Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[La Colocha]

I Have a Question: How Often is Everybody Doing their Hair? Honestly, I would like to know.

Me: I do mine Once a Week. During the week, I Moisturize. A few weeks during the summer, I may have done it twice a week MAX.

I'm asking because it seems like the product buying is way outta control and doesn't look like it's stopping anytime soon. Everyday has turned into Black Friday Up in this Thread.

I know, personally, I have a Boat-Load of Stuff. And You all have just as much if not more. So???? What's Up??? Are you re-stocking your winter products or just buying for the sake of buying???

I try to do my hair on an as need basis, i can go at least 3 days without moisturizing my hair. I only do my hair when its feeling dry or and on wash day. Im doing it more often to use up my products. I really don't need that many, im buying products for my winter stash and also i have bought products because i get a craving. Im getting better. One day at a time.

 

[Shay72]

I cut down to 3x/wk this week. I will continue that through the fall. Come January I will be 6 months post so I may cut down to 2x/wk then. We shall see.

I'm still not at a 1:1 for what I am using & what I am buying. So I feel good. I'm still ahead of the game. I am buying samples getting ready for my stock up come Black Friday. I need to try stuff before I stock up. Come Black Friday I will stock up then won't buy anything until April or May unless I fully run out of all products in a category.

 

[Charz]

I Have a Question: How Often is Everybody Doing their Hair? Honestly, I would like to know.

Me: I do mine Once a Week. During the week, I Moisturize. A few weeks during the summer, I may have done it twice a week MAX.

I'm asking because it seems like the product buying is way outta control and doesn't look like it's stopping anytime soon. Everyday has turned into Black Friday Up in this Thread.

I know, personally, I have a Boat-Load of Stuff. And You all have just as much if not more. So???? What's Up??? Are you re-stocking your winter products or just buying for the sake of buying???

Well I moisturize everyday and I am alternating blow drying and rollersetting ONCE every OTHER week. No more cowashing and/or WnGs. So I need to re-evaluate my products and try different things. Because I am new to this and I don't have these kinda products like heat protectants on hand.

All my cowash/WnG/aloe vera stuff I am selling on the exchange forum.

Actually I havn't spent a dime of money that isn't proceeds from my sales. So in essence I am just swapping products.

ETA: I am redistributing my product wealth!

 

[La Colocha]

I cut down to 3x/wk this week. I will continue that through the fall. Come January I will be 6 months post so I may cut down to 2x/wk then. We shall see.

I'm still not at a 1:1 for what I am using & what I am buying. So I feel good. I'm still ahead of the game. I am buying samples getting ready for my stock up come Black Friday. I need to try stuff before I stock up. Come Black Friday I will stock up then won't buy anything until April or May unless I fully run out of all products in a category.

That's the plan hun, im right there with you.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Good To Hear Ladies....I want us to Continue In this Thread with the End Goal in Mind. This is a Good Thread with Good End Results.

I just don't want it to get off course.

I don't want it to turn into A Daily Convention of the Product Junkies

I mean, don't get me wrong, it's fun and all. And I Love to Spend & Buy Just Like the Next Girl.

All I have to do is Look at my Stash and See That.

We've Swamped, We've Exchanged, We've Gifted......But still there seems to be a Never Ending Desire to BUY.

Just saying.....

I'm Just tryna' understand.

Continue On.

 

[Shay72]

That's the plan hun, im right there with you.

I hear you ! I'm spoiled. I want what I want when I want it so I'm sure I will be talking myself out of a lot of stuff. Most times all I got to do is go take a look at my stash and I'm good .

 

[La Colocha]

I hear you ! I'm spoiled. I want what I want when I want it so I'm sure I will be talking myself out of a lot of stuff. Most times all I got to do is go take a look at my stash and I'm good .

Me too, that's why im going to start a list for spring, for the things im not going to be able to try this time around. It gives me something to look forward to, Its going to be hard sometimes but i really think we can do it.

 

[panamoni]

I try to do my hair on an as need basis, i can go at least 3 days without moisturizing my hair. I only do my hair when its feeling dry or and on wash day. Im doing it more often to use up my products. I really don't need that many, im buying products for my winter stash and also i have bought products because i get a craving. Im getting better. One day at a time.

When I first joined, I was on the DC every other day challenge, but now I wash once or twice a week.

