Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[La Colocha]

Just finished a bottle of Aveda Nourishing Concentrate. I'm going to wash in the morning and just happened to see it sitting there. I think I have one more open bottle somewhere around here. I'm also going to finish a bottle of Henna Queen Garlic Rinse. I have one more, though.

I might have to get a Fortifying conditioner and a Tea Tree and Grapefruit from shescentit, though. Sales don't count, correct?

Checking in. I've been good. I bought the Aussie 3 minute miracle in place of my CON but other than that no buying. I've used up a couple bottles of VO5s.

Good job ms brownie, no sales don't count. And hi iNicola keep up the good work.

 

[Charz]

I love thick conditioners, I want some Afroveda before the sale ends. Which ones are the thickest, and what do they smell like?

I think that I can honestly say I am done buying moisturizers and shampoos. But I think that I will always been in the market for trying a new conditioner.

 

[Aggie]

Update:

Used up a small bottle of Beyond The Zone Clear Shine.

 

[Brownie518]

FYI Both of those are protein.

I know. I like both of them. My hair likes protein.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hi My Peeps ! Happy Weekend.

I am about to use up a coupla' of things this weekend when I do my Hair. Unfortunately or Fortunately Depending on How You Choose to Look at it, I already have their replacements on stand-by.

Still, No Need to Go Out and Buy. So, I guess that's a Good Thing.

 

[chebaby]

finished my paul mitchell the detaingler. that stuff makes my hair feel like butter. im gonna get the generic one because you get more for less and i think it will be great to use with my denman brush.

 

[Shay72]

I was planning to buy myself the Paul Mitchell Ion Express Flat Iron for my bday and Folica is OOS. Amazon carries it but it ships from someone else. I really don't like that so I guess I am waiting.

Went to Sally's and only came out with tools & accessories. Still acted like a straight up PJ...just piling stuff in the basket without a care about cost. I almost bought an apron but I figured I would be too hot in it.

Char--So far I have only tried the Ashlii something something from Afroveda and it smelled so freaking good. Not thick enough for me so I won't repurchase. It was moisturizing.

 

[Aggie]

I just mixed up some henna to put on my hair tomorrow and used up a leftover box of amla powder in it. I am torn as to when I will apply it to my hair, whether tonight or tomorrow morning.

 

[La Colocha]

finished my paul mitchell the detaingler. that stuff makes my hair feel like butter. im gonna get the generic one because you get more for less and i think it will be great to use with my denman brush.

I just mixed up some henna to put on my hair tomorrow and used up a leftover box of amla powder in it. I am torn as to when I will apply it to my hair, whether tonight or tomorrow morning.

Good job ladies, i still haven't used up anything else so far, but im taking one day at a time.

Shay you went up in sally's and got crunk, i bet they were looking like. Ha.

 

[Shay72]

Good job ladies, i still haven't used up anything else so far, but im taking one day at a time.

Shay you went up in sally's and got crunk, i bet they were looking like. Ha.

Yep ! I would've have spent more if they carried the Paul Mitchell flat iron. I knew they wouldn't but it was worth checking just in case.

 

[chebaby]

if i find an indian store tomorrow i will buy some amla powder and thats it. trying to learn how to make amla oil without a bunch of fuss.

 

[La Colocha]

if i find an indian store tomorrow i will buy some amla powder and thats it. trying to learn how to make amla oil without a bunch of fuss.

I know some ladies on here make their own amla oil. You could maybe start a thread and ask for some recipes and tips.

 

[Charz]

if i find an indian store tomorrow i will buy some amla powder and thats it. trying to learn how to make amla oil without a bunch of fuss.

There is one near the Walmart in Landover Hills off 450.

 

[Aggie]

I used up another bottle - Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze conditioner to cowash my henna out of my hair. I also used up 3 sample packs of conditioners - SE Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner, SE MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment, and BTZ Last Call Hair Masque. These were just okay for me, I will not be repurchasing. I finished off with an almost empty bottle of UBH Deep Conditioner as well this weekend.

