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

texasqt said:
WELCOME Priestess - Glad to have you on board!

Thanks Texas QT, I'm glad to be here. I feel like I've joined Pjs Anonymous. It was hard "coming out" but I'm glad I did. Now I can begin the road to recovery. :lol:
 
Priestess said:
Hi Tee :wave:

Ain't that multiples problem a kick in the head? It's like the old Calvin Klein ads, "Between love and madness lies OBSESSION!!" :whyme:

I've made up my mind, I'm going to return 4 bottles of the Proclaim. I have to, I like the conditioner very much, but I've found Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose and I like that one better. I've gotta do everything I can to move this "stock." The thing of it is I don't wash my hair often enough to justify all these conditioners. :ohwell:

I wash more often now just to use up some of them. Conditioners are my weakness! I am Pre pooing and the whole 9 yards!

Why did I buy 4 bottle of the V05 Strawberries and Cream! I had it bad!
 
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I'm late...but I am joining!!

I found like 6 bottles of almost empty crap...so I mixed it all together. So, in my liter of Nexxus Humectress I added the rest of my Mizani Hydrafuse conditioner. I also added honey and some pure shea butter oil. I added 2 to 3 ounces of Keracare Humecto as well. I think i'll add a few tablespoons of Naturallady's Boundless Tresses as well. That eliminated a lot of stuff in my bathroom, excellent idea y'all!!! I'm glad that we did this because I don't think that those products actually do too much for my natural hair. I'll be using it all as a DC or a pre-poo.
 
LilChocolateMa said:
I'm late...but I am joining!!

I found like 6 bottles of almost empty crap...so I mixed it all together. So, in my liter of Nexxus Humectress I added the rest of my Mizani Hydrafuse conditioner. I also added honey and some pure shea butter oil. I added 2 to 3 ounces of Keracare Humecto as well. I think i'll add a few tablespoons of Naturallady's Boundless Tresses as well. That eliminated a lot of stuff in my bathroom, excellent idea y'all!!! I'm glad that we did this because I don't think that those products actually do too much for my natural hair. I'll be using it all as a DC or a pre-poo.

Welcome! I think that is a good idea. (bolded)
 
Letitia said:
Wish List

Natural Lady's Bountiful Tresses
Chi Silk Fusion
Oyin Greg's Juice
Oyin Poo Bar

Cutting down the wish list. I am loving the products I am using so I dont want as much.

This is a wonderful feeling. I am cutting down the wish list again (and adding one product)

Natural Lady's BT (will replace the MTG I am almost finished with this.) Replacing you see. :D

So now I am left with on the Wish List is
Chi Silk Fusion
Oyin Frank's Juice
Aveda BeCurly Cream.

*Removing the Oyin Boo Par. I have too much poo as is!*
 
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Letitia said:
This is a wonderful feeling. I am cutting down the wish list again (and adding one product)

Natural Lady's BT (will replace the MTG I am almost finished with this.) Replacing you see. :D

So now I am left with
Chi Silk Fusion
Oyin Frank's Juice
Aveda BeCurly Cream.

*Removing the Oyin Boo Par. I have too much poo as is!*


Girl you are making progress!!! Way to go! :yay:

How are you liking the Chi - I've heard it being raved about and want to know should I add it to my wish list.
 
I haven't posted in this thread since the beginning of the challenge so I am just updating.

Last night, I finished off my Herbal Essences Hello Hydration. I mixed with honey and coconut milk and it just melted into my hair. I did backslide and buy a liter of Phyto Organics Humectin on Ebay for $14.99 Sunday as I could no longer resist the powerful urge. Last week, I bought Tresemme Silk Protein, but I was replacing what had run out.

Currently, I have my big gallon of SalonCare that I dumped all of my miscellaneous conditioners in for CO washing. (I cannot remember all that is in it, but my hair loves that stuff...). I have about 100 ounces left.

My moisture mix is two-third gone (two quart container) but my protein rich container (three quarts) of conditioner is 90 percent full as I just added a liter of Cabellina del Caballos to it and a liter of Duo Tex.

Of my un-mixed stuff, I only have Lustrasilk olive oil cholesterol, a half jar of Queen Helene cholesterol, a bottle of Suave milk and honey and a liter of Back to Basics Ginger Therapy in addition to the Humectin and Silk Protein.

Because I am CO washing practically daily and slathering conditioner on dry hair, I am using stuff up pretty quickly. I am also not buying three or four new conditioners a week, so I am not feeling so overwhelmed that I will never use up all this stuff in my lifetime.
 
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sareca said:
I was just thinking that about some silk worm dominican conditioner in my pantry. Silk is the third to last ingredient. I can't believe I fell for that. :look:

Next I'm working on the moisturizing conditioner that came w/ my pure protein. There's about 3-4 uses left.

How do you like that conditioner. I really like the way it smells. i never re-purchased it though. I still have some of the protein left. I need to find some way to use that up.
 
