I need a 12 step PJ support group

[Tootuff]

And to make matters worse.....I'm a PJ with a bad memory. I buy something use it once and if I don't like it I put it in the back of the cabinet. Months later I see someone on here raving about it and I go out and buy it again. Last night when I was going through all of this stuff I saw 2 and three bottles of the same things. I don't even use a third of this stuff.

Somebody help me please

 

[poookie]

that's not bad at all!
my stash is about... oh... 2x that

but for real, though... we do need some kind of support thread. my credit and debit cards are in PAIN!

 

[Tootuff]

that's not bad at all!
my stash is about... oh... 2x that

but for real, though... we do need some kind of support thread. my credit and debit cards are in PAIN!

Tell me about it. I ordered 2 more products (Redken antisnap, honeyquat) yesterday. I really have a problemerplexed.

 

[PassionFruit]

there ia a BUY NOTHING FOR MAY 2008 challenge made for folks like this.....there will be similar challene for June

 

[JustKiya]

And to make matters worse.....I'm a PJ with a bad memory. I buy something use it once and if I don't like it I put it in the back of the cabinet. Months later I see someone on here raving about it and I go out and buy it again. Last night when I was going through all of this stuff I saw 2 and three bottles of the same things. I don't even use a third of this stuff.

Somebody help me please

Gir, keep a LIST!! It's the only way I can keep track of what I used - I make a note of what it was, when I used it, and what I thought of it - that way, when someone raves, I can reference my list, first.

there ia a BUY NOTHING FOR MAY 2008 challenge made for folks like this.....there will be similar challene for June

Oooh, you are going to do a June Challenge? I think there should be a 3 day grace period if you are going from one challenge to another - to stock up, and as a 'reward' for making it through the month....

 

[PassionFruit]

Oooh, you are going to do a June Challenge? I think there should be a 3 day grace period if you are going from one challenge to another - to stock up, and as a 'reward' for making it through the month....

thats the plan

 

[chebaby]

wow. i thought i had a problem. you make me want to go out and buy more just so i can say atleast im not that bad.
no but all jokes aside i need help too. my only problem is that now that im using products like paul mitchell, redken, kenra, keracare, and mizani i love them all so its not like im wasting money is it?

 

[Tee]

"It's hard out here for a PJ!"

It will get better though when you find what works for your hair.

 

[berry87]

Wow! I use to be a product addict myself


Tips

> Narrow the produts down to what you use often and what works well for your hair

>Try Selling the remaining products on the exchange/sell board

>Get a medium basket to store the products you use

> If you have extra space after packing your products... only allow yourself to get something that fits. If it doesn't fit you don't need it.

> Try to stay away from new product threads


This has helped me.

 

[anon123]

12-step, I know that's right, cuz this cold turkey method ain't working at all!

 

[Rapunzel*]

And to make matters worse.....I'm a PJ with a bad memory. I buy something use it once and if I don't like it I put it in the back of the cabinet. Months later I see someone on here raving about it and I go out and buy it again. Last night when I was going through all of this stuff I saw 2 and three bottles of the same things. I don't even use a third of this stuff.

Somebody help me please

i can help you
but u gotta give me 3 bottles of ovation and those two coconut milk conditioners

ill pm you my addy













j.k

 

[LABETT]

"It's hard out here for a PJ!"

It will get better though when you find what works for your hair.

I AGREE. I use to be bad PJ, Now I am a stock pile PJ and only buy product that work for my hair that are on sale or going to be discontinued.

 

[PassionFruit]

I AGREE. I use to be bad PJ, Now I am a stock pile PJ and only buy product that work for my hair that are on sale or going to be discontinued.

Im not sure which is worse.... says the person with buys in bulk even with no storage space....

I mean, is it better to have 38 bottles of different conditioners or 38 bottles of the SAME conditioner

 

[LABETT]

Im not sure which is worse.... says the person with buys in bulk even with no storage space....

I mean, is it better to have 38 bottles of different conditioners or 38 bottles of the SAME conditioner

I think I would spend more more buying different conditioners seeing if they work compared to buying what I know works for my hair.
I never have go out and buy a conditioner for a cowash or pre-poo.

