New Year No Buy Challenge-April 2024

[Prettymetty]

I overspent so bad and it wasn’t even on hair products. I don’t think I visited the hair store once. It’s the other stuff. Work related expenses, books, etc.

 

[HealthyHair2020]

Bought some prepoo stuff yesterday so I broke my no buy for June. I think I'll implement one for July and August.

I think I need to also go on a clothes no-buy for July because I def did some damage in June.

 

[Napp]

I’m in

 

[Prettymetty]

Bought some prepoo stuff yesterday so I broke my no buy for June. I think I'll implement one for July and August.

I think I need to also go on a clothes no-buy for July because I def did some damage in June.

We had June off in honor of my bday. So you’re good

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Running in here pushing folks out of the way!.....

Had several 4th of July Carts made, but got-ta thinking about my Crazy Stash - and decided to take a Seat. I don't need another Hair Product and have given away so many products.

Since I relaxed again, I just keep using the same thing basically every wash day, and have not been using many of the Handmade Natural products although I still have a lot of them and...they can be used on Relaxed Hair.

I got to find a way to incorporate them back into my Regimen.

#No More Products

 

[Prettymetty]

My roots are a tangled, reverted mess. Wash day is much needed. I don’t have any plans really. I’d like to get in a workout and sweat some more before I wash my hair.

 

[Prettymetty]

I might use this month's pass on another hairbrella. I lost my other one. It’s probably at the bottom of my closet

 

[Prettymetty]

Man I lost my whole wash day routine just now when I refreshed. Recap: I’m prepping with morrocan oil mask on my length and rice water leave in on my scalp. I’ll lather with yes to carrots shampoo and do a final rinse with vo5 strawberries and cream.

I may roller set afterwards.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

moisturized my locs with aloe vera juice and oiled them with my homemade oil mix.

I'm not restocking on castor oil until I finish what I currently have. I also have a bottle of avocado oil I'll be using up during this no buy period as well.

now, I really wanna learn how to retwist my locs. I've been watching lots of youtube videos and it doesn't seem too hard. I just wanna save my coins

 

[B_Phlyy]

I know we are only on day 5 but I have not purchase anything. I do have a Sephora gift card but I think I will use it on makeup remover as I'm running low. No hair products needed. I'll be putting in a protective style this week and plan on keeping it up for 4-6 weeks.

 

[Napp]

Ugh I used my pass buying a la brasiliana shampoo and conditioner duo and I'm tempted to buy some gel as well but I'm going to fight it because I have plenty of unopened gel

 

[Prettymetty]

I messed up and let my natural hair surfy before I fully detangled. Now it’s tangled at the roots. Guess I gotta cowash. That vo5 is great for that.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hi Everyone!

Ended up buying box another box of Viviscal. I need 3 more boxes to make it to December. So, I may buy x1 box a month.

 

[Napp]

Hi Everyone!

Ended up buying box another box of Viviscal. I need 3 more boxes to make it to December. So, I may buy x1 box a month.

@IDareT'sHair when I was taking viviscal I bought them in bulk of eBay for cheap

 

[IDareT'sHair]

when I was taking viviscal I bought them in bulk of eBay for cheap

@Napp
Yep. Done that before!

Always looking there for one of those deals!

 

[Napp]

I failed miserably but at least I’ve gotten 95% of my product staples down

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I failed miserably but at least I’ve gotten 95% of my product staples down

@Napp
Acknowledgement is the first step to recovery

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Still not buying any Hair Products - need to focus on my existing stash

Since I relaxed, I'm using different products and less handmade/natural items

However, I do want to send off another Box to a former member with 5 kids all with Natural Hair

 

[Napp]

In an effort to stop buying so much, I made a list of 10 products I can buy multiples of only. (My staples) Anything else I am not purchasing. I’m tired of experimenting. It will take me about a year to finish my current stash if I wash once a week.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I'm going to use my Sephora gift card today since it expires tomorrow. I did make a Bath and Body Works order for the Halloween items, so I'm set until November. Outside of these instances, I don't see myself bringing anything else in this month.

 

[Prettymetty]

I donated a bunch of stuff earlier this week. I’ll get rid of hair and skincare stuff next. I really have to clear and declutter my space to open up room for more blessings.

I could really use a new shampoo. I can wait until next month and use my pass.

 

[Napp]

I donated a bunch of stuff earlier this week. I’ll get rid of hair and skincare stuff next. I really have to clear and declutter my space to open up room for more blessings.

I could really use a new shampoo. I can wait until next month and use my pass.

I like proclaim coconut oil or shea butter shampoos for cheapies, Redken extreme length for salon quality

 

[Prettymetty]

I like proclaim coconut oil or shea butter shampoos for cheapies, Redken extreme length for salon quality

That Redken sounds great. I used to use Keracare and Mizani poos back in the day. Keracare was so lovely

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Still trying to stay on the straight & narrow with the n/buy.

Still need to grab 3 boxes of Viviscal to get me through the end of 2023.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

almost messed up my no-buy last week. I had my eye on two bottles of oil that i did not need. I resisted and actually walked out of the store without buying anything.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will probably break down and replace my Hooded Dryer on Wheels next month. My current one is being held together by duct-tape

Still Works great tho'.....so we'll see

 

[Prettymetty]

I used the last lil bit of my rice water leave in just now. I’m doing a prepoo with rice water and an oil blend I made with evoo, castor and almond oil. I’ll get in the shower and shampoo later. I probably can get away with just using vo5 in the shower. I don’t want to over condition my hair.

It’s been a productive day. I started off with a work meeting. Then I organized my in home salon. I got my decor and supplies together for my classroom. Now I’m doing some self care. I may do a set of gel nails later. It’s been a while since I did my nails. I’ve been so low maintenance (lazy)

 

[Napp]

I bought a few more deep conditioners that should last me until the end of the year.
I’m all stocked up on shampoo, leave in, moisturizer and conditioner. I literally won’t need anything unless a GOOD Black Friday sale rolls around. I might treat myself and get a revair.

I am just going to take it one month at a time. No buy in august.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I purchased some items during No Buy July but I didn't go over board like I could have.

I know I will be making a giant order for ULTA 10x point day later this month. Also, a Sephora order since I have some gift cards that will be expiring. Hopefully I can get enough of everything with these 2 orders to last me until the end of the year.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

I got my apricot oil already in my amazon cart. waiting to buy it until my oil stash is done.