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

LocksOfLuV said:
Is it cheating if you throw stuff away? I am tired of using up stuff that my hair doesn't like.
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No way, it's not cheating!
texasqt said:
Here are a few guidelines:

1. CRAPPY PRODUCTS should be thrown away , returned, or given to someone who may benefit from it. These are products that just don't do right on your hair.

2. GOOD PRODUCTS ARE REPLACEABLE but they must be USED UP completely first. Your good product may not be the best out there but since it is decent, go ahead and get your money's worth. Then once its gone, try a different, similar product.

For instance, I was using ORS Olive Oil in the bottle and loved it. I USED IT UP and purchased ORS Olive Oil in the jar and I hate it - but only because I prefer the one in the bottle. It isn't doing anything "crappy" to my hair so I'm sticking with it until its gone. Then I can either repurchase the ORS in the bottle or try out a new item from my wish list like Elasta QP Mango Butter! Yes, keep a wish list of things you want to try after you use up your good product.

3. YOUR WISH LIST: Keep up with what you want to replace your GOOD products with. This will keep you motivated to USE IT UP. For me, I want Mango Butter when I finish ORS Olive Oil, I want Nexxus Shampoo when I finish CON and Aphogee Evening Primrose. I want Caisha's Odorless MTG when I finish Lenzi's Request and the list goes on and on... I consider these my rewards for USING IT UP.

And think about how happy you will be when you throw away that empty product! That's an accomplishment!

4. GREAT PRODUCTS ARE YOUR STAPLES. If you find a great product for your hair, why look any further. Your hair and wallet are going to be upset with you if you stop using what works to try something that "might" work for you. However, if you really want to try something else, then your GREAT product is just GOOD, and those are replaceable

(Side note: clarifying can eliminate product buildup and keep a product working when it doesn't seem to be. I don't believe it's true that you have to change your products regularly. Try clarifying first.)

The most important thing to remember is - YOU CAN ONLY REPLACE A PRODUCT WITH THE SAME TYPE OF PRODUCT. For example, if you use up all of your CON moisturizing shampoo, then you can only replace it with more CON or something else moisturizing like KeraCare Humecto. If you already have 3 GOOD moisturizing shampoos, then you should use up all three before buying anything else. Do you really need three products that do the same thing? This will help you save money, save space, and find your staple products. JUST USE IT UP!!!
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I gave away 1 of my 3 (yes 3!) Victoria's Secret So Sexy sets to my sister.

I also finished 2 products this week - A tube of Nexxus Babassu Mud and a bottle of Loreal Vive Smooth Intense conditioner for Medium hair.
 
Just used up the very last of the Suave Professional BioBasics conditioner and Ion Color Defense Intense Moisture conditoner.
 
Yall, I am on a roll.

I sold a Origins Knot Free shampoo and finishing rinse on ebay!! I am shipping it out to the winner tomorrow!

I also took back 2 bottles of Vive Nutri Gloss conditioner (just did not want them anymore). I did exchange one for a bottle of Loreal Vive Smooth Intense conditioner for medium hair. :look: But, I think I deserve a little credit since I only exchanged one and returned the other. :)

I almost done with a bottle of Mane N Tail Deep moisturizing conditioner, which I will finish up during my next wash this week.

I feel like :angeldevi rubbing my hands together as I think of the next conditioner from my stash I get to use. :D
 
I finished my Africa's Best Herbal Oil blend and got some Coconut oil from Hairveda (smells heavenly!).

I'm looking to finish my African Royale Braid spray and try some more products from Hairveda and Hair2Heaven.
 
I'm down to just my staples, and am going to try to keep it that way. I want to try a new deep conditioner so when my tub of 10 En 1 is down to half, I'm going to buy LeKair Shea Butter Cholesterol.
 
Returned a conditioner to Sally's today and did not buy anything ! Just went in there returned w/receipt and left out---did not walk around the store to browse or anything ! This is MAJOR 4 me.

Then I went next door to Rite Aid and did not purchase anything hair related ! YEAH !

Finished up a bottle of NTM Healing Shine Serum. Not repurchasing. A A new bottle of Fantasia IC Olive Oil Serum was waiting in the rear of my product cabinet to take its place. :)
 
taraglam2 said:
Returned a conditioner to Sally's today and did not buy anything ! Just went in there returned w/receipt and left out---did not walk around the store to browse or anything ! This is MAJOR 4 me.

Then I went next door to Rite Aid and did not purchase anything hair related ! YEAH !

Finished up a bottle of NTM Healing Shine Serum. Not repurchasing. A A new bottle of Fantasia IC Olive Oil Serum was waiting in the rear of my product cabinet to take its place. :)
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CONGRATS!! I know that is a big deal. Today I returned 2 tubes of Loreal Vive NutriGloss only to get 2 bottle of Loreal Vive Smooth Intense instead. :sekret:

I did so good last week, too. I returned 2 bottle of the Nutri Gloss conditioner and only got 1 bottle of the Loreal Vive Smooth Intense and store credit for the other.

