bubblemama

Hey fellow curlies!

When I began this journey three months ago, I rotated between two shampoos and conditioners, and used one gel and one serum. That was pretty much the sum total of my product stash.

Today, I have no less than about 25 products in rotation (all CG). I am clearly out of control. Since I seem to buy the pricey stuff, my frugality is taking a hit, too.

I need to stop it already.

Anyone want to take vow with me stop buying product until you kill at least half you stash?

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CG since 4/15/12
3a/b, fine to medium, high porosity, low elasticity
40% gray (colored, transitioning to natural color)

LOVES: protein, entire Shea Moisture line, KCCC, Re:Coil, Botticelli Botanicals Mudd, Kiss My Face Upper Mgmt. gel, Camille Rose Naturals Aloe gel.

does not love non-cg ingredients or PVA/PVP, glycerin, chemical fragrances

easy on the poly-quats

yossarian

haha ... funny you should post this. Like you, I'm a cheapskate and minimalist by nature who became entranced by the wonderful world of CG. After a 6-month splurge, I swore to myself two weeks ago that I was absolutely finished with new products. Then Ulta had their liter sale, and then a couple of curlies put some great products on the swap board, and then ...

But now I'm done, I promise!

I think there's a 12-step program for people like us

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2c/3a, BSL, fine, low porosity
Low-poo: CV and Seed poo bars; SM Restorative; Acure Argan Oil & Stem Cell
Conditioners: Giovanni Avocado & Olive; TN NM; Acure Argan Oil & Stem Cell
Stylers: KCCC (HG!!); UFD CM; AOMM

bubblemama

I was half-hoping no one would respond so I wouldn't have to be accountable but, there you are so here I go.

I hereby do solemnly swear not to buy any more product until I've used at least half my stash.

Darn, that was kinda' hard.

And there goes Jessicurl emailing me about free shipping. Evil temptress.

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CG since 4/15/12
3a/b, fine to medium, high porosity, low elasticity
40% gray (colored, transitioning to natural color)

LOVES: protein, entire Shea Moisture line, KCCC, Re:Coil, Botticelli Botanicals Mudd, Kiss My Face Upper Mgmt. gel, Camille Rose Naturals Aloe gel.

does not love non-cg ingredients or PVA/PVP, glycerin, chemical fragrances

easy on the poly-quats

dresdendoll

Ok...
I'm just buying ONE hair gel this weekend. Just one thing, promise!
...after I return the one that didn't work for me.

Well, I had a free sample of the gel first, so at least I know it will work for me, and it won't be so much trial and error.

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2c/2b with some 2a, coarse, dense, thick, low porosity
Growing out a CL bob. Last significant haircut 12/2011.
CG again as of 7/20/12


Cleanser: BRÖÖ Hydrating Porter Shampoo
Conditioner: Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Conditioner
Styler: homemade coconut/aloe flax gel
Trying to make my own products!

all-natural products, MOISTURE, Mehandi henna, argan oil
PROTEIN, synthetic ingredients, heavy oils

yossarian

No pain, no gain, right?

I just have a couple of items I'd already arranged to buy, and then I'm done. So I'll be back to make an official statement on the record, at which point I am to be blocked from viewing the swap board

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2c/3a, BSL, fine, low porosity
Low-poo: CV and Seed poo bars; SM Restorative; Acure Argan Oil & Stem Cell
Conditioners: Giovanni Avocado & Olive; TN NM; Acure Argan Oil & Stem Cell
Stylers: KCCC (HG!!); UFD CM; AOMM

Corrina777

If it's enabling that you're looking for...

I have been sort of stash killing for a little while now. At my worst, I had 105 different hair products in my bathroom, not including any duplicates. I'm down to 92. I can't promise to stop buying because that seems to trigger a big product binge after a few weeks (kind of like strict dieting). But I've become much more careful about what I buy and stick to a list. I also try to clear a few items in my stash before I purchase more.

