Are any pj's slowing down with buying?

[LivingDoll]

I've slowed down considerably. Surprisingly, cheapies like CON work best for me. I won't be buying anymore poo or condish until I use the rest of what I have including that darn 5 lb tub of Humecto.

 

[LiberianGirl]

I haven't slowed down but I'm on a serious mission to find my staple products as a natural. I'll quit PJ'ing once I achieve this goal.

 

[betteron2day]

I have slowed down a lot. The BUY NOTHING challenge has helped. There are things i want to try but i think about responsibilities i have and then i convince myself that the products can wait or either i can ask for it as a gift.

 

[productjunkie814]

I've definitely slowed down...I did a complete overhaul of my stash and gave a lot of stuff away, threw stuff out that I knew wasn't going to be given away even if I paid someone to take it. Just like Kieva said, I'm in a less is more mood right now, so I'm not using as much stuff. I find that the money that I'm not spending on hair though, I am spending on other things like makeup...

 

[talata]

I know I'm trying... Ok maybe not... I just can't find anything else to buy.

I've only been on this board for 4 months and I can hardly find any product that's being raved about anymore that I haven't already bought. I've been spending so much money on hair products - mostly DCs - I've event stopped buying new shoes for a couple of months. Knowing me, that's pretty sad.

Anyways, I was asking for recommendations for tried and true products on this thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=250123 and I'll see how it helps. Maybe I can finally zero in on a few good ones.

Good thing is, I don't have to buy anything - I've already got most of the ones being recommended.

Well maybe except Kenra MC... I've gots to get that

 

[clever]

I know I'm trying... Ok maybe not... I just can't find anything else to buy.

I've only been on this board for 4 months and I can hardly find any product that's being raved about anymore that I haven't already bought. I've been spending so much money on hair products - mostly DCs - I've event stopped buying new shoes for a couple of months. Knowing me, that's pretty sad.

Anyways, I was asking for recommendations for tried and true products on this thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=250123 and I'll see how it helps. Maybe I can finally zero in on a few good ones.

Good thing is, I don't have to buy anything - I've already got most of the ones being recommended.

Well maybe except Kenra MC... I've gots to get that

Yes kenra MC is a must have

 

[bbdgirl]

I've slowed down a lot. I found that the new stuff I was buying wasn't any better than what I already have. Also, as my hair got healthier, I didn't need to look for a miracle in a bottle anymore.

I still keep lists of things I might want to try but I don't feel like I have to go right out and get it.

what she said! Right now I am on a personal "just use it up" challenge.

 

[JustKiya]

I've slowed down a lot - the Buy Nothing challenge definitely helped! Makes it easier when you are suffering along with others.

 

[Brownie518]

I definitely have! I used to be in the 'What Did You Buy' thread 3-4 times a week. I rarely post in there any more. I've just been buying my regulars. I have found stuff I love and that continues to work for me.

I do plan on trying the Philosophy masque and marinade that Allandra talks about, though.

 

[TCatt86]

I really have slowed down on buying hair stuff. For right now I think I have a pretty good regimen so I'm just sticking with it.

 

[talata]

Yes kenra MC is a must have

You're not helping

 

[taraglam2]

Yes --- Most definitely ! I am on a serious NO BUY for haircare/skincare AND makeup. I am not purchasing any beauty/hair/skin products till November !

 

[Menina Preta]

I think I was a PJ for about a month when I started to lurk here. Then I got my CC bill and I was like "nah, dog..." On top of that, the women with the hair I covet the most don't seem to use that many products and/or use moderately priced stuff.

I've definitely slowed down. Yesterday, I was about to pick up a bottle of Jane Carter's Leave-In, but I put it back when I remembered I have close to a full jar of HE LTR Leave-In and a random Lacio Lacio lying around. I will eventually buy the Jane Carter leave-in, but I'm forcing myself to wait till I almost finish some bottles. Besides the JC, I want more Burdock Root Butter Creme and perhaps either peppermint or tea tree oil for my scalp oil mix. That's about it...

 

[long2short2_?]

i slowed down a lot this past year. the only new thing i bought was the mega tek. my basket of hair products used to be jam packed and now there is lots of space. im still looking for a deep con and i love conditionars so those are the only things i will buy whenever i feel to. other than that, i've got my staples.

 

[SilkyandSmooth]

I've slowed down a whole lot over the past six months or so. I no longer run out and buy every hair product that receives a good review. When I do buy hair products, it is to re-stock. I've found which products work for me and I'm sticking to them.

