Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[chebaby]

see we wear uniforms so we cant wear scarfs and such. i wish we could because i love beautiful multi colored scarfs and head wraps.

 

[La Colocha]

see we wear uniforms so we cant wear scarfs and such. i wish we could because i love beautiful multi colored scarfs and head wraps.

Ok i see now, At the bolded me too, i know some people think wearing scarves in public is ghetto, but you have to know how and what to wear it with. Ive seen women look stunning with their scarves on.

 

[Charz]

Girl why do you feel guilty, This is not a no buy, if you got it you might as well keep it and use it. It might be a hg.

@Charz- Is that you in your siggy? You are a doll, i bet the guys be whistlin like hey mamaand you be like.lol

Lol thanks, and then David be like

 

[La Colocha]

Lol thanks, and then David be like

Bless his heart, he will be alright.

 

[La Colocha]

Im going to be prepooing tonight with sitrinillah and some oils and avocado butter. Im also going to make a mix with my butter. I love it by itself but i just wanted to try something different.

 

[La Colocha]

T where you at? Its dark outside and the street lights are on, its time come home lady.

 

[chebaby]

does anyone on here use miss jessies? i know they get a bad rep on here but i have a jar of the baby buttercreme and i remember loving it when i first went natural. i havent used it in a while and i dont know if i want to use it or swap it because now im into natural butters and mixtures.


also whats the best natural protein treatment? my hair has been craving protein and the GPB is too light and the joico and bed head aint working like they did on my relaxed hair. im thinking of trying giovanni protein treatment. i may try adding eggs into a conditioner or something but i cant get down with mayo because the smell is horrible.

 

[La Colocha]

does anyone on here use miss jessies? i know they get a bad rep on here but i have a jar of the baby buttercreme and i remember loving it when i first went natural. i havent used it in a while and i dont know if i want to use it or swap it because now im into natural butters and mixtures.


also whats the best natural protein treatment? my hair has been craving protein and the GPB is too light and the joico and bed head aint working like they did on my relaxed hair. im thinking of trying giovanni protein treatment. i may try adding eggs into a conditioner or something but i cant get down with mayo because the smell is horrible.

When i need some protein i just use mayo from the fridge, which is very seldom. It works fine for me. be careful if you decide to use the eggs.The water has to be just right or it will cook the egg in your hair. I know i tried it once and i was picking egg bits out the colochas. It was not cute.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ya'll It's My Hair Night. I typically do my hair on Fridays. Not only is it my Hair Night.....it's my 3rd attempt at Self-Relaxing at 16 weeks Post.erplexed So, I am doing my Prep Work. I will keep Ya'll Posted. I just wish my skills were better. Oh Well....I guess it'll come. uh?

Ya'll know I ain't "broadcasting" that and posting pictures eerrwhere and carrying on until I "get something" to actually show.

I know it will be at least a year or more before I even feel "comfortable" enough to show up and show out...

But I will let my Family in this thread know how it went.:crossfingers:

TTYL....Love Ya'll.

 

[La Colocha]

Ya'll It's My Hair Night. I typically do my hair on Fridays. Not only is it my Hair Night.....it's my 3rd attempt at Self-Relaxing at 16 weeks Post.erplexed So, I am doing my Prep Work. I will keep Ya'll Posted. I just wish my skills were better. Oh Well....I guess it'll come. uh?

Ya'll know I ain't "broadcasting" that and posting pictures eerrwhere and carrying on until I "get something" to actually show.

I know it will be at least a year or more before I even feel "comfortable" enough to show up and show out...

But I will let my Family in this thread know how it went.:crossfingers:

TTYL....Love Ya'll.

Take your time im sure it will come out just fine. Love you to girl.

 

[Shay72]

Do any of her conditioners have slip?

So far the Coconut Moisture Milk is the only one I've tried since the Ashlii. I'm not even sure what else I have from there. I think maybe the Holy Basil.

Okay ladies I am trying to narrow down my oil collection. I'm know many of you know the benefits of these oils. Please help me. TIA!

I have:
shikakai oil
amla oil
hibiscus oil
grapeseed oil
sweet almond oil
jasmine oil
jojoba oil
rosemary oil
gro aut oil
mahabhrinraj oil
jbco
coconut oil

 

[La Colocha]

So far the Coconut Moisture Milk is the only one I've tried since the Ashlii. I'm not even sure what else I have from there. I think maybe the Holy Basil.

Okay ladies I am trying to narrow down my oil collection. I'm know many of you know the benefits of these oils. Please help me. TIA!

