Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2009 pt.2

[La Colocha]

Did Anybody Do their Hair Tonight?

If So, what did you Use?

I'm looking forward to doing mine Friday. I want to use up some stuff too.

I dc'd tonight, with silk elements dc, AVOCADO BUTTER some mixed oils and glycerin. I haven't used up anything. I will post my weekend plans tommorrow.

 

[chebaby]

i cant wait for wash day either T. im thinking about taking these twists out and yea....doing something to it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I dc'd tonight, with silk elements dc, AVOCADO BUTTER some mixed oils and glycerin. I haven't used up anything. I will post my weekend plans tommorrow.

You're Almost Done with Your SE Aren't You?

I have the SE Luxury Conditioner, that I Love for Co-Washing when I am doing Henna.

IK it's prolly full of cones, but I like it. Never bought any of the Masques.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

i cant wait for wash day either T. im thinking about taking these twists out and yea....doing something to it.

Girl, You & Those Twists!

Ya'll Got a Thang Going On!

What are you going to use? When is Your Wash Day?

 

[chebaby]

Girl, You & Those Twists!

Ya'll Got a Thang Going On!

What are you going to use? When is Your Wash Day?

i know, i know. its crazy.
my wash day isnt until sunday but you know sometimes i get my days mixed up and i might think tomorrow is sunday. ya know, sometimes that tends to happen.

 

[La Colocha]

You're Almost Done with Your SE Aren't You?

Girl no its still pretty full. Its a never ending jar full of product.

Goodmorning everyone, today im going to use some tw mist and shea amla cream. Everyone keep up the good work and use that stuff up. For wash day im going to do a prepoo with ytc mud mask and hibiscus oil, wash with the rest of my jojoba shampoo sample. Condition with elucence mbc and dc with a butter mix. I will put in twists and finally trim my ends ( been going to do this for a while) and wear my hair in twists all next week. I was going to be done with my mist this week but i added more water to the bottle so it will still be a while before i use that up.

 

[Brownie518]

Girl no its still pretty full. Its a never ending jar full of product.

Goodmorning everyone, today im going to use some tw mist and shea amla cream. Everyone keep up the good work and use that stuff up. For wash day im going to do a prepoo with ytc mud mask and hibiscus oil, wash with the rest of my jojoba shampoo sample. Condition with elucence mbc and dc with a butter mix. I will put in twists and finally trim my ends ( been going to do this for a while) and wear my hair in twists all next week. I was going to be done with my mist this week but i added more water to the bottle so it will still be a while before i use that up.

See, right there, that bolded, that is YOU, La!! You just love that combo, don't you? Don't you love it when you find something that just works for you?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Morning Ya'll. Spritz -n- Spray and Don't Stop Till You Use it Up!

Or was that: Till You Get Enuf? (and Lawd knows Ya'll Don't Need Nuthin' Else)

Have a Good One! Holla!

 

[panamoni]

Hi everyone,

Used the first sample from Qhemet...the Amla Heavy Cream (??)...Anyway, I used it to moisturize my hair this morning and I like the fact that it wasn't greasy like the ORS Olive Oil cream. I'll report back after a few more tries.

Have a good one to you guys.

 

[Shay72]

Good job shay, i bet your hair looked so pretty. Am im glad you have alot of options to help make your transistion easier.

I think so . I did get quite a few compliments yesterday as well as today with my flexirod set.

I have a confession to make and i am so shamed. I want to change my stash. Im really thinking about it, because i find myself using certain things all the time. And even though all my stuff works, im not interested in using it.. I want to take away some things and add some things really simplify it but i need choices. I want it to be simple with choices. Idk im just thinking.

Do what you need to do. No sense in having products if you don't want to use them.

Steamer Only

Steam with 30 molecular foam rollers - 6 petite, 6 small, 6 medium, 6 large, and 6 jumbo - with 3 comb clips for shorter hair

Do you need to see more?

I got a Caruso set for my birthday. I'm thinking I will finally give it a shot on Monday morning.

Girl, don't sweat it! I knew this was coming from the way you always talked about certain products. Do it if its what you and your hair want. Sometimes we just need to make changes. No shame.

