New Year No Buy Challenge-April 2024
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IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I spent more than I intended this year on "Pomades" but there were some really good deals and I needed them *cough* 
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I'm sure I could locate a few if I dug - deep in my stash, which would have been just fine.
However, I did refuse to buy anything that had super high shipping costs tho.'
.I'm sure I could locate a few if I dug - deep in my stash, which would have been just fine.
However, I did refuse to buy anything that had super high shipping costs tho.'
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I bought some edge control. Kiss edge tamer smells delicious. This is my 3rd scent. I’ve done candy apple, peach and now I don’t remember the one I just got lol
CoiledOrchids
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I bought a hair steamer and a few naturellegrow conditioners, two of them are going to my sister who is also natural. I bought them on cyber monday so I didn't spend that much and my steamer was only $45.
I'm done for the rest of 2023. I'm doing another no-buy in 2024.
I'm done for the rest of 2023. I'm doing another no-buy in 2024.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
My Cousin "gifted" me x3 Boxes of Viviscal
, so it looks like I'll stay on Viviscal until about Jan/Feb.
, so it looks like I'll stay on Viviscal until about Jan/Feb.CoiledOrchids
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my naturellegrow conditioners came in yesterday. here's what I got from the BF sale:
Marshmallow and Cinnamon protein free DC (1)
coconut water DC (2)
Aloe and avocado DC (2)
Marshmallow and Cinnamon protein free DC (1)
coconut water DC (2)
Aloe and avocado DC (2)
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Trying not to buy any Hair Products - Ya'll know how it is once you get started
I hope BF was enough and I can start the new year spend-free (as far as products go)
I hope BF was enough and I can start the new year spend-free (as far as products go)
CoiledOrchids
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my steamer finally came in earlier today so I'm gonna do a full wash day tomorrow morning.
I didn't end up getting my hair done today which left me upset not only with the stylist but with her poor choice of words.
Because of all this I have no idea what to do with styling my hair besides a simple wash and steam treatment.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
(ANGTFD)CoiledOrchids
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@IDareT'sHair
here's what happened:
I called the shop 30 min. prior to see if they could take down my last 6 locs. my fingers are still sore since it had taken me over 2 weeks to do the entire front of my head. so she then tells me it'd be $25 extra...cool.
so boom. I get to the shop and this stylist says oh I didn't know you meant like real dreadlocks I thought you meant you had two strand twists or braids. I said no I told you I had locs. She says everyone she knows who has combed out their locs has damaged hair and then she says I'm gonna have to cut all of my hair off because it's damaged which is a lie. My hair is not in bad condition. I already know I need a trim but Ole girl tried to play me which is not cool. I don't know why people even frequent her salon.
then she goes on and says that she can either take them down for me and just charge me for $25 per loc or I can take them down at home but I'd have to reschedule because she had a client coming at 2. My appointment was at noon.so long story short, she detangled what I had already taken out for free and I went home and did the rest.
she disrespected me and my hair and then had the nerve to try to charge me $175.
I put my bonnet on and left. I will never go back there. Smh I have the worst luck with salons.
here's what happened:
I called the shop 30 min. prior to see if they could take down my last 6 locs. my fingers are still sore since it had taken me over 2 weeks to do the entire front of my head. so she then tells me it'd be $25 extra...cool.
so boom. I get to the shop and this stylist says oh I didn't know you meant like real dreadlocks I thought you meant you had two strand twists or braids. I said no I told you I had locs. She says everyone she knows who has combed out their locs has damaged hair and then she says I'm gonna have to cut all of my hair off because it's damaged which is a lie. My hair is not in bad condition. I already know I need a trim but Ole girl tried to play me which is not cool. I don't know why people even frequent her salon.
then she goes on and says that she can either take them down for me and just charge me for $25 per loc or I can take them down at home but I'd have to reschedule because she had a client coming at 2. My appointment was at noon.so long story short, she detangled what I had already taken out for free and I went home and did the rest.
she disrespected me and my hair and then had the nerve to try to charge me $175.
