Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[La Colocha]

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.

Good job shay. Your doing really good.

 

[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.

Yes, I am quoting myself. I actually realized I have used 4 products.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Used Up A Box of Neck Strips wrapping my Hair for My Phony-Bun! And Yes.....I have about 2 more boxes.

 

[Charz]

Yes, I am quoting myself. I actually realized I have used 4 products.

yay! Tentatively I have this in my shopping cart....


Moisturizing Hair Butters & Styling Aids (Curly Custard)
Cleansing Herbal Hair Rinse
NU Milk Neroli Goat Milk Hair Conditioner
Ashlii Amala Red Raspberry Intense Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
PUR Whipped Hair Gelly http://us-dc1-order.store.yahoo.net...tor_ROW0_m_identity=Ji8HXFrpwPh8JrlGFMixTAA=&

 

[La Colocha]

I Used Up A Box of Neck Strips wrapping my Hair for My Phony-Bun! And Yes.....I have about 2 more boxes.

Well at least you used something up, and in that case i used up a package of baggies. I have to get some more today. Its something. Now i don't feel so bad.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Thought I'd Finish Up One of My IC Fantasia Serums, but not quite. I'm sure it will be gone along with a coupla' other things this week.

i.e. my Mizani Intensive Nighttime Treatment (which I absolutely love).:notworthy In One of of the Threads -- Name The Product Twins, Someone said the Optimum Nighttime was the twin to the Mizani Nighttime & had better ingredients.

I have it, but it doesn't seem quite the same. It's not as "heavy" and doesn't smell "as good" Even if the 'ingredients' are better, I'll have to see how it works for my hair.

But I will use it (after the Mizani) If I can't get into it, I may go back to the Mizani after I finish up the Optimum.

 

[La Colocha]

I Thought I'd Finish Up One of My IC Fantasia Serums, but not quite. I'm sure it will be gone along with a coupla' other things this week.

i.e. my Mizani Intensive Nighttime Treatment (which I absolutely love).:notworthy In One of of the Threads -- Name The Product Twins, Someone said the Optimum Nighttime was the twin to the Mizani Nighttime & had better ingredients.

I have it, but it doesn't seem quite the same. It's not as "heavy" and doesn't smell "as good" Even if the 'ingredients' are better, I'll have to see how it works for my hair.

But I will use it (after the Mizani) If I can't get into it, I may go back to the Mizani after I finish up the Optimum.

Try the cheaper version then if you don't like it just go back to mizani. It might not be the same but it may work the same. That way you can save money. Ive spent money on all these leave ins and s-curl is kicking all their butts. You just never know.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Try the cheaper version then if you don't like it just go back to mizani. It might not be the same but it may work the same. That way you can save money. Ive spent money on all these leave ins and s-curl is kicking all their butts. You just never know.

It actually has alot of "natural" ingredients listed. I just like the "consistency" of the Mizani Better.

Girl........I am going definitely going to use it up. I refuse to repurchase the Mizani w/o using up what I already have (the Optimum).

Ain't Happening.

 

[La Colocha]

It actually has alot of "natural" ingredients listed. I just like the "consistency" of the Mizani Better.

Girl........I am going definitely going to use it up. I refuse to repurchase the Mizani w/o using up what I already have (the Optimum).

Ain't Happening.

Ok i misread but is the optimum cheaper than the mizani?, I always see it in the drugstores but i didn't look at the price. Or are they about the same.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

The Mizani is $14-$15. The Optimum about $5.00-$6.00.

So For Now......Imma Make it Work

 

[La Colocha]

The Mizani is $14-$15. The Optimum about $5.00-$6.00.

So For Now......Imma Make it Work

Come back and tell use how you like and if you'll repurchase.

 

[cherepikr]

Since I had used up a few products, I purchased 2 liters of Brocato Deep Treatments from Ulta yesterday. I bought Saturation and Cloud 9. The regular price was $35, but they were on sale for 10 bucks.