ITA

Did Anybody Do their Hair Tonight?

If So, what did you Use?

I'm looking forward to doing mine Friday. I want to use up some stuff too.

I did a prepoo with vatika frosting for about 2 hours, then followed up with my heat cap for about an hour. Then I did a tea rinse with a combination of kalpi tone & fenugreek. Did about 30 minutes under the heat cap. Then cowashed with Giovanni's Nutrafix . That is a keeper. I may have used too much because I loooove the thickness. Did an acv rinse then applied my leave in. Then using Qhemet's Honey Bush Tea Gel I did a flexirod set. I sat under the dryer for 1 hour. I slept in the rollers which was easy because I used my satin pillowcase. I took them out this morning and ran Afroveda's Cocolatte Mask through for moisture. I love the way it looks today. It fell a little because it is raining today. I will reset it again tonight. I love this gel just like my aloe vera gel because there is never any crunchiness and we know as always I'm heavy handed.

What I've learned is twist outs, braid outs, and flexirods are easy styles for me. I'm hoping the caruso set will be the same. What was turning me away was watching all these you tube videos where they are parting and combing each section. I ain't doing all that ish. I grab a section, use gel, and twist, braid, or roll. Seriously it ain't that complicated. This really opens me up to try other styles too .

 

[Charz]

I got my Afroveda today!

I got the liquid shampoo
The new conditioner (Prana)
and the Men's Pomade!

 

[iNicola]

Did Anybody Do their Hair Tonight?

If So, what did you Use?

I'm looking forward to doing mine Friday. I want to use up some stuff too.

I did

Last night I cowashed with YTCu condish and DC without heat with Aussie Deep. I don't know what's going on with this but my hair seems to not like it anymore. Two more uses and its out....3 more if I mix with the YTCa mask and some oil. Still have teeny bit of CHI SI left so I'll finish that this weekend.

I haven't gotten a chance to completely scan the thread as yet so forgive me if you've mentioned this already, what are you doing your HOT with tonight?

 

[Aggie]

Did Anybody Do their Hair Tonight?

If So, what did you Use?

I'm looking forward to doing mine Friday. I want to use up some stuff too.

Terri, this is my weekend for doing my hair but I have a bit of a head cold and is wondering what I should do.

On the one hand it will be 3 weeks since I last washed my hair and I really need to wash it now but on the other hand, I"m scurrrred that it might make me sicker. I hate being sick.

 

[iNicola]

And today was me and David's two year anniversary.

Happy Anniversary

Did you get any growth?

I got growth but I wasn't retaining much. I wasn't taking care of my hair under the weave and I think the thread cut into parts of my cornrows. It wasn't too bad but I noticed it.

I've been using it to Seal with. You Know I've Upped My MT this Fall/Winter.

So, I apply the MT to Scalp and then Rub a little JBCO over my hair (to seal).

You're right, it is "thick"(and smelly) But that doesn't last.

But it really, really softens your hair. It's the Business.

When I was deep into my stretch, I even applied it on wet/damp hair. You should try it.

Thanks. I still have a bottle and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I might use it with MT, if/when i decided to start applying it to my scalp.

...it's just that this thread moves like a speeding bullet and I have to try hard to keep up with you ladies.

...yeah, I agree. Miss a day, miss a lot. I have to take mini breaks while catching up on posts in here.

 

[Charz]

Happy Anniversary

I got growth but I wasn't retaining much. I wasn't taking care of my hair under the weave and I think the thread cut into parts of my cornrows. It wasn't too bad but I noticed it.

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Thanks!!!

Thread cut into your cornrow? Wait, what? Is that common?

 

[chebaby]

for you T


i love you girl. thank you so much. you are the sweetest person in the world. thank you so much. i got the package today RIGHT before i was going to hop in the shower to do my hair so it came right on time. i used it and YES, i got tingles. well not really tingles but my scalp was sooooo cool. i love it.


on another note if my hair starts tripping i wouldnt be surprised. i did some crazy stuff to my hair today and i would not be surprised if it started acting a plum fool.