I'm late getting in too but I gotta do this:lol:! I have too many hair care products to list. I have 2 big plastic bins in my closet and products on my dresser, in my downstairs bathroom cabinet under the sink and in my kitchen cabinet under the sink and I still feen for more:eek:. I've gotta stop myself! I too wash and condition more often to use this stuff up. so count me in.
Help me, Help me:lol:!
 
texasqt said:
Girl you are making progress!!! Way to go! :yay:

How are you liking the Chi - I've heard it being raved about and want to know should I add it to my wish list.

I need to Edit my post. I haven't use the Chi. It's one of the items left on my wish list. That wish list is slowing getting smaller since I am finding so many other products in my stash that I love!

So I want to try the Chi.
 
adw425 said:
I haven't posted in this thread since the beginning of the challenge so I am just updating.

Last night, I finished off my Herbal Essences Hello Hydration. I mixed with honey and coconut milk and it just melted into my hair. I did backslide and buy a liter of Phyto Organics Humectin on Ebay for $14.99 Sunday as I could no longer resist the powerful urge. Last week, I bought Tresemme Silk Protein, but I was replacing what had run out.

Currently, I have my big gallon of SalonCare that I dumped all of my miscellaneous conditioners in for CO washing. (I cannot remember all that is in it, but my hair loves that stuff...). I have about 100 ounces left.

My moisture mix is two-third gone (two quart container) but my protein rich container (three quarts) of conditioner is 90 percent full as I just added a liter of Cabellina del Caballos to it and a liter of Duo Tex.

Of my un-mixed stuff, I only have Lustrasilk olive oil cholesterol, a half jar of Queen Helene cholesterol, a bottle of Suave milk and honey and a liter of Back to Basics Ginger Therapy in addition to the Humectin and Silk Protein.

Because I am CO washing practically daily and slathering conditioner on dry hair, I am using stuff up pretty quickly. I am also not buying three or four new conditioners a week, so I am not feeling so overwhelmed that I will never use up all this stuff in my lifetime.

I know this feeling!
 
InquiringMind said:
I'm coming out from hiding and joining the challenge. :look: I was a pj before LHCF but, now I definitely have too much stuff!!

You know I giggled at you and blessedhairgrowth! Coming out and admitting it is hard to do!!:lol: :lol:
 
I'm on my way to Sally's....... but I promise to only get necessary items. I need conditioning caps, a hand mirror (broke mine), some hair accessories, and some moisturizer. I think that's all that I need. Wish me luck ladies.:)
 
GoldenBreeze said:
I'm on my way to Sally's....... but I promise to only get necessary items. I need conditioning caps, a hand mirror (broke mine), some hair accessories, and some moisturizer. I think that's all that I need. Wish me luck ladies.:)

How did you do at Sally's today???
 
Letitia said:
This is a wonderful feeling. I am cutting down the wish list again (and adding one product)

Natural Lady's BT (will replace the MTG I am almost finished with this.) Replacing you see. :D

So now I am left with on the Wish List is
Bio Silk
Oyin Frank's Juice
Aveda BeCurly Cream.

*Removing the Oyin Boo Par. I have too much poo as is!*

I took a whiff of the Chi Silk today in Walgreens and it wasn't impressive. I think I will get the Bio Silk for a replacement instead of the Chi Silk. Any ladies use the Bio Silk? Plus you get more Bio Silk for your money. In Walgreens, the Chi is a 2oz bottle for 13.99. The Bio Silk is a 2.5oz bottle for 12.99. More product and a buck less for Bio Silk. My last hair stylist raved about Bio Silk. I want to know what the ladies here think of it before i buy it. TIA
 
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I'm a late entry, but I need in on this! I'm new to the forum and have added at least 9 new products to my stash since joining the boards!! :eek: I think I've found my staples, so now its time to just use them up!
 
Letitia said:
How did you do at Sally's today???


Wellllll......Okay, so I bought the mirror, moisturizer, and cond. caps. Then I saw a few things that I needed, but hadn't planned to buy on this trip. So my additional purchases were Mane 'n Tail Barrier Heat Protectant, WGO, Dr M's Temple and Nape Balm, and a Denman brush.
 
GoldenBreeze said:
Wellllll......Okay, so I bought the mirror, moisturizer, and cond. caps. Then I saw a few things that I needed, but hadn't planned to buy on this trip. So my additional purchases were Mane 'n Tail Barrier Heat Protectant, WGO, Dr M's Temple and Nape Balm, and a Denman brush.

I love my Denman Brush! Let me know how the Heat Protectant work out for you. (and the temple balm.)
 
Okay, I used the last of my Proclaim Cholesterol on my moms pre-poo tonight, and I'm almost finished with my Pantene Restoratives Breakage Defense Spray.

2 products down, about 100 more products to go...
 
B_Phlyy said:
Okay, I used the last of my Proclaim Cholesterol on my moms pre-poo tonight, and I'm almost finished with my Pantene Restoratives Breakage Defense Spray.

2 products down, about 100 more products to go...

Okay, I am mildly ashamed to say that the 2 products I finished last night have been replaced by two new ones I bought today.