 

[La Colocha]

I used up another bottle - Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze conditioner to cowash my henna out of my hair. I also used up 3 sample packs of conditioners - SE Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner, SE MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment, and BTZ Last Call Hair Masque. These were just okay for me, I will not be repurchasing. I finished off with an almost empty bottle of UBH Deep Conditioner as well this weekend.

Yay, Go ms aggie, you are doing a wonderful job. You ladies insprire me to keep going. I still haven't used anything up but that's the story of my life.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Me Either.

Although, I did use up a Bottle of PC and a small K-Pak 1.7 ounces. (I have Replacements on Hand for Both). Both are "staples"

I will be co-washing again tomorrow, so that will keep me moving in the right direction.

So Far, I Have Been Very Pleased with this Challenge. It is keeping me Focused.

And Truthfully, I am glad this challenge is lasting until the end of the year. If I keep going this way, I will be very, very, pleased with my progress. And I can start 2010 a little "wiser."

Especially when it comes to purchasing Loads of Unnecessary Products, Jumping on various Bandwagons and Not Really Giving My Hair the Opportunity to really get to know/adjust to a particular product.

 

[La Colocha]

Me Either.

Although, I did use up a Bottle of PC and a small K-Pak 1.7 ounces. (I have Replacements on Hand for Both). Both are "staples"

I will be co-washing again tomorrow, so that will keep me moving in the right direction.

So Far, I Have Been Very Pleased with this Challenge. It is keeping me Focused.

And Truthfully, I am glad this challenge is lasting until the end of the year. If I keep going this way, I will be very, very, pleased with my progress. And I can start 2010 a little "wiser."

Especially when it comes to purchasing Loads of Unnecessary Products, Jumping on various Bandwagons and Not Really Giving My Hair the Opportunity to really get to know/adjust to a particular product.

Thank you t this is a good post because i feel the same way. My pjism has calmed down a whole lot. To the point where im not really into products like i used to be. I love hair stuff but its not like before where i have to have something. I am very content with the things i have now and not really looking for anything new. Its saving me alot of money, and if this challenge keeps going well and its helping others, I will definatly do a 2010 challenge.

 

[Charz]

I used up one of my CV Neem and Tea Tree soaps

 

[Shay72]

So I figured out that I think it is the tea rinses that has the waves popping. I still plan to keep the Shikai and finish HE Totally Twisted and not repurchase. Shikai is the winner ultimately because it is natural & organic. TT must have figured it out because getting it out the bottle was ridiculous last night.

La Colocha--Yeah, um since I have so many products I know I will still be getting rid of stuff come 2010.

 

[Charz]

So I figured out that I think it is the tea rinses that has the waves popping. I still plan to keep the Shikai and finish HE Totally Twisted and not repurchase. Shikai is the winner ultimately because it is natural & organic. TT must have figured it out because getting it out the bottle was ridiculous last night.

La Colocha--Yeah, um since I have so many products I know I will still be getting rid of stuff come 2010.

Can you give me a review of the Afroveda you got?

 

[La Colocha]

I used up one of my CV Neem and Tea Tree soaps

Another one down for charz, gone girl.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I am Actually looking forward to my Wash-Day tomorrow. I don't know if I'll use up anything completely per se, but at least I will be one step closer.

My appetite has been truly curbed.......... The is the end of my Second Full Week of No Unnecessary, Out of Control, Over Spending.

 

[La Colocha]

I am Actually looking forward to my Wash-Day tomorrow. I don't know if I'll use up anything completely per se, but at least I will be one step closer.

My appetite has been truly curbed.......... The is the end of my Second Full Week of No Unnecessary, Out of Control, Over Spending.

I won't use up anything either but its coming, im using my sitrinillah tonight and i can see through the bottom of the jar. But there is some left on the sides, can't cheat right gotta get all of it out.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I won't use up anything either but its coming, im using my sitrinillah tonight and i can see through the bottom of the jar. But there is some left on the sides, can't cheat right gotta get all of it out.

Girl, I am Cleaning Out Errrrthang!