Even though I had used products up and got a great deal, I feel a little guilty.

 

[La Colocha]

Since I had used up a few products, I purchased 2 liters of Brocato Deep Treatments from Ulta yesterday. I bought Saturation and Cloud 9. The regular price was $35, but they were on sale for 10 bucks.

Even though I had used products up and got a great deal, I feel a little guilty.

Why do you feel guilty chere? You used up some products.

 

[Shay72]

Here is what I ordered from Afroveda not too long ago (don't judge me) :

Kapha Hair Set: Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter, Neem+3 Triphala Silk Protein, Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil
Ashlii Amala Deep Conditioning Mask
Rhineh Rhassoul Hair Treatment Kit
Khorem King of Tresses Hair Serum
Coconut Moisture Milk Hair Conditioner
Holy Basil Moisturizing Hair Conditioner
Shikakai Hair Growth Elixir
Moringa Supreme Ginseng Detangling Spray

So far I have used 4 items:
Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter
Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil
Ashlii Amala Deep Conditioning Mask
Shikakai Hair Growth Elixir

Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter--I like the smell. Not really gingery to me but I could be wrong. It is white with a creamy texture. A little bit goes a long way and it is very moisturizing. This will be a repurchase.

Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil--This smells really good. It is a light oil. I use it for prepooing. I will repurchase.

Ashlii Amala Deep Conditioning Mask--As stated before it smells so good !!! It is not thick enough to me for a deep condish. It was hard getting it in my hair because it's so liquidy. It was a mess steaming with it because it was so drippy. It is very moisturizing and I got some slip with it but I will not repurchase. I was really tempted though because it smelled that good to me.

Shikakai Hair Growth Elixir--A light oil. I've been using this every day on my edges. I've been using it for nearly two months and I see a significant difference.

 

[cherepikr]

Why do you feel guilty chere? You used up some products.

I didn't need what I bought, but couldn't pass up "the deal."

 

[La Colocha]

I didn't need what I bought, but couldn't pass up "the deal."

I understand, but at least you didn't pay full price for it. If you like these products then its ok.

 

[La Colocha]

Here is what I ordered from Afroveda not too long ago (don't judge me) :

Kapha Hair Set: Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter, Neem+3 Triphala Silk Protein, Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil
Ashlii Amala Deep Conditioning Mask
Rhineh Rhassoul Hair Treatment Kit
Khorem King of Tresses Hair Serum
Coconut Moisture Milk Hair Conditioner
Holy Basil Moisturizing Hair Conditioner
Shikakai Hair Growth Elixir
Moringa Supreme Ginseng Detangling Spray

So far I have used 4 items:
Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter
Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil
Ashlii Amala Deep Conditioning Mask
Shikakai Hair Growth Elixir

Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter--I like the smell. Not really gingery to me but I could be wrong. It is white with a creamy texture. A little bit goes a long way and it is very moisturizing. This will be a repurchase.

Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil--This smells really good. It is a light oil. I use it for prepooing. I will repurchase.

Ashlii Amala Deep Conditioning Mask--As stated before it smells so good !!! It is not thick enough to me for a deep condish. It was hard getting it in my hair because it's so liquidy. It was a mess steaming with it because it was so drippy. It is very moisturizing and I got some slip with it but I will not repurchase. I was really tempted though because it smelled that good to me.

Shikakai Hair Growth Elixir--A light oil. I've been using this every day on my edges. I've been using it for nearly two months and I see a significant difference.

. The holy basil conditoner is perfumy but i liked it. Made my hair soft. The almond butter smelled like soap to me, irish spring, but its good.

 

[Shay72]

. The holy basil conditoner is perfumy but i liked it. Made my hair soft. The almond butter smelled like soap to me, irish spring, but its good.

At least I can say "I ain't never lied" about being a pj because obviously I am.

