Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge pt.5

[hannan]

Hey yall!

I hope Dana comes back. I've been experimenting more with the shea rinses and even though my hair usually laughs at glycerin, it's been holding up really well as long as my hair's in braids or twists. If it's loose or in a bun, my hair gets too dry. The berries and cream is !

I broke down for the HV sale and got a green tea butter, vatika frosting, and a dc sample. I had a jar of it last year that I thought was just alright but I'll try it again and see how my hair likes it now.

 

[robot.]

this stuff looks yum! http://www.littlepenguinsonline.com/sweet-cream-butter#!__fresh-cream

 

[Shay72]

Well I will be attempting to refresh a wash & go today. Only for today though because I will be dcing & steaming tonight. I think it will be fine bc my hair is still extremely defined from using SSI's Papaya Souffle. I will be trying Curly Kinks "Curl Refresher" & "Coil Jam" today though. She has a coupon that I need to decide if I want to use based on trying out her products. I will come back and post the coupon code.

 

[13StepsAhead]

Mernin' Divas So the man unit called me this morning to ask me to buy him some cococut oil and some other "stuff" because he needs something to make his beard/hair soft . After all the complaining he does about me buying product all I could do was SMH. It's funny how much they pay attention when you think they're not.

Shay72 good luck on 2nd day hair; I've only been able to get 2nd day hair if I pineapple and use the baggy method.

 

[Shay72]

Oops just rememebered that refreshing means not reapplying product. Oh well I needed to try out these Curly Kinks products. Next time I will only use one of these many spray moisturizers/refreshers I have or a mix of distilled water & aole vera juice and won't use a gel/jam/souffle on top.

 

[Shay72]

www.curlykinks.com
Coupon Code: 20%OFFCURLYKINKS
Expires: 8/6/11
Can only be used to purchase full sized products

I got reward points from my first purchase so I should be able to use them towards a purchase too.

 

[La Colocha]

Hi ladies, quickly dropping by. Going to cowash today with jasmines shea rinse and bun with avocado silk, That is what i have been doing for the past few weeks. I don't even need a moisturizer anymore. My hair stays really soft with no build up. Also i don't dc anymore since i use it as my li/moist.

 

[divachyk]

Have a good day ladies!

 

[Shay72]

Well the "refresh" is a hit. What I did: didn't wear a shower cap in the shower so my hair got a little damp, sprayed my hair with Curly Kinks "Curl Refresher" then followed with Curly Kinks "Coil Jam". Wrapped my hair in a t-shirt for 10 minutes. Removed the t-shirt and I was good to go. Tomorrow morning I will try the same two products on soaking wet hair. A little bit goes a long way with both products. I can try a true refresh Friday morning.

If I remember I will try the Curly Kinks "Satin Roots Leave In Detangler" (just realized how similar the name is to Ambrosia's detangler which is the ish) tonight. I usually don't detangle on Wednesdays so I may forget to do this extra step.

 

[Eisani]

Hey all Idk why I'm so anxious for this week to be over! Ready for a weekend of jazz and good wine. I'm going to attempt to twist my own hair tonight. I can never get the back to look right, but dd s/b able to help. I'm going to use the Ohm again.

 

[13StepsAhead]

Hey all Idk why I'm so anxious for this week to be over! Ready for a weekend of jazz and good wine. I'm going to attempt to twist my own hair tonight. I can never get the back to look right, but dd s/b able to help. I'm going to use the Ohm again.

@Eisani girl me too I'm so anxious for this week to be over. I have a quiet weekend planned for me and the man unit and I can't wait. I told him I have an important meeting in the city Friday so I won't be back around until late, he is gonna be so surprised

 

[Charz]

I don't know how some of ya'll can be so nice to these vendors. If I have not heard a response in 24 hours I file a dispute. I don't care who they are, or if they are a black business or not. They can atleast respond to me stating that they are going to get back to me, or they are checking the status or SOMETHING.

Unless it states in their terms and conditions about a particular wait time, a la Hairveda, this kinda behavior is unacceptable. If we don't start holding black businesses more accountable, they will never get any better.

That's why I support businesses like Qhemet and Curl Junkie, and companies like Nordstrom, Sephora and Apple. Customer Service is key!

