Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2010 pt.1

[Americka]

I am the poster child for no self-control!

 

[mkd]

I hope you have made some progress mkd, your hair looks beautiful to me.

Me Too mkd! ALL Ya'lls Hurr is Perty!

We're all suffering from Spring Fever. It seems like it's been Winter 4-eva' and we're all looking for a change.

Tis All. (It'll pass).

Right now, I'm thinking if I could possibly make it through this Summer wearing a Wig?

Not sure, but I am 'strongly' considering iterplexed

I saw a post where someone said they were wiggin' it until 2011 and it got me to thinking, as much as I can't stand it on my head, could I actually survive the Summer in one?

The Phony-Bun/Pony would still be manipulating my hair and this is just moisturize, seal and go.

Thanks La!

T, I think you can wig it through the summer. I say give it a try.

 

[iNicola]

Ladies who have steamers (ahem Charz and T), I see that SalonRUs has a new steamer, Ultra Light and the regular steamer is sold out. The regular steamer has a low and high temp setting while the Ultra Light only has a high setting. How often do you use low setting on the regular steamer? I don't think I can wait until 4/15 for the regular steamer to be back in stock. I plan on using the steamer with my DD sometime in the future if she lets me so maybe getting the regular steamer is best?

 

[fattyfatfat]

hmmmm....I may have to get this one....

Ladies who have steamers (ahem Charz and T), I see that SalonRUs has a new steamer, Ultra Light and the regular steamer is sold out. The regular steamer has a low and high temp setting while the Ultra Light only has a high setting. How often do you use low setting on the regular steamer? I don't think I can wait until 4/15 for the regular steamer to be back in stock. I plan on using the steamer with my DD sometime in the future if she lets me so maybe getting the regular steamer is best?

 

[Charz]

Ladies who have steamers (ahem Charz and T), I see that SalonRUs has a new steamer, Ultra Light and the regular steamer is sold out. The regular steamer has a low and high temp setting while the Ultra Light only has a high setting. How often do you use low setting on the regular steamer? I don't think I can wait until 4/15 for the regular steamer to be back in stock. I plan on using the steamer with my DD sometime in the future if she lets me so maybe getting the regular steamer is best?

I never use the low setting. I need all the steam I can get

 

[iNicola]

I never use the low setting. I need all the steam I can get

Thanks Charz. I'm wondering if I'll miss out on something if I don't get the regular steamer. I'll sleep on it for a couple days. I want to kick myself for waiting until the last minute.

 

[Esq.2B]

I'm wondering if I should join this challenge. For me, it needs to be a Use 3 buy 1 challenge though. SMH.

 

[chebaby]

today has been the best hair day ever. not only was my wash and go the best ive ever done(using curl junkie cofee coco curl cream and TW crinkles and curls) but i also got my qhemet ggel in the mail, my qhemet heavy cream from mkd(thanx girl!!), but i also went to the mal and go my ojon mist which i ran out of forever ago and have been really missing it. i also got my aveda DR treatment and the aveda curly leave in.

today has been a very good day.

tomorrow i will pre poo with ORS mayo, shampoo with CD tui, and deep conition with kbb mask and wdt. then i will twist my wet hair with qhemet heavy cream and the soft gel.

 

[mkd]

today has been the best hair day ever. not only was my wash and go the best ive ever done(using curl junkie cofee coco curl cream and TW crinkles and curls) but i also got my qhemet ggel in the mail, my qhemet heavy cream from mkd(thanx girl!!), but i also went to the mal and go my ojon mist which i ran out of forever ago and have been really missing it. i also got my aveda DR treatment and the aveda curly leave in.

today has been a very good day.

tomorrow i will pre poo with ORS mayo, shampoo with CD tui, and deep conition with kbb mask and wdt. then i will twist my wet hair with qhemet heavy cream and the soft gel.

Yay! Glad it came Che!!

My sister swears by all things ojon. She says it has really changed her hair in like 2 months.

 

[chebaby]

T, i thought youd want to know that i used the AO blue cammomile conditioner you gave me today. i co washed with it and i love it. i have one more use aand its gone. then im gonna finish my bottle of giovanni sas conditioner.

 

[chebaby]

ojon is really good. i used most of it when i was relaxed and the mist is the only thing i use now.

 

[robot.]

i swiped the last bottle of knot today! hahaha!

and i saw a girl go right after me and look for some. she had a cute twa too, but sorry girl, i needededed it!

