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

[B_Phlyy]

Finished up some Clairol Herbal Essence Color Gloss conditioner and a bottle of V05 Strawberries and Cream.

 

[LocksOfLuV]

I just need a whoopin!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

My name is DDTexlaxd and I'm a product junkie.:Blush2: i want to join this challenge, but I am struggling to get some self control. Can u guys help me?

 

[EMJazzy]

I threw away some stuff...I gave away some stuff and I purchased new stuff. In my defense your honor the new stuff I purchased is ALL THAT (quite possibly a staple)

 

[LABETT]

I checked my stash and I mostly have stocked pile conditioners that work great on my hair that are hard to find or discontinued.
I have bins full of Suave Milk & Honey,DDTA,White Rain Coconut,St Ives,Nature Gate,and VO5.
I dont need to buy another conditioner for cowashes for 3 years.

 

[taraglam2]

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 .
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 But I will have to take this one day at a time until I break this addiction

Thanks schipperchow ! I am finally making progress on this challenge. It feels so great getting rid of the extra PJ shopping splurge products

 

[taraglam2]

My name is DDTexlaxd and I'm a product junkie.:Blush2: i want to join this challenge, but I am struggling to get some self control. Can u guys help me?

Hi DDtexlaxd !

Of course we will help

We are all here helping each other. Whenever I think I may shop for products or shop online for products...I run to this thread and it puts me back on track.

My name is Taraglam2 and I was one of the worst PJ's ever...until this wonderful thread was started.

 

[taraglam2]

I threw away some stuff...I gave away some stuff and I purchased new stuff. In my defense your honor the new stuff I purchased is ALL THAT (quite possibly a staple)

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[Tee]

I threw away some stuff...I gave away some stuff and I purchased new stuff. In my defense your honor the new stuff I purchased is ALL THAT (quite possibly a staple)

 

[texasqt]

I am soo happy to finally be able to say...drumroll please...
I've used up a full bottle of Hot Sixx Oil and Suave Naturals Fresia conditioner.

I'm now working on White Rain Tropical Coconut and a small amount of Ije oil already in my stash. One bottle at a time!

That's it, that's all...to be continued!

 

[B_Phlyy]

Last night I finished up my bottle of Nexxus Aloe Rid shampoo. I'm not going to repurchase because I've decided Suave Daily clarifying shampoo is better for my hair.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Sunday evening I used up a bottle of White Rain Energizing Citrus Cond, and a jar of NTM treatment. I liked the White Rain but I don't think I'll purchase it again, because it smelled more sweet that citrus. I still have 2 jars of NTM left.

 

[Everything Zen]

You know something? I'm going to join this one just to keep from becoming a PJ! I almost slipped today

 

[tnorenberg]

I finally finished up the Pure Elements Daily Detangler. I really liked it. Now I'll try the Biolage Matrix Detangler. I will have to work on polishing off the Aura Rosemary Rinse next.

 

[BrownBetty]

I finished a packet of amla, the rest of the salerm wheat germ con. I have a bunch of stuff on sale in the exchange forum and what doesn't sell is going to the womens shelter.

MV

 

[texasqt]

I finished my bottle of Keracare Shampoo - I really liked it but I have two others to use up before I purchase more. I think I'm finally on a use it up roll!!! That's three bottles of products used up this month!!!

 

[Jessica Rabbit]

I gave away a nice amount of stuff at the DC Brunch and I need to throw some stuff out. I did buy 2 bottles of vo5 for co-washing and am getting some product donations.

 

[texasqt]

Hey Everyone -

We have some new members to this ongoing challenge!!!!



Members Joined
20Perlz
Adrienne72
ADW425
AllAboutTheHair
Alli77
Amr501
Artemis_E
B_Phlyy
BlackMaven
Blessedhairgro
BMoreFlyyGirl
BoomBoom1027
Brownie518
BrownSugarFlyyGirl
Candiss
Chandalicious
Cleve_gryl
Cocosweet
CurliDiva
DDtexlaxd
Deontaer
E$H
Gracefulee
GoldenBreeze
GrowthByForce
GymFreak336
HoneyDew
Inquiring Mind
JanieBaby
January_Noir
Jen Fleets
Jessica Rabbit
Labett
Letitia
LilChocolateMa
LocksOfLuv
Lyphe
Miracle
MissFallon
MissVee
MsCocoFace
Motherx3esq
Nadz
NappyMe
Natieya
NaturallyLovely
Nelli711
Nyi-Nyi
OoBrittany
Precious_1
Priestess
PrincessDi
PryncessLana
Queeny20
RavenMerlita
Sapphire74
Sareca
Sassyhair
Schipperchow1
Serenity_Peace
Taraglam2
TexasQT
Tnorenberg
Treasure2k6
Willie525
Wishin4BSL
Yoniy
Last Update: 8/10/07

 

[texasqt]

Anybody up for an inventory update?

I think I'm going to re-list mine this weekend to see if I've really made any progress.

Also, for those of us who are down to their staples - let us know - a congratulations and a special graduation should be made for you guys!

 

[aloof one]

IM IN!!!
This looks like it really will help me get started, making the list, I mean. Especially since Im moving and packing and realizing that my hair/beauty products take up the same amount of space as two of my suitcases of clothes

I would put a list up just to emphasize, but I would be typing all night on TOP of writing it all in my journal. I could open a salon or a BSS with this mess!

