Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[Shay72]

I'll be thinking of you LaColocha.

Seriously going from using the Burnt Sugar Pomade to CD's Mimosa Hair Honey is a huge difference. Yesterday my hair was weighed down & greasy and today light and fluffy. I think I have narrowed my hair grease/pomade/butter category down to 7 staples. I will attempt to cut back to 5 but I really don't think that will happen. Especially since I am now paranoid about my edges and am thinking of getting Claudie's Edges Balm to use in addition to Afroveda's Shikakai Growth Elixir. It's working but not fast enough. I wanna double team them bi$hes!

 

[La Colocha]

I'll be thinking of you LaColocha.

Seriously going from using the Burnt Sugar Pomade to CD's Mimosa Hair Honey is a huge difference. Yesterday my hair was weighed down & greasy and today light and fluffy. I think I have narrowed my hair grease/pomade/butter category down to 7 staples. I will attempt to cut back to 5 but I really don't think that will happen. Especially since I am now paranoid about my edges and am thinking of getting Claudie's Edges Balm to use in addition to Afroveda's Shikakai Growth Elixir. It's working but not fast enough. I wanna double team them bi$hes!

I hear you girl and thank you. I might just go get a small bottle of suave to last me a few uses. I don't need alot, just to tide me over. Ohh i just had a brainstormI can get some fruity suave and mix a little in with my 24/7 that way i can stretch it out.

 

[La Colocha]

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I hear you girl and thank you. I might just go get a small bottle of suave to last me a few uses. I don't need alot, just to tide me over. Ohh i just had a brainstormI can get some fruity suave and mix a little in with my 24/7 that way i can stretch it out.

I ended up getting strawberry suave for $.89 at the grocery store, so i didn't have to go to the bss. This should mix good with the 24/7 conditioner.

 

[Charz]

I got 3kg of Rajasthani Henna Powder for $57 so I am excited!
Also I got Curls Milkshake and Curls Whipped Cream.

I had to stop myself from buying the large economy sizes because I havn't even tried them yet! Wow.

 

[La Colocha]

I got 3kg of Rajasthani Henna Powder for $57 so I am excited!
Also I got Curls Milkshake and Curls Whipped Cream.

I had to stop myself from buying the large economy sizes because I havn't even tried them yet! Wow.

I forgot about the curls stuff, let me go see what they have.

 

[Charz]

I ended up getting strawberry suave for $.89 at the grocery store, so i didn't have to go to the bss. This should mix good with the 24/7 conditioner.

Watch for the cones! (if it has any)

 

[La Colocha]

Watch for the cones! (if it has any)

Thanks charz, no theres no cones, i read the label before i left the store. My hair acts a fool with cones, they work for a while then my hair gets dry. I looked at the curls site. I wanted a sample of souflee and a sample pack of the curly q's for dd but they were out of stock. I guess it wasn't meant to be.

 

[chebaby]

last night i made my shea butter and coconut oil mix. i ended up with 1 1/2 jars. thats really good because i used it today on my hair and my body and im in love. all this time thats what i could have been using....
also today was the first day i rinsed my hair without co washing and i loved that too. my hair looks so much bigger and poofier, thats good to me. i never realized how much conditioner smoothes out the hair. i think i will be rinsing waaaayyyy more than co washing.

i havent used anything up but im soooo tempted to buy some liquid black soap. but im going to hold off until i finish at least one shampoo bar.

 

[La Colocha]

last night i made my shea butter and coconut oil mix. i ended up with 1 1/2 jars. thats really good because i used it today on my hair and my body and im in love. all this time thats what i could have been using....
also today was the first day i rinsed my hair without co washing and i loved that too. my hair looks so much bigger and poofier, thats good to me. i never realized how much conditioner smoothes out the hair. i think i will be rinsing waaaayyyy more than co washing.

i havent used anything up but im soooo tempted to buy some liquid black soap. but im going to hold off until i finish at least one shampoo bar.

Im glad its working out for you che, you got me wondering if i should experiment and see what i can use here in the stores where i live, instead of buying on line. I know i can't get oils from the health food store. But there is no where around here that sells butters. I like avocado butter, shea is too heavy for me.

