PJ Rehab Challenge - Let's do this from 12/25/10 to 3/25/11

one.tru.luv wrote:

CiaE wrote:

LaToya28 wrote:Dream Merchant, umm yeah...welcome to the challenge. lol

LOL Yes thats quite a list!! *Grabs and hugs merchant with big arms*

Yeah, everyone point your hands at merchant and pray! LOL Now that I think about it, I shouldn't snicker because I have posted my inventory yet either.

lol-well I didn't really post all my inventory either ( I just put out my staple products I plan on using) I guess in a sense I was cheating and didn't realize it

You ladies are too much! Maybe I should call that show "Intervention"! lol I kno I need help! I took all the conditioner out of my shoe box and in my closet. It is all in the bathroom. Poor DH! I have at least 600 dollars worth of hair junk in there and that is not counting the headbands (some of those are for the baby too!) , and rollers! I will do better. FOR REAL THIS TIME!

So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

Welcome Lynnie- I saw you were apart of the other one that was going on too. You can give us product reviews if that makes you feel any better (lol)

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

welcome! don't look at it as a restriction from more products but an opportunity to be more creative with the products you currently have. i've been experimenting with certain products and found a new hair style already now if i can just unload this komaza styling pudding for some QB gel, i'd be a happy camper.

Ok, here is my inventory. get ready to hug me! LOL

Shampoo - won't be buying shampoo/cleansers for years, literally
pounds of black soap - nasaab
various and random sulfate shampoos - used primarily for cleaning combs and brushes and a bi-monthly clarifying shampoo

Conditioner
2 banana conditioner - the body shop
2 sitrinillah conditioner - hairveda
3 mtcg - QB
3 ctdg - QB
1 smooth as silk conditioner - giovanni (almost out - use it as a cowash for henna treatments)
1 olive moisture mask - komaza
1 acai berry phyto - hairveda
1 super silky - kbb
1 deep conditioner -kbb
1 curl restorative masque - ori organics

Moisturizers
2 cafe lattes - anita grant
1 honeycomb hair rejuvenator - komaza
2 coconut curl hair milk - komaza
1 moku hair butter - komaza
1 shae amla whipped butter cream - afroveda
1 karkady tea replenishing mist - QB (almost out. won't repurchase...lol, looks like they've discontinued it anyway...probably should just toss it out)
1 vitamin reign - komaza (almost out, won't repurchase)
2 shealoe moisturizing creme - twisted kurlzz
1 moisture balancing buttercream - ori organics

Stylers
1 honeybush tea softgel - QB
2 BRBC - QB
2 califia styling pudding - komaza
1 pur whipped gelly - afroveda (have the big container, maybe i should swap it out for QB gel?)
1 creamy mango curler - ori organics

Oils
1 shikakai hair growth elixir - afroveda
1 organic coconut oil - whole foods
1 jojoba oil - whole foods
1 blueberry/coconut oil - anita grant
1 vatika frosting - hairveda

Protein
1 2-step system - aphogee
1 protein hair strengthener - komaza

heat protectant
1 silk remedy (chi bootleg) - sally's (don't straighten my hair so its full, lol)
1 beyond shine - aquage (not really a heat protectant but used during flat-ironing)

ok, listed everything! i'm ready for my straight jacket and rubber room!

one.tru.luv wrote:Ok, here is my inventory. get ready to hug me! LOL

Shampoo
pounds of black soap - nasaab
various and random sulfate shampoos - used primarily for cleaning combs and brushes and a bi-monthly clarifying shampoo

Conditioner
2 banana conditioner - the body shop
2 sitrinillah conditioner - hairveda
3 mtcg - QB
3 ctdg - QB
1 smooth as silk conditioner - giovanni (almost out - use it as a cowash for henna treatments)
1 olive moisture mask - komaza
1 acai berry phyto - hairveda
1 super silky - kbb
1 deep conditioner -kbb
1 curl restorative masque - ori organics

