Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2010 pt.1

[La Colocha]

I'm dying, I am on a Total No Buy for this whole month. I already tried to buy stuff on sale at Sephora, and they have Joe's Jeans on Hautlook for only 80 bucks. Their Honey fit is the only jeans that fit my waist and booty! Oh the agony!

Whoo girl, no buys are hard. I don't do them anymore. I just wait as long as possible to buy something that i want. Sometimes the feeling goes away and sometimes it doesn't. I have tonight off, friday and saturday. It is really nice out here also. Im going to wash my hair tonight and then plait it back up. I have no used up anything else but im on half a bottle of jbco and i have a little of tw mist left. Im trying to con my mom into taking me to sephora, she knows where its at and she doesn't even live here. Oh and i want some gumbo just had to let that out.

 

[Charz]

Whoo girl, no buys are hard. I don't do them anymore. I just wait as long as possible to buy something that i want. Sometimes the feeling goes away and sometimes it doesn't. I have tonight off, friday and saturday. It is really nice out here also. Im going to wash my hair tonight and then plait it back up. I have no used up anything else but im on half a bottle of jbco and i have a little of tw mist left. Im trying to con my mom into taking me to sephora, she knows where its at and she doesn't even live here. Oh and i want some gumbo just had to let that out.

i am attempting to do it for this month. I get paid three times and I want to pay off some debt. I feel like a crackhead. I'm getting my underarms lasered off today.

For my hair I just plan on washing and conditioning it this weekend. Then I will bun it up! I am just to lazy to do like 100 steps anymore. Simple is what I am going for.

Sales kill me!

I want some tacos.

 

[La Colocha]

i am attempting to do it for this month. I get paid three times and I want to pay off some debt. I feel like a crackhead. I'm getting my underarms lasered off today.

For my hair I just plan on washing and conditioning it this weekend. Then I will bun it up! I am just to lazy to do like 100 steps anymore. Simple is what I am going for.

Sales kill me!

I want some tacos.

Yes they burn my soul.

 

[Charz]

They have 50% off at NY and CO!!!

 

[robot.]

They have 50% off at NY and CO!!!

In store? Because I need some business casual clothing.

 

[mkd]

Yes they burn my soul.

They have 50% off at NY and CO!!!

I hit that sale yesterday online. Its also free shipping over $65.

 

[Charz]

No Buy No Buy No Buy!!!!!!

I gave David all my credit cards and store credit cards. Also I took off my information from Paypal. But I know I can go to a store and just show my ID for store cards.

I can't go to (because I have store credit cards):

Best Buy
NY and Co
Old Navy
Nordstroms
Express
Kay's
Pac Sun
Victoria's Secret
Macy's

 

[chebaby]

so i got my mozeke in the mail. i used the moisturizing deep conditioner(finished it) and i liked it. it is very thick and has lots on slip. with that said i will not be repurchasing. i JUST now made the decision to stop ordering these hand made products(the new companies). i like to support them but i dont wanna put every new thing in my hair.

with that said, so far myhoneychild honey hair cream is a MAJOR hit. im talking on the same level as qhemet heavy cream hit. the only thing is it does not have any water in it. thats ok with me though because i always use a water based leave in. and it smells like syrup. this will be a repurchase

today i had to wear my hair in another puff even though i didnt want to because that mozeke conditioner weighed my hair down so much and it was holding water. so tonight im going to shampoo with carols daughter tui shampoo and then do a deep conditioning treat with giovanni xtreme. and then a quick conditioning rinse with aussie moist.

oh and i used up my ojon mist last night.

 

[chebaby]

that's why i will be gifting that away too.

im tryna sale mine but it dont seem like nobody wants it. i might give it to my friend who has dreads. or my firend that has a short hair cut. maybe she can use it to slick her hair down it sure wont move outta place.

 

[La Colocha]

@Charz, i got a visa gift card from my credit union today, that will be my extra spending money and if i use it up this month, then that's it. Im going to see how that works out. Im back on body stuff again, so im trying to curb my spending. I know im going to buy something so if i have an amount on a different card, i can take it out of that. We will see how it goes for april. And if i don't buy anything, i can use it next month.

