Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009
- Thread starter La Colocha
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Its good so far I guess.
I used it before I blow dried my hair and it feels really soft.
See above video!
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I was sooooo close to using up a Moisture Milks.
erplexed I Indigo'd tonight.
I still have about 1/4 bottle left outta 12-15 bottles (jk).
I also thought I'd use up the last of one of my Nexxus Ensure's which is similar to PC (although the ph on the Ensure is 3.0) so it is lower.
This has been a staple for me for years (at the Salon) Although I never 'knew' what it was for, now I do.
I probably had "Porosity Issues" for a while. Because, they always used it and I never asked "WHY"??
I am putting a Hurtin' on my JBCO. I only bought 2 -- Now I wish I Woulda' Bought 4!
erplexed I Indigo'd tonight. I still have about 1/4 bottle left outta 12-15 bottles (jk).
I also thought I'd use up the last of one of my Nexxus Ensure's which is similar to PC (although the ph on the Ensure is 3.0) so it is lower.
This has been a staple for me for years (at the Salon) Although I never 'knew' what it was for, now I do.
I probably had "Porosity Issues" for a while. Because, they always used it and I never asked "WHY"??
I am putting a Hurtin' on my JBCO. I only bought 2 -- Now I wish I Woulda' Bought 4!
Haha, its really good! I'm not tryin to buy any new ones either!
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
So....Who Ya'll Thank Ya'll Foolin'
Boff Of Ya'll Probably Got 2 or 3 in The Cart.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
So....Who Ya'll Thank Ya'll Foolin'
Boff Of Ya'll Probably Got 2 or 3 in The Cart.
I haven't even gone to the site yet. I will but I don't like the packaging
. I've bought a bunch of stuff today and I am probably gonna buy from one more place before the weekend is up. Most likely not Curls.IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I haven't even gone to the site yet. I will but I don't like the packaging
Ahhh?? The Dreaded Packaging Problem......
Okay: What's wrong with it?
It's Not Cute. It Looks Janky.
What?
Shay72
Natural, 4A
It is not cute to me. I could have come up with that and I'm terrible when it comes to the kind of stuff. I really think vendors need to spend a little more time on packagingAhhh?? The Dreaded Packaging Problem......
Okay: What's wrong with it?
. It will make a differenceGreat customer service. Don't you just love that? I ordered from Lotion Crafters earlier today. About 10 minutes after the order I had a tracking #. This is my 2nd time ordering from them so I know how they do.
La Colocha
New Member
Goodmorning ladies,
@ Charz, hun i can't watch your video right now, when i watch videos and click on different links my service starts acting up. When i figure out what is wrong i will definatly look at it.
Im going to order the afroveda dc and the men oil. Im kind of scared though not because of the products but i don't want to lose connection in the middle of a transaction. So im going to wait a while and see how long i can hold a connection then i will order.
My komaza samples will be gone before the end of the week so i will make a decision what i will buy then. I know i won't get the shampoo or the dc. The califa cream is a surprise also, i only used it on one side of my hair with the leave in and mist and it did not make my hair hard. The 3rd ingredient is coconut oil. I will most likely get the cream, leave in, mist and conditoner again. I don't have much left to test unless i order another set of samples, and i don't think i will do that. On the other side of my hair without the cream is just the leave in and mist and they are holding thier own this morning.
Ladies how long does it take you to figure out if a product is really working for you? I have a history of using things then they stop working. I really hope these samples are enough for me to determine if its good for me or not.
@ Charz, hun i can't watch your video right now, when i watch videos and click on different links my service starts acting up. When i figure out what is wrong i will definatly look at it.
Im going to order the afroveda dc and the men oil. Im kind of scared though not because of the products but i don't want to lose connection in the middle of a transaction. So im going to wait a while and see how long i can hold a connection then i will order.
My komaza samples will be gone before the end of the week so i will make a decision what i will buy then. I know i won't get the shampoo or the dc. The califa cream is a surprise also, i only used it on one side of my hair with the leave in and mist and it did not make my hair hard. The 3rd ingredient is coconut oil. I will most likely get the cream, leave in, mist and conditoner again. I don't have much left to test unless i order another set of samples, and i don't think i will do that. On the other side of my hair without the cream is just the leave in and mist and they are holding thier own this morning.