I have:
shikakai oil
amla oil
hibiscus oil
grapeseed oil
sweet almond oil
jasmine oil
jojoba oil
rosemary oil
gro aut oil
mahabhrinraj oil
jbco
coconut oil[/quote]

I was going to send an amber alert out for you.Ok on to the bolded, hibiscus is for preventing grays and helps with shedding and has conditioning properties, grapeseed has vitamin something sorry i can't remember that is good for the scalp and it gives you some bling. Jojoba oil is as close to our sebum of the scalp as you can get. Its a light oil. Rosemary helps with growth. Sweet almond oil is moisturizing, great for the skin and hair. Jbco helps with thickning of the hair you can say growth and i think you can take a teaspoon to go to the bathroom withidk. Maybe that is just regular castor oil. Coconut oil (the devil) has essential fatty acids, penetrates the hair shaft and can be taken eternally. This is all i can remember it may not be the exact definition for each but i think its close. If you have time you can also google each oil to find out what its good for if your looking for something specific. Hth *whew takes breath*

 

[Shay72]

I was going to send an amber alert out for you.

You are so crazy. I went to happy hour with my coworkers last night and today being the last day before staycation I was at work late .

 

[iNicola]

Ya'll It's My Hair Night. I typically do my hair on Fridays. Not only is it my Hair Night.....it's my 3rd attempt at Self-Relaxing at 16 weeks Post.erplexed So, I am doing my Prep Work. I will keep Ya'll Posted. I just wish my skills were better. Oh Well....I guess it'll come. uh?

Ya'll know I ain't "broadcasting" that and posting pictures eerrwhere and carrying on until I "get something" to actually show.

I know it will be at least a year or more before I even feel "comfortable" enough to show up and show out...

But I will let my Family in this thread know how it went.:crossfingers:

TTYL....Love Ya'll.

Ohh, i didn't know you were going it tonight. I'm sure it will come out good.

 

[La Colocha]

You are so crazy. I went to happy hour with my coworkers last night and today being the last day before staycation I was at work late .

Get that money girl. When im at work late the guys always go come on colocha get that money, get it in and im like( i want to go home). I hope you have a good staycation get you some rest.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Morning Ladies:

You all are So Positive & Supportive. Which means so much to each of us on this Journey. When we support each other, it makes everything easier.

Well I Relaxed! 3rd time Ever! Ya'll know I had switched from Linange Shea Butter Lye to Mizani Butter Blends (it wasn't that Linange was a bad product or anything, I just switched) PJ in me or as Soulie coined it: Product A-D-D!

Anyway, I started basing my scalp on Wednesday, so ya'll know I was Greasy as a Chittlin' by last night.erplexed

I didn't use the whole Mizani Butter Blends System and talked to Aggie and others that only use the Relaxer and said they had good results. Plus yesterday morning soulie pm'd me the process that she found on-line so I sent it to my work e-mail and printed it, so I would have it. I improvised what I had, to what they recommended from their "System".

iNicola, you might want to read through soulie's thread about tweaking MBB.

I based with the Summit Sensitive Scalp
I applied the Butter Blends Lye Regular to my 16 week NG
I rinsed out for eva' and then applied Sebastian Penetraittt as my Mid-Protein Step. I couldn't decide between, Redken Deep Fuel, Joico K-Pak or Tigi Dumb Blonde, but went with the Sebastian.
I rinsed a long time and then Shampoo'd with Isoplus with Color Guard. I let the shampoo sit for about 5 minutes twice and then the last 'Poo was a regular Shampoo with the Isoplus
I didn't have any pink suds, so I hope I am good. I always worry about Poor Neutralization (especially after my Salon mishap)
I then Steamed for about an Hour with Alter Ego Garlic Hot Oil Treatment (couldn't decide between that or Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat--which I coulda' used up), but chose the AE
Porosity Control after Steam Treatment
Applied Fermodyl 619 and used BBD Stretch Leave-In to my Wrap *BBD has to be used with heat* i.e. dryer or blow dryer
Dried under the dryer.
Brushed and lightly applied Black & Bossie Scalp Oil Treatment
Tied with Silk Scarf and went to Bed.

Right Now my hair is still wrapped. But it looks "good" and it is relaxed. I didn't have any real issues. Just wish my skills were better. I will keep my eye on it carefully this week. My Next wash day, I may use the Neutralizing Poo again just as a precautionary measure, not sure yet.

