Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[IDareT'sHair]

It's Wednesday and I am already contemplating what I will be using this weekend. Hopefully which ever product I select will put me one step closer to using up "something."

I poured the last of my JBCO in a WGO Bottle, so I will be repurchasing this soon. I love that Stanky Stuff. It's Great.

I hope it's on Sale for Labor Day. I am tryna' hold off on buying things until Labor Day Weekend.

I want Big SALES, SALES, SALES! As an attempt to replenish miscellaneous items for Fall.

 

[chebaby]

well im almost finished with a bottle of my kbb deep conditioner. i have been using it like crazy lately. as co washes, deep conditioner and i used it today as a leave in because i shampoo'd but didnt have time to deep condition. i used it as a leave in along with the hair milk. i should be finished this bottle of deep conditioner by the middle or end of next week because its so good i just cant stop using it.

 

[Charz]

Nothing that I am using is even close to being empty!!!

 

[La Colocha]

Nothing that I am using is even close to being empty!!!

Me either, well i have a few things but im going to start using them again when its colder. But the stuff im using now is full to the rim. You are doing so good, just keep your momentum and the stuff will be gone in no time.

 

[Charz]

Me either, well i have a few things but im going to start using them again when its colder. But the stuff im using now is full to the rim. You are doing so good, just keep your momentum and the stuff will be gone in no time.

Thanks! I saw your response in the conditioner thread, is that all you have for real? Wow, are you sure you need to do this challenge?

 

[La Colocha]

Thanks! I saw your response in the conditioner thread, is that all you have for real? Wow, are you sure you need to do this challenge?

Yes im telling the truth that is all i have and it is because this challenge. I found what my staples are and the things that i was not using and was never going to use i gave to my niece. Im tired of being a pj charz because i cannot control myself, i have wasted so much money that i am ashamed, real talk. I was buying things just to buy them, its different when you buy things and use them but i wasn't, i would buy alot then throw it away or give it away. Im done with it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

i cannot control myself, i have wasted so much money that i am ashamed, real talk. I was buying things just to buy them, its different when you buy things and use them but i wasn't, i would buy alot then give it away. Im done with it.

Me Too!

I will get on this thing and just Lose My Mind Buying Stuff.

I had Boxes of Unopened Product just sitting around. I dreaded going to the Mailbox or even coming home, because there would be "several" boxes sitting on my Porch. At first it was Funny. Then it became So Not Cute.

I am alot better now. A Whole Lot Better. And Hopefully, sticking close to this thread will cure me once & for all.

That is one reason I post in here so much. I know I have a "Sickness" and I am desperately Seeking Help.

So, Ya'll got to put up with me.

 

[La Colocha]

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Me Too!

I will get on this thing and just Lose My Mind Buying Stuff.

I had Boxes of Unopened Product just sitting around. I dreaded going to the Mailbox or even coming home, because there would be "several" boxes sitting on my Porch. At first it was Funny. Then it became So Not Cute.

I am alot better now. A Whole Lot Better. And Hopefully, sticking close to this thread will cure me once & for all.

That is one reason I post in here so much. I know I have a "Sickness" and I am desperately Seeking Help.

So, Ya'll got to put up with me.

I do understand and you know we have your back. Right before i thought of this challenge my personal email box had so many shipping notices in it that it was crazy i had stuff coming back to back everyday. Some days i had 2 or 3 boxes come at one time. I don't want to do that anymore.

 

[Aggie]

I'm contemplating doing a henna treatment either later today or on the weekend - don't know which yet. I have a little bit of kalpi tone and brahmi powders that I know will be used up in this next treatment I'm sure, so I'll update later on whatever else is used up.

As promised, I am hendigo'ing my hair now. I did finish up a box of brahmi and a box of kalpi tone powder in the treatment. I also finished up a jar of Nutiva EVCO today as well.

 

[La Colocha]

As promised, I am hendigo'ing my hair now. I did finish up a box of brahmi and a box of kalpi tone powder in the treatment. I also finished up a jar of Nutiva EVCO today as well.

Good job ms aggie, use it up.

 

[Americka]

I joined this challenge because I love to shop and this hair journey was the perfect excuse to spend. With all of the spending that I have done, my staple conditioner remains the same one I started this journey with. Do we really need 50-11 products in protein AND moisturizing versions? I will always stalk the haircare aisle because I enjoy reading the ingredients list on the bottles and actually knowing what is in them! However, I've come to the realization that I can make staple products better by adding a little something to them - SAA, panthenol, oils, whatever. I am not going to find the perfect product by purchasing 20 different conditioners, but I can perfect the one I love. *sigh* Thanks for letting me and my debit card vent...

 

[Aggie]

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Me Too!

I will get on this thing and just Lose My Mind Buying Stuff.

I had Boxes of Unopened Product just sitting around. I dreaded going to the Mailbox or even coming home, because there would be "several" boxes sitting on my Porch. At first it was Funny. Then it became So Not Cute.

