PJ's CHALLENGE: Just USE IT UP!!!

[GoldenBreeze]

Thanks. Glad you still knew it was me. (I remember alot of people by their siggy and avatar also.)

I wanted so badly to make an order from FNWL. I wanted to get some EO to add to my products to help use them up quicker. I am such a scent freak! lol

Okay, down girl. You know you have to wait until you use it up a good product that is similiar. If it's not a replacement, forget about it.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Very well, thanks! I used 50/50 henna to indigo and got delightfully dark. Nothing conditions quite like henna.

I just remembered, I also finished my bottle of WGO too!

Was the result still brown or closer to black? I use a 3:1 henna to indigo, and I like it, but thought about going darker.

 

[Tee]

Okay, down girl. You know you have to wait until you use it up a good product that is similiar. If it's not a replacement, forget about it.

bringing it down. bringing it down.

 

[Tee]

Do you have lavender oil, Letitia? It smells so good. I added some to my generic coconut oil from Wal-Mart to help me use it up before I crack open my jar of Spectrum Coconut oil I've heard raves about.

I do not have Lavender. I will have to try it. Glad to hear the heena came out great!

 

[texasqt]

I'm at a stand still because most of what I have in my stash now is at least half full or more. I got my breakage/shedding under control and I took everything back that didn't work like the Mizani H2O (even though I really didn't give it a chance, I gave it like 3 days tops). One thing I did keep was the Motions Anti-Breakage Hair Lotion. It's a moisturizer with a mild protein in it and it really seemed to help. I now need to redo my inventory cuz I know that my carrot oil is protein based but I don't think I like it as much as the Motions.

I finished my Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner weeks ago, but why do I still have the bottle ??? And after I saw it, I still didn't throw it away. There's a itty, bitty, bit I could use...okay, I know, I know, I'm going to through it away now.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I'm at a stand still because most of what I have in my stash now is at least half full or more. I got my breakage/shedding under control and I took everything back that didn't work like the Mizani H2O (even though I really didn't give it a chance, I gave it like 3 days tops). One thing I did keep was the Motions Anti-Breakage Hair Lotion. It's a moisturizer with a mild protein in it and it really seemed to help. I now need to redo my inventory cuz I know that my carrot oil is protein based but I don't think I like it as much as the Motions.

I finished my Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner weeks ago, but why do I still have the bottle ??? And after I saw it, I still didn't throw it away. There's a itty, bitty, bit I could use...okay, I know, I know, I'm going to through it away now.

I had the same problem I had several containers of conditioner that were half full or less. The mixologist thread helped me out. I mixed them all together and used them all up. You can mix 'em up and use 'em up girl! It'll make a great pre-poo. Also pre-poos are a pjs secret way to using it all up. Dry hair can absorb much more conditioner than wet/damp hair can. You get great conditioning and detangling outta it too. That's another tip from the pj files.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Was the result still brown or closer to black? I use a 3:1 henna to indigo, and I like it, but thought about going darker.

Hey GoldenBreeze, I'll send you a pm, before I turn this into another henna thread.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I had the same problem I had several containers of conditioner that were half full or less. The mixologist thread helped me out. I mixed them all together and used them all up. You can mix 'em up and use 'em up girl! It'll make a great pre-poo. Also pre-poos are a pjs secret way to using it all up. Dry hair can absorb much more conditioner than wet/damp hair can. You get great conditioning and detangling outta it too. That's another tip from the pj files.

This is so true. I did a modified Curly Girl routine for about 2 weeks and pre-pooed everyday. I think I finished about 4-5 different conditioners that way.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Okay, today I went to the bss to get some hair to finish my braids. I also picked up some Baby Love Detangler. I'll be using it as my braid spray.

I also donated some products and accessories to the local homeless shelter.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

How's everyone doing, Using It Up? This week, I finished 3 conditioners. My hubby told me he wasn't using shampoos that contained SLS anymore, so I had to find ways to use those up. I finished one by using it as bath gel & shave gel and I have the hand soap dispenser filled with some leftover poo. I also sold 4 conditioners too. Yay, let's here it for Using It Up!

 

[Tee]

How's everyone doing, Using It Up? This week, I finished 3 conditioners. My hubby told me he wasn't using shampoos that contained SLS anymore, so I had to find ways to use those up. I finished one by using it as bath gel & shave gel and I have the hand soap dispenser filled with some leftover poo. I also sold 4 conditioners too. Yay, let's here it for Using It Up!

Thanks for the idea!

I haven't used up anything yet. I think that Woojee Cream will be gone in a few weeks. I wont bother replacing that since I still have a few more moisturizers to use up.

 

[BrownBetty]

I haven't used anything up lately....

I did order a couple of things:

Avocado oil and butter
Mowarh butter
Aveda universal cream
Silk Element Heat protectant


Hangs head in shame.....

 

[Tee]

I haven't used anything up lately....

I did order a couple of things:

Avocado oil and butter
Mowarh butter
Aveda universal cream
Silk Element Heat protectant


Hangs head in shame.....

MissVee...I really did laugh out loud. But hey...... You ordered some good stuff.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I threw out a jar of gel. It had gone bad. Priestess, your tip of using shampoo as had soap is great. I'm still using my shampoo as bathroom cleanser. I swear the tub has never gleamed so much.

 

[HoneyDew]

MissVee...I really did laugh out loud. But hey...... You ordered some good stuff.

You guys are making me laugh!

I am also one that has not used up NATHAN'!!!

