Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2009 pt.2

[IDareT'sHair]

i got some good cheap stuff this weekend. i went to tjmaxx and got a $5 hair towel, system 911 reconstructor, 100% silk scarf(its so darn beautiful i had to get it), and from the bss along with my yarn i got a pack of 3 rat tail combs and a k-cutter comb. i also ordered te curl junkie coco coffee curl cream, curl junkie rehab conditioner and curl junkie aloe fix gel.

WOW ! You Did Get alot of Stuff!

Before My Prettywrap, I use to get all my Head Silk Scarves from TJ Maxx or Marshall's. Yes, they do have some beautiful ones. And when they're on Clearance, they're even more beautiful.

Good Job Che. I am sure you are still using up and mixing up alot of stuff too.

 

[La Colocha]

I think im going to like this twist thing. I got a quarter of my hair done and 75 cents left. I hope they stay all week it might be a new protective style for me.

 

[chebaby]

WOW ! You Did Get alot of Stuff!

Before My Prettywrap, I use to get all my Head Silk Scarves from TJ Maxx or Marshall's. Yes, they do have some beautiful ones. And when they're on Clearance, they're even more beautiful.

Good Job Che. I am sure you are still using up and mixing up alot of stuff too.

yep, when i take these braids out i will heat up my vatika frosting and use the whole jar(less than half full) as a HOT. im also almost done with my ojon mist but i dont wanna use it up yet because it will be great on the yarn hair.

 

[fattyfatfat]

you use vatika frosting as a DC?!!! how does your hair feel after using it?

yep, when i take these braids out i will heat up my vatika frosting and use the whole jar(less than half full) as a HOT. im also almost done with my ojon mist but i dont wanna use it up yet because it will be great on the yarn hair.

 

[chebaby]

its nice as a hot oil treament pre poo. it really leaves my hair silky and it feels different than regular coconut oil to me. the vatika seems more greasy or more oily lol.

 

[La Colocha]

Im done with my twists and they look a hamNot for the faint of heart. I did pretty good in the front but when i got to the back i just did anything. Well they will serve their purpose for my trim and protective style. They will not be seen in public. Maybe i can get a twistout out of it on friday.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Im done with my twists and they look a hamNot for the faint of heart. I did pretty good in the front but when i got to the back i just did anything. Well they will serve their purpose for my trim and protective style. They will not be seen in public. Maybe i can get a twistout out of it on friday.

When do you plan to "Trim?"

 

[chebaby]

lol La, sometimes i slack off in the back too.

 

[La Colocha]

When do you plan to "Trim?"

When my hair dries a little more, last time i trimed when it was wet and i cut off too much. Colochas are hard to trim when the ends want to wrap around the blades. I have to stretch the twist out to clip the ends and its easier when not wet.

 

[chebaby]

i may trin my hair in another month or so.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Americka: I noticed you Bought Coconut Oil for Your HOTs/Skin. What other Oils do you use for your HOTs? IK You Also Use Grapeseed.

I think after I use ALL the Oils I have, For HOTs I will primarily stick to: EVOO, EVCO, and Avacado (since These 3 Penetrate the Hair Shaft)

The Others i.e. Sweet Almond, Jojoba, etc....will just be to have on hand (if I even replace them) Still Not Sure about those.

If Replaced, Grapeseed & Macadamia will be for Spring/Summer as they are lighter.

 

[Americka]

Americka: I noticed you Bought Coconut Oil for Your HOTs/Skin. What other Oils do you use for your HOTs? IK You Also Use Grapeseed.

I think after I use ALL the Oils I have, For HOTs I will primarily stick to: EVOO, EVCO, and Avacado (since These 3 Penetrate the Hair Shaft)

The Others i.e. Sweet Almond, Jojoba, etc....will just be to have on hand (if I even replace them) Still Not Sure about those.

If Replaced, Grapeseed & Macadamia will be for Spring/Summer as they are lighter.

I occasionally use EVOO for my HOTS, but my preference is (1) Grapeseed and (2) Coconut. I've used Jojoba as well. I ALMOST bought some Almond Oil in TJ Maxx, but I wanted more Grapeseed oil.

 

[Shay72]

I never Steam in a Cap! And I never have drips.

I just put on the DC. It never runs. If anything: It absorbs.

But......I always use an extremely "thick" DC Treatment.

btw: How did you like steaming????

I agree with T , Aggie. Don't ever steam with a cap on. I use cotton coil to catch the drippies.

Did ya'll notice we tend to buy as a group? In the past week Aggie, LC, Che, me and Americka have bought something.

 

[La Colocha]

I agree with T , Aggie. Don't ever steam with a cap on. I use cotton coil to catch the drippies.

Did ya'll notice we tend to buy as a group? In the past week Aggie, LC, Che, me and Americka have bought something.

Great minds think alike.

Im done with my trim, it only took about 10 minutes. I haven't trimmed since jan or march i can't remember. But ill make a promise to myself to keep my ends trimmed 2x a year. October and april. I can not really tell if i have split ends or not but they feel better after my trim so i guess i did right.

