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

Well the good news is I've actually reduce the amount of products I have. I went from having 3-4 shelves filled with products to just 2...It's a slow process.
 
I think I'm having a relapse. I used up a lot of condiotioners that were pretty good (Silicon Mix, Pantene R&N Mask, Humectress, Humecto etc), but I haven't replaced them... and now I'm feeling the need to go and buy them instead of using the stuff that I already have.

must...fight...urge...
 
I would like to join if it is not to late. I have shelves I installed in my closet that are filled with products catagorized by use. I have read alot of the posts so I know there are others like me.
A few months ago, I bought a gallon of shampoo before I even tried it and the hot oil and hair lotion and the 5lb hair grease to match. I have enough Motions CPR and lavish conditioning shampoo to start a beauty shop. I bought the big tub of Motions mild relaxer and I don't even like it, so I just look at it everytime I go in my closet.
I've got half a dozen of this and that. More bottles of oil sheen and glosser that I sqirted 3-6 times and decided it was too shiney. I love my natural oils so they are displayed on pretty wire racks but the shelves and shelves of shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, scalp oils, end oils, hot oils, leave ins, glossers, oil sheens, relaxer. This is too much.
I don't know anyone to give this stuff to and the shipping wouldn't be worth someone else buying. I liked the idea of the women's shelter, but that is over 100 miles away and I am not driving that far. Sigh..... I am making excuses.
 
Using it up just is not working for me. I don't think I want to use things up - I just want to get rid of them. I don't know how to do that. I threw away all my half used containers of things, btu I don't want to throw away things that are brand new. Maybe I can post up on the Exchange board.
 
I threw out anything I managed to get halfway through. The rest I gave away. I'm pretty happy with the stash I have left. I've actually been experimenting with Dom conditioners. I ordered 3. That means I have to use up, give way, or throw away 3 before I can try anything else new.

ETA: I will never buy another shampoo. My hair really doesn't like poo and diluted a bottle lasts me for a year. :eek:
 
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sareca said:
I threw out anything I managed to get halfway through. The rest I gave away. I'm pretty happy with the stash I have left. I've actually been experimenting with Dom conditioners. I ordered 3. That means I have to use up, give way, or throw away 3 before I can try anything else new.

ETA: I will never buy another shampoo. My hair really doesn't like poo and diluted a bottle lasts me for a year. :eek:
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That is a really good idea. I've been feeling really guilty b/c I just can't finish the entire thing. Some stuff, I just don't want to use b/c I've stuff that's so much better, and I don't have anyone to give it to. I will make myself feel better a/b getting rid of my old stuff. I have to. I am running out of space :ohwell:.
 
If you guys have meetings in your areas perhaps you can take your unwanted products there. If you don't have meetings, set up one:look:. One PJ's unusable item is another woman's hair tonic.:spinning:
 
HoneyDew said:
Using it up just is not working for me. I don't think I want to use things up - I just want to get rid of them. I don't know how to do that. I threw away all my half used containers of things, btu I don't want to throw away things that are brand new. Maybe I can post up on the Exchange board.
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That's what I did. Alot of little things may fit into a shoe box and it could be a package deal. It is a good way for someone else to try stuff out.
 
I'm so proud of myself - I have cleared (used-up) 1 and 1/2 shelves of my 4-shelf hair storage unit!:grin:

I also realized that I have products that I will never use - so I'm going to give ALL away!
 
This week I sold some stuff on ebay!

One auction was for 2 bottles of AO conditioner - GPB and White Camellia.

Another auction was for Aussie Moist conditioner - the discontinued one. I has a liter bottle with a pump and a 16.9 oz bottle. I sold them together.

Both of these went fast, too - Within 24 hours of me posting it. The AO went in just a few hours!

I have 2 more auctions up - one for a Matrix lot of Ultra Hydrating Balm and one for a lot of Redken Smooth Down stuff. The Redken one has a bid and 2 watchers and the Matrix one has 3 watchers. I am sure someone will take them off my hands.
 
There is a neighborhood garage sale this weekend? I wonder if I should try to sell my bottles of

So Sexy shampoo and conditioner
Kenra Platinum conditioner
Terax Conditioner
etc
etc
etc
etc
etc....:look:
 
I am almost out of my Dumb Blonde Reconstructor, so I was going to order more. I went to my PJ closet and realized that I have FOUR (yes four) 16 oz bottles of Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor, 1 liter of the Keraphix, 1 tub of Motions CPR and 2 tubes of SAMY Emergency Repair Conditioner. All of these are new!


Okay, why was I going to buy more Dumb Blonde Reconstructor? I seriously have issues. :spinning:
 
HoneyDew said:
I am almost out of my Dumb Blonde Reconstructor, so I was going to order more. I went to my PJ closet and realized that I have FOUR (yes four) 16 oz bottles of Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor, 1 liter of the Keraphix, 1 tub of Motions CPR and 2 tubes of SAMY Emergency Repair Conditioner. All of these are new!


