Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[La Colocha]

Goodmorning ladies, im still here. Im excited that my products are trying to dwindle down. I have less than half of a jar of sitrinillah and i never thought i would see the day. A couple of more uses and its gone. Ill be finishing up a few products all at the same time slowly but surely. Hairveda is my staple line and everything i have from them will be a repurchase. Im trying to work with the whipped baggy cream a little more before i give it up. I have 3 so by the time i finish my first one i will know if its a keeper. The weather here is like fall already, kind of cold for the summer.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ill be finishing up a few products all at the same time slowly but surely.

I am at the exact same place. I will possibly finishing up alot of stuff at the same time too.

Now the Challenge will be to use a very critical eye & logic to justify whether or not they should be replaced. Or do I move on and keep using up other things that are of "like kind?" And Use them Up.

Since they are all open, and then once they've ALL been used up, decide which one's should be repurchased.

 

[La Colocha]

I am at the exact same place. I will possibly finishing up alot of stuff at the same time too.

Now the Challenge will be to use a very critical eye & logic to justify whether or not they should be replaced. Or do I move on and keep using up other things that are of "like kind?" And Use them Up.

Since they are all open, and then once they've ALL been used up, decide which one's should be repurchased.

Write them down t, If they work the same keep 2 or 3 different ones to switch up. Use them all and give them all a chance, i know its frustrating and may seem like alot, but once you get everything narrowed down it will be alot easier to deal with.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Write them down t, If they work the same keep 2 or 3 different ones to switch up. Use them all and give them all a chance, i know its frustrating and may seem like alot, but once you get everything narrowed down it will be alot easier to deal with.

That's exactly what I am going to do.

And Yes, it is. How did you guess?erplexed

 

[Charz]

Maybe you should do a ranking system. Try two products, if one works worse than the other then it should be eliminated. The winning product can go to the next round. Do two other products and the winner should face off with the winner of the previous round.

ETA: The top 3-7 products can be your staples of each type of product, whether it be conditioner, moisturizer etc.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Girl, I wish I was Meeting You Today. You are So Intense. You Crack Me Up.

Thanks Charz: That Sounds Like a Plan. A Product Face Off. Love It.

I'm still laughing at you walking those 15 blocks......

 

[La Colocha]

That's exactly what I am going to do.

And Yes, it is. How did you guess?erplexed

Girl ive been in the game before i came to lhcf. Ive been through tons of products. Spent a gang of money. Gave away the products. Bought alot more gave them away girl i know. It has been a cycle that i have been going around and around with. You have so much stuff you don't even want to look at it but you keep buying more. I have came to the point where i have tried almost everything i ever wanted to try. Im almost at the end of the road and can't go no further. Trust me i know, but you have to put you foot down somewhere but that's only if YOU want to. Ain't a thing wrong with having alot of products, nothing but if you start feeling like its too much , you have to slow down.

 

[Charz]

I know right, it would be great if you were in the DC metro area!!!

And yes I have walked the 15 blocks to go to Sephora in Georgetown .

Btw, the oyin whipped pudding is a staple. It smells so good like chocolate cake. It is so thick, I only needed a dab last night. When I woke up my hair was so soft and smelled so tasty. My cousin said my hair was very soft so it passed the test.

Girl, I wish I was Meeting You Today. You are So Intense. You Crack Me Up.

Thanks Charz: That Sounds Like a Plan. A Product Face Off. Love It.

I'm still laughing at you walking those 15 blocks......

 

[IDareT'sHair]

IK. I was just sitting here wondering if there is ever Full Complete Recovery From Product Addiction.

One thing I do feel good about is: I didn't buy anything at all this week. I have alot of stuff that will ALL be used up in the very near future.

And I am honestly, seriously thinking through what will not be a repeat.

Or........if I will just replace it with another "brand" and start the vicious cycle all over again.

Or......if I will buy just one of a certain thing and use it up (instead of 10) i.e. One creamy daily conditioner, one leave in, one DC.etc...

Imma just keep tryna' not to buy anything for awhile. :crossfingers:

Not 10 !