 

[Charz]

last night i made my shea butter and coconut oil mix. i ended up with 1 1/2 jars. thats really good because i used it today on my hair and my body and im in love. all this time thats what i could have been using....
also today was the first day i rinsed my hair without co washing and i loved that too. my hair looks so much bigger and poofier, thats good to me. i never realized how much conditioner smoothes out the hair. i think i will be rinsing waaaayyyy more than co washing.

i havent used anything up but im soooo tempted to buy some liquid black soap. but im going to hold off until i finish at least one shampoo bar.

Are you still placing another order from Afroveda?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hi Ya'll....Well, I'm Not Going to use anything Up. I didn't think I would tho'. I used my Phyto Botanical Scalp Stimulant and then I Clarified with AO Green Tea Clarifying 'Poo. Now I am going to Steam for about an Hour with Alter Ego Garlic Hot Oil Treatment and then PC Rinse, Leave-In & Dry.

I Did Want to Give A Big Shout Out to 2 of Our Product Junkie Thread Members. iNicola and Charzboss for Hookin' A Sista' Up especially when they both know I don't Need a thing.

So Sweet. Much Love to You Both. *and pleeeze ya'll seek immediate help*

 

[chebaby]

well i didnt have to buy any bananas because the lady here at work gave me a whole bag full. she runs a snack shop so she gave me about 10. thats good. i think you are supposed to use it as a deep conditioner when the have gone a little bad so i will let them sit.

 

[chebaby]

Are you still placing another order from Afroveda?

ummmm im not sure. if i do it wont be for most of the products i said i would. i want that hemp butter so i might order that tonight(im over here biting my nails trying not to but i know i will). and i might get the curly custard.
but im going to hold off on anymore orders from her and everyone else. i love her ashlii deep conditioner but that one jar will last me a while.

 

[Charz]

well i didnt have to buy any bananas because the lady here at work gave me a whole bag full. she runs a snack shop so she gave me about 10. thats good. i think you are supposed to use it as a deep conditioner when the have gone a little bad so i will let them sit.

Watch out for the bananas. I tried the banana thing and it so hard to get it all out of my hair.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

well i didnt have to buy any bananas because the lady here at work gave me a whole bag full. she runs a snack shop so she gave me about 10. thats good. i think you are supposed to use it as a deep conditioner when the have gone a little bad so i will let them sit.

I Made the Homemade Caramel Treatment. Yes, I did let them sit until they were overly ripened.

Then I whipped everything up in my Blender. So, I didn't have any problems rinsing it out. I think I set it for Puree. It was Nice & Smooth.

It worked well and I really liked it. I actually think I still have some in the Freezer.

Now Egg...that was another Story.erplexed

I think my water was too warm and it was the debil to pick outta my hair.

 

[Brownie518]

Ain't it the Truth! That was so Funny. (I can see The "Look") I had bought 2 of the Healthy Sexy Pumpkin Mask foolin' with Tiffers a while back. It smelled/felt Great under the Steamer. But I paid way too much for it, especially when I saw it at TJ's for $5.99 the other day. And No........I didn't get another one.

I got a 33oz Conditioner at Marshalls for $9.99 a while back that I picked up for Co-Washing. And these little containers of Strong Sexy Hair (which sounds like Protein) Haven't used it yet.

Girl, Let me know about the Leave-In? That sounds like too many things.

I just washed and applied the Pumpkin Potion leave in. My hair feels nice, smooth and detangled. I'm airdrying so we'll see. I saw that Strong Sexy Hair conditioner and thought about getting one. I was looking for the HSH Pumpkin mask but they didn't have any left.

I did use up another sample of Banana Brulee that I found. I don't know where these little things are coming from!

I also ordered the Ayurvedic Hair Butter and Herbal Hair Dressing from Njoi Creations. I've been dying to try these.

 

[Shay72]

I'm suffering from withdrawals I think I will break down and place an order tonight.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm suffering from withdrawals I think I will break down and place an order tonight.

Withdrawls..... How Long has it been since you've made a purchase?

Any idea what you're getting??? *Sitrinillah?*

 

[Shay72]

Hello my name is Shay and it's been about two weeks since my last purchase. Yes I will most likely order Sitrinillah. Another pail.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hello my name is Shay and it's been about two weeks since my last purchase. Yes I will most likely order Sitrinillah. Another pail.

Actually, that's a Smart Move.

Beating the Rest of Us in case there is a Hairveda Sale L.D. Weekend. You'll already have "your stuff" and we'll all be saying: "Where's My Order?"

 

[Charz]

I kinda just brought every styler/moisturizer other then the curly custard(I already have it) that Afroveda makes.........But not from the Seven line........