Does anyone know how many times you can reuse trim scissors. These are new and i only used them today. Should i keep them for april or buy a new pair?

 

[Charz]

Did ya'll notice we tend to buy as a group? In the past week Aggie, LC, Che, me and Americka have bought something.

I know, I had to resist yall lol.

 

[Americka]

I know it might be a little scary at times, but do any of you track when you make purchases and how much you spend? When I get paid on Friday, I am thinking strongly about buying a prepaid Visa card (around $50) and that will be my monthly budget. And if I am wise enough, what is leftover will build up and allow me to make large purchases i.e. a standing dryer or steamer. Like Reverend Terri says, it's time to make wise purchases...

 

[msa]

I know it might be a little scary at times, but do any of you track when you make purchases and how much you spend? When I get paid on Friday, I am thinking strongly about buying a prepaid Visa card (around $50) and that will be my monthly budget. And if I am wise enough, what is leftover will build up and allow me to make large purchases i.e. a standing dryer or steamer. Like Reverend Terri says, it's time to make wise purchases...

I definitely track what I spend (mainly because I have no money lol). I just give myself a budget and do my best to stick to it.

The problem with the prepaid visa cards is that a lot of online places don't take them (and some regular stores don't either).

 

[La Colocha]

I know it might be a little scary at times, but do any of you track when you make purchases and how much you spend? When I get paid on Friday, I am thinking strongly about buying a prepaid Visa card (around $50) and that will be my monthly budget. And if I am wise enough, what is leftover will build up and allow me to make large purchases i.e. a standing dryer or steamer. Like Reverend Terri says, it's time to make wise purchases...

I keep track because its on my visa debit but i don't keep track, track. I don't really buy much of anything. Hair products is my thing. Im not really into shoes, clothes or stuff like that. I think the prepaid card would be a good thing. You can't go over the amount you put on.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Like Reverend Terri says, it's time to make wise purchases...

Pray before You Purchase!

 

[msa]

its nice as a hot oil treament pre poo. it really leaves my hair silky and it feels different than regular coconut oil to me. the vatika seems more greasy or more oily lol.

Vatika frosting and regular coconut oil feel the same for me....but maybe that's because I don't warm either of them up first? I always always always do a prewash oiling with coconut oil (and usually after as well). Next time I'll heat up the VF first and see if there's a difference.

 

[La Colocha]

The vatika smells like frosting? Hmm i might get a jar for those special nights.lol.

Eta- It can be used on skin right?

 

[chebaby]

to me it seems like the coconut oil penetrate my hair faster than the vatika.

 

[msa]

The vatika smells like frosting? Hmm i might get a jar for those special nights.lol.

Eta- It can be used on skin right?

Yes it can be used on skin...I actually just put some on my hands.

And it definitely smells like frosting...but remember you can have too much of a good thing so don't overdo it. Too much and it starts smelling sickly sweet (at least to me).

 

[Shay72]

I know it might be a little scary at times, but do any of you track when you make purchases and how much you spend? When I get paid on Friday, I am thinking strongly about buying a prepaid Visa card (around $50) and that will be my monthly budget. And if I am wise enough, what is leftover will build up and allow me to make large purchases i.e. a standing dryer or steamer. Like Reverend Terri says, it's time to make wise purchases...

Do you get rewards points? You can always save those up & buy a prepaid visa that way. I was doing that until I lost my debit card to the atm machine and lost all those points. I'm still pissed so I haven't registered my new card yet. I ain't hurting anyone but me . Matter of fact let me go register my new card now.

The vatika smells like frosting? Hmm i might get a jar for those special nights.lol.

Eta- It can be used on skin right?

Girl, where you been ? The smell is what gets everybody!

 

[La Colocha]

Do you get rewards points? You can always save those up & buy a prepaid visa that way. I was doing that until I lost my debit card to the atm machine and lost all those points. I'm still pissed so I haven't registered my new card yet. I ain't hurting anyone but me . Matter of fact let me go register my new card now.


Girl, where you been ? The smell is what gets everybody!

Then i have to get me some when the store reopens. I can rotate with my now brand it smells like toasted coconuts. I use it at night and i use jasmines in the day.

 

[Shay72]

Okay my new debit card is registered. I have 523 points. A long way to go. I'm holding out for a $500 visa gift card. I want to use it to do a restock !

My Honeychild products have shipped!

 

[fattyfatfat]

are you using a citibank card?

Okay my new debit card is registered. I have 523 points. A long way to go. I'm holding out for a $500 visa gift card. I want to use it to do a restock !

My Honeychild products have shipped!

 

[chebaby]

im about to order some afroveda.

 

[Brownie518]

Che, what you getting from Afroveda?

 

[chebaby]

i got the cocolatte butter and the totally twisted butter. i stared to get the growth lotion but i dont really believe in growth aids so i didnt get it.