For those of you that have nailed your staples and really only buy what you need, when you go shopping do you buy enough to last a certain amount of time? Like if you want it last a few months how much do you pick up. (I know answers will vary due to length and specific regimens but I am curious) If not and you only purchase one bottle/jar/tube at a time. Then how long does it take until you have to repurchase? I hope my question makes sense.
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For the NON-PJ's. How often and how many products do you purchase at a time?
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Whimsy
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I will purchase one at a time. I havent purchased anything in a while since I'm trying to use up older items (using things outside of my regimen) and am trying gifted items for reviews. But when I do purchase, I'll purchase one at a time, except for regular conditioner and DCs. Those I'll get 2 at a time because they last the shortest time. Shampoos last for several months. Moisturizers and leave-ins I buy one at a time and they last a while as well because I use a few at a time so they take a while to use up.
BraunSugar
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I buy 5 bottles of VO5, 2 bottles of Tresemme Naturals, 1 bottle of aloe vera gel, and a gallon of aloe vera juice. This supply lasts about a month and a half. I was purchasing one bottle of this and one bottle of that, but I was having to go back to the store too much. If any of my staples are on sale, I'll usually double or triple up.
danniegirl
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for my hair wash i use trader joes condish with bentonite clay, i usually buy just 2 conditioners at a time right before i run out and i order my clay when its only enough for 1-2 more mixes.
When you buy one at a time how long until you usually have to repurchase?
Depends on the product. But I would estimate that I repurchase shampoo, deep conditioner, moisturizer, oil and gel every 3 months.
getoffmylawn
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I usually just buy one bottle at a time unless it's on sale or clearance for a good price. A 33oz bottle of conditioner/shampoo generally lasts me three weeks or so and I wash my hair every day or every other day.
SimJam
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haaaaay even PJs have staples
I stock up for at least 6 months on staples like HairVeda and silk Dreams
co-washers,
16oz will last me about 2.5 - 3 months (I wash every 7 - 10 days)
leave ins
8oz will last me about 1 - 1.5 months (using every day)
conditioners
8oz will last me about 6 - 8 uses (DC every 7 - 10 days)
pre-made spritzes
8oz will last me about 2.5 to 3 months (using about 2 times a day)
using these estimations I decide how much of each product I will get depending on the size (8, 16, or 32oz)
I stock up for at least 6 months on staples like HairVeda and silk Dreams
co-washers,
16oz will last me about 2.5 - 3 months (I wash every 7 - 10 days)
leave ins
8oz will last me about 1 - 1.5 months (using every day)
conditioners
8oz will last me about 6 - 8 uses (DC every 7 - 10 days)
pre-made spritzes
8oz will last me about 2.5 to 3 months (using about 2 times a day)
using these estimations I decide how much of each product I will get depending on the size (8, 16, or 32oz)
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SherylsTresses
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I make one purchase when I'm running low. Then, I might try a new product but not likely.
These liter sizes seem to last 3-4 months or longer:
Giovanni 50:50 shampoo
Giovanni 50:50 DC
Giovanni Direct Leave-in
EVOO gallon from Sams
Tresemme Naturals is purchased maybe every month. Lastly, I use an egg yolk from the fridge as needed.
These liter sizes seem to last 3-4 months or longer:
Giovanni 50:50 shampoo
Giovanni 50:50 DC
Giovanni Direct Leave-in
EVOO gallon from Sams
Tresemme Naturals is purchased maybe every month. Lastly, I use an egg yolk from the fridge as needed.
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tiffjust2002
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When I am buying rinse out condish or DC's I buy 2-3 at a time, cause they go so fast I don't want to keep running back to the store. When I buy shampoo, leave-in's or styling aids I buy one at time cause they last a long time, a few months (that's a long time to me) lol
lamaria211
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Oh you said non PJ's *exits thread*
Oh you said non PJ's *exits thread*
I used to be one. I know what it's like to walk into a Walgreens or Target for something unrelated to hair and walk out without that thing and a bag full of cheapie conditioner, leave ins or some other thing I read about here. You can still answer. How often do you buy your staples?
Kindheart
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Giirl I seen you as "last post " I was like what in the world is she doing here ??Oh you said non PJ's *exits thread*
I stock up because I cannot get my staples close to me. I detangle/co-wash with Trader Joe conditioners and the store is 45 mins and an international border away from me so I usually buy 6-8 when I go there. I don't plan my trips, but go, on average, about 1x every 2 months.
My other staples, I plan to stock up during sales. For example, I am hoping to buy 12 of the DB Cocoa Cream during BF to last me a yr.
My other staples, I plan to stock up during sales. For example, I am hoping to buy 12 of the DB Cocoa Cream during BF to last me a yr.
lamaria211
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You can still answer. How often do you buy your staples?
I dont have many staples nor do i think i need to. But i only open my products one at a time so im usually using the same product for a month or two consistently before trying out a new one. The few products that i do rebuy often i buy 2 at a time cause I hate running out of stuff that I no I love
chrisanddonniesmommy
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I buy when I'm running low and even at that point, I will only restocked one bottle/jar of the given product.
BostonMaria
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I usually buy my oils once a year. I buy a big 1/2 gallon and mix them with my home made conditioners and/or concoctions. Or I use these oils for pre-pooing my hair. I also will either buy bases and make my own stuff or buy Suave Naturals. I also like Shea Moisture products and will grab one or two jars if its on sale.
When I make a purchase it will last me about 2-3 weeks at a time. If I make an internet purchase I try to buy a gallon of whatever it is (gel, base, oil) to last me a while.
My conditioner and oil are hard to find so when I see them at a decent price I stock up. I just ordered 8 bottles of conditioner online, I bought 7 earlier this year when they were on clearance. I get like 3 or 4 uses out of a bottle.
Everything else I buy one at a time and i'm not real loyal to any specific product; I like to try new things
Everything else I buy one at a time and i'm not real loyal to any specific product; I like to try new things
Lylddlebit
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lol the more I typed the more I sounded like a pj lol nevermind.
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gabulldawg
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I just purchase one product at a time. I recently ran out of my DC so I purchased a bottle yesterday when I bought my relaxer kit. I usually buy a bottle of shampoo when I buy my conditioner, even though I run through conditioner faster than I run through shampoo. So sometimes I may have a bottle or two of shampoo on reserve. That's about it.
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