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

[Lusa]

I am still on board with this. The only thing I have bought in the last couple of months in my Cholesterol conditioner since I ran out. I am considering giving away some of my conditioners because there's too many of them and I am afraid that by the time I get to the end they would have already expired. erplexed (why did I have to be so greedy?)

 

[HoneyDew]

I haven't used up anything but my staples. I haven't tried anyting new, though so that's good.

I has some ION shampoo for hard water that I really did not care for. I am using that up as hand soap. I poured it right up in a cute soap dispenser and voila!

I did throw out some stuff today that I will never use. I cannot even remember which ones, but 5 or 6 bottles of half used unloved products went out with the trash today.

I plan on trying to get rid of all my other stuff soon. I just don't care to use it all myself.

I am trying to finish off a big container of Mane N' Tail conditioner that I bought from CVS. I am only buying mine from Sally's in the future. The others have emulsifying wax in them and I can tell when I apply my fermodyl leave in - it does not soak in as well.

OT but,
MANE N' TAIL original users! - The Sally Beauty formula is different than the ones at other retailers - check the ingredients.

 

[BrownBetty]

I haven't finished anything but I haven't really bought anything new. I want the smooth infusion line from Aveda, it is cheaper than the DR, maybe I'll buy it in a couple of weeks.

Oh I did buy 2 liter of Kenra MC but I was waiting on the sale because I needed more.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

I am trying to finish off a big container of Mane N' Tail conditioner that I bought from CVS. I am only buying mine from Sally's in the future. The others have emulsifying wax in them and I can tell when I apply my fermodyl leave in - it does not soak in as well.

OT but,
MANE N' TAIL original users! - The Sally Beauty formula is different than the ones at other retailers - check the ingredients.

Do you know whether the formula is different if it is purchased at other BSS also, or is it just at retail stores?

 

[Healthb4Length]

I finished a bottle of Aphogee Green Tea Reconstructor and some FX protein cocktail.

 

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UPDATE 6/11/07
Update 6/24/07
Update 9/14/07

Shampoos
Crème of Nature Red Label
Crème of Nature Kiwi and Citrus Moisture Active
Nexxus Therappe-GAVE AWAY
Aussie Moist-GAVE AWAY
Suave Daily Clarifying
Loreal Vive Smooth Intense for Women of Color (2)-GAVE AWAY 1
Motions Neutralizing
AtOne Dry and Itchy Scalp
Elasta QP Creme Conditioning-Used it up
Added: Keracare Hydrating Detangling
Loreal Vive Nutri Gloss Shampoo
Porosity Control Shampoo

Conditioners
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose-Used it up. I have the AO Island Naturals, so I'll use this
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals
Nexxus Humectress-Used it up
Mane and Tail Regular -Used it up
Elasta QP Intense Fortifying -Used it up
Willow Lake Sunflower, Honey, & Hibiscus-TRASH
Loreal Vivie Smooth Intense for Women of Color (2)-GAVE AWAY 1
ORS Replenishing Paks (3) I'm down to one...I plan on buying a big bottle (staple)-
-used the last pack. A chick is broke these days, need $$ to buy big bottle! - still havent repurchased yet...whats wrong w/ me!?
V05 Tea Therapy-GAVE AWAY
V05 Freesia-TRASH
Suave Toasted Vanilla and Sugar-TRASH
Miss Key 10 en 1- The smell gives me a headache and it leaves my hair a tangled mess-TRASH
Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Mask-Used it up. Will repurchase, but not right now.
Queen Helene Cholesterol-LESS THAN 1/4 FULL
Soft and Beautiful Intensive Moisturizing Souffle-VERY SIMILAR TO MOTIONS MOISTURE PLUS, SO I GAVE IT AWAY
Motions Moisture Plus-Used up the bottle, Went and bought the tub (staple)-...then it turned on me. gave away
Motions CPR-Used it up, thinking of repurchasing (good stuff)- Repurchased
Mizani Moisturfuse- used it up
Aussie 3 Min Miracle Deeeep-GAVE AWAY
AtOne Botanical Reconstructor-TRASH
Added: White Rain Tropical Coconut-2
Suave Milk and Honey
Loreal Vive Nutri Gloss Conditioning Treatment
Lekair Cholesterol
Proclaim Shea Butter and Aloe
Tresemme Moisture Rich ( i really dont like this stuff)
AO White Camellia
Kenra MC