 

[trendybosschicebz]

Something that has been beneficial to me is to write a list of the products that I have and the quantity next to it. I bought a small notebook from Walmart for $2 (7 X 5 in).

I sometimes take it with to the BSS to make sure I dont buy products that I have already purchase. Whenever I finish a product, I cross it out in my notebook.

 

[poookie]

there ia a BUY NOTHING FOR MAY 2008 challenge made for folks like this.....there will be similar challene for June

i was in that... fell off after may 6th erplexed

i'm down for june, though!

 

[chebaby]

i was in that... fell off after may 6th erplexed

i'm down for june, though!

me too. i fell off may 3. may be on in june. we'll see.

 

[lilsparkle825]

Something that has been beneficial to me is to write a list of the products that I have and the quantity next to it. I bought a small notebook from Walmart for $2 (7 X 5 in).

I sometimes take it with to the BSS to make sure I dont buy products that I have already purchase. Whenever I finish a product, I cross it out in my notebook.

this is what i need, i am a fan of post-it notes (i even have the digital ones now) but i am severely absent minded and i make so many different lists and stick them so many places that i tend to just start a new one when i think of something. i think i have 3 different lists of skin products i wanna try and 4 others with conditioners alone. come to think of it...did i ever start that hair journal or not...

 

[Tootuff]

i can help you
but u gotta give me 3 bottles of ovation and those two coconut milk conditioners

ill pm you my addy

j.k

Out of all this crap that I'm not using, you pick the ones that I do use

 

[Angelicus]

Dang, girlie!!! I thought I needed help Mix it all up and use it all at once. lol, I hope you recover!

 

[QT]

12-step, I know that's right, cuz this cold turkey method ain't working at all!

I 2nd that!!!!!!

 

[Eisani]

I think I'm going to join the June challenge. In my Fotki, I have a product album that has maybe 1/2 of my products. They were the only ones in the bathroom, I didn't pull anything out of the "hair closet" that used to be a linen closet in my other bathroom! It's kinda embarrasing. But I love stuff. Then I get nervous if it's something I like that it might end up discontinued so I wanna stock up. Then I wanna try new stuff, even though I know what works for me. I was just thinking about this last night. Last summer I stuck w/a strictly Dominican routine and most of the products are very inexpensive, real avocado, coconut milk, and honey prepoo's which is cheap as well, and I had AMAZING growth. I haven't straightened in a few months, but I don't feel like I've had as much progress because I'm using so many different things and not giving one thing a chance to do it's thing.

 

[chocolatethai]

my product junkiness extends past hair product into body products also erplexed i went to vickie secrete store yeaturday and lost my mind, mind you i had just given away like half of my sprays and lotions about a month ago in an attemp to "cleanse my soul" but i got sucked back in, at least i only lose my mind with the really good sales tho

 

[trendybosschicebz]

this is what i need, i am a fan of post-it notes (i even have the digital ones now) but i am severely absent minded and i make so many different lists and stick them so many places that i tend to just start a new one when i think of something. i think i have 3 different lists of skin products i wanna try and 4 others with conditioners alone. come to think of it...did i ever start that hair journal or not...

I started using post-it too. But they started to engulf my desk and I couldnt figure out what was what.

 

[chebaby]

im so excited my dad put up a new cabinet in the bathroom so that gives me an excuse to fill up on more stuff

 

[the_UnPrettiest_pretty]

You could try using somewhat of an affirmation. I kept telling myself over and over again everyday that I didn't need anymore hair care products and that I need to use the ones I have. You'd be amazed at how much that helped me. The last thing hair-related I purchased was John Freida's Color Glaze (clear) and that was almost a month ago.

 

[LABETT]

my product junkiness extends past hair product into body products also erplexed i went to vickie secrete store yeaturday and lost my mind, mind you i had just given away like half of my sprays and lotions about a month ago in an attemp to "cleanse my soul" but i got sucked back in, at least i only lose my mind with the really good sales tho

- You know VS Semi- Anual Sale starts next month.
I bought a lot of perfumes this year too so I know the feeling.