Next Wash I will do my protein. Probably Redken Deep Fuel, Tigi Dumb Blonde, AG Fast Food Reconstruct or Giovanni Nutra-Fix to put some protein back in. And Maybe Steam 30 minutes w/AO GPB and something moisturizing.

I am pleased with the results. And my hair is thriving and getting better each day. Especially with everything I've learned here. I owe so much to you all.

But it's too soon for me to post anything. I am still in ICU. But I'm having fun. So, Bear with Me & Stay Tuned.

Thanks Ladies for all your support and for listening.

 

[La Colocha]

Morning Ladies:

You all are So Positive & Supportive. Which means so much to each of us on this Journey. When we support each other, it makes everything easier.

Well I Relaxed! 3rd time Ever! Ya'll know I had switched from Linange Shea Butter Lye to Mizani Butter Blends (it wasn't that Linange was a bad product or anything, I just switched) PJ in me or as Soulie coined it: Product A-D-D!

Anyway, I started basing my scalp on Wednesday, so ya'll know I was Greasy as a Chittlin' by last night.erplexed

I didn't use the whole Mizani Butter Blends System and talked to Aggie and others that only use the Relaxer and said they had good results. Plus yesterday morning soulie pm'd me the process that she found on-line so I sent it to my work e-mail and printed it, so I would have it. I improvised what I had, to what they recommended from their "System".

iNicola, you might want to read through soulie's thread about tweaking MBB.

I based with the Summit Sensitive Scalp
I applied the Butter Blends Lye Regular to my 16 week NG
I rinsed out for eva' and then applied Sebastian Penetraittt as my Mid-Protein Step. I couldn't decide between, Redken Deep Fuel, Joico K-Pak or Tigi Dumb Blonde, but went with the Sebastian.
I rinsed a long time and then Shampoo'd with Isoplus with Color Guard. I let the shampoo sit for about 5 minutes twice and then the last 'Poo was a regular Shampoo with the Isoplus
I didn't have any pink suds, so I hope I am good. I always worry about Poor Neutralization (especially after my Salon mishap)
I then Steamed for about an Hour with Alter Ego Garlic Hot Oil Treatment (couldn't decide between that or Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat--which I coulda' used up), but chose the AE
Porosity Control after Steam Treatment
Applied Fermodyl 619 and used BBD Stretch Leave-In to my Wrap *BBD has to be used with heat* i.e. dryer or blow dryer
Dried under the dryer.
Brushed and lightly applied Black & Bossie Scalp Oil Treatment
Tied with Silk Scarf and went to Bed.

Right Now my hair is still wrapped. But it looks "good" and it is relaxed. I didn't have any real issues. Just wish my skills were better. I will keep my eye on it carefully this week. My Next wash day, I may use the Neutralizing Poo again just as a precautionary measure, not sure yet.

Next Wash I will do my protein. Probably Redken Deep Fuel, Tigi Dumb Blonde, AG Fast Food Reconstruct or Giovanni Nutra-Fix to put some protein back in. And Maybe Steam 30 minutes w/AO GPB and something moisturizing.

I am pleased with the results. And my hair is thriving and getting better each day. Especially with everything I've learned here. I owe so much to you all.

But it's too soon for me to post anything. I am still in ICU. But I'm having fun. So, Bear with Me & Stay Tuned.

Thanks Ladies for all your support and for listening.

Im glad everything turned out ok for you. And we are here whenever you need us.

 

[iNicola]

But it's too soon for me to post anything. I am still in ICU. But I'm having fun. So, Bear with Me & Stay Tuned.

We understand.

Thanks so much for the feedback and I'm glad that your happy with the outcome. I can't wait to relax especially with all the tips I've gotten on here. I will now be basing days before up to the day instead of basing right before the relaxer, protecting the previously processed hair, protein treatment and letting the neutralizer sit on my hair fro awhile as oppose to washing it multiple times. I find that the Isoplus neutralizer is stripping so I will go with the Mizani neutralizer. What did you used to protect the previously relaxed hair?

 

[La Colocha]

Ladies pray for me as i go into the battlefield. Im taking a field trip to sally's today to see what they have at thier sidewalk sale. Im going to look and i hope i don't end up with a bunch of stuff. This is too good for me to pass up. I have to go to hobby lobby also to get jars for my mixes.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ladies pray for me as i go into the battlefield. Im taking a field trip to sally's today to see what they have at thier sidewalk sale. Im going to look and i hope i don't end up with a bunch of stuff. This is too good for me to pass up. I have to go to hobby lobby also to get jars for my mixes.