I really wanted to join this challenge to give my products a chance to work before moving onto the next thing. Though I do have some things sitting there on reserve waiting for their turn. I use the moisturizers, oils, and MT daily.

 

[La Colocha]

When I first joined, I was on the DC every other day challenge, but now I wash once or twice a week.

I really wanted to join this challenge to give my products a chance to work before moving onto the next thing. Though I do have some things sitting there on reserve waiting for their turn. I use the moisturizers, oils, and MT daily.

That's what its about sometimeslol. You are always welcome here pana, share what you use with us and wether you will repurchase or not. If you don't like a product let us know why. We share with each other what we use on a daily bases, what we have used up and what we like and don't. This challenge is helping me to take a more serious approach on products and what they are really doing for my hair.

 

[chebaby]

That's great che, have you tried skipping a day with using the shea butter to see how long the moisture lasts?

i would if i knew how to get second day hair but i dont so i just wet my hair everyday. im thinking if i braid my hair at night then i can just un braid it and have second day hair. but thats not second day w&g thats more like a braid out lol. i really dont know im still learning. however, i would bet my last dollar that if i could get second day hair the shea butter would keep my hair soft for maybe even three days. its serious moisture. and my hair is so fine that sometimes it feels like my hair is overmoisturized. thats why i use a ton of protein.

 

[La Colocha]

i would if i knew how to get second day hair but i dont so i just wet my hair everyday. im thinking if i braid my hair at night then i can just un braid it and have second day hair. but thats not second day w&g thats more like a braid out lol. i really dont know im still learning. however, i would bet my last dollar that if i could get second day hair the shea butter would keep my hair soft for maybe even three days. its serious moisture. and my hair is so fine that sometimes it feels like my hair is overmoisturized. thats why i use a ton of protein.

I wasn't able to achieve second day hair until my hair started getting longer and even now i have to at least spritz my hair if i wear it out more than a day with a watered down leave in. Or it will look frizzy.

 

[chebaby]

I Have a Question: How Often is Everybody Doing their Hair? Honestly, I would like to know.

Me: I do mine Once a Week. During the week, I Moisturize. A few weeks during the summer, I may have done it twice a week MAX.

I'm asking because it seems like the product buying is way outta control and doesn't look like it's stopping anytime soon. Everyday has turned into Black Friday Up in this Thread.

I know, personally, I have a Boat-Load of Stuff. And You all have just as much if not more. So???? What's Up??? Are you re-stocking your winter products or just buying for the sake of buying???

honestly its hard for me to stop buying or slow down buying products. for some people it may be easy to use 1 buy 1 but im an emotional spender. seriously i've been that way since i was a child. it started with diaries, then the computer diaries, then the shoes, clothes, purses, makeup, books(i still spend a lot of money on book) and now hair products.

but i use products everyday because i wet my hair everyday. i use a leave in and shea butter daily. i use co wash conditioner up tp 3 times a week. i deep conditione once, maybe twice a week and i shampoo once maybe twice a week. so im always using stuff but im always buying stuff. im not even exagerating, if someone told me i couldnt buy anything for a certain amount of time i may have some sort of break down.

 

[fattyfatfat]

ladies I have a question about a product and I know you will give me the truth as to if I should purchase it or not.

Im on the she scent it site and Im eyeing the Nadia for Eve Avocado Oil. Is it worth purchasing? thanks!

 

[Shay72]

honestly its hard for me to stop buying or slow down buying products. for some people it may be easy to use 1 buy 1 but im an emotional spender. seriously i've been that way since i was a child. it started with diaries, then the computer diaries, then the shoes, clothes, purses, makeup, books(i still spend a lot of money on book) and now hair products.

but i use products everyday because i wet my hair everyday. i use a leave in and shea butter daily. i use co wash conditioner up tp 3 times a week. i deep conditione once, maybe twice a week and i shampoo once maybe twice a week. so im always using stuff but im always buying stuff. im not even exagerating, if someone told me i couldnt buy anything for a certain amount of time i may have some sort of break down.

I'm sure once I slow down on buying hair products I will move on to something else. I will just have to watch myself.

 

[Charz]

ladies I have a question about a product and I know you will give me the truth as to if I should purchase it or not.

Im on the she scent it site and Im eyeing the Nadia for Eve Avocado Oil. Is it worth purchasing? thanks!