*that's why i started that thread about getting all my ao out of the bottle....eeerrthang is getting cleaned out, rinsed out, scraped out etc....too much $ spent to waste.*

 

[Ronnieaj]

Didn't use anything up, but coming close on a few things. Have maybe 2 more uses of Miss Jessie's rapid recovery treatment conditioner, and I'm a third of the way through with JC Revitalizing Leave-in conditioner. I won't repurchase either. I like the MJ, but it costs WAY too much and I have other products that are cheaper (thankfully this was a full size that I'd gotten for free). I like the JC leave-in, but I use too much on my hair to justify that amount to repurchase. I'd gotten this one from a member here so it cost less, but I think once I'm done with all my spray leave-ins I'll stick to making my own so I won't feel bad when I'm through them in a month.

 

[La Colocha]

Girl, I am Cleaning Out Errrrthang!

*that's why i started that thread about getting all my ao out of the bottle....eeerrthang is getting cleaned out, rinsed out, scraped out etc....too much $ spent to waste.*

I know right, im going to put water in this bad boy too. Because its that good.

Didn't use anything up, but coming close on a few things. Have maybe 2 more uses of Miss Jessie's rapid recovery treatment conditioner, and I'm a third of the way through with JC Revitalizing Leave-in conditioner. I won't repurchase either. I like the MJ, but it costs WAY too much and I have other products that are cheaper (thankfully this was a full size that I'd gotten for free). I like the JC leave-in, but I use too much on my hair to justify that amount to repurchase. I'd gotten this one from a member here so it cost less, but I think once I'm done with all my spray leave-ins I'll stick to making my own so I won't feel bad when I'm through them in a month.

I have the jc leave in. and i like it how long does it last you. Ive used it 2x and haven't put a dent in it yet.

 

[Ronnieaj]

I have the jc leave in. and i like it how long does it last you. Ive used it 2x and haven't put a dent in it yet.

Umm, I think I used 2 oz today. On a daily basis, not much, but when I'm twisting my hair and need to re-wet it, I use a spray conditioner, and this is what I used today, so I put a hurtin on it . It's very moisturizing though, so I really like it. I'm bad, I know.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hi Ya'll! Well, I am sitting here DC'ing. I just got finished steaming with Phytocitrus Deep Conditioning Masque. I may have a couple more DC Sessions with this one.

No Need to repurchase I bought about 9 during the B&BW Sale (gave away a few too). So I may have 4.erplexed Not sure which Phyto, I will repurchase when I run out (if any).

I Co-Washed with Emu Oil Conditioner which I love. I coulda' finished it up, but I rinsed the bottle out, so I probably have another Co-Wash left in it. I will re-buy this at some point. It is very Good & Creamy. Will Note it as a Repurchase.

I'll be finishing up one of my IC Fantasia Serums (I have a back up for that as well). So, I'm Good On Stuff. I have Back Ups for the Back Ups.

Steadily working my way through a Nightmarish Stash but really evaluating what I have.

So, just checking in with Ya'll and Hope you all are continuing to make your way through your products.

 

[La Colocha]

Hi Ya'll! Well, I am sitting here DC'ing. I just got finished steaming with Phytocitrus Deep Conditioning Masque. I may have a couple more DC Sessions with this one.

No Need to repurchase I bought about 9 during the B&BW Sale (gave away a few too). So I may have 4.erplexed Not sure which Phyto, I will repurchase when I run out (if any).

I Co-Washed with Emu Oil Conditioner which I love. I coulda' finished it up, but I rinsed the bottle out, so I probably have another Co-Wash left in it. I will re-buy this at some point. It is very Good & Creamy. Will Note it as a Repurchase.

I'll be finishing up one of my IC Fantasia Serums (I have a back up for that as well). So, I'm Good On Stuff. I have Back Ups for the Back Ups.

Steadily working my way through a Nightmarish Stash but really evaluating what I have.

So, just checking in with Ya'll and Hope you all are continuing to make your way through your products.

Hey-t im still here, still haven't used anything up, but im going to be finishing at least 2 products at the same time so that's good. Im really thinking about getting rid of some more things, that im not using. I realize what is the bomb to me and what is so-so, that im not going to repurchase. You'll get through t keep going.

 

[Shay72]

Char-- I bought a ton of Afroveda and have only used three products so far. So I already reviewed the Ashlii thingy. I will come back and review the other two products I used once I get home.

Finished the Jasmine's Moisture Renewal--Butter Cream today.