I am alot better now. A Whole Lot Better. And Hopefully, sticking close to this thread will cure me once & for all.

That is one reason I post in here so much. I know I have a "Sickness" and I am desperately Seeking Help.

So, Ya'll got to put up with me.

I do understand and you know we have your back. Right before i thought of this challenge my personal email box had so many shipping notices in it that it was crazy i had stuff coming back to back everyday. Some days i had 2 or 3 boxes come at one time. I don't want to do that anymore.

Totally agree with all the bolded. This thread has helped me stay close to using only the products that I now consider to be my staples. I am so happy I joined you ladies in this wonderful and very helpful endeavor.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I've come to the realization that I can make staple products better by adding a little something to them - SAA, panthenol, oils, whatever. I am not going to find the perfect product by purchasing 20 different conditioners, but I can perfect the one I love. *sigh* Thanks for letting me and my debit card vent...

Don't forget to look into Honeyquat. I think you'd really like that as an extra added Moisture Base for your Products. I also bought either Wheat or Oat Protein that I like really well too.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Some days i had 2 or 3 boxes come at one time. I don't want to do that anymore.

Me Either. I am So Much Better.

 

[Americka]

Don't forget to look into Honeyquat. I think you'd really like that as an extra added Moisture Base for your Products. I also bought either Wheat or Oat Protein that I like really well too.

I have the wheat protein. I add that and SAA to my Pantene. Question: what is the difference between honeyquat and regular honey? I have some honey that I use in my deep conditioners. I am trying to stay away from Lotioncrafters.

 

[La Colocha]

Me Either. I am So Much Better.

Me too, its only been a month but it feels so freeing. I have another 2 weeks coming up off of work and my goal is to not do any boredom buying. My worst days are the days that im really bored. I know i can do it and if i need help i know to come here to vent.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I have the wheat protein. I add that and SAA to my Pantene. Question: what is the difference between honeyquat and regular honey? I have some honey that I use in my deep conditioners. I am trying to stay away from Lotioncrafters.

I think Honeyquat is more moisturizing than Honey. It has the properties of Honey, but is more concentrated and even more moisturizing (liquidy like SAA).

IK Aggie has alot of experience w/Honeyquat, maybe she can add.

 

[Aggie]

I think Honeyquat is more moisturizing than Honey. It has the properties of Honey, but is more concentrated and even more moisturizing (liquidy like SAA).

IK Aggie has alot of experience w/Honeyquat, maybe she can add.

Terri, honeyquat is a naturally derived quaternized conditioning agent made from honey with excellent moisture binding capabilities (far more powerful than glycerin-making it a very powerful humectant) for use on skin and hair in both leave-on and rinse-off applications. It is very moisturizing and with it's low molecular weight, able to penetrate hair to provide its moisturizing benefits over time while providing shine and luster. Honeyquat will improve wet-combability of the hair and reduce static buildup when dry combing, in other words it makes combing the hair a lot easier.

One should not use more than 2-5% of honeyquat to the product it is being added to, in other words, if you have a 16oz bottle of conditioner that you want to add the honeyquat to - you should put in no more than an eigth of an ounce of honeyquat to it. I had put a few drops too much in my bucket of keracare Humecto and the whole thing turned literally like water. I totally destroyed it. The only thing I could do with it was make some ayurveda cowashes with it.

I would use a color applicator bottle to help with this to make it easier. Just put in a few drops at a time. It is insoluble in oils but blends well in water-based products. If added to oils, it will separate. You only need to purchase a small bottle because it will last a long time. A little of it really does go a long way. HTH!

 

[Americka]

Thank you, Aggie, for that excellent explanation!

 

[Aggie]

Thank you, Aggie, for that excellent explanation!

You're quite welcomed Americka.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Use to use my Honeyquat Often when I was doing pre-poos (now, not so much, since I don't 'Poo that often). erplexed

Will have to pull it out again along with my SAA and my Neutral Protein Filler and use them in some of the conditioners I want to use up for an extra added punch. All 3 are good fillers.

I always 'forget' I have these.

 

[Shay72]

Yes im telling the truth that is all i have and it is because this challenge. I found what my staples are and the things that i was not using and was never going to use i gave to my niece. Im tired of being a pj charz because i cannot control myself, i have wasted so much money that i am ashamed, real talk. I was buying things just to buy them, its different when you buy things and use them but i wasn't, i would buy alot then throw it away or give it away. Im done with it.

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Me Too!

I will get on this thing and just Lose My Mind Buying Stuff.

I had Boxes of Unopened Product just sitting around. I dreaded going to the Mailbox or even coming home, because there would be "several" boxes sitting on my Porch. At first it was Funny. Then it became So Not Cute.

I am alot better now. A Whole Lot Better. And Hopefully, sticking close to this thread will cure me once & for all.

That is one reason I post in here so much. I know I have a "Sickness" and I am desperately Seeking Help.

