No Buy Product Challenge 2011 pt.1

[godzchildtoo]

I'm in (godzchildtoo) for one stretch...which will be a miracle if I make it. My staples are...

1. NTM Silk Leave-in
2. IC Gel w/Sparklelites
3. ORS Replenishing Pak
4. CFC Moisturizer
5. Redken Extreme Anti-snap
6. CD Hair Balm
7. Pantene Intensive Restoration Treatment
8. Aphogee 2-min Keratin Reconstructor
9. Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer

 

[Mandy4610]

I need this, I need this, I need this! I can do this, I can do this...... Yes I can! Ok, I am in.

My name is mandy4610. I will commit to the first leg if I can be allowed to do just a lil bit more stocking up....pliz, I need some ao gpb and aohsr , after that, I will be good to go, heck I will be good to go for 2 legs after that.

My staples:
Curls cleansing cream
AOHSR
AO GPB
Banana brulee
KCKT
Qhemet olive and honey heavy cream
Qhemet burdock root butter cream
Coconut oil

Potential staple (new products I am trying):
Qhemet moringa DC
Oyin honey hemp DC
SSI Fortifying hair masque
Miss jessie's curly meringue

As you can see, I have a thing for DCs!

I have way more products than this, but these are my regulars.

 

[13StepsAhead]

Are we allowed to change our staples during the challenge? I'm just asking because I have quite a bit to go through. I may find something that didn't work for me while I was trasitioning, but works for my natural hair and I don't want to be locked in to a product.

 

[Charz]

Are we allowed to change our staples during the challenge? I'm just asking because I have quite a but to go through. I may find something that didn't work for me while I was trasitioning, but works for my natural hair and I don't want to be locked in to a product.

When you BC or relax yes. Otherwise no.

 

[victomae]

My name is victomae. I will commit to the first 2 legs.

1) KC Knot Today
2) Jessicurl WDT
3) Curls Quenched Curls
4) Hydratherma Naturals Protein Balance Leave-in
5) Jane Carter Wrap & Roll
6) Taliah Waajid Mist Bodifier
7) Curl Junkie Rehab
8) AO GPB
9) Oyin hair dew
10)Curls Souffle

 

[13StepsAhead]

When you BC or relax yes. Otherwise no.

Thanks Charz! I did my BC about 2 weeks ago and I'm hoping I don't have to change my staples along the way, but I should be fine. I'll take the rest of the time before the challenge begins to really nail down my staples.

 

[bella_boucles]

Name: BellaBoucles
1. EVOO
2. Flax Seed Oil
3. Yes To Carrots Conditioner
4. Knot Today
5. Eco Styler
6. Butters-N-Bars Black Soap
7. Black - Sassy Creamy Set
8. Butters-N-Bars Coconut Oil Pomade
9. Mozeke Babassu Twisting
10. Aloe Vera Juice

I'm gonna shoot for 4 legs. I should be ok if I can buy my stables.

 

[Priss Pot]

I'd love to join this challenge if Shescentit and Hairveda opened up their stores so I could place an order before the 1st, lol. Ahhhhhh, to not be able to buy anything is gonna be a tough challenge (I guess that's why it's a challenge, lol). I mean, I don't need any new products, but I want to try those lines. I gotta think about this for a little bit before I commit to signing up.

Question: What if we run out of a staple, but it isn't easily accessible to replace? For instance, right now I'm using Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Shampoo. I'm not sure if what I have left will last for 4 months, and there is no Trader Joe's in the city I'm currently in. So, if I run out, am I allowed to start using another shampoo that I already have?

ETA: Nevermind, I thought that the 2 passes meant only 2 products. So, I could make an order for multiple items at both Shescentit and Hairveda (one time each) and that count as my 2 passes? If so, I'm in. I just gotta compile my staples list.

 

[Charz]

I'd love to join this challenge if Shescentit and Hairveda opened up their stores so I could place an order before the 1st, lol. Ahhhhhh, to not be able to buy anything is gonna be a tough challenge (I guess that's why it's a challenge, lol). I mean, I don't need any new products, but I want to try those lines. I gotta think about this for a little bit before I commit to signing up.

Question: What if we run out of a staple, but it isn't easily accessible to replace? For instance, right now I'm using Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Shampoo. I'm not sure if what I have left will last for 4 months, and there is no Trader Joe's in the city I'm currently in. So, if I run out, am I allowed to start using another shampoo that I already have?

ETA: Nevermind, I thought that the 2 passes meant only 2 products. So, I could make an order multiple items at both Shescentit and Hairveda (one time each) and that count as my 2 passes? If so, I'm in. I just gotta compile my staples list.

Hey!

You can use up any products you have. You only can replace staples without using a pass. Hope that helps and welcome!

 

[JJamiah]

Charz any penalties if we break the rules

 

[silenttullip]

Dang lady, I've been stalking Keracare and you're making me want to finally purchase you two roll hard don'tcha?

I'm Shaley, I'm in for 2 legs for now.

1. Keracare hydrating shampoo
2. Keracare intensive mask
3. Keracare humecto
4. Aphogee keratin green tea
5. Chi silk infusion
6. Keracare Leave in conditioner
7. Keracare Setting Lotion
8. Keracare Cream hairdress
9. Kemi Oyl
10. Hempseed Oil

 

[Charz]

Dang lady, I've been stalking Keracare and you're making me want to finally purchase you two roll hard don'tcha?

Hi this thread is not about lusting after products. Please see my Buy One Use One thread for that. Thanks.