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3a/f/iii Before the chop- Donated to Locks of Love, January 2013
Modified CG since 11/5/11
CO-WASH: VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea Clarifying, DevaCare No-Poo
CLARIFY: CHS Treatment Shampoo (used prior to PT/DT)
RO: DevaCare One Condition, Regis Olive Oil
LI: Cure Care, As I Am Leave-In
STYLE: Re:Coil, Curl Keeper, Biotera Gel, Deva Ultra Defining Gel, GVP Liquid Sculpting Gel, Curls Rock Amplifier and Strong Hold Mousse
PT/DT: IAGirl's PT, One n' Only Argan Hydrating Mask

PerriP

I'll take the pledge but only through July... I feel I can commit to 2 weeks. At that point I will need to buy conditioner. I am, however, on "product" restriction until I run out of things, I had to give myself a talking to about my need to keep buying the things I've read about here.

Also, I'm trying to convince myself that simpler is better and maybe this restriction will force me to realize I really need less products (but I also know the PJ in me is fighting that type of thinking LOL)



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Modified CG since Dec 2011
Growing out super short cut

High porosity, fine, unknown curl type, somewhere in the 2s at the moment

Mostly low poo
Current rotation includes:

Wash: TIGI Hi Def Curls, LUSH curly wurly

Condition: EVOO mixed with any of the following: TIGI Hi Def Curls, Renpure Red, Nature's Gate Jojoba

Stylers: TIGI control freak serum, KCCC, TIGI Foxy Curls Mousse, AIF, BRHG, TIGI Manipulator, Deva Set Up and Above, TIGI Hi Def curl spray

bubblemama

Okay, I think "we" can let it slide.

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CG since 4/15/12
3a/b, fine to medium, high porosity, low elasticity
40% gray (colored, transitioning to natural color)

LOVES: protein, entire Shea Moisture line, KCCC, Re:Coil, Botticelli Botanicals Mudd, Kiss My Face Upper Mgmt. gel, Camille Rose Naturals Aloe gel.

does not love non-cg ingredients or PVA/PVP, glycerin, chemical fragrances

easy on the poly-quats

bubblemama

Wait - you have only one conditioner? I'm sure I read that wrong.

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CG since 4/15/12
3a/b, fine to medium, high porosity, low elasticity
40% gray (colored, transitioning to natural color)

LOVES: protein, entire Shea Moisture line, KCCC, Re:Coil, Botticelli Botanicals Mudd, Kiss My Face Upper Mgmt. gel, Camille Rose Naturals Aloe gel.

does not love non-cg ingredients or PVA/PVP, glycerin, chemical fragrances

easy on the poly-quats

PerriP

LOL, I cannot tell you how many conditioners I have... But I'm having some protein issues so I'm mainly only using one for my RO, I'll need more in a couple of weeks

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Modified CG since Dec 2011
Growing out super short cut

High porosity, fine, unknown curl type, somewhere in the 2s at the moment

Mostly low poo
Current rotation includes:

Wash: TIGI Hi Def Curls, LUSH curly wurly

Condition: EVOO mixed with any of the following: TIGI Hi Def Curls, Renpure Red, Nature's Gate Jojoba

Stylers: TIGI control freak serum, KCCC, TIGI Foxy Curls Mousse, AIF, BRHG, TIGI Manipulator, Deva Set Up and Above, TIGI Hi Def curl spray

mcheryce

Im ready to pledge but my curlbox and curlkits are already paid for and will be here next month. What should I do?? But I will not buy anymore products until at least September. Curl box/kit already paid for so I guess that doesn't count??
WE CAN SO THIS! A CHANGE GONE COME!!!

MissKris

Wow!! I had no idea the PJ condition was so serious. I believe I had the potential to become one, but I found a product line, fell in love, then learned the traps of the hair product industry and now I am no longer in danger of falling into this expensive disorder LoL...



Birth Feb 1984, First press 1990, First relaxer 1992, Last relaxer Oct 2006, BC Sept 2007, 4c.....