I am not sure when I will either. erplexed

 

[Nenah]

I'm still using it up I love this challenge It's hard not to purchase anything but I'm having fun using the products that I have and I think this will help me know my main products of choice.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Hey B Phlyy & Letitia, glad you guys like the shampoo as hand soap tip. My husband was supposed to help me use it all up, but once he started reading about ingriedients and what the gov't doesn't want us to know about products, I had to resort to plan B!

 

[Artemis]

Hi Ladies!! It's been a while for me, but I just wanted to stop by and mention that I just used up the last of some old Garnier L&S s/c
I do have 1 more of each, but I'm gonna take care of my beloved Joico bottles first...
However, I did buy ONE thing: HE Break's Over Leave-in Cream...my first purchase in a month. (Only b/c it was the only time I'd seen it in a store since it's been on the market. I HAD to , lol!) I've been on a hair board hiatus, and it's helping me not 'watch the pot boil', as it were. Some length crept up on me ...Check my fotki and u'll see what I mean.

Thanks ladies. Keep up the good work. You can do it

 

[Tee]

You guys are making me laugh!

I am also one that has not used up NATHAN'!!!

I am not sure when I will either. erplexed

whew, glad to see I am not along here! I am trying, I really am.

 

[Tee]

Hi Ladies!! It's been a while for me, but I just wanted to stop by and mention that I just used up the last of some old Garnier L&S s/c
I do have 1 more of each, but I'm gonna take care of my beloved Joico bottles first...
However, I did buy ONE thing: HE Break's Over Leave-in Cream...my first purchase in a month. (Only b/c it was the only time I'd seen it in a store since it's been on the market. I HAD to , lol!) I've been on a hair board hiatus, and it's helping me not 'watch the pot boil', as it were. Some length crept up on me ...Check my fotki and u'll see what I mean.

Thanks ladies. Keep up the good work. You can do it

I was wondering where you have been. Good seeing you! (I have never heard of that new Leave-in Cream.

Priestess.......I just pulled out a bottle of suave shampoo for hand soap. I dont know why I have that anyway! I dont use suave shampoos???? The PJ in me must have saw it on a really really good sale!

 

[Tee]

I'm still using it up I love this challenge It's hard not to purchase anything but I'm having fun using the products that I have and I think this will help me know my main products of choice.

I agree with the bold! I have learned about a few products in my stash that I wouldn't have gotten to try if I was still running to Sallys 2 times a week!

 

[HoneyDew]

Ladies, does it count when you use up your staples?

I just finished a bottle of my Fantasia IC heat protectant.

I am now using a new bottle of Proclaim Glossing Polish Color & Heat Protection that I bought.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Ladies, does it count when you use up your staples?

I just finished a bottle of my Fantasia IC heat protectant.

I am now using a new bottle of Proclaim Glossing Polish Color & Heat Protection that I bought.

I think it says we can repurchase staples if that's what you're asking. And I think it would make sense, because you're basing whether or not a new product is working by how it compares to your staples.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I was wondering where you have been. Good seeing you! (I have never heard of that new Leave-in Cream.

Priestess.......I just pulled out a bottle of suave shampoo for hand soap. I dont know why I have that anyway! I dont use suave shampoos???? The PJ in me must have saw it on a really really good sale!

This will probably be the most random question in the thread, but what kind of Sauve shampoo are you using?

I used to use the Fresh Moutain Strawberry one as body wash and it worked well. But when I used the Daily Clarifying, it dried my skin out. I have the Citrus Smoothie one, so I might use that as the hand soap.

 

[texasqt]

I think it says we can repurchase staples if that's what you're asking. And I think it would make sense, because you're basing whether or not a new product is working by how it compares to your staples.

It counts that you used it up - Congrats on that!
But to repurchase a staple, Honeydew is gonna have to use up or get rid of the other heat protectant - should not have 2 types of the same product for the same purpose at one time.
JUST KIDDING!!! (about the whip but not the rule )

 

[Tee]

This will probably be the most random question in the thread, but what kind of Sauve shampoo are you using?

I used to use the Fresh Moutain Strawberry one as body wash and it worked well. But when I used the Daily Clarifying, it dried my skin out. I have the Citrus Smoothie one, so I might use that as the hand soap.

It's the Citrus Smoothie!

 

[Tee]

Ladies, does it count when you use up your staples?

I just finished a bottle of my Fantasia IC heat protectant.

I am now using a new bottle of Proclaim Glossing Polish Color & Heat Protection that I bought.

Yes it counts. Hey Hey! Congrats on using something up!

 

[GoldenBreeze]

It counts that you used it up - Congrats on that!
But to repurchase a staple, Honeydew is gonna have to use up or get rid of the other heat protectant - should not have 2 types of the same product for the same purpose at one time.
JUST KIDDING!!! (about the whip but not the rule )

BTW: I used up the last of my UBH Conditioner. I really like it as my DC, but I have 2 1/4 large tubs of Miss Keys 10 En 1, so it will be a long time before I can get the scalp tingle of my UBH again

 

[HoneyDew]

It counts that you used it up - Congrats on that!
But to repurchase a staple, Honeydew is gonna have to use up or get rid of the other heat protectant - should not have 2 types of the same product for the same purpose at one time.
JUST KIDDING!!! (about the whip but not the rule )

Well, I am going to let this one replace the staple heat protectant since I like it better.

 

[HoneyDew]

Oh shoot! I almost forgot.

I gave away a product today. My boyfriend uses the Pantene Smoothing Leave-in. I gave my bottle of that to him this morning. I use another leave-in now and that one was just collecting dust. He gladly took it off my hands today. Now more room in the medicine cabinet.

Also, 2 of our LHCF sisters took 6 Hennalucent Neutral boxes off my hands.