Lawd in Your Name....Watch over this poor recovering Junkie as she goes into the Lion's Den of Product Iniquity. Keep Your Hand on Her Wallet. Keep Her Eyes from Wondering. Looking Upon Unnecessary Products that will drive her back to the Wilderness.

Amen.

 

[La Colocha]

Oh and one more thing, if you ladies find out if there are any sales on monday please let us know. If you don't want to post it you can pm us. And make sure you order your things before you tell us. I may not buy anything but i will post sales in here if i see anything, off to check my email.

 

[Charz]

Oh and one more thing, if you ladies find out if there are any sales on monday please let us know. If you don't want to post it you can pm us. And make sure you order your things before you tell us. I may not buy anything but i will post sales in here if i see anything, off to check my email.

I always let yall know....after I place my order lol.

 

[La Colocha]

Lawd in Your Name....Watch over this poor recovering Junkie as she goes into the Lion's Den of Product Iniquity. Keep Your Hand on Her Wallet. Keep Her Eyes from Wondering. Looking Upon Unnecessary Products that will drive her back to the Wilderness.

Amen.

Amen sista amenThe problem is sally's has more than hair products, maybe i shouldn't go. This will be a test for me to see if im ready. But dang 50% off already marked down things is a steal. *sighs*.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

We understand.

Thanks so much for the feedback and I'm glad that your happy with the outcome. I can't wait to relax especially with all the tips I've gotten on here. I will now be basing days before up to the day instead of basing right before the relaxer, protecting the previously processed hair, protein treatment and letting the neutralizer sit on my hair fro awhile as oppose to washing it multiple times. I find that the Isoplus neutralizer is stripping so I will go with the Mizani neutralizer. What did you used to protect the previously relaxed hair?

I put some SAA on the Previously Relaxed Hair.

IK Ladies are using a variety of items such as; SAA, PC, oils and some actual conditioners.

IK You are leaning towards getting the Entire System. So, You'll have to keep me posted on your results.

 

[Charz]

Haha I'm about to post my Shescentit review and....


Shescentit Sale!!!!
To all my lovely customers, take 20% off your order of $20 or more. Sale expires on Wednesday 9th. Coupon code is beautifulhair. Enjoy your labor day weekend!

 

[La Colocha]

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Dear Member,

Aziza Beauty Supply is in the process of restructuring our site and deciding on which products to continue carrying. We apologize for any particular item being out of stock for a period of time. We are having an inventory blowout to make room for new products. Brands that we will no longer carry are:

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Save up 25% off of selected products. Offer ends 09/09/2009. *Use Code INV09 at checkout for the discount to apply.

www.azizabeautysupply.com

 

[IDareT'sHair]

This will be a test for me to see if im ready. But dang 50% off already marked down things is a steal. *sighs*.

One Day this week, I was thinking, I should run by the BSS on my lunch hour and just wander/browse around......then I thought: What could I possibly need/use?

So, I ended up not going. Because I know if I would have gone, I would have justified it by saying: "I gotta buy something, because I wasted gas driving out here"

And I'm not saying you shouldn't go...but I was thinking about you saying it was a "Test" That's how I felt about that. Can I stop myself from that Urge? Ya'll PJ-ism is a very "real sickness"

Chile, There was a time I would have "mindlessly" hopped in my car at lunch, ran up there, and snatched up a whole bunch of crazy stuff I read on different Threads, that would still either be in my car or in the garage, still in the bag, on the shelf which I'd end up sending off to another PJ.erplexed

My.....How I have Grown!

 

[La Colocha]

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Komaza's Labor Day Weekend Sale!​

Komaza Care would like to offer you 10% off your purchase made this 4rd, 5th, 6th and 7th.

Please be sure to enter the word SAVE as the coupon code during checkout to take advantage of your 10% discount.

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[La Colocha]

Shop our Labor Day Sale September 4-7 and receive 15%* off storewide. Use coupon code LABOR. One coupon per order.
Shop Now.
*Excludes all collections, Wen and Kinky-Curly products. Sale ends September 7, 2009.

[FONT=verdana,arial]Tell your friends about NaturallyCurly![/FONT]

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Okay Ya'll: What's the Best Smells on the SheScentIt Seyani Butters? I've never bought those.erplexed

I've only purchased her Conditioners & Masks......

Calling all PJ's!

Lemme Know before Word of this Sale gets out Mass Thread.

And if I even really need those? I'm thinking of a few products for Fall. Just a small few tho' And......will I like them better than ordering Butters from Texas Supply