 

[chebaby]

i blow dried my hair today thinking i could smooth the front back and wear a cute puff. it wasnt happenin'. i put on sooooo much gel(yuck) and the stupid bands kept rolling off. urggg so upset. so there was nothing i could do with my hair so i hopped back in the shower and clarifyed with kenra shampoo(this is such a tricky shampoo sometimes it makes my hair soft and sometimes i have trouble). then i shampood with cd tui and then i did a quick condition with giovanni nutra fix. i didnt have time to deep condition so i used kbb deep conditioner as a leave in followed by giovanni direct and shea butter mixed with olive oil. my hair is uper soft right now but i know i put my poor hair through a lot today so i will be treating it to an overnight treat tonight. im thinking kbb deep conditioner mixed with evoo and wheat germ oil.

 

[Aggie]

Girl no its still pretty full. Its a never ending jar full of product.

Goodmorning everyone, today im going to use some tw mist and shea amla cream. Everyone keep up the good work and use that stuff up. For wash day im going to do a prepoo with ytc mud mask and hibiscus oil, wash with the rest of my jojoba shampoo sample. Condition with elucence mbc and dc with a butter mix. I will put in twists and finally trim my ends ( been going to do this for a while) and wear my hair in twists all next week. I was going to be done with my mist this week but i added more water to the bottle so it will still be a while before i use that up.

Ooooh guess what La? I found a place here that cater to ladies with natural hair and locs - they sell the 8oz bottle of TW Protective Mist Bodifier $13.95.

I think I am going to buy one here first to see if I really like it and if I do, I will order 2 or 3 of the 32oz bottles of it online from www.naturalhair.org:eyebrows2:.

That should take care of me for a long while. I want it primarily for when I wear my braids and for detangling purposes after braid take downs, which will be for a long while yet. Afterall, I have another year or so before this relaxer stretch is complete.

 

[Aggie]

Sorry I took too long to answer this Charz, it's just that this thread moves like a speeding bullet and I have to try hard to keep up with you ladies.

I would say yes it would be a little hard on your weave but if it's Very good quality 100% remy-typevirgin hair, it should be fine.

I'd recommend wearing a head band od some sort to keep the front of it in place, that way you get to avoid massive tangling.

I used to braid the very end of my weave and put a stretch band around it to keep it secure to avoid more tangling. That worked swimmingly - no pun intended.

@ Charz, I don't know if you saw my answer to your earlier question, so I quoted it to bump it for ya hun.

 

[msa]

Thanks!!!

Thread cut into your cornrow? Wait, what? Is that common?

I think it happens more often than people realize. That's why a lot of people end up with thin hair after a weave. I think it's most likely to happen if you have fine hair and if your hair is on the dry side.

To avoid it, make sure the thread isn't pulled too tight (the tension is the biggest problem). Some people also like to oil their thread (that's what I do when I do my own) so that it's not sucking the moisture out of your hair, since it's cotton. You could also try the nylon thread but I don't know if it's actually a better choice (try hisandher.com, they sell it).

That should take care of me for a long while. I want it primarily for when I wear my braids and for detangling purposes after braid take downs, which will be for a long while yet. Afterall, I have another year or so before this relaxer stretch is complete.

Aggie, I have to say, you're my commitment inspiration. I have the hardest time sticking to a plan for my hair and watching you go through your stretch is really helpful to me.

 

[Aggie]

i blow dried my hair today thinking i could smooth the front back and wear a cute puff. it wasnt happenin'. i put on sooooo much gel(yuck) and the stupid bands kept rolling off. urggg so upset. so there was nothing i could do with my hair so i hopped back in the shower and clarifyed with kenra shampoo(this is such a tricky shampoo sometimes it makes my hair soft and sometimes i have trouble). then i shampood with cd tui and then i did a quick condition with giovanni nutra fix. i didnt have time to deep condition so i used kbb deep conditioner as a leave in followed by giovanni direct and shea butter mixed with olive oil. my hair is uper soft right now but i know i put my poor hair through a lot today so i will be treating it to an overnight treat tonight. im thinking kbb deep conditioner mixed with evoo and wheat germ oil.