I put my bonnet on and left. I will never go back there. Smh I have the worst luck with salons.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@CoiledOrchids
What a turrible experience
I'm glad you didn't allow her to proceed
I'm glad you did not become a casualty.
What a turrible experience
I'm glad you didn't allow her to proceed
I'm glad you did not become a casualty.
CoiledOrchids
Well-Known Member
I know. it was horrible. I've worked too hard on my hair to let someone ruin it.@CoiledOrchids
What a turrible experience
I'm glad you didn't allow her to proceed
I'm glad you did not become a casualty.
smh I found another salon that does natural hair across town for $50 which is way less than I would've paid. Simple styles like braid outs, twist outs, flat twists ect.
CoiledOrchids
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found a natural hair specialist in my area. I set an appointment for Dec. 21st. I'll be getting a silk press with a steam treatment, trim and style.
She specializes in treating natural hair and getting it to a healthy state.
She specializes in treating natural hair and getting it to a healthy state.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Hey y’all. I haven’t bought anything for my hair this month. I still haven’t used my Garnier shampoo and conditioner from last month. I may shampoo, dc and braid my hair over the holiday. I want some medium knotless braids.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
My daughter just washed her hair last night so I could braid it today. Why she felt the need to wash it again this morning idk. She’s the reason I be running out of shampoo and conditioner.
CoiledOrchids
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I found a few ors replenishing paks I'm gonna use up on Sunday. I'm gonna mix it with evoo and steam my hair.
CoiledOrchids
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today was wash day
hot oil treatment
SM jbco shampoo
did a light protein treatment with ors replenishing pak
dc with naturellegrow coconut water DC mixed with honey and evoo under steamer
blow-dry on cool then braid
used up:
3 packs of ors replenishing Pak
NG coconut water condititioner 8 Oz jar
8.5 Oz bottle evoo
the stash is getting smaller!
hot oil treatment
SM jbco shampoo
did a light protein treatment with ors replenishing pak
dc with naturellegrow coconut water DC mixed with honey and evoo under steamer
blow-dry on cool then braid
used up:
3 packs of ors replenishing Pak
NG coconut water condititioner 8 Oz jar
8.5 Oz bottle evoo
the stash is getting smaller!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I’m stretching this blowout another 2 weeks then it’s knotless braids.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
The year is almost over! I had a chill day. I did a little couponing earlier. I got my Garnier and the cereal free. I only paid for the laundry stuff. Overall I saved $50 today at CVS. It was a good day. 
B_Phlyy
Pineapple Eating Unicorn
I'm definitely going to get back to my couponing in 2024. Not so I can have more stuff, but I need to save more money.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
For sure. I get the things my family needs. I don’t do the excessive hoarding and clearing shelves. I coupon for my house and my boyfriend’s house. I’m obsessed though. I literally have to save money everywhere I go.
CoiledOrchids
Well-Known Member
no plans on buying any hair products. I'd like to finish my stash in early 2024 preferably by early march.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
No real plans to buy any hair products in 2024 (unless its something I really need )
)CoiledOrchids
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thanks! me too. Luckily my stash is small!
CoiledOrchids
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didn't plan on washing my hair today but I said why not? I did my chocolate chip cookies earlier just waiting now for apple pies to finish
hair is still getting done on wednesday afternoon but i wanted to do a good shampoo and steam treatment before then.
Shampoo: SM JBCO shampoo first to clarify then TW Black Earth Shampoo (moisture)
DC: ORS replenishing pak followed up with NG Aloe & avocado dc (steam for 20 minutes)
Blow-dry on cool with Revlon one step volumizer blow dry brush & braid
hair is still getting done on wednesday afternoon but i wanted to do a good shampoo and steam treatment before then.
Shampoo: SM JBCO shampoo first to clarify then TW Black Earth Shampoo (moisture)
DC: ORS replenishing pak followed up with NG Aloe & avocado dc (steam for 20 minutes)
Blow-dry on cool with Revlon one step volumizer blow dry brush & braid
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