 

[JustKiya]

i slowed down a lot this past year. the only new thing i bought was the mega tek. my basket of hair products used to be jam packed and now there is lots of space. im still looking for a deep con and i love conditionars so those are the only things i will buy whenever i feel to. other than that, i've got my staples.

I'm still looking for that perfect DC that will make my hair stand up and sing - I feel like I've gotten close with some of my homemade stuff, but I'm just not quite there yet.

 

[clever]

You're not helping

My bad chick....but seriously this conditioner is wonderful and it stopped me from buying 50-11 other conditioners and deep conditioners that didn't work.Kenra is like crack-I just keep coming back

 

[clever]

I'm still looking for that perfect DC that will make my hair stand up and sing - I feel like I've gotten close with some of my homemade stuff, but I'm just not quite there yet.

Do you use a pre-made conditioner base or do you start it all from scratch?I've always wanted to make my own DC.

 

[Butterfly08]

ye , only because i've been spending the money on makeup

And clothes, don't forget clothes.

 

[JustKiya]

Do you use a pre-made conditioner base or do you start it all from scratch?I've always wanted to make my own DC.

The 'true' homemade one, I start from scratch and is mostly food. My 'mixologists' ones are usually combos of other stuff.

I use a LOT of con, too, so I'm keeping an eye on the price per ounce - and most of the stuff it's just - - sis can't swing that.

 

[clever]

Yes --- Most definitely ! I am on a serious NO BUY for haircare/skincare AND makeup. I am not purchasing any beauty/hair/skin products till November !

November?!?!?You must have STASH over there.

I think I was a PJ for about a month when I started to lurk here. Then I got my CC bill and I was like "nah, dog..." On top of that, the women with the hair I covet the most don't seem to use that many products and/or use moderately priced stuff.


I've definitely slowed down. Yesterday, I was about to pick up a bottle of Jane Carter's Leave-In, but I put it back when I remembered I have close to a full jar of HE LTR Leave-In and a random Lacio Lacio lying around. I will eventually buy the Jane Carter leave-in, but I'm forcing myself to wait till I almost finish some bottles. Besides the JC, I want more Burdock Root Butter Creme and perhaps either peppermint or tea tree oil for my scalp oil mix. That's about it...

I've been using up the random things I have laying around but I just realized that I love looking at
full shelves of hair products like I have my own hair boutique.

I've slowed down a whole lot over the past six months or so. I no longer run out and buy every hair product that receives a good review. When I do buy hair products, it is to re-stock. I've found which products work for me and I'm sticking to them.

This gives me hope.I think I must be getting better because
I didn't run out and get that new redken

 

[MissTical]

I'm still a newbie so I made a lot of purchases initially just trying new things... but yes I've slowed down. I cured myself by stocking up on the items I love.

 

[talata]

My bad chick....but seriously this conditioner is wonderful and it stopped me from buying 50-11 other conditioners and deep conditioners that didn't work.Kenra is like crack-I just keep coming back

Oh well, I guess I can blame this one on you. Off to get a bottle...and if it works for me, I'll surely be thanking you.

THIS IS THE LAST DC I'M BUYING IN A VEEEEERY LONG TIME.

 

[so1913]

I've definitely slowed down A LOT. I used to be BAD. Now a have a few staples that are simple and work. I actually use products up fully now

 

[PinkPebbles]

Yes, I've slowed down tremendously and indeed proud!

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

Yeah I just spend money on makeup and clothes now though.... I have enough KeraCare to last me a year

 

[clever]

Oh well, I guess I can blame this one on you. Off to get a bottle...and if it works for me, I'll surely be thanking you.

THIS IS THE LAST DC I'M BUYING IN A VEEEEERY LONG TIME.

Let me know if you like it.

 

[justNikki]

ive slowed down..everything isstarting to give the same results and i think simple is better

We are >> here <<

 

[Aggie]

I've been using up the half empty bottles and throwing out the things that didn't agree with my hair at all.I must admit I miss getting packages every other day.My shelves and cabinets look so empty.

Oh nooooo, you're throwing things out? Maybe you should send them to me ElleDoll. They just might love my hair. I am a mixolologist so I know I'd find something to do with them.

Any hoo, I am very much curbing my PJism a lot, especially since completing 2 months of BUY NOTHING challenges (May and June, 2008). Those challenges have actually helped me a great deal. My shelves are looking far fromempty, I've used up quite a bit of stuff and given a lot of them away to my sister and neices and I still have a lotta stuff.

At least I haven't bought much in the last few months or so. I will continue to purchase MT and OCT for a long while I think though.

 

[Patricia]

I've slowed down soooooooooo much