Okay the bolded right here is next on my list Che. I have been seeing this pop up all over the place and everyone seem to be getting some awesome results with it so I added it to my wish list over at www.vitacost.com.

 

[Aggie]

Aggie, I have to say, you're my commitment inspiration. I have the hardest time sticking to a plan for my hair and watching you go through your stretch is really helpful to me.

Awww thank you msa, that means a lot to me to hear you say that. I have been watching you too and believe it or not, you inspire me in many ways and one way is to stay on top of my game when it comes to hair and hair product knowledge. I have a renewed hunger for it because of you and for that I thank you.

 

[chebaby]

yes i love love love everything giovanii. but hands down, the nutra fix has GOT to be the best. i love love love protein so im in love with this conditioner. i want to do an overnight treat with it but have never used protein for such a long amount of time and am scared.

 

[cherepikr]

DD and I have used up 4 bottles in 2 days. She's only 5, but she is a conditioner junkie like her mommy. erplexed

We emptied Aussie 3 minute miracle, Aphogee 2 minute, Jasmine's Silk Detangling Leave in, and a Suave coconut. The only item that I would repurchase is the Aussie, but since I have one more in my stash I can hold off.

 

[msa]

Y'all I just went on a buying spree. Well it's probably not really a spree compared to how y'all roll but it's a lot for me, especially because it was ALL online.

Ok, so here's what I bought:

Horn comb...because I'm tired of plastic combs with seams...I have a kcutter but it's kind of hard to work with though it's great for massaging my scalp.

2oz emu oil...got it from amazon...it was 10% off...hopefully it'll help me heal my scalp.

From Oyin 2 bottles of Juices&Berries (also to help me with my scalp and to moisturize my hair) and 1 bottle of Honey Water (seems like it'll be a good all natural skin moisturizer..I hope ).

A pretty wrap (ivory, since it was on sale).

3 packs of braiding hair from hair sisters (freetress loose deep wave) because I'm going to try my hand at crochet braids. It was on sale for half off so I figured I may as well.

 

[chebaby]

msa i plan on doing a little shopping tomorrow or saturday myself. most of it will be on line as well.

i wont be buying all of these but these are what im looking at:
jane carter n&s
hydratherma naturals oil
hydratherma nturals hair lotion
hydratherma naturals leave in lotion
afroveda cocolatte
afroveda miss bhree cream
curl ease towel(i know im gonna get this because i am tired of using shirts to dry my hair when i want to wear a wash and go)

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Okay the bolded right here is next on my list Che. I have been seeing this pop up all over the place and everyone seem to be getting some awesome results with it so I added it to my wish list over at www.vitacost.com.

This is a Definite "Must Have" Aggie -- Most Definitely Add this to Your List.

yes i love love love everything giovanii. but hands down, the nutra fix has GOT to be the best. i love love love protein so im in love with this conditioner. i want to do an overnight treat with it but have never used protein for such a long amount of time and am scared.

Great Reconstructive Treatment. I've been on this Mad "Reconstructor" Roll (since my 16 week stretch) which I decided to add a Weekly Reconstructor to my Regimen.

This is really a Good One.

Not too Heavy...Not too Light...Just Right.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I haven't gotten a chance to completely scan the thread as yet so forgive me if you've mentioned this already, what are you doing your HOT with tonight?

IK Girl. We Keep It Moving Up in This PieceI Do my Hair tomorrow. My Hair Day is usually Friday.

I will be using EVCO for My Hot Oil Treatment. I have 1/4 of a Jar Left, so this is something that I can use up tomorrow.

EVCO will be Good especially based on the fact that the Three Hair Shaft Penetrating Oils are: Coconut, Olive and Avacado.

Will Definitely replace, AFTER I use up some additional Oils.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I got my Afroveda today!

I got the liquid shampoo
The new conditioner (Prana)
and the Men's Pomade!

So.......did that Arrival Satisfy your little "itch"?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Y'all I just went on a buying spree. Well it's probably not really a spree compared to how y'all roll but it's a lot for me, especially because it was ALL online.

Honorary PJ In Action! Gon' msa: Do Your Thang Girl!