So, Ya'll got to put up with me.

I do understand and you know we have your back. Right before i thought of this challenge my personal email box had so many shipping notices in it that it was crazy i had stuff coming back to back everyday. Some days i had 2 or 3 boxes come at one time. I don't want to do that anymore.

Ladies I so agree with what you are saying. The people at the condo office were like dang you get a package everday. I would just stop by 1-2 times a week whether I got a package notice or not because something was always in transit. I became obsessed with tracking my packages.

Thank you, Aggie, for that excellent explanation!

Aggie is always very helpful . She knows her stuff.

Finished Yes to Carrots Mud Pampering Condish yesterday. One less condish to worry about. As stated before I don't like it so I will not be replacing it. Finished Roots of Nature Green Tea Shea Butter Deep Reconstructing Treatment. I have 4-5 back ups so I am good to go. This is a staple and I love that I can get it at CVS.

I've talked my coworker into trying the Patene Moisture Balance so I will be taking her some tomorrow. My supervisor is working on defining her curls and I suggested Aloe Vera Gelly. I am taking her the remainder of one of my bottles. That's all she getting because that is a staple for me. I use it to do twists and slick back my hair into buns when I am further along in the stretching process.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Aggie is always very helpful . She knows her stuff.

slick back my hair into buns when I am further along in the stretching process.

Are you still contemplating transitioning?

Yes, Aggie does Know Her Stuff

 

[Shay72]

Are you still contemplating transitioning?

Yes, Aggie does Know Her Stuff

No contemplation necessary. I am transitioning. Matter of fact let me change some stuff in my profile so I can LHCF know. I am so excited !!!!

 

[La Colocha]

No contemplation necessary. I am transitioning. Matter of fact let me change some stuff in my profile so I can LHCF know. I am so excited !!!!

Shay you are doing so well and its nice of you to give your co workers things. I wish you luck on your hair journey, whatever i can help you with im here.

 

[Shay72]

Shay you are doing so well and its nice of you to give your co workers things. I wish you luck on your hair journey, whatever i can help you with im here.

Because I have done a 6 month stretch I think I am good up until that point. I hear months 7-10 are the most difficult when transitioning. I will definitely be leaning on you then. I know one of things I really need to keep on top of is moisture. I felt I could have done a better job with that on the last stretch. I do have my lazy moments.


I just got off the phone with another coworker and I will be taking her stuff too. I feel like I am actually starting to make a dent in my stash with giving away, using up what I have, and not purchasing anything. I think I see the light .

 

[La Colocha]

Because I have done a 6 month stretch I think I am good up until that point. I hear months 7-10 are the most difficult when transitioning. I will definitely be leaning on you then. I know one of things I really need to keep on top of is moisture. I felt I could have done a better job with that on the last stretch. I do have my lazy moments.


I just got off the phone with another coworker and I will be taking her stuff too. I feel like I am actually starting to make a dent in my stash with giving away, using up what I have, and not purchasing anything. I think I see the light .

Come into the light, the light at the end of the tunnel. I think you have your moisture game on lock. You have good products in your stash, you should be fine.

 

[chebaby]

i havent used up anything else yet. im down to the last bit of my chagrin valley shampoo bar that i love but i noticed its acting funny now. leaving a film on my hair.
and i think my dad is using my kbb shampoo bar as soap by accident lol. its white and i found it mixed into the pile with the rest of the soap hahahaha.


one of my coconut oils is almost gone. im sad to say because i love coconut oil. i use it on my face, hair and body. also i have started to use my avocado oil again. i love it but had stopped using it because i was focussing on coconut oil and vatika frosting, but i pulled it out again. im going to start mixing it in my co wash and deep conditioners to get ris of it. i like it but i wont rpurchase because it is exspensive and i like coconut oil much better.

 

[Shay72]

i havent used up anything else yet. im down to the last bit of my chagrin valley shampoo bar that i love but i noticed its acting funny now. leaving a film on my hair.

Che they suggest you do an acv rinse when you use the shampoo bars.

Well my Hairveda shikakai bars are here. I will try to get to the condo office in the morning before work. So this afternoon I'm at Safeway doing some shopping for work( I manage recreation programs for individuals with disabilities and tomorrow is the last day of camp. YAY!!!!!! I was buying them some cleaning supplies) and out of the corner of my eye I see a shelf full of Yes to products. They had two hair masks which I snapped up .

 

[La Colocha]

Che they suggest you do an acv rinse when you use the shampoo bars.

Well my Hairveda shikakai bars are here. I will try to get to the condo office in the morning before work. So this afternoon I'm at Safeway doing some shopping for work( I manage recreation programs for individuals with disabilities and tomorrow is the last day of camp. YAY!!!!!! I was buying them some cleaning supplies) and out of the corner of my eye I see a shelf full of Yes to products. They had two hair masks which I snapped up .

When you have a chance please do a review on the shika bars.