 

[Charz]

Thank you guys for your reviews. I really like how yall are so objective. I feel like in the "rave" threads people are overly positive. Like if you always have good things to say about EVERY product that you have tried, it makes me a little skeptical.

 

[Shay72]

Thank you guys for your reviews. I really like how yall are so objective. I feel like in the "rave" threads people are overly positive. Like if you always have good things to say about EVERY product that you have tried, it makes me a little skeptical.

ITA . I've seen the best reviews come from Chebaby, Eisani, Tiffers, and Aggie. Aggie is so nice with hers though. Chebaby, Eisani & Tiffers will call something "boo boo" (Tiffers actually used this term) if it is !!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Thanks Ladies For Listing Which Ones You will Possibly RePurchase and Which Ones Not. It really helps one to stay focused.

Even though we may not use the same products, it makes me "think" when you list which ones you'll repurchase and why.

Thanks For That Extra Added Help.

 

[La Colocha]

Thank you guys for your reviews. I really like how yall are so objective. I feel like in the "rave" threads people are overly positive. Like if you always have good things to say about EVERY product that you have tried, it makes me a little skeptical.

I know i usually post mine in the hits and miss thread. And i try to use something more than once before i give a review. Many times i have used something which started off great and then stopped working for me. I try to be as honest as possible. And sometimes you have those back to back hiters like hairveda for me everything ive tried from them so far is awesome and that's rare.

 

[Aggie]

Today, I finally bought 2 bottles of my beloved African Royale BRX Braid Sprays. This is good stuff but hard to find down here in the Bahamas so when I see it, I buy it in multiples.

 

[La Colocha]

Today, I finally bought 2 bottles of my beloved African Royale BRX Braid Sprays. This is good stuff but hard to find down here in the Bahamas so when I see it, I buy it in multiples.

Does the company have a website? They might sell it in bulk so you don't have to worry about running out.

 

[Aggie]

Does the company have a website? They might sell it in bulk so you don't have to worry about running out.

I suppose I can purchase them online, but packages take what seems like forever to get to the Bahamas.

 

[Brownie518]

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.

My Sitrinilla was the same and you know I got a tiny spatula that I found in the dollar store and tore up the rim of that tub!! I got every last drop out! That thing was clean

 

[IDareT'sHair]

My Sitrinilla was the same and you know I got a tiny spatula that I found in the dollar store and tore up the rim of that tub!! I got every last drop out! That thing was clean

Will You Repurchase?

 

[La Colocha]

My Sitrinilla was the same and you know I got a tiny spatula that I found in the dollar store and tore up the rim of that tub!! I got every last drop out! That thing was clean

I took my finger and got all the sides clean now its just perfectly sitting at the bottom. I love that stuff.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

If Hairveda or SheScentIt has any Sales over Labor Day.....I will be purchasing some Conditioner.

And Sams247. I am in Love with that Stanky JBCO:fart:

 

[Brownie518]

Let's see, I used up a few small things. One tiny CHI Silk Infusion I found in a drawer. I have a few backups of that. I also finished a Design Essentials moisturizing poo. It's good but I won't repurchase. I love my Aveda DR and I use Elasta QP Creme conditioning as a backup.
This week, I plan on finishing some more stuff:

Jessicurl Too Shea sample size
Aveda Nourishing Concentrate - one more opened bottle
Komaza Jojoba Hemp balm - will repurchase this
Affirm Fiberguard Preservo - if I do my touch up and I will definitely repurchase. This is a staple for touch up time.
Affirm Positive Link - I'll have to get my little spatula out and rim that tub but I have a back up of this

I am getting down to the dregs on my Alter Ego Garlic and I might have two more uses left. Definite repurchase. It keeps shedding away and its a great conditioner.

Oh, I also finished an HE Dangerously Straight conditioner and White Rain Tropical Coconut conditioner. Hmmm, I sure have a lot of stuff that is half full or less.