@Che, when did you start using carol's daughter. I was thinking of trying the healthy hair butter again but i don't know, last time i used it with the milk and my hair felt funny. I should have held on to it but i didn't.

 

[chebaby]

i started using carols daughter before i found this site. i was relaxed and feel in love with her hhb. back then it was an actual butter. after i found this site it changed to more of a waxy cream. but my relaxed hair loved it.
i started using the hair milk while i was transitioning to do wet buns during the summer and when i first went natural it was the only thing that didnt make my hair hard. i havent used th hhb since ive been natural but im not opposed to trying it since i can get it locally at several different places.
i do have the smm but havent used it yet.
the only staples i have from her are the hair milk and the tui shampoo.

 

[chebaby]

ETA: la i can see how the hhb can feel funny on your hair because it has a waxy texture to it.

 

[La Colocha]

ETA: la i can see how the hhb can feel funny on your hair because it has a waxy texture to it.

I may have used too much. I have one of her shea souffles and i only need a little and my skin is so soft and moisturized, not greasy. I may just try it again. The hair milk was way too lemony like lemongrass, pledge or something like that. It smelled like i had a lemon right up under my nose.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I may have used too much. I have one of her shea souffles and i only need a little and my skin is so soft and moisturized, not greasy. I may just try it again. The hair milk was way too lemony like lemongrass, pledge or something like that. It smelled like i had a lemon right up under my nose.

Yeah, I had the HHB (back in the day) and it was totally Lemony.

 

[chebaby]

the hhb smells earthy now. border line funky but i always get used to the smell and start loving it.

 

[fattyfatfat]

hey ladies. I was in CVS today and I purchased Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two for clarifying! I also went to Bed Bath and Beyond where I purchased the NTM DC and Split Ender Mender (or something like that). I also purchased some shears so I can do my own damn trims (when I learn how to).

Today I will pre-poo with amla powder mixed with banana brulee, shampoo with a shikakai bar, and DC with MHC.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

How do you like this one? Do you have the one in the bottle, or the tub?
I have the one in the tub.

All the best w/ your touch-up. I love relaxer talk.

Naturally, I *Heart* Alter Ego Garlic Treatment and Brownie Told Me Henna Queen Garlic (Dominican Conditioner) is also very good & cheaper.
At some point, I may pick up the Henna Queen Garlic, as I continue to build my Dominican DC'ers.

Oh Yeah: About the Nutrine: This Health Food Store was going outta Business, so the lady sold me 10 16 oz. bottles at cost.

It's fine. I don't necessarily care for 'the smell' but it works fine.

How is the one in the Tub?

 

[fattyfatfat]

I love the AE garlic treatment too, but I might have to switch to HQGC if the price is right!

I have the Nutrine Garlic Shampoo and I love it! Its definately a staple. My NGS doesnt smell bad though. I think I have the one with the green writing on it.

Naturally, I *Heart* Alter Ego Garlic Treatment and Brownie Told Me Henna Queen Garlic (Dominican Conditioner) is also very good & cheaper.
At some point, I may pick up the Henna Queen Garlic, as I continue to build my Dominican DC'ers.

Oh Yeah: About the Nutrine: This Health Food Store was going outta Business, so the lady sold me 10 16 oz. bottles at cost.

It's fine. I don't necessarily care for 'the smell' but it works fine.

How is the one in the Tub?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I am so mad about that thing I bought from Ricky's It's basically a stocking cap. It didn't look like that in Taren's video. I paid $12 for a damn stocking cap! At least the Curls Rock cream smells really good. Can't wait to use it this weekend.

Send it Back! Chile....I'll send something back in a Second

That $12.00 is a Good Conditioner

 

[Charz]

I got my pits lasered today. It want even bad. She gave me a lower setting because of my skin color. Epilating hurts 100 times more. The laser only hurt twice. I tipped the nurse 20 bucks. Cuz u know how we do and I don't want none of it!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I love the AE garlic treatment too, but I might have to switch to HQGC if the price is right!