Short answer, and yall know I love Shescentit.......no.

Long answer

You can buy some avocado oil, which is very moisturizing and I believe penetrates the hair strand for like 10 bucks for 8 ounces. I know you can get it even cheaper if you buy it from a raw materials/bulk site.

http://www.vitacost.com/Spectrum-Avocado-Oil


I think buying premade oils is not the best idea when you can just buy your own and mix them up yourself. I have bought every oil imaginable and I actually brought fragrance oils to make my own, scented oils.

Mixing your own oils is one of the easiest things to duplicate due to the sheer simplicity. All you need are some oils and maybe some liquid MSM. I mean its allot easier then making shampoo, conditioners etc.

 

[Brownie518]

How do you like these products i always wanted to try them. I used the natural oasis products before they changed the name to essential balms. This might be on my to try list in the spring.

I used to get the Essential balms on the regular until they stopped taking paypal orders. erplexed This last time I got this from Payne's:

It's the Hair & Scalp conditioner. It's a grease and I love it!!!! It lasts a long time, too. I'm going to get a three-pack next time I need to order.​

 

[La Colocha]

I used to get the Essential balms on the regular until they stopped taking paypal orders. erplexed This last time I got this from Payne's:

It's the Hair & Scalp conditioner. It's a grease and I love it!!!! It lasts a long time, too. I'm going to get a three-pack next time I need to order.​

This is the first product i tried from them and i loved it also. My mom hooked me to it. I just stopped using it like everything else. I think it is all natural too. Im going to add this to my to list for 2010.

I will use the komaza olive dc tonight like i said last night with my heat bonnet dryer. To see if i get better results using heat. I threw the shampoo sample away, there is nothing i can do to save it. I will also use my tw bodifier mist to moisturize and my avocado buttercream to seal, this should get me to friday wash day. None of my new things have been shipped out yet so, friday i will be using my elucence products. I have a small thing of avocado butter but it lasts so long that i don't need to order anymore for the winter.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

honestly its hard for me to stop buying or slow down buying products. for some people it may be easy to use 1 buy 1 but im an emotional spender. seriously i've been that way since i was a child. it started with diaries, then the computer diaries, then the shoes, clothes, purses, makeup, books(i still spend a lot of money on book) and now hair products. im not even exagerating, if someone told me i couldnt buy anything for a certain amount of time i may have some sort of break down.

Me Too. I agree with everything you said. Although my Poison was a little different: probably more like Clothes, Shoes, Purses, Make Up. Then in '06 when I built My House, it was House "Stuff".erplexed

Last Year (Pre-LHCF)it was Perfumes.erplexed

My post, was basically for myself. I needed to say that (For Me).

And I Hope I didn't offend anyone. Truthfully, it was All About Me. IK that I really want to get control over this thing. So, I was just venting. (Even though I made it sound like it was a Clarion Call to Everyone). It wasn't meant to be that way.

Sorry ladies. That's why I signed off early last night. Maybe I was pms-ing. My Apologies. But I Know Me.

I'll spend till the Cows Come Home, That's just how "I" Do It.

Having said that: I am still not trying to keep buying a bunch of stuff. I can't even use the excuse, I'm getting myself ready for Winter. Cause I am Good For Winter. So, For Me, that is Not Flying. I'd have to think of something else to "Justify"

September's Spending was a bad month for me. And I am Not Trying to Make the Same Mis-step in October (which is fast approaching).

Hope Ya'll didn't take my PJ Card Away Last Night.

 

[Charz]

^ I know you mean well, no matter what!

*Gives back platinum pj card*

 

[Brownie518]

I have a problem with purchasing, also. Books, DVDs, handbags, shoes, sneakers, jewelry, and perfume. I am no where near as bad as I used to be but I do still need more control. I have really curbed spending on hair products with this challenge. I used to rack up at the BSS and order stuff several times a week. Every week. I recognize that this is a part of who I am but I also recognize, finally, the need to control it.

That being said, I really want to try the Califa line. Reading Char's and La's reviews is getting to me. I have always been interested and I like the other products I have from Komaza. I'm going to order the sample set but not yet. I'll let it be a reward after I use up some more stuff.

T, don't you worry, hon. We got your back! You can vent in here any time you need to!