And La You were right: Looking at your Stash from time to time is another real Eye Opener.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Btw, the oyin whipped pudding is a staple. It smells so good like chocolate cake. It is so thick, I only needed a dab last night. When I woke up my hair was so soft and smelled so tasty. My cousin said my hair was very soft so it passed the test.

That's Good. I Highly Commend you on finding your staples early and sticking with them. That's a Good Thing.

 

[Charz]

Buying new products isn't a bad thing. I love buying new products to try, its like a hobby or something. I just think that you maybe should give the new products a fair try when you get them and if you don't fall in love with it....sell it on the exchange forum asap. That is what I have done.

IK. I was just sitting here wondering if there is ever Full Complete Recovery From Product Addiction.

One thing I do feel good about is: I didn't buy anything at all this week. I have alot of stuff that will ALL be used up in the very near future.

And I am honestly, seriously thinking through what will not be a repeat.

Or........if I will just replace it with another "brand" and start the vicious cycle all over again.

Or......if I will buy just one of a certain thing and use it up (instead of 10) i.e. One creamy daily conditioner, one leave in, one DC.etc...

Imma just keep tryna' not to buy anything for awhile. :crossfingers:

Not 10 !

And La You were right: Looking at your Stash from time to time is another real Eye Opener.

 

[Shay72]

I love trying new products also. Sometimes its out of boredom, sometimes I love the ingredients or I'm trying to build up one of my categories. I'm set for moisturizing dcs, hair grease, leave ins, poos,and oils. I want to narrow down my cowash condishes and I feel like I need another protein deep condish or reconstructor. Also I only have one tried and true daily moisturizer so I need at least two more. The new thing I'm looking at are shine treatments/glosses. I've barely begun the research on those.

I can use a product 1-3 times and know if it will be a repurchase. Bottom line each category of products have criteria to meet.

 

[cherepikr]

Hi ladies,

I'm still on the wagon.
I went through DD's hair box this weekend and used up a few items. Organics Shea Butter, Elasta Feels Like Silk, and Surge Moisture Max. erplexed

I won't be repurchasing any of this stuff, but I'll probably try some of the Brocato treatments that are on sale at Ulta instead.

Thanks so much everyone for the great advice. I have not found any true staples except Qhemet products and coconut oil. Maybe I'm too picky.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I think I am going to feel a whole lot better, once I start to seeing Empty Jars & Containers. I will feel like I am starting to accomplish something, when I finally use something up.

And Not Feel the Need to run out and buy something (like you said) out of boredom, or even bandwagons or whatever.

I am very well stocked and now I have to make what I have work.

 

[Americka]

I think I am going to feel a whole lot better, once I start to seeing Empty Jars & Containers. I will feel like I am starting to accomplish something, when I finally use something up.

And Not Feel the Need to run out and buy something (like you said) out of boredom, or even bandwagons or whatever.

I am very well stocked and now I have to make what I have work.

I am so proud of you and I see my hair journey in the same way. I don't want multiple products by multiple manufacturers. I simply want to find and use those products that will allow me to succeed on my journey. I wish more products were available in sample sizes. I hate to purchase items only to find out they are no good for my hair. BTW, almost done with a bottle of VO5!

 

[La Colocha]

I finally used up my amala cream rinse. Now i have 2 under my belt. It feels so good to use something up.

 

[Shay72]

Great job La Colocha!

I'm starting to get that itch! I have used up 5 almost 6 products. Well I never made it to Sally's yesterday. Getting accessories will probably calm me down. I will go at some point this week.

 

[La Colocha]

Great job La Colocha!

I'm starting to get that itch! I have used up 5 almost 6 products. Well I never made it to Sally's yesterday. Getting accessories will probably calm me down. I will go at some point this week.

Thanks shay, don't scratch the itch, get those accessories. We'll make it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I finally used up my amala cream rinse. Now i have 2 under my belt. It feels so good to use something up.

WOW! I am so Glad! You used 2 ! That's Great Girlfriend.

 

[La Colocha]

WOW! I am so Glad! You used 2 ! That's Great Girlfriend.

