IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
We Got Her Now! 
There is Nooooooooooo Turning Back
Sorry msa: you're one of us now............
There is Nooooooooooo Turning Back
Sorry msa: you're one of us now............
Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2009 pt.2
- Thread starter La Colocha
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Brownie518
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Ya'll are terrible!!! Don't listen to them, msa!! Stay strong!!IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
There is No Turning Back.......................
oke:Get Out Now!
Before it is toooooo late.......
msa
New Member
IK. (but that will change)
^^^
We Got Her Now!
There is Nooooooooooo Turning Back
Sorry msa: you're one of us now............
Believe me, when you have no money it's REALLY easy to not buy stuff. It's hair products or gas so I can get to school...gas it is
.IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
msa
New Member
But You Are a PJ in Your Mind!
Now that is definitely true...and if you had a look at one of my closets you would see that I'm a pj in other areas as well...I've banned myself from Target because I can't go in there without buying at least one dress...I had to ban myself from Borders and Barnes & Nobles because I have so many books that I had to put some in storage.
I'm definitely a pj...I just can't act on it.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I only Write Out My Regimen. Everything else I make a "mental" note.
Perhaps, This will give me something to do in 2010 (instead of buying massive amounts of stuff).
Maybe the Journaling will keep me occupied some-what.
I had started doing this last year but I sorta relaxed doing it this year. I think I will do this again next year as I did start to incorporate some new things into my regimen this year. And I'm kinda at that pace where I don't really need to get any other prooducts at this point. *Makes mental notes*.
Brownie518
Well-Known Member
I'm the same way with books. That's why SO is getting me a Kindle. He's had enough!!! LOL
msa
New Member
My mom offered to buy me a kindle...but I like regular books...I don't want EVERYTHING in my life to be electronic.
Brownie518
Well-Known Member
La Colocha
New Member
Goodmorning ladies, its monday meh another week. We have been at this for a minute since july i think. Still going strong,everyone keep up the good work. Its actually going to be a little warm today so that's good. I don't like going out the house in the cold. My twists are still in, they didn't unravel and they are soft. When i get home im going to use tw mist and shea amla butter to moisturize. I will also try to detail my journal again. Im going to get a ruler and measure my hair in locations like front, crown, nape. I haven't kept track before. Ill do it 2x a year after my trim. My goals this week is to use up my ytc mud mask, keep my hair moisturized, keep my twists in and update my journal every night. Also to stick with my reggie no matter how tired i am, and dc on wendsday. And
get through this week without being tempted to buy anything. My stash is set and i don't need anything else. Everyone have a good day.
get through this week without being tempted to buy anything. My stash is set and i don't need anything else. Everyone have a good day.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Goodmorning ladies, its monday meh another week. We have been at this for a minute since july i think. Still going strong,everyone keep up the good work. Its actually going to be a little warm today so that's good. I don't like going out the house in the cold. My twists are still in, they didn't unravel and they are soft. When i get home im going to use tw mist and shea amla butter to moisturize. I will also try to detail my journal again. Im going to get a ruler and measure my hair in locations like front, crown, nape. I haven't kept track before. Ill do it 2x a year after my trim. My goals this week is to use up my ytc mud mask, keep my hair moisturized, keep my twists in and update my journal every night. Also to stick with my reggie no matter how tired i am, and dc on wendsday. And
Morning La. So you are doing the journal thing too? That's great girlie.
I myself have not been concerned about length recently as my focus has been on completing this stretch. Don't get me wrong though, I am making sure I retain what I grow. But as far as measuring and taking pics
, I have been so relaxed with that. I will start picture tracking again when I take these braids down in a couple of weeks
. I know I will be tempted to buy something, but actually caving in to the urge is another story
. We shall see. Enjoy your day too.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I had a pretty detailed journal going when I first started on this site. Then I slacked off. Lately I've been writing in it every now & then. I have started a transition journal that I need to do a better job on. I need to start taking pictures also. Maybe beginning with 4 months post then every 2 months. We'll see.
panamoni
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Hi Ladies!!
Can you describe the difference between avocado and EVOO? I'd like to try Avocado oil, but since I've always got EVOO around to cook with, it's easy for me to just grab for my prepoos. I find EVCO to be light, and EVOO to be heavier. What's avocado like?Americka: I noticed you Bought Coconut Oil for Your HOTs/Skin. What other Oils do you use for your HOTs? IK You Also Use Grapeseed.
I think after I use ALL the Oils I have, For HOTs I will primarily stick to: EVOO, EVCO, and Avacado (since These 3 Penetrate the Hair Shaft)
The Others i.e. Sweet Almond, Jojoba, etc....will just be to have on hand (if I even replace them) Still Not Sure about those.