 

[Day36]

lol. Robot you play no games! lol. you bet not cut that hair, especially if you're gonna be jacking products like the last turkey in the supermarket on Thanksgiving. lol

 

[Day36]

Also, ladies I just wanted to share a random tid bit. I think since I've been really taking care of my hair and stretransitioning (lol), my edges are either growing back in or thickening up. I am not sure which thing has affected this the most, but I saw an older pic of my hair in a pony, and let's just say I may have had a receding issue that I didn't even notice (just thought it was my weird hereditary hairline). So, yaaay lol

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm wondering if I should join this challenge. For me, it needs to be a Use 3 buy 1 challenge though. SMH.

Chile, You Shoulda' Been In Here 12 Conditioners Ago

And Yes....You Should Join

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I never use the low setting. I need all the steam I can get

Uhhh.....I didn't even know it had a low setting. I guess I keep mine cranked up too. Need to go look.

Either way, it is a Great investment. All of Ya'll Need One.

So....If it ever comes down to buying $129.00 worth of products, OR A Steamer.....kick out $129 and go on and invest in the steamer. erplexed

If space permits, PLEEEEZEEE Get Da' SteamA!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

T, i thought youd want to know that i used the AO blue cammomile conditioner you gave me today. i co washed with it and i love it.

I can't wait to try this. I will use it to Co-wash with too. I may even steam with it. (Not sure).

Depends on how 'thick' it is?

I still have that one, the Rosa Mosqueta and the Blue Algae Mask of the AO's to use up.

I may only end up keeping GPB as my Staple/Only AO Conditioner.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

i swiped the last bottle of knot today! hahaha!

and i saw a girl go right after me and look for some. she had a cute twa too, but sorry girl, i needededed it!

Good Girl!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

T, I think you can wig it through the summer. I say give it a try.

I may try it Gurl Still erplexed It doesn't sound very appealing.

But, I think it would be best for my Hair (right now)

It doesn't sound like 'fun' tho'.

I already can't wait to snatch that thing off, just think......when the temperature gets heated up to 85-90 degrees, Imma be going plumb

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm wondering if I should join this challenge. For me, it needs to be a Use 3 buy 1 challenge though. SMH.

Okay Esq !

What Your Game Plan ?????oke:

 

[chebaby]

T, the blue cammomile is not as thick as the hsr. i think it may be the same texture as the gpb. it comes out of the bottle very easily.

there is this headband ive always wanted but could never find it. i found it yesterday at right aid lol. i never go in right aid. i spent my last little change on that head band lmao.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

T, the blue cammomile is not as thick as the hsr. i think it may be the same texture as the gpb. it comes out of the bottle very easily.

there is this headband ive always wanted but could never find it. i found it yesterday at right aid lol. i never go in right aid. i spent my last little change on that head band lmao.

I Can't wait to try it! Thanks for the Heads Up Che.

Also, about the 'smell' and how it smells nicer than some of the AO's.

Enjoy the Head Band. I'm sure it's Cute!

 

[Esq.2B]

Okay Esq !

What Your Game Plan ?????oke:

Welps, that's a part of the problem right there. I don't even have a game plan. I have so much stuff that I don't know where/how to begin.

I'm thinking I should use up 1 or 2 bottles at a time, but then I suffer regimen boredom if I don't switch it up from time to time. I'm thinking maybe 1 or 2 conditioners and shampoos per month and then change the products the next month so that I don't get bored? Only thing is, if I do it that way, I may not completely use anything up.

Since it's getting warmer, I'm probably going to increase my washes again, to every 5 days instead of every 7. That should help me use up some product. I have to get out of the habit of purchasing professional sized stuff because it makes it that much harder.

Also, I need to STAY out of Marshall's and TJ Maxx. Those stores are the debil with their $1-$4 salon quality products. I still haven't even used up a full bottle of Alterna Hemp Hydrate. I think I have about 8 or 9 bottles left after I gave some to my mom. erplexed Then I have crap that I haven't even used and some stuff I never even heard of but it looked good in the bottles plus it was cheap (blame Marshall's TJ Maxx.

Sidenote: Does leave-in conditioner go bad? I have too much of that too!


(((sighs))) What's a girl to do? I'm in!

 

[Esq.2B]

Oh and another thing T. I figure I'll use the Alterna Hemp Hydrate on dry hair without heat. I like it better that way plus it'll help me to use it up faster.

I also have a few bottles of instant/rinse out conditioners that I can use after I shampoo on the days I use the Alterna, to restore the softness. One of them I scored for $1 at Marshalls or TJ Maxx. ISO Multiplicity shine reflect conditioner. I love it! Detangles like a dream. Generally, I don't do many co-washes so I wouldn't use the rinse out condish for that. Plus I have a bunch of shampoo I need to get rid of anyway .