Thanks t im so proud, i even had to put water in the bottle to get the rest out. I thought i had enough for another wash but this was it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Thanks t im so proud, i even had to put water in the bottle to get the rest out. I thought i had enough for another wash but this was it.

Good Job La. Which Brings me to another Question for ALL of the AO Users. How do you get all the Product out of your AO Bottles?

As you all Know AO Conditioners are thick as MUD.
In Fact, alot of Women on the Board, said they won't repurchase them, because it is nearly "impossible" to get all of the product out.

I am wondering if I should cut the Bottle Open, or Add Water when I am towards the end of the Product.

Any Thoughts???

 

[Kacie]

^I can tell how many "servings" are left in the container by holding it. When you can't squeeze it out anymore that's a sign to cut. Just remove the top and cut the bottle open. It's very easy to cut b/c you've already squeezed the devil out the bottle.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

^I can tell how many "servings" are left in the container by holding it. When you can't squeeze it out anymore that's a sign to cut. Just remove the top and cut the bottle open. It's very easy to cut b/c you've already squeezed the devil out the bottle.

Thanks Kace! It is soooo thick. I've sat it on it's top etc...

When I feel I can't get anymore out, by squeezing, I will cut. I Bet in Cutting, there are probably at least 1-2 more uses?

 

[Aggie]

Good Job La. Which Brings me to another Question for ALL of the AO Users. How do you get all the Product out of your AO Bottles?

As you all Know AO Conditioners are thick as MUD.
In Fact, alot of Women on the Board, said they won't repurchase them, because it is nearly "impossible" to get all of the product out.

I am wondering if I should cut the Bottle Open, or Add Water when I am towards the end of the Product.

Any Thoughts???

Terri, I did cut open my first bottle and what I found was that there was still enough conditioner left in the bottle for at least 2 more DC sessions. I was like ! So now I know when I am down to the "supposedly" last drop of AO conditioner, I'll simply add a little bit of water at a time and squeeze it out from there. Try not to put too much water in the bottle, becuase you may end up wasting 2-3 additional treatments sill left in the bottle. That was just my experience though.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks Kace! It is soooo thick. I've sat it on it's top etc...

When I feel I can't get anymore out, by squeezing, I will cut. I Bet in Cutting, there are probably at least 1-2 more uses?

, this has been my experience.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Well.........I See The PJ's Aren't Back Yet From Wrecking Havoc on the DC Metro Area with their Product Swaping & Buying.....where they at???? :eye:

Stuff should be closing up for the evening.:scratchch

 

[La Colocha]

Well.........I See The PJ's Aren't Back Yet From Wrecking Havoc on the DC Metro Area with their Product Swaping & Buying.....where they at???? :eye:

Stuff should be closing up for the evening.:scratchch

Lmao .Do i have to go put my house up for their bail. T you got money on their books.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Lmao .Do i have to go put my house up for their bail. T you got money on their books.

Okay....I'll take care of that part. As Long as they're not in there tryna' buy more Hair Products.

Yeah, Charz was pretty wound up & excited. No telling where they are Girl, I was thinking the same thing (jail)

*i hope che could use some restraint* charz sounded like she was ready to get bizee and she wasn't playin' either*

 

[La Colocha]

Okay....I'll take care of that part. As Long as they're not in there tryna' buy more Hair Products.

Yeah, Charz was pretty wound up & excited. No telling where they are Girl, I was thinking the same thing (jail)

*i hope che could use some restraint* charz sounded like she was ready to get bizee and she wasn't playin' either*

Girl the only kind of hair products they might get in jail is some whiterain conditioner and a small tooth plastic comb. Some ole discontinued suave aloe and lilly. And big bertha to braid their herrrlol.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Girl the only kind of hair products they might get in jail is some whiterain conditioner and a small tooth plastic comb. Some ole discontinued suave aloe and lilly. And big bertha to braid their herrrlol.

Girl, they'll be in there tryna' add some baby oil or vaseline to it to make a pre-poo! They'll come up wid somethin'.