I have the Nutrine Garlic Shampoo and I love it! Its definately a staple. My NGS doesnt smell bad though. I think I have the one with the green writing on it.

Yeah, Brownie swears by Henna Queen Garlic even though she also loves AE Garlic.

So, I will prolly get some to try it out, some time this year..........

All the Dominican Conditioners Prices are Right!

ETA: IK people have problems with some of the ingredients tho'

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Is Anybody Usin' Up Anything This Weekend/Wash-Day?

 

[robot.]

i keep thinking i'll be finished my hairveda condish but nope. that thing has staying power.

i'm gonna repurchase two bottles next time. the 24/7 moist condish and oyin's honey hemp are my staple conditioners. it feels so good because there were others i wanted to try, and now i'm not even interested. and i don't have to worry about using these up because they're staples!

 

[Day36]

Hey ladies,

I havent used up anything. I am off to cook now, but will be doing my hair tonight.

 

[mkd]

hey ladies. I was in CVS today and I purchased Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two for clarifying! I also went to Bed Bath and Beyond where I purchased the NTM DC and Split Ender Mender (or something like that). I also purchased some shears so I can do my own damn trims (when I learn how to).

Today I will pre-poo with amla powder mixed with banana brulee, shampoo with a shikakai bar, and DC with MHC.

I am reallllllly interested in that split ender or whatever its called. Let us know if you like it.

 

[chebaby]

i think this summer i will be doing more protective styles than wash and gos. i love my w&g but my hair is getting longer, i hate braiding my hair up at night, and detangling is becoming a beast. so this sunday i think i might put my hair in braids instead of twists. this will help insure i dont take them out too soon. i hate taking out braids.

also i start school this summer(dont it seem like im always starting school) so i wont have time to do my hair everyday so twists and braids it is.

and right before the fall hit, after protective styling for a good portion of the spring and summer, i will give my self a 1 inch trim/cut. i havent had one since i went natural and i need it.

and if my calculation is right, tomorrow is my 1 year nappyversery. i can never remember if i cut my hair april 2nd or may 2nd. let me go check and see.

 

[chebaby]

yep, i was right. tomorrow makes one year.

 

[Optimus_Prime]

I hit that sale yesterday online. Its also free shipping over $65.

They have 50% off at NY and CO!!!

Why?!
I had to go order because of you two!

I'm dying, I am on a Total No Buy for this whole month. I already tried to buy stuff on sale at Sephora, and they have Joe's Jeans on Hautlook for only 80 bucks. Their Honey fit is the only jeans that fit my waist and booty! Oh the agony!

$80 is still 2-8 pairs of jeans for my thrifty a$$. I may finally get myself some form-fitting jeans in the fall.

Naturally, I *Heart* Alter Ego Garlic Treatment and Brownie Told Me Henna Queen Garlic (Dominican Conditioner) is also very good & cheaper.

I'm thinking of ordering a large AE from bluebeez.com.

It's fine. I don't necessarily care for 'the smell' but it works fine.

How is the one in the Tub?

I... I haven't used it yet

 

[BrownBetty]

Wheat germ oil is a winner! I am going to add it to my kenra con and sit under the dryer this weekend.

Has anyone added it to JBCO?

I now use emergencee every 2 week and my hair is coming along nicely. I haven't bought anything new for my hair since the wg oil. I may buy the joico mist for my maxi glide. Not sure yet.

I want to cut my hair into a bob, not sure yet. I had a dream a while ago that I cut it myself.

I have realized that I need protein regularly and I have to keep taking iron. The summer of 2009 I battled breakage and excessive shedding not realizing anemia contributes to this. I kept trying new products vs going back to what I know worked. So much progress lost but a learning experience.

 

[redecouvert]

I am also enjoying using up my products...I am almost done with a bottle of lavida given by nature ayurvedic herbal fusion..loove that stuff!