RoadDamon35

Girlllllllll...... I know we're your coming from. I haven't had a perm for almost four months. I have spent more money on product now then I did when I had a perm. I will take that pledge with you. Starting monday I will not purchase anything else. I will have a Monday start because massagewarehouse is having free shipping.

Btw. I just ordered the curlbox. That's a monthly product sample subscription. But I will buy no other products.

I'm done. I don't have enough room in my bathroom.

bubblemama

Y'all are makin' me laugh!!

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CG since 4/15/12
3a/b, fine to medium, high porosity, low elasticity
40% gray (colored, transitioning to natural color)

LOVES: protein, entire Shea Moisture line, KCCC, Re:Coil, Botticelli Botanicals Mudd, Kiss My Face Upper Mgmt. gel, Camille Rose Naturals Aloe gel.

does not love non-cg ingredients or PVA/PVP, glycerin, chemical fragrances

easy on the poly-quats

smasters467

I'd take the pledge, but I'd also know I was lying. Maybe not intentionally, consciously, but lying nonetheless.

I can't do it, I LOVE buying/trying new products. I don't need them, nor do I have room for them, but I do it anyway.

My hair is really the only thing that I spend money on, I'm not into clothes (tshirt and jeans kinda gal), I don't do nails at all, I have all the makeup that I want already, and just don't really spend money on anything. Hair is my obsession, I can't help it, it makes me feel good to buy stuff, like a little rush or something. I have a problem,

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How's My Hair?
Review: L'Oreal Evercreme Cleansing Conditioner
Review: Yes To Carrots Nourishing Shampoo & Pampering Conditioner + 35% off at YTC.com

3a-b, fine & medium texture, medium-high porosity from years of damaging. I'm addicted to changing my hair color.
Cleansing: No-Poo, Elucence MBS, YTC Poo,
Conditioner: One Condition, JC Too Shea!, YTC Condish, Elucence MBC, Joico Daily, KCKT
Styling: KCCC, LALPS, BRHG, Biotera Gel

dresdendoll

Well, that one gel turned into a new shampoo and conditioner...
But this stuff is great! It's so moisturizing, too! I realized my hair doesn't like gel too much, actually...
I might try conditioner styling with some leave-ins I already have.

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2c/2b with some 2a, coarse, dense, thick, low porosity
Growing out a CL bob. Last significant haircut 12/2011.
CG again as of 7/20/12


Cleanser: BRÖÖ Hydrating Porter Shampoo
Conditioner: Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Conditioner
Styler: homemade coconut/aloe flax gel
Trying to make my own products!

all-natural products, MOISTURE, Mehandi henna, argan oil
PROTEIN, synthetic ingredients, heavy oils

bubblemama

+1

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CG since 4/15/12
3a/b, fine to medium, high porosity, low elasticity
40% gray (colored, transitioning to natural color)

LOVES: protein, entire Shea Moisture line, KCCC, Re:Coil, Botticelli Botanicals Mudd, Kiss My Face Upper Mgmt. gel, Camille Rose Naturals Aloe gel.

does not love non-cg ingredients or PVA/PVP, glycerin, chemical fragrances

easy on the poly-quats

RingletTeenLove

I think you should have 2 or 3 shampoo and conditions you can get to rotate.
2 Leave ins
2 Gels or Mousses
3 Oils
I'm working on that

dresdendoll

Well...
That shampoo and conditioner actually turned out to dry out my hair...
But instead of returning them, getting the money back, and splurging on even more product, I returned to some I had in my cabinet from a while back and really like them!

I'm making progress! I hope, haha

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2c/2b with some 2a, coarse, dense, thick, low porosity
Growing out a CL bob. Last significant haircut 12/2011.
CG again as of 7/20/12


Cleanser: BRÖÖ Hydrating Porter Shampoo
Conditioner: Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Conditioner
Styler: homemade coconut/aloe flax gel
Trying to make my own products!

all-natural products, MOISTURE, Mehandi henna, argan oil
PROTEIN, synthetic ingredients, heavy oils

mcheryce

I failed already. Purchased yesterday. Can i re-pledge?