If Replaced, Grapeseed & Macadamia will be for Spring/Summer as they are lighter.
In my day planner, I write what I've done to my hair, and how my hair felt that day (ok, not good, great) on wash and co-wash days. I think getting a dedicated journal would be cool -- I could add pictures -- I guess like a fotki, but in a journal. I should also track how the different moisturizers and sealers work for me as well.Me Too!
Especially when we use as much stuff as we do on a regular, it makes it kinda hard to narrow things down.
I was reading in that Journal Thread and some of those Ladies are extremely detailed in their approach.
So, they can pinpoint it & go right to the 'source'
*cough, cough, Americka*
btw: Do any of You Other Ladies Journal Your Haircare?
chebaby
Well-Known Member
i got a couple of compliments on my braids today. i have to admit i think i like them more than my twists. i mean the twists are cute but i have to flat twists the front in some sort of style because the ends of the front of my hair dont curl so the twists dont hold on the ends. these braids will be my go to style this winter. after i do the yarn braids and take them out i will be right back in these individuals. its easy to moisturize too so thats good.
i was thinking of co washing in the braids but i dont think so.
i was thinking of co washing in the braids but i dont think so.
chebaby
Well-Known Member
im down to my last ounce or so of yes to carrots conditioner. i really dont like this conditioner but its great for detangling so i will use it when i take these braids out to detangle and pre poo.
this guy at work was like "why did you braid your hair? thats not you." i just thought it funny that someone thinks they know whats me lol. i guess because when i was relaxed i always wore the wraped look. no curls or anything, just straight hair. and then when i bc just a puff so now that im twisting and braiding he thinks its not me. and then what does that mean? is he saying im trying to be something im not?
i really like these braids. way more than i though i would. i thought i was in love with twists until i did these braids so its very me.
this guy at work was like "why did you braid your hair? thats not you." i just thought it funny that someone thinks they know whats me lol. i guess because when i was relaxed i always wore the wraped look. no curls or anything, just straight hair. and then when i bc just a puff so now that im twisting and braiding he thinks its not me. and then what does that mean? is he saying im trying to be something im not?
i really like these braids. way more than i though i would. i thought i was in love with twists until i did these braids so its very me.
La Colocha
New Member
Im so glad i did twists yesterday because im tired and don't feel like moisturizing my hair. But like you say its easy, all i have to do is spray and rub butter on the ends. Im glad i got a spray leave in. Because if i had to rub a cream and a butter in my hair i probably would not do it tonight but it will only take a few minutes with the spray.
Good job shay, i know you can't wait to get done with them.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
You Pretty much answered it.
IMO: The Consistency is a Cross between Coconut & Olive.
It would be mid range in weight. Not as Light as Coconut, but not as Heavy as Olive.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
La Colocha
New Member
OOO msa! Please describe the Silky Effect in Which You Speak Of!
*typical pj*
...................IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Yeah, I have it. But I haven't used it much. I will use it like you did a time or two as a HOT.
*btw: i'm just eggin' our newest pj in training on*
La Colocha
New Member
Is the vatika thicker than regular coconut oil?
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IMO: Perhaps Creamier?
But I'll let: Americka, Brownie, Charz, Che, iNicola, msa, Panamoni, Shay, WnS Chime in.
I haven't used it that much. I open it and Smell it
I'll get around to using it tho' I'm sure before this winter is out.
La Colocha
New Member
IMO: Perhaps Creamier?
But I'll let: Americka, Brownie, Charz, Che, iNicola, msa, Panamoni, Shay, WnS Chime in.
I haven't used it that much. I open it and Smell it
I'll get around to using it tho' I'm sure before this winter is out.
I wonder if it will be greasier. Plain co is perfect for my skin. I don't need anything heavier.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Hmmm :scratchch:, a transition journal you say? What a novel idea I like it! I think it's time to start one of these for sure
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msa
New Member
OOO msa! Please describe the Silky Effect in Which You Speak Of!
*typical pj*
It was like...hmmm...regular coconut oil can sometimes make my hair greasy and a little hard (especially if I use too much). It seemed like the VF "moisturized" my hair...left it super soft...I usually only get that feel with regular coconut oil when I put it on wet hair, not dry like I did with the VF.
But I don't know if it was because of the amla and henna extract...or if I just imagined it. And if it is because of the amla/henna then I'll be wanting to add that to my regular coconut oil, that's for sure.
It's not really thicker or greasier to me...it seems the same. Maybe it is a little smoother? The texture does seem a bit different, but not much.
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