Ladies how long does it take you to figure out if a product is really working for you? I have a history of using things then they stop working. I really hope these samples are enough for me to determine if its good for me or not.
La Colocha
New Member
Charz i got to watch your videos, good reviews and stop pouring out product to show folkslol. I hope you put it back in the bottle, i would have. That was also a big bottle of the curls stuff. I want some big bottles.
lol. I hope you put it back in the bottle, i would have. That was also a big bottle of the curls stuff. I want some big bottles.IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Morning Ladies: My Hair Feels Great!
And I think the Wheat Germ HOT had alot to do with that. I read the Bottle today. 100% Pure Wheat Germ "Rich in Vitamin E" so, it's all good.
I am so thankful to all You HOT HEADS (big shout out to Americka) for First Suggesting this.
Incorporating this into my current Regimen was sheer Genius!
Plus, it helps me use up some stuff. Maybe next week I'll try the Organic Soy Oil.
A Win-Win!
And I think the Wheat Germ HOT had alot to do with that. I read the Bottle today. 100% Pure Wheat Germ "Rich in Vitamin E" so, it's all good.
I am so thankful to all You HOT HEADS (big shout out to Americka
) for First Suggesting this. Incorporating this into my current Regimen was sheer Genius!
Plus, it helps me use up some stuff.
Maybe next week I'll try the Organic Soy Oil. A Win-Win!
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I only try a product out 1 time, 2 at max. I'm too lazy & impatient to try under different conditions. Shoot I don't even read the directions most times so I'm probably not using it right
. Basically what happens is I decide the first time I use it if I like it or not. If I don't like it and it's not detrimental to my hair I will use it up. Otherwise I'm sorry it's going in the trash or I will give it away. So I bought the butter sampler from Afroveda. It seems I've gone on a buying spree in the past two weeks. I knew it would happen. I'm not concerned and I don't feel bad because I know I've used up or given away a ton of products. I've used up and/or given away 40 or so products since starting this challenge and have only bought about 20. In a few weeks some of this stuff will be making it's way to a women's shelter.
I have the last of the Alter Ego Garlic in my hair right now. I'm under the steamer. I will not repurchase. I realized this was the one & only jar-- 33.8 oz--that I ever bought. It should not have taken this long to use it up.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Charz i got to watch your videos, good reviews and stop pouring out product to show folks
I love when reviewers do that!!!! I need to see the consistency of stuff. Do like EmpressRi does and just put it in your hair.
La Colocha
New Member
I only try a product out 1 time, 2 at max. I'm too lazy & impatient to try under different conditions. Shoot I don't even read the directions most times so I'm probably not using it right
So I bought the butter sampler from Afroveda. It seems I've gone on a buying spree in the past two weeks. I knew it would happen. I'm not concerned and I don't feel bad because I know I've used up or given away a ton of products. I've used up and/or given away 40 or so products since starting this challenge and have only bought about 20. In a few weeks some of this stuff will be making it's way to a women's shelter.
I have the last of the Alter Ego Garlic in my hair right now. I'm under the steamer. I will not repurchase. I realized this was the one & only jar-- 33.8 oz--that I ever bought. It should not have taken this long to use it up.
You are doing a wonderful job shay and ain't nothing wrong with buying stuff. I have not used up alot of products but i have give alot away. To the bolded do you think im doing too much as far as how long im testing the products out? I know maybe you can't fully answer that for me but i would like your thoughts on it.
Eta: Anyones thoughts
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IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IA: I have given up a Ton of products since this Challenge as well (and that's a Good Thing) I am very happy about that.
Plus it gives people a chance to "try" stuff they thought about or stuff that hadn't thought about trying/buying.
Question Shay: Why won't you repurchase the AE Garlic?
btw: I said 12-15 V05's last night, it's actually still about 30!
erplexed I can't figure why that won't go down.Americka: You use V05, do you want a couple of bottles?
pm Me.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
LC you have to do what is comfortable for you. Okay see I'm not a good example with stuff like this. I'm like this in general. I'm one of those people that I can tell if I like you the first time I meet you. Or online by reading your posts. If I don't you're short because I will never change my mind. Times I have not responded to my gut I've regretted so I am the same way with my hair products.You are doing a wonderful job shay and ain't nothing wrong with buying stuff. I have not used up alot of products but i have give alot away. To the bolded do you think im doing too much as far as how long im testing the products out? I know maybe you can't fully answer that for me but i would like your thoughts on it.
