New Year No Buy Challenge-October 2024

[IDareT'sHair]

New Month!

I am trying to make it through LD w/o buying any Hair products.

I have been on a Lip.stick and Skin.Care "binge" lately but about to put the brakes on that one too.

 

[HealthyHair2020]

Might need to get some products this month so not sure if I'm sticking to a Sept No Buy. Will stick to my hair budget though.

 

[Evolving78]

I’m in! No Buy this month it will be!

 

[CoiledOrchids]

@Prettymetty good job!

I'm doing so much better saving my money. my budget is really helping me out!

I keep it simple and just write it in a notebook

I wish I would've had a personal finance class when i was in high school smh

 

[B_Phlyy]

The ULTA 21 Days of Beauty have been tempting me but I've been strong. I did buy some silk pillow cases but I can use those forever so it's worth it to me.

 

[Prettymetty]

@Prettymetty good job!

I'm doing so much better saving my money. my budget is really helping me out!

I keep it simple and just write it in a notebook

I wish I would've had a personal finance class when i was in high school smh

I would love to teach a personal finance class. If I can get my principal to approve it I can teach it.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

washed my hair this morning

used up: 2 Palmers Olive Oil DC sample packs
1 bottle Aussie Moist Curls Conditioner

thinking about knotless braids for vacay

 

[Prettymetty]

washed my hair this morning

used up: 2 Palmers Olive Oil DC sample packs
1 bottle Aussie Moist Curls Conditioner

thinking about knotless braids for vacay

I want some boho knotless braids, but I don’t like sitting for long. My bff has the most realistic knotless wig. It’s super cute. I might have to buy one.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

I want some boho knotless braids, but I don’t like sitting for long. My bff has the most realistic knotless wig. It’s super cute. I might have to buy one.

I don't like sitting for long either. I might just do some cornrows and let the stylist freestyle the design

 

[Prettymetty]

I want a new unit so bad. Nadula and Unice have cute ones. Maybe I can get one next month if I meet my personal/career goals for October.

 

[Napp]

I actually don’t really want anything now that I’m braided up. I am going to leave them in as long a possible and just refresh the parts

 

[Evolving78]

I failed! Lol
Restarting today!

 

[Evolving78]

The ULTA 21 Days of Beauty have been tempting me but I've been strong. I did buy some silk pillow cases but I can use those forever so it's worth it to me.

I didn’t get any hair products, but got some makeup. I keep staring at those pillow cases, but I wear scarves and slap caps to bed.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I've been buying stuff . The Curlsmith day got me good.

 

[Prettymetty]

I actually don’t really want anything now that I’m braided up. I am going to leave them in as long a possible and just refresh the parts

Did you do them yourself?

 

[Prettymetty]

I failed! Lol
Restarting today!

Great way to be self aware. You got this!

 

[Napp]

Did you do them yourself?

No. I got my hair braided with no hair extensions. After I go on vaycay I’m going to add hair and make them passion twists

 

[CoiledOrchids]

used up:
1 jar of African Pride coconut prepoo
3 Palmers coconut oil protein packs

the stash is getting smaller!

 

[Prettymetty]

Y’all I’m bout to get rid of so much stuff. I barely have products these days cuz I stopped buying them. I have an insane wardrobe though. My plan is to clean and organize my room/closet throughout the month of October.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

using up my oils. I'm gonna oil my scalp every day and make sure I wear my bonnet so my braids can stay looking fresh for vacay

I plan on doing hot oil treatments and washing/conditioning my braids as well

gearing up for the last few days of work before vacay. I plan on working out daily, eating lighter, and trying new foods without overdoing it. I honestly just want to go to the beach and lay out. I wanted to swim with the dolphins but it cost like $329 per person. I'll keep looking for stuff to do but otherwise, I plan on enjoying the beach and whatever is on the ship and taking lots of pics of the water. I can't wait to watch the sun rise. I'm excited to try the Blue Iguana and Guy's Burger joint and the fancy sit down dinner.

so freaking excited. Chile, my bags have been packed since noon and I don't leave until the weekend lol

 

[B_Phlyy]

I'm going to commit to 30 day no extra spending challenge. I have an order of items coming in and 1 already planned purchase, but outside of that, nothing except necessities.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm going to commit to 30 day no extra spending challenge. I have an order of items coming in and 1 already planned purchase, but outside of that, nothing except necessities.

When are you going to start?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

My plan is to clean and organize my room/closet throughout the month of October.

@Prettymetty
This sounds like a Great Plan!

 

[B_Phlyy]

When are you going to start?

I started on October 1st. It's been hard so far but I've kept my promise.

 

[Evolving78]

I started on October 1st. It's been hard so far but I've kept my promise.

I am starting over today. I bought some shampoo and conditioner since I was running low. I bought some more hair clips, thinking that will discourage me from cutting my hair.. Lol but yeah today is the day.

 

[Prettymetty]

My closet looks great. I found my hairbrella in the center section of my drawer. My ex husband came over to help the kids declutter and organize and I had him haul off some stuff for me. My space feels so feminine and peaceful now. I’m just getting started.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm here for October!!!!

I haven't been buying Hair Care, but I have been buying Skin Care

I need to put the brakes on it, before it gets out of Control

Ya'll know how I do.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

I only bought kaleidoscope x da brat braid spray this month.

I have my shescentit avocado dc that I will use to steam my hair after I remove my braids, my design essentials avocado shampoo & suave strawberry conditioner to use as a prepoo and rinse-out.

I put jumbo satin scrunchies on my xmas list as part of my stocking stuffer though. Taking a break from braids after I take out the current set. I asked my braider if she does flat twists/ twisted updos on natural hair and she does. I want a two strand twisted updo done for christmas.

I want to keep things as simple as possible and reduce the amount of products I use. I'm a low porosity 4b/4c natural

 

[B_Phlyy]

Today makes 41 days since I last purchased an extra hair, makeup, or beauty product. At first it was hard but really it was me not having a coping mechanism I could fall back on. Doing this longer no buy made me realize just how bad my shopping addiction is. It's also set me on a good path moving forward.

My main goal with the initial no spend was to save money. I did do that but I also found out other areas I'm spending too much in so I'll be budgeting better from now on. Also, by not spending, it forced me to use what I have and I've learned I actually don't like some of my favorites. Now I'm looking at my entire stash funny .

Since we're in the middle of holiday and gift giving season, I'm not going to fool myself into thinking I can totally not buy anything. But I am keeping my eyes peeled for the best deals and once I see what I need or want to get, I'll get that thing and be done.

 

[MamaBear2012]

I'm preparing myself to jump in for next year. I know that December will be interesting, so I might try to get it together by then. But I'm glad this thread is here.