.
Eric Rice
Apr 15, 2008 at 8:09 am
Paul Mitchell has a sub-brand available only in Salons called “Modern Elixirs” which has the best smell ever. I never quite think that whatever aroma it has makes it over to dry-hair state, maybe because of my regular use of Pomade which has its own subtle smell.
You should be able to go into any salon and pick up a small travel size to try it out, or ask for a sample, since it can be pricey for the big pump jug. Well worth it.
Tris Hussey
Apr 15, 2008 at 8:41 am
Hmm, certainly worth a look! Asking for samples is key, I think, sometimes a product sounds great maybe even smells great, but at home … maybe not so much.
tsims
Apr 16, 2008 at 1:38 pm
If you’re looking for a good combo body wash-shampoo for men, Jack Black makes a great one called All-Over Wash that can be used… all over. Body, hair, and face are all fair game! It has a great masculine scent that’s not overpowering. Comes in 6 oz or a massive 33 oz with pump action.
We’d be glad to send some over for you to try if you’re interested… just let us know.
Tris Hussey
Apr 16, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Sounds cool! Love to!
Jason
Apr 17, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Ok, the Lush clove and peppermint soap didn’t pass muster in person but I fount a shampoo and conditioner as well as some exfoliating soap to try.
I used them for the first time today, so far I like them. Especially the shampoo and conditioner. We’ll see how it goes over time.
The shampoo: http://tinyurl.com/3zrpg7
The conditioner: http://tinyurl.com/4uusbp
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