 

[Minty]

they should have an inventory listing how much of a product is left at any given time. No need to keep 50 customers waiting for 1 bottle of product.

 

[13StepsAhead]

I'm definitely sticking to my tried and true for a while (QB, CJ, HV and Jasmine's if she comes back) everything else will be purchased on the ground. I just can't with these vendors. Then the excuse becomes I'm a small business and I have massive orders... Well I work in corporate and we cut heads, but I still have to get my job done with limited resources and so do you!

 

[mkd]

I agree with you @Charz. I think our complacency and tolerance is the reason that thread about boundless tresses was started. Vendors think they can conduct business anyway they want while charging exorberant prices for their prouducts. It makes no sense. And then some people in there acting like posters were tripping by calling her out. Come on now. Really?

 

[Eisani]

Minty thats why I effs with Etsy.

Judt tried ordering more Enso *dont judge me* and the shop is closed for restocking. I can respect that. In the mean time, I guess I'll place another ssi order then save my monieees for H2H.

 

[13StepsAhead]

mkd you are right... I'm usually on top of these things, but I'm glad Charz wrote that because I would be enabling this unacceptable behavior. At the point you start a business you have to take the good with the bad and if you are unwilling to take a loss within you 1st year of business you will not last. CS is key in the beginning stages especially when your sole source of income is reliant on web-based hair forums.

 

[mkd]

Eisani, what are you getting from SSI?

 

[13StepsAhead]

@Minty thats why I effs with Etsy.

Judt tried ordering more Enso *dont judge me* and the shop is closed for restocking. I can respect that. In the mean time, I guess I'll place another ssi order then save my monieees for H2H.

That's what I should've purchase, no my PJ self was intrigued by that darn naturalista cosmetics Hopefully I'll get my money back and I'll buy some more CJ (that's not like I'm breaking my no-nuy...right? )

 

[mkd]

13StepsAhead, what happened?

 

[13StepsAhead]

@13StepsAhead, what happened?

mkd I placed my order a couple of weeks ago and got my shipping notice last week; however, it still says info received (which means we ain't sent shizzle). I e-mailed the vendor yesterday inquiring about my package and still nothing. I was going to wait until tomorrow to hear back before I filed a dispute with paypal, but I went ahead and did it today thanks to Charz.

 

[mkd]

I saw the thread 13StepsAhead. I don't fool with upstarts and this is affirmation for me. I hope you get everything resolved soon.

 

[Minty]

I'm not buying nothing else that I can't SMELL first. So disappointed with that QB Aethopika (sp) butter.

 

[13StepsAhead]

I'm not buying nothing else that I can't SMELL first. So disappointed with that QB Aethopika (sp) butter.

Minty the smell doesn't bother me that much (fades away after a while), especially since it gives you a GREAT twistout.

 

[Eisani]

Damn, does anyone sell ssi on the ground? Im tired of not getting instant gratification. Im going to Ulta

 

[bronzebomb]

I'm not buying nothing else that I can't SMELL first. So disappointed with that QB Aethopika (sp) butter.

Awww...I love the smell and the results. Sorry to hear this.

@mkd I placed my order a couple of weeks ago and got my shipping notice last week; however, it still says info received (which means we ain't sent shizzle). I e-mailed the vendor yesterday inquiring about my package and still nothing. I was going to wait until tomorrow to hear back before I filed a dispute with paypal, but I went ahead and did it today thanks to @Charz.

yes, SSi is slow. However, I thin Beija-Flor may be even slower.

 

[mkd]

bronzebomb, 13StepsAhead isn't referring to SSI, its another vendor. There is a thread about it, naturalista I think.

 

[Minty]

I'll try it anyway if you guys say the smell doesn't last.

 

[Eisani]

That's what I should've purchase, no my PJ self was intrigued by that darn naturalista cosmetics Hopefully I'll get my money back and I'll buy some more CJ (that's not like I'm breaking my no-nuy...right? )

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Did u post in here first you were thinking of ordering Naturalista? If so, I missed it and forgot to post my I keep hearing too many bad things which is unfortunate because a lot of people wanted to support her after the racist incident on FB. Oh well, people's kindness shouldnt be taken for granted and you damn sure dont thank your supporters by offering crappy service and inconsistent products.

 

[Charz]

Eisani whatchu mean racist?