Moisturizers
2 cafe lattes - anita grant
1 honeycomb hair rejuvenator - komaza
2 coconut curl hair milk - komaza
1 moku hair butter - komaza
1 shae amla whipped butter cream - afroveda
1 jarjadt tea replenishin mist - QB (almost out. won't repurchase)
1 vitamin reign - komaza (almost out, won't repurchase)
2 shealoe moisturizing creme - twisted kurlzz
1 moisture balancing buttercream - ori organics

Stylers
1 honeybush tea softgel - QB
2 BRBC - QB
2 califia styling pudding - komaza
1 pur whipped gelly - afroveda (have the big container, maybe i should swap it out for QB gel?)
1 creamy mango curler - ori organics

Oils
1 shikakai hair growth elixir - afroveda
1 organic coconut oil - whole foods
1 jojoba oil - whole foods
1 blueberry/coconut oil - anita grant
1 vatika frosting - hairveda

Protein
1 2-step system - aphogee
1 protein hair strengthener - komaza

heat protectant
1 silk remedy (chi bootleg) - sally's (don't straighten my hair so its full, lol)
1 beyond shine - aquage (not really a heat protectant but used during flat-ironing)

ok, listed everything! i'm ready for my straight jacket and rubber room!

Bwaahahahaha! And everyone as was laughing my list! Welcome my Pj Sister. We must be twins. I will motivate you just as much as you will motivate me! I am sending you are HUGE hug too!

@one.tru.luv oh em gee, lol you have a lot of products. I thought that I had a lot, but I think that you have me beat. (Big Hug) Lol

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

Noooo not Lynnie! Surely the PJ monster did not get you too!

yep, i'm a product whore!!! LOL yeah, dream, i stopped laughing when i realized i didn't list out my inventory. sobering, ain't it!

and twisted, ur a product pusher yourself you do see your name listed among the many LOL

i didn't think it was that bad until i kept saying, "wait...there is more!" over and over again, hahaha

so yeah, i'm glad i started this challenge so i can focus my attention towards things i need/want instead of this pookie, "it just be calling me" itch.

i'm off to do my henna. i shouldn't have started it this late but i'm a glutton for punishment.

one.tru.luv wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

welcome! don't look at it as a restriction from more products but an opportunity to be more creative with the products you currently have. i've been experimenting with certain products and found a new hair style already now if i can just unload this komaza styling pudding for some QB gel, i'd be a happy camper.

I am not purchasing anything else until I use up over half of my stash. Between winning products, being giving products as gifts and my recent binge, I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!! I may be putting some on the Swap board.

DreamMerchant wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

Noooo not Lynnie! Surely the PJ monster did not get you too!

I've been a product junkie since my transition started back in April of 2009. I usually get it under control, then something just happens and I end up with my cabinet and shower full again.

Lynnieluve wrote:

one.tru.luv wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

welcome! don't look at it as a restriction from more products but an opportunity to be more creative with the products you currently have. i've been experimenting with certain products and found a new hair style already now if i can just unload this komaza styling pudding for some QB gel, i'd be a happy camper.

I am not purchasing anything else until I use up over half of my stash. Between winning products, being giving products as gifts and my recent binge, I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!! I may be putting some on the Swap board.

lynnie, do you have any QB honeybush tea soft gel? i'm willing to swap for one of my komaza products.

DONT JUDGE ME!!

= my staple products

Hairveda
2 Cocasta Shikakai oil
2 step protein treatment
Shikakai Swirl shampoo bar
Whipped Creme leave in conditioner
Amla deep cleanse shampoo
Whipped jelly

Qhemet Biologics
Amla and Olive Heavy Cream
Hydrating Balm

Karen's Body Beautiful
Luscious Locks Hair Mask
Butter Love
Conditioning Shampoo (about 2 more uses left)
Juicy Shampoo Bar

BeeMine
Luscious Moisturizer (it was a gift)
Curly Butter (it was a gift)
Deep Conditioner (it was a gift)
Deja Hair Milk - sample size (won in a contest)
Peppermint & Tea Tree Shampoo - sample size (won in a contest - almost gone)
Avocado Cream Balanced Conditioner - sample size (won in a contest - almost gone)

Koils By Nature
4oz and 2oz Citrus Bliss Hair and Body Butter
4oz and 2oz Eucalyptus Gel
2oz