 

[Artemis]

Where is everybody?? I've been busy trying to use up all the shampoos I own, so that I can buy more Joico

 

[texasqt]

Where is everybody?? I've been busy trying to use up all the shampoos I own, so that I can buy more Joico

Still here!
For the most part, being more aware of my PJism has helped out tremendously. I've found my staples and being able to compare them to the stuff that's under my sink (or new items) has minimized new purchases. I still have a lot of half-bottles to use up but I'm enjoying it!

My found staples:
Pre-pooing or conditioner washing with any coconut conditioner (WR or Suave)
Shampooing w/Keracare and finding that Aphogee's Evening Primrose Shampoo is a cheap alternative, same consistency too!
Conditioning w/Keracare Humecto or ORS Replenishing Pack
and finding that I cannot live without my 2 minute Aphogee Reconstructor, my IC Moisturizing Leave-in, Redken Heat Glide, Proclaim Heat Protector
and BB Castor Oil in the jar! Keeping it sweet and simple!

 

[Artemis]

Still here!
For the most part, being more aware of my PJism has helped out tremendously. I've found my staples and being able to compare them to the stuff that's under my sink (or new items) has minimized new purchases. I still have a lot of half-bottles to use up but I'm enjoying it!

My found staples:
Pre-pooing or conditioner washing with any coconut conditioner (WR or Suave)
Shampooing w/Keracare and finding that Aphogee's Evening Primrose Shampoo is a cheap alternative, same consistency too!
Conditioning w/Keracare Humecto or ORS Replenishing Pack
and finding that I cannot live without my 2 minute Aphogee Reconstructor, my IC Moisturizing Leave-in, Redken Heat Glide, Proclaim Heat Protector
and BB Castor Oil in the jar! Keeping it sweet and simple!

That's great that you are finding staples

I have learned which products are a waste of time for me to buy (like conditioners that contain mineral oil are a ) so that helps me when I do get the urge to try something new, but I am so pleased w/my Paul Mitchell Super-Charged, that I don't want to try any other deep conditoners When you're forced to use what you've got, you find this deeper appreciaton for the tried-and-true, and voila! You've got a staple ...

I've also narrowed down my staple brands from 4 to 2:
1) Kenra (for moisture)
2) Joico (for strength)

The exceptions will be my leave-in and dc (Paul Mitchell) and my daily moisturizers (of which I have too many, so I will just be using those up for like years!) and my FNWL oils, etc.

So even though I haven't gotten to use up that much either, I do feel like I've made some progress

Also an added bonus: A friend of mine who absolutely refuses to do her own hair has entrusted the weekly maintenance care of her hair to me, so I get to use my stuff up on her !! (And I can make a little $$ on the side, lol.) Her hair is looking fabulous b/c of it.

 

[Proudpiscean]

I'm still participating! I've been in the exchange forum getting rid of products that didn't make the cut, and using up half full bottles of conditioners during co-washes. In the meantime, I haven't been buying new products like I use to. This challenge is helping me narrow down staples- I likey

 

[Healthb4Length]

Used up mango and lime leave-in treatment, BBD shampoo and some cheapie conditioner. Getting weaves and braids helps control the pjism.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

I'm still here, but I pretty much have nothing extra on hand anymore. I still try new things, but only when a like product is used up.

Staples:
- Any cheapie condish. for CO washer (planing to try the 1 gal curly hair cheapie from Sally's (7.99 for a gallon)

-10 en 1, humecto, or cholesterol for deep cond.

- Giovonni Direct, and Mane n' Tail for leave-in

- AO Lemongrass or VO5 Kiwi&Lime for clarifying

- ORS Olive Oil, CD HHB, and Aloe Vera Gel for moisture

- Goldwells, Ego Boost, or Biosilk for ends

- various oils and butters, for sealing.
(jojoba, cranberry, emu, castor, turkey red; avacodo, hemp, shea, red palm)

- EO's
(pepperment, sage, thyme, rosemary, and basil)

- Kera Care cream press for straightening heat protection

- Aphrogee for protein treatments.

 

[schipperchow1]

I'm still here, but I have failed this challenge. I bought a number of dominican conditioners to try. I almost bought more conditioner 2 days ago, but was strong & left them at the checkout

I am really a conditioner junkie...But it is the one treat i allow myself...conditioner

 

[Healthb4Length]

I'm REALLY trying hard to stay on this challenge y'all but I feel like I'm about to relapse. I'm good with the shampoos, it's just that I'm a conditioner junkie....I've been washing more often so that I can use up some of the stuff that I have so that I can purchase new conditioners, like AO honeysuckle conditioner...HELP!!!

 

[BrownBetty]

I am still going strong. I have finished a small bottle of kenra con. i have reisisted the urge to buy more products that I don't need. I want to try the aveda brilliance line but I won't buy that until I finish my aveda DR products. The only thing I have bought is more leave in, I ran out.

Mv

 

[LABETT]

My product stash has been severely reduced since the start of this challenge.
I replaced a couple of conditioners and got rid of a lot of used products to neighbors.
I am planning to get rid of more products soon and I have not bought products just because they are on sale like before.