Moisturizers
Elasta QP Mango Butter
BB Oil Moisturizer
ORS Olive Oil-gave away
Africa’s Best Organics Liquid Mayo
Africa’s Best Organics Shea Butter and Tea Tree Moisterizer-trash
Pantene R&N Daily Oil Cream Moisturizer-GAVE AWAY

Everything Else
Africa’s Best Organics Ultimate Herbal Oil
Elasta QP H-Two
Elasta QP Design Foam
Perm Repair Setting Lotion-GAVE AWAY
White Rain Hairspray
Surge Plus 14
Smooth and Shine Curl Activator
Salerm 21
AtOne Leave In-TRASH
Optimum Oil Therapy Shine Booster-TRASH
Black Magic African Cherry Oil Sheen
Raw Shea Butter Oil
Sunsilk HydraTLC 24/7 Crème
Pantene R&N Wrap and Set Lotion-used it up
Nexxus Emergencee
Dove Sheer Moisture Mist
Silk Elements Heat Protectant Spray-bottle broke, trash
Fantasia IC Heat Protectant
Generic BioSilk Silk Therapy
Softee Coconut Oil Grease-almost gone, probably be used up by end of the week -used it up, will repurchase after I use my other Softee grease (maybe)
Softee Hair Food Grease-GAVE AWAY
Softee Herbal Gro Grease
Royal Crown Grease-TRASH
BB SuperGro Grease-TRASH
Infusium 23 Leave In
Soft and Beautiful Light Oil Mist

Added: BB Foam Wrapping Lotion
Added: Elasta QP Glaze
Added: Doo Gro Grease
Vitale Life and Body Relaxer

 

[HoneyDew]

Do you know whether the formula is different if it is purchased at other BSS also, or is it just at retail stores?

Girl, you know I have been like this all over the place checking Mane N' Tail ingredients!

Sally's ingredient list is a slightly different order (not that big a deal) but it also does not have the "Emulsifying Wax" ingredient on the list.

Other BSS and retail stores, I have checked all have the same list on the bottle.

I CAN tell a difference. Not really in how my hair feels, but when I apply my fermodyl liquid leave in. When I don't use the Sally's on, the liquid does not soak in, as well. I have to massage it in more.

Really I guess it is not that big of a deal, but I don't like that they are different. I emailed the Mane N Tail folks asking about this, but they never got back to me.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Girl, you know I have been like this all over the place checking Mane N' Tail ingredients!

Sally's ingredient list is a slightly different order (not that big a deal) but it also does not have the "Emulsifying Wax" ingredient on the list.

I'm glad that you picked up on that. I like using MNT for CO washing, and I wonder if the emulsifying wax is what keeps it from sudsing up. I'm going to have to check this out, but I have to wait until I'm down to my last bottle. You know, using it up and all.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Does anyone have any creative ways to use up s-curl? I have an 8 oz bottle that I've used a couple of spritzes out of, but I don't really like it.

I use S-Curl on my nape for moisture.

Tonight I finished up a bottle of Tresemme Moisturize conditioner, Vatika oil, and some of my beloved Trader Joe's Nourish Spa conditioner.

 

[cutiebe2]

I combined my Vo5 and Nature's gate conditioners. Now they are in one bottle and will be my Co conditioner for the summer. I should have used it up by then with my 2x weekly CO washes

 

[GoldenBreeze]

I use S-Curl on my nape for moisture.

Thanks Priestess. Do you mix it with anything? I don't know why, but it seems to make my hair a bit hard. I'm either going to have to find a way to use this stuff up or throw it away. Maybe I'll put it in some conditioner, or put some oil in it.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Returned some SCurl spray, a White Rain Conditioner, and two NTM leave ins. Returning more items in the daylight hours.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Thanks Priestess. Do you mix it with anything? I don't know why, but it seems to make my hair a bit hard. I'm either going to have to find a way to use this stuff up or throw it away. Maybe I'll put it in some conditioner, or put some oil in it.

Your welcome, Golden Breeze. I spray on my nape and seal it with oil or grease. Do you it spray it in your hands first or spray it directly on your hair? You could try massage in just a small amount and see if your hair likes it better that way. HTH

 

[Healthb4Length]

I was in a giving mood this week so I gave away some shampoo bars, Back to Basic Moisturizing shampoo (32oz)/conditioner and a bottle of ORS olive oil lotion. The rest of my stash is for me to use up and that won't be for a long while.

 

[HoneyDew]

I was in a giving mood this week so I gave away some shampoo bars, Back to Basic Moisturizing shampoo (32oz)/conditioner and a bottle of ORS olive oil lotion. The rest of my stash is for me to use up and that won't be for a long while.