 

[Charz]

http://www.inkylovesnature.com/shop...ion.html?SID=80bdc7a9d6b2899ab950815efcd3f4a9

heh

 

[Charz]

http://www.inkylovesnature.com/shop...ion.html?SID=80bdc7a9d6b2899ab950815efcd3f4a9

heh

I know Shay, you don't like the packaging.

 

[Shay72]

Okay yeah, we are here because we love to shop. It sounds like an AA meeting up in this piece. They say knowing is half the battle. We will get on top of this. I don't know about being completely cured but I know each and every one of us is analyzing every purchase now. We are also taking the time to see if a product benefits us. I think we are doing fantastic.

I picked up 4 packages this morning. Well I left the Old Navy in the car . I brought the hair stuff up to my desk. I picked up Nunulove Handmades, Jasmine's, and Crown Essentials. Found out Crown Essentials is right here in DC. No wonder that came quick .

 

[Charz]

I only have 74 ounces of Deep Conditioner on hand! I am so proud!!!

 

[Brownie518]

http://www.inkylovesnature.com/shop...ion.html?SID=80bdc7a9d6b2899ab950815efcd3f4a9

heh

oke:you know you wrong!!!

I used to use the Nappalicious Scalp Butter.

 

[Charz]

oke:you know you wrong!!!

I used to use the Nappalicious Scalp Butter.

I know lol! Did you like the Butter?

 

[Brownie518]

I know lol! Did you like the Butter?

I did. Girl, I sure felt it when I put it on my scalp. That cayenne pepper!! :burning: It felt good, though.
I want to try that Warrior Queen cleanser.

 

[Charz]

I did. Girl, I sure felt it when I put it on my scalp. That cayenne pepper!! :burning: It felt good, though.
I want to try that Warrior Queen cleanser.

Serious question, how can :burning: feel good??

When I see that smiley I always think of relaxer burns or Listerine!


*Putting in shopping cart anyway*

 

[Aggie]

I Have a Question: How Often is Everybody Doing their Hair? Honestly, I would like to know.

Me: I do mine Once a Week. During the week, I Moisturize. A few weeks during the summer, I may have done it twice a week MAX.

I'm asking because it seems like the product buying is way outta control and doesn't look like it's stopping anytime soon. Everyday has turned into Black Friday Up in this Thread.

I know, personally, I have a Boat-Load of Stuff. And You all have just as much if not more. So???? What's Up??? Are you re-stocking your winter products or just buying for the sake of buying???

Okay I had to come in and answer this question because my regimen at 8 months deep into my relaxer stretch, has changed dramatically. My hair manipulation has practically gone down to a grinding halt.

For the first few times that I wore extension braids, I was washing once a week, then it changed to every 10 days and now (Ya'll please don't scorn me), I only wash and DC my hair once every 2-3 weeks.

I want the braids to last a little longer than they normally do and so far it's still looking pretty good at almost 3 weeks old. My hair is not showing any signs of being unkempt at all, thank God.

The only thing I seem to be using up pretty quickly is my African Royale BRX braid spray, which incidently, I just finished another bottle this morning. That S-Curl Moisturzing Spray is wonderful for my braids. I mixed a little of my braid spray with it to stretch it out and now I have both shine and moisture all in 1 bottle instead of spraying my hair twice.

I just bought 3 bottles of Aussie Moist Conditioner (AMC) within the last week or so for when I cowash my braids - it smells so good too. I think the AMC is thick enough for both cowashing my extension braids and handling our mild winter. Because of the infrequency of washing my hair, the 3 bottles I have should last at least until December.

Other than the AMC, S-Curl Moisturizing Spray and braid spray, I will not be restocking anything for winter because I don't think I have to unless I decide not to wear the braids for a while.

I may get some more Joico K-Pak Reconstruct liquid leave-in treatment and a 33.8 oz bottle of K-Pak Intense Hydrating Conditioner - I really like this conditioner. The only other product I will buy is a 33.8 oz bottle of Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner. Then I'll be good for a long while.

 

[Brownie518]

Serious question, how can :burning: feel good??

When I see that smiley I always think of relaxer burns or Listerine!


*Putting in shopping cart anyway*

LOL it wasn't that hot but it was very warm. I used it mainly on my nape area. It kept it well moisturized, too. Using it on my whole head was distracting and it sometimes made my eyes water if I applied it all over. I loved it on my nape, though.