Now I have THREE bottles of Loreal Vive Smooth Intense :look: I need to STAY OUT OF THE STORE!!
 
I reeeeeeeeally wanted to try ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo. But I just bought a new shampoo the other day, plus I have about 5 other bottles of poo. I saw that my mom had a bottle :sekret: ...soooo I took my own lil squirt bottle and put some in there.

I get to try out a product without spending money. Progress! :yay:
 
Tonight I used up Nexxus Keraphix and Garnier Sleek & Shine Mask. I wanted to use these, so I can soon treat my self to my Aveda Damage Remedy set I bought. :grin:
 
oobrittany said:
I reeeeeeeeally wanted to try ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo. But I just bought a new shampoo the other day, plus I have about 5 other bottles of poo. I saw that my mom had a bottle :sekret: ...soooo I took my own lil squirt bottle and put some in there.

I get to try out a product without spending money. Progress! :yay:
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That's the way to go!! :)
 
HoneyDew said:
CONGRATS!! I know that is a big deal. Today I returned 2 tubes of Loreal Vive NutriGloss only to get 2 bottle of Loreal Vive Smooth Intense instead. :sekret:

I did so good last week, too. I returned 2 bottle of the Nutri Gloss conditioner and only got 1 bottle of the Loreal Vive Smooth Intense and store credit for the other.

Now I have THREE bottles of Loreal Vive Smooth Intense :look: I need to STAY OUT OF THE STORE!!
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Thanks Honeydew ! I was shocked at myself. When I was leaving Sally's I was like---I just got to share this with the ladies on LHCF ! :)

Gotta love Loreal Vive Conditioners ! :) I always have at least one bottle in my stash.
 
Just got back from Wal*Mart--- I returned some more hairstuff--- $26.90 worth ! Shampoo, Conditioners and a random leave-in. :look:
 
I've decided to use up my products too! It's part of my realistic spending plan. I feel good doing this. :)
 
I used up an old bottle of the original Herbal Essences conditioner. Trying to get rid of my Suave stash next.
 
I think I should just bow out of this challenge, I keep failing :fallenang

Taraglam: I must commend you for returning things to Sally's & not buying anything else. I tried that twice & ended up with more stuff:confused: .

Last week, I bought CPR (sale), Proclaim Curl Activator Gel & brown bobby pins (I didn't have any!) I also ordered some more Honeybrush Tea Gel (staple) from QB and decided to try the Herbs & Sulfur pomade since I saw some good reviews.

The week before I bought 3 different conditioners to CO w/.

I am determined to stay out of the BSS & Sally's for the rest of the month:armyhat: But I will have to take this one day at a time until I break this addiction :wacky:
 
Locks, girl don't be so hard on yourself. This PJ habit is a hard one to kick, especially since it really isn't harmful unless we're spending the rent or mortgage money.

schipper, try to give it some time. You didn't start this challenge from the beginning. Some of us are doing well now, but were a mess at the beginning.
 
Thanks for the encouragement, GoldenBreeze.

Part of the challenge for me is that I know my financial situation will be changing in 2 months & I may not be able to afford my staples - Phyto, AO, QB HoneyTea & Curls Milkshake, so I'm trying to find some comparable products before the change hits:perplexed

~Schip
 
I have lost my last mind lately. I just dont know what came over me. I am going to try again harder to get back on this bandwagon!

Just to add a small positive to bad behavior, I have given away some products and took a few back. (baby steps. baby steps.)
 
Letitia said:
I have lost my last mind lately. I just dont know what came over me. I am going to try again harder to get back on this bandwagon!

Just to add a small positive to bad behavior, I have given away some products and took a few back. (baby steps. baby steps.)
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:lol: I know, I know. It's hard ain't it!? I did manage to get rid of a few products though. I'm going to trash some old used stuff that didn't cut it and only replace staples now.....at least that's the plan :look:
 
So finally I finished up the Balsam conditioner today anf cracked open a new bottle of 24/7 conditioner by Hair Veda. It smells so good. I think this will be my new daily conditioner.
 
I just finished a bottle of lacio lacio leave in.

I sold:
QB honeybush
Aveda USC
La india
Burnt Sugar

Gave away:
Dove mist
Jamaican Cactus oil
 
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I am so in on this one. I have 3 shelves full of hair stuff and stuff under my night stand! I will be pre pooing or something with this stuff. I have given a lot of my V05 shampoos to my sister because I love Suave and V05 does nothing for me. Maybe I will give her some conditioners too! lol
 
I finished my ORS oilve oil lotion so now I don't have any more moisturizer. So now I am using castor oil and a spritz of rosewater and jojoba oil....so I should have about 3 or 4 more products finished by the end of the month!!!!
 
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