I think that is the only way I am going to put a dent in my collection - just giving it away!

 

[Healthb4Length]

I think that is the only way I am going to put a dent in my collection - just giving it away!

It's not easy to do, but I was tired of seeing all that clutter in my closet. I want to put away my clothes in my closet and not feel overwhelmed by all my hair products.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I returned 7 conditoners, a shampoo and a leave-in today. Working on some Suave Professional BioBasics conditioner. Hope to be finished by the end of the week.

 

[Artemis]

However, I think my stopping the haircare spending has made me just buy more makeup, skincare and cosmetics. I traded haircare PJ for Skincare/Makeup Pjism !

Same here...It's just a disease I tell ya Now I find my booty all up and thru Sephora and MAC...*smh*

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Your welcome, Golden Breeze. I spray on my nape and seal it with oil or grease. Do you it spray it in your hands first or spray it directly on your hair? You could try massage in just a small amount and see if your hair likes it better that way. HTH

I spray it in my hands first, and seal with jojoba or hot six oil. I'll try the spray it on hair and massage then seal method and see how it works. Thanks alot!

 

[tnorenberg]

Well, I just polished off my jar of Mirtha de Perales DC Hair Mask. Boy did I love that stuff. I kept the jar though. I ripped off the label and will use that for some homemade conction of something. Instead of buying more I guess I better finish up my jar of LeKair Cholesterol Aloe Conditioner since thay are similar.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I spray it in my hands first, and seal with jojoba or hot six oil. I'll try the spray it on hair and massage then seal method and see how it works. Thanks alot!

Anytime!

Tonight, I finished a bottle of Aubrey's GPB and Aceite 3. There is light at the end of the pj tunnel!

 

[LocksOfLuV]

I'mma join this one after I buy a few more products.


Maybe....

 

[MonaLisa]

I'mma join this one after I buy a few more products.


Maybe....

 

[texasqt]

Hey ladies! Just checking in. I made it through May without going to the BSS so I'm going to try for June too. It's amazing that I already have everything I need in the linen closet and under the sink. I treated myself to a new outfit since I didn't buy a bunch of hair stuff. Taking it a month at a time is working out much better for me!

 

[Artemis]

I finished a tub of Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol Plus and a tube of Motions Moisture Plus

Haven't purchased products in at least a month I think, too

 

[natieya]

Count me in! I've only been a member for a couple months and I'm already in need of recovery from PJism. I really want to try Aveda....but I want to use up what I have first. So, I'm getting real about it this time. I will take an inventory to see what I have and use it up. Thanks for starting this!

PJs - Let's USE IT UP!!!

There are so many products that I want to try that may be better than what I have, but what I have isn't all that bad so I must USE IT UP before I can buy anything else. I have a cabinet full of products and then I have one of those standing shower racks with the shelves full of products too! I'm pushing myself out of the bathroom!

So the rule for this challenge is - USE UP A PRODUCT COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU GO AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE SIMILAR TO IT. The reasoning behind this is because you paid good money :dollar::dollar::dollar: for it, you shouldn't let it go to waste.
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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!!!

Here's a rule update:
5. DON'T SHOP 'TIL YA' DROP. When you buy a new product, buy SMALL just in case you don't like it. I've never paid attention to sample sizes or even the smaller bottles. I would always purchase the largest size because if I like it I won't have to return to the store so soon. But now I'm thinking - what if I don't like it! Now its something I've wasted money on and I'm going to have to forces myself to use it up or give it away. Wasting $1 is better than wasting $10. So when trying out something new, just in case it may not work for you - BUY SMALL!

Okay, that's the jist of the challenge. Imagine what your bathroom cabinets will look like!!! JUST USE IT UP!!! (and tame that PJ!)
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[texasqt]

Count me in! I've only been a member for a couple months and I'm already in need of recovery from PJism. I really want to try Aveda....but I want to use up what I have first. So, I'm getting real about it this time. I will take an inventory to see what I have and use it up. Thanks for starting this!

Gotcha' added!!! Welcome to PJ-Anonymous!

 

[Tee]

I haven't used up anything lately?

 

[Brownie518]

I'mma join this one after I buy a few more products.


Maybe....

Yeah. What she said...

 

[taraglam2]

I used up 2 tubes of PANTENE PRO-V Deep Moisturizing Treatment last week. I did hit up SEPHORA and purchased JONATHAN Add Moisture Conditioner and PHYTOJOJOBA Shampoo.