 

[13StepsAhead]

^^ I can tell I'm going to love this challenge, I need some enforcement in my life

 

[chebaby]

Hi this thread is not about lusting after products. Please see my Buy One Use One thread for that. Thanks.

erplexed what we done said??? no more.

 

[silenttullip]

Yes Sergent Charz ma'am

Hi this thread is not about lusting after products. Please see my Buy One Use One thread for that. Thanks.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hi this thread is not about lusting after products. Please see my Buy One Use One thread for that.[/B] Thanks.

Uh....Excuse Me

No It's Not

...........

That Thread is not for that either.

Sorry.

 

[natura87]

Hi this thread is not about lusting after products. Please see my Buy One Use One thread for that. Thanks.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Not In This Challenge....But Bumping For Ya'll

Makin' Sure Ya'll Stay Focused

 

[alive]

i'd be cheating if i joined this challenge because i've gone cold turkey and i think im in a good place right now--product wise. but just wanted to drop in and with everyone good luck

 

[La Colocha]

Well i know i can't wait for the challenge to start. I want to have all that i need before christmas.

 

[Beverly Ann Properties]

My name is Beverly. I would like to commit to 2 legs of this challenge to get me to APL. My staples are:

1. Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
2. Safflower Oil
3. Peppermint Oil
4. Wave Nouveau
5. Qhemet Biologics Olive Oil and Honey Hydrating Balm
6. Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
7. Elucene Extended Moisture Repair Treatment
8. Mane and Tail Detangler
9. Aphogee Provitaimin Leave-In
10. Chi Silk Infusion

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

My name is Vonnie. I'm commiting to at least one leg but I'm hoping to go the 1st two.
I need to figure out what I'm willing to commit to as staples. Will come back and post them.

My 10 Staples

1. WDT
2. Banana Burlee
3. Tresemme Naturals Condish
4. Aloeba Condish
5. Shea Moisture Smoothie
6. Coco Cream Leave-in
7. Avocado Condish
8. BRBC
9. Henna
10. HOT

 

[Forever in Bloom]

Forever in Bloom

1. Giovanni Direct Leave-In*
2. Kinky Curly Knot Today (running out)
3. Curl Junkie Daily Fix Cleansing Conditioner*
4. Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer*
5. Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner (running out)
6. Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion*
7. Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier*
8. Komaza Care Califia Moisturizing Spray*
9. Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm*
10. S-Curl*

The ones that have a * next to them are the ones I won't need to buy for a while

How many legs you are signing up for (1-4)

One for right now. What I have now should get me through April 30th

 

[La Colocha]

Bump....................

 

[Charz]

bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SimJam]

oops posted in the wrong thread

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I think this Thread will Really Pick Up after the 1st of the Year!

Brownie518 has challenged me to a No-Buy for January. Not sure if I'll accept it yet, but....if I do, I may hang-out in here in January to stay strong.

There's alot of Strong Women in this Challenge....

Right?????

 

[IrrationalThoughts]

I am in.

My name is IrrationalThoughts

My staples:
1. KCCC
2. KCKT
3. Elucence Moisture balance condish
4. Miss Jessie's WDT
5. Jojoba oil
6. Shescentit moisture mist
7. AOHC or Burdock Root (is this ok? I use one in the cold months and one in the warmer months, it is either or. Does this count as 2?) If it does count as 2, I will say AOHC.
8. Honey Hydrating Balm
9. AOHSR
10. AOGPB

ETA: I am in for all 4 legs. I can do this, I know I can.

 

[Adonia1987]

I have been thinking about the money I wasted on hair products in 2010. I feel like I am always looking for the best thing for my hair even when what I have works wonderfully. Result: I keep buying, buying, and buying. I decided to have one product per category(one leave in, one conditioner etc...) I will give all my products away before moving into my new place in two weeks. I will try not to use the passes, and not have any more products than I need.I've decided not to buy from online companies anymore. I posted before, but after thinking hard about all the products I've used and loved so far, this is my list of staples: (Sign me for two legs, my products might change during the summer)

1)Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo
2)Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Milk
3)Shea Moisture Strengthening Elixir
4)WEN
5)Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
6)Giovanni Direct Leave In
7)Aloe Vera Juice
8)Jane Carter Scalp Nourishing Serum
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Upskirt Porn

 

[Minty]

Hey y'all I'm in. I am not a PJ for your info. (Yes, I'm going to keep saying it until I'm down to one small crate) I'm getting my stuff together now so I can prioritize what needs to be used. Will be back with my full list of "staple" products.

I'm in for the first 3 legs of the journey.

1. Redken Anti-Snap (half-bottle left)
2. Alter Ego Garlic Treatment (2/3 LG jar left)
3. Joico K-Pak - Moisture/Reconstructor (new order on the way, full liter bottles)
4. Sunflower/Hempseed /Rice Bran oils (1/2 bottle of hemp left)
5. Nexxus Vitatress Shampoo (1/2 bottle left)
6. *added 1/1/11 Hairveda Phyto Conditioner
7. *Ayuvedic Powder - Amla, Shikakai, Brahmi
8 * added 1/1/11 Emergencee Protein Conditioner
9 * George's Aloe
10. *Distilled Water for my steamer

*Note: Although henna, indigo, katam, cassia powders and teas are in regular rotation, I have so many that I did not add to my staples list. When they run out, I am not sure I will be so eager to repurchase. When they are completed I may just stick to powder rinses, but forgo using henna, etc. for "mask" coloring purposes.

Since I got some stuff since 09, I'll start there and work my way up. First, Aphogee products.

So if you see me "thanks"-n in another thread talking about product, I got some more days until I give up the paypal...