I realize that I need to sell some of my conditioners, because I am only DCing every 4 days right now as a test, I might bring it down to once a week....and that I need more moisturizers.

So look for a sale on the exchange forum maybe soon.

 

[chebaby]

i just ordered the afroveda curly custard and hemp butter.

im temped to buy something from etsy but i wont let them take me down. didnt i just say i wasnt buying anything else?????

 

[Charz]

Well the way I see it, is that I don't smoke, drink, do drugs so this is my addiction money and I am using it to make my hair pretty.

But all in moderation. I just like to save on shipping costs. If I don't like it, I will sell it. I am not letting anything go to waste! I hate clutter.

i just ordered the afroveda curly custard and hemp butter.

im temped to buy something from etsy but i wont let them take me down. didnt i just say i wasnt buying anything else?????

 

[IDareT'sHair]

didnt i just say i wasnt buying anything else?????

Yep You Did. Where La Colocha at?

 

[Brownie518]

i just ordered the afroveda curly custard and hemp butter.

im temped to buy something from etsy but i wont let them take me down. didnt i just say i wasnt buying anything else?????

Must be something in the atmosphere. Everybody's getting antsy! I just ordered some stuff from Njoi Creations on Etsy and I am dying to head over to Jasmine's and see what's up. I need some more JBCO, too.

 

[Charz]

What this challenge has done for me:

Now, I don't have products just sitting around that I don't have the desire to use up completely.

I do heavy research before purchasing to make a well informed decision to limit the chances of it going to waste.

And if I don't like something, I will sell it.

I only buy stuff when I have a coupon code or if it is during a sale. period.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Must be something in the atmosphere. Everybody's getting antsy! I just ordered some stuff from Njoi Creations on Etsy and I am dying to head over to Jasmine's and see what's up. I need some more JBCO, too.

IA! Ya'll We've ALL Been Doing Sooooooo Well. Just when You think you have Your PJ'-ism in Check..........It Creeps Up on You. It's So Daunting. Can it REALLY be Conquered? I am starting to Seriously Doubt It.

Imma try to keep using stuff up. And Keep "unnecessary" spending at bay and go from there. I Hafta' Admit tho' I have My Eye on ALLLLOOOTTT Of STUFF One Day at a Time.

Brownie -- I need JBCO too.

 

[Brownie518]

IA! Ya'll We've ALL Been Doing Sooooooo Well. Just when You think you have Your PJ'-ism in Check..........It Creeps Up on You. It's So Daunting. Can it REALLY be Conquered? I am starting to Seriously Doubt It.

Imma try to keep using stuff up. And Keep "unnecessary" spending at bay and go from there. I Hafta' Admit tho' I have My Eye on ALLLLOOOTTT Of STUFF One Day at a Time.

Brownie -- I need JBCO too.

I'm gonna stay strong, though. I will wait to order my JBCO when I order my Linange No lye. I'll just keep using up and do like Charz. Well informed decisions. Shopping during sales, now that's my style!! I love sales and coupons!!!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm gonna stay strong, though. I will wait to order my JBCO when I order my Linange No lye. I'll just keep using up and do like Charz. Well informed decisions. Shopping during sales, now that's my style!! I love sales and coupons!!!

Me Too. I have been on a Product Driven Results Mantra Myself. As far as making well informed decisions. I research my stuff thorougly, since my Hair is so fragile right now. I can't "afford" to have any kind of set-back.

I don't have the Hair to Spare.

I just got to keep things in control. There are alot of things I want to try (that I think will be good for my Hair) But I know it can "wait" until I use up some of the stuff I already have.

 

[Brownie518]

I kinda just brought every styler/moisturizer other then the curly custard(I already have it) that Afroveda makes.........But not from the Seven line........

I realize that I need to sell some of my conditioners, because I am only DCing every 4 days right now as a test, I might bring it down to once a week....and that I need more moisturizers.

So look for a sale on the exchange forum maybe soon.

oke: Whoa! Every styler/moisturizer!!
I can't wait for that sale!

Me Too. I have been on a Product Driven Results Mantra Myself. As far as making well informed decisions. I research my stuff thorougly, since my Hair is so fragile right now. I can't "afford" to have any kind of set-back.

I don't have the Hair to Spare.

I just got to keep things in control. There are alot of things I want to try (that I think will be good for my Hair) But I know it can "wait" until I use up some of the stuff I already have.

That is some real talk, though.