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Welps, that's a part of the problem right there. I don't even have a game plan. I have so much stuff that I don't know where/how to begin.

I'm thinking I should use up 1 or 2 bottles at a time, but then I suffer regimen boredom if I don't switch it up from time to time.I'm thinking maybe 1 or 2 conditioners and shampoos per month and then change the products the next month so that I don't get bored? Only thing is, if I do it that way, I may not completely use anything up.

Since it's getting warmer, I'm probably going to increase my washes again, to every 5 days instead of every 7. That should help me use up some product. I have to get out of the habit of purchasing professional sized stuff because it makes it that much harder.

Also, I need to STAY out of Marshall's and TJ Maxx. Those stores are the debil with their $1-$4 salon quality products. I still haven't even used up a full bottle of Alterna Hemp Hydrate. I think I have about 8 or 9 bottles left after I gave some to my mom. erplexed Then I have crap that I haven't even used and some stuff I never even heard of but it looked good in the bottles plus it was cheap (blame Marshall's TJ Maxx.

Sidenote: Does leave-in conditioner go bad? I have too much of that too!


(((sighs))) What's a girl to do? I'm in!

Gurl...... We are >>Here<<

What was helpful to me is to pull out ALL Open Products and begin rotating. erplexed

Unfortunately, it seemed like I still wasn't using them up 'fast enough' so I had to result to plan B (sticking to one thing each week until I used it completely up) ie. 1 Co-Wash Conditioner, 1 DC, 1 Reconstructor
and that did help me get through stuff faster.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Oh and another thing T. I figure I'll use the Alterna Hemp Hydrate on dry hair without heat. I like it better that way plus it'll help me to use it up faster.

I also have a few bottles of instant/rinse out conditioners that I can use after I shampoo on the days I use the Alterna, to restore the softness. One of them I scored for $1 at Marshalls or TJ Maxx. ISO Multiplicity shine reflect conditioner. I love it! Detangles like a dream. Generally, I don't do many co-washes so I wouldn't use the rinse out condish for that. Plus I have a bunch of shampoo I need to get rid of anyway .

If you don't want/need the 'Poos, you can always use them to clean your Combs and/or wash your Scarves.

@bolded: I will try the Alterna Hemp Hydrate like one Wash Day soon. It's in my rotation of open things to Use Up.

 

[Esq.2B]

Have you ever tried the Alterna Restore conditioner? I have that too. Got it for $2 but I haven't used it. It's supposedly thickens hair.


Re: the poos, no WAY am I using my beloved Redken, CON green, Joico, or ABBA moisture scentscations to clean stuff! I have some Suave daily clarifying that I'm going to use to mop though.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Have you ever tried the Alterna Restore conditioner? I have that too. Got it for $2 but I haven't used it. It's supposedly thickens hair.


Re: the poos, no WAY am I using my beloved Redken, CON green, Joico, or ABBA moisture scentscations to clean stuff! I have some Suave daily clarifying that I'm going to use to mop though.

That's my problem as well. I Love All My Products. I rarely find one I absolutely detest. All of them are Great (IMO).

I don't think I have the "Restore?" I may though. I have the Hemp Repair, the Caviar, the Hydrate, the Private Luxury, the White Truffle Exlir and maybe 1 or 2 more.

I haven't really begun using too many of the Alterna's. I have several of the Hydrate and one is open, I will work through that one 1st.

My Next Big Move will be alot of Joico I have open. i.e. Moisture Recovery Someone also sent me 'more' Moisture Recovery that they may have used once or twice (with a Pump) so that increased my open Joico Stuff.

So, I may focus on that next. I have some Keratase Oleo Relax that is open too. Maybe 1/2 a Jar.erplexed

 

[Shay72]

I finished a sample of Komaza's Intense Moisture Therapy. I like it. I can't describe the scent but it doesn't stink. I wish it was a little thicker but I like that it has a balance of moisture and protein. I will repurchase when I restock during a Komaza sale.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Having Said all that, Welcome to the Challenge.

We Have an Awesome Group of Supportive Women that will Help You Reach Your Goal(s).

We are ALL Working through Similar Situations/Circumstances. They have a Wealth of Information and Knowledge and some of them have Successfully Worked though their Product Overload Nightmares and have Narrowed Down their Stashes to a Workable, Managable Load.

They are always willing to help and may have just the 'right tip' to Help You.