Okay, why was I going to buy more Dumb Blonde Reconstructor? I seriously have issues. :spinning:
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I've gone shopping in my pantry too. I only keep the ones I'm using in the bathroom so sometimes I forgot that there's a plastic bin under the bed in the guest room. *shakes head*
 
Okay, I am having a mini pj crisis.... I bought 2 leave ins (sunsilk purple and pink, I think I like the purple on best). I got the aveda brilliant conditioner.... I need to slow down before the monster gets hungry again.
 
MissVee said:
Okay, I am having a mini pj crisis.... I bought 2 leave ins (sunsilk purple and pink, I think I like the purple on best). I got the aveda brilliant conditioner.... I need to slow down before the monster gets hungry again.
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I've been bad lately too. I've been buying a lot of Dom stuff lately. It's been good stuff, but no more. I got enough conditioners to last me the rest of the year I'm otherwise happy with how much product is left in the house. :yep:
 
It's going...:look: I've been OK lately, I've even gone into stores and not gotten a thing...it's the online shopping that's more impulsive...my product stash still looks the same...I think I'm good on products for like a year or two:nono:
 
Please to say that I have used up an entire bottle of Aphogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair - won't be buying again because I was using it just to try to get rid of it. Too much protein makes my hair brittle and I had to follow it with a moisturizing poo anyway. Its a good shampoo if you ever overprocess your hair. I'm setting my sights on Keracare (or CON???) and I already have both of those on hand :nono: A shame, huh?

Well, I also used an entire bottle of Pantene Clarifying Shampoo. Great shampoo, but like I mentioned before - I'm an almost new Keracare Convert (or CON- do they make a clarifying shampoo)!!! I don't have the 1st Lather on hand so I'm going to purchase it first chance I get :yay:

Hopefully, I won't have to purchase the entire product line of Keracare or CON before I make my final decision for my staples.


(and I still have 2 cabinets full of hair products!!! Ugghhhh!!!!)

I need to take an inventory again and see if there's anything worth selling or giving away (or taking back to the store and demanding a refund even though I've held on to it past the 90 days return policy! LOL!!!)

Keep up the good work ladies!
 
I definitely need to join this challenge. I have sooo much stuff that I'm embarrased to list them all.

I've eliminated all the products with cones and sulfates...that was about 6 items.

Also, I just "used up" my Anita Grant Lemon Spongecake Whipped Butter and Creamy Cafe Latte Detangler in the past few days. Go me!

Now I'm working on my Qhemet Biologics Sidr Tree Butter Balm and Anita Grant Babassu Shampoo Bar.

Baby Steps.
 
B_Phlyy said:
I used up a tube of Queen Helene Cholesterol Hot Oil Treatment. Still working on my Africa's Best moisturizer and some Nexxus Aloe Rid shampoo.
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How did you like the Hot Oil treatment? I have been eyeballing the Jojoba hot oil treatment
 
:nono: I purchased Rush Sensories online yesterday and motions after shampoo moisturizing conditioner AND some olive oil :nono:
Thanks for the update :poke: to get me back on track :yep:
 
I used up some oils that I had...won't be getting them again. (jason's Beauty Oil)

I gave away some stuff to my friend--Garnier Leave-in treatment and some old BB's hair lotion.

Returned some relaxers that I purchased from Sally's but never used.

It felt so good!
 
I'm really happy with my stash right now. It took me a year, but I made it. I've used up, thrown away, or gave away all the stuff I hated. I only have stuff I like left and I think it's fun to "go shopping" in my pantry for something different to try. :)
 
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Congrats Ladies!!! Keep up the good work!!!

And welcome new challengers! It can be done and your wallet will definitely thank you!!!

Here's my update:
This summer I've been using BB Castor Oil in the jar and loving it but recently I started using a brand new jar of Liv that I've had under the cabinet for some time. It's been working great on my 9-week post hair. I don't think I would use it prior to this time but I'm also wondering if my hair is needing something thicker because of the weather change. I'll be keeping an eye on it and in the meantime... I'm gonna USE IT UP!!! :yay:
 
Thanks for the encouragement TexasCutie! I've really been trying to be good and rational about being a pj. When I see a new thread about some hot new product I just head right to my closet and see if I brought a long time ago and forgot about it...sad thing is I usually do!:blush:

I finally used up some old conditioners (APH Olive oil Mayo)_that I didn't like, I just mix in my Keracare humecto, some castor oils and SAA and they work so well. I also used up some of my Giovanni Leave-in but I will be getting more because that will always remain a staple.
 
I haven't been in this thread in a while, but since I'm only using conditioner and oil I don't think I have a PJ issue anymore. Yay!:grin:
 
I've been doing good at this for a minute, even though I find myself still buying new stuff from time to time. But I do make an effort now to finish up something once I use it, unless it just doesn't work for me. Being that a thread was just posted about a good CVS sale online, I thought I'd hold off on purchasing anything new for now b/c I still have stuff I'm trying to get rid of. The sale is tempting, but I really am trying to finish up the stuff I have, so I'm putting everything else on a wish list.
 
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