Eta: Anyones thoughts
Not repurchasing Alter Ego Garlic because I want to go as natural as possible. Aggie has a recipe in her fotki that I can use for shredding using stuff I already have. Besides I take garlic pills too. Oh yeah I realized it does not meet my dc criteria either--thiiiick!
Americka
Well-Known Member
Morning Ladies: My Hair Feels Great!
And I think the Wheat Germ HOT had alot to do with that. I read the Bottle today. 100% Pure Wheat Germ "Rich in Vitamin E" so, it's all good.
I am so thankful to all You HOT HEADS (big shout out to Americka
Incorporating this into my current Regimen was sheer Genius!
Plus, it helps me use up some stuff.
A Win-Win!
LC - For me, it depends on the product. Conditioners, leave-ins, moisturizers, and oils are given one or two tries before they are ditched. If they are "okay", then I'll add some stuff to them i.e. Just for Me Hair Milk Conditioner and SAAs. Shampoos and DCs will usually take three tries over a longer period of time. My question is what causes products to work great the first or second time, but are horrible after that?
T - Aren't HOTS the greatest? Some years ago (the mid 90s I believe
), I read in a magazine that Halle Berry did HOTS every time she washed her hair. While we do not share the same hair type, I saw the merit in doing HOTS. My hair was at its longest point when doing that. Don't know why I stopped though. IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Thanks for your Response.
I Also have the 33.8 oz Jar. I love that Stuff.:blush3:
IK It will take a while (for Me) to use it up.
It's a definite keeper for me. Next time, I'll probably just buy the 16oz Jar though. Only because I don't use stuff fast enough (and I think it only comes in these two sizes).
I Also have the 33.8 oz Jar. I love that Stuff.:blush3:
IK It will take a while (for Me) to use it up.
It's a definite keeper for me. Next time, I'll probably just buy the 16oz Jar though. Only because I don't use stuff fast enough (and I think it only comes in these two sizes).
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
T - Aren't HOTS the greatest? Some years ago (the mid 90s I believe
Girl......
Can you Say: Love Them!
Thanks Again Girl.
La Colocha
New Member
You are right, i asked because i know you ladies would be honest with me. Thanks shay but i guess when it really comes down to it i am the only one who can really answer the question for myself. I guess i feel some kind of way about it because i see myself as the only one who is doing it this way, i just want to really make sure that i like something.
fattyfatfat
Well-Known Member
I have the bigger jar of the AE Garlic Treatment. Its taking FOREVER to use it!! I probably wont be done with it until December!
Thanks for your Response.
I Also have the 33.8 oz Jar. I love that Stuff.:blush3:
IK It will take a while (for Me) to use it up.
It's a definite keeper for me. Next time, I'll probably just buy the 16oz Jar though. Only because I don't use stuff fast enough (and I think it only comes in these two sizes).
La Colocha
New Member
LC - For me, it depends on the product. Conditioners, leave-ins, moisturizers, and oils are given one or two tries before they are ditched. If they are "okay", then I'll add some stuff to them i.e. Just for Me Hair Milk Conditioner and SAAs. Shampoos and DCs will usually take three tries over a longer period of time. My question is what causes products to work great the first or second time, but are horrible after that?
T - Aren't HOTS the greatest? Some years ago (the mid 90s I believe
To the bolded it is the million dollar question, Like last night i knew immediatly what i liked and did not like. And also this is the first time i have used the same things for a week straight before i have purchased more. I think a week of constant use of something that does work is sufficient enough for me to purchase more. 7 days in a row should be enough time and if it does not work after that i may need to clarify.
Americka
Well-Known Member
Absolutely! Thanks to T and Charz, I have used JBCO and Vatika Frosting this entire week and I love it!
In fact, my jar of VF has taken a hit because I have given "samples" to four of my students. I wish more hair products came in sample sizes. I have some PM "The Detangler" that didn't detangle and had to be followed up with my beloved Pantene. IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Americka
Well-Known Member
I don't use my coconut oil in my hair anymore, I use it as an after-shower moisturizer. LC gave me that lovely tip!