I went to the bss and Jewels to get some headbands, clips, and some scissors (which I got) and on the way to the register, I passed the new V05 products. I couldn't pass up new V05 scents. I only got the conditioner though, even thoughI wanted the shampoos too. I got Grapefruit Mandarin Splash and Nectarine Orange Surge.

So back into rehab I go.
 
Letitia said:
I love my Denman Brush! Let me know how the Heat Protectant work out for you. (and the temple balm.)

My Denman is replacing a knock off that's falling apart.:) It's going to be awhile before I use the Heat Protectant. I'll let you know about it, and the Temple Balm.
 
Finished my bottle of Luster's Pink RevitaLEX conditioner the other day and updated my hard copy list. Going to Sally's tomorrow to just "look.":lol:
 
B_Phlyy said:
Finished my bottle of Luster's Pink RevitaLEX conditioner the other day and updated my hard copy list. Going to Sally's tomorrow to just "look.":lol:

Girl please, I know how that goes! Don't take me there, TEMPTATION ISLAND! :lol:
 
I haven't officially joined this challenge, but I have been on a quest to curb my buying and use up the things I have.

I recently gave away my slightly used Ojon Rituals "Try Me" Kit to my sister who wanted it for her birthday.

I am just about finished up the jar of QP Elasta Mango Butter

I am just about finished the jar of Qhemets Biologics Sidr Tree Butter Balm (I will replace this)

I am on my second bottle of SURGE Plus 14

Will finish my Vadik Herbs Ayurvedic Amla Hair Oil this week (replacement bottle on the way)

I have almost used up the 2 bottles of Nexxus Humectress (replaced with the Phyto Organics Humectin)

I don't have half as many products as some of you, but I have enough to say "WHOA! :eek: This has got to stop!" The cabinets in both of my bathrooms are beginning to overflow and I don't like clutter at all!

I am trying but, I just purchased the NTM Silk Touch Leave-in Cream and the NTM Healing Serum and the NTM Daily Conditioner (green label) from my sister's job (she works for the company that makes the stuff :D ). 2 weeks ago I happened to be at Costco and purchased the 33oz bottle of Dove Moisturizing Conditioner. I like it! I have been using it to rinse out my henna/amla/cassia treatments.
 
Cleve_gryl said:
I'm a late entry, but I need in on this! I'm new to the forum and have added at least 9 new products to my stash since joining the boards!! :eek: I think I've found my staples, so now its time to just use them up!


Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! I think this is an ongoing challenge for many of us so there's no start or end date to it. You just have to Use It Up! :D
 
january noir said:
I haven't officially joined this challenge, but I have been on a quest to curb my buying and use up the things I have.

I recently gave away my slightly used Ojon Rituals "Try Me" Kit to my sister who wanted it for her birthday.

I am just about finished up the jar of QP Elasta Mango Butter

I am just about finished the jar of Qhemets Biologics Sidr Tree Butter Balm (I will replace this)

I am on my second bottle of SURGE Plus 14

Will finish my Vadik Herbs Ayurvedic Amla Hair Oil this week (replacement bottle on the way)

I have almost used up the 2 bottles of Nexxus Humectress (replaced with the Phyto Organics Humectin)

I don't have half as many products as some of you, but I have enough to say "WHOA! :eek: This has got to stop!" The cabinets in both of my bathrooms are beginning to overflow and I don't like clutter at all!

I am trying but, I just purchased the NTM Silk Touch Leave-in Cream and the NTM Healing Serum and the NTM Daily Conditioner (green label) from my sister's job (she works for the company that makes the stuff :D ). 2 weeks ago I happened to be at Costco and purchased the 33oz bottle of Dove Moisturizing Conditioner. I like it! I have been using it to rinse out my henna/amla/cassia treatments.

Hey January_Noir :wave: I'm going to add you as our unofficial member :lol:
Your heading in the right direction!
 
texasqt said:
Hey January_Noir :wave: I'm going to add you as our unofficial member :lol:
Your heading in the right direction!

Thanks Babe! :lol:. I am pitiful... just thinking about purchasing Silicon Mix and Lacio Lacio.
 
Well, after having to battle with breakage, shedding and dry hair this week, I made a trip to Beauty Depot to pick up Mizani's H20 Nightime treatment that was recommended here. I realized a little to late that I had a protein overload from using the Big Aphogee, not DCing properly, using Infusium leave-in (more protein), blowdrying, flat ironing...need I say anything else.

Anyways, I brought the Mizani on Wednesday and used it each night since, and there was no change in my hair. Still breaking all over. Saturday, I finally co-washed and that did the trick so ......I TOOK THAT BABY BACK AND GOT MY $20 RETURNED!!! This was my first time ever returning a product that I didn't like!!! :yay: I don't know why I've never done this before! :yay:
 
GoldenBreeze said:
My Denman is replacing a knock off that's falling apart.:) It's going to be awhile before I use the Heat Protectant. I'll let you know about it, and the Temple Balm.

You sound like me. I know it will be a while before I get to ust any heat protectant so I wont really have a fit over that one. lol.

Thanks and I will stay tuned. I know it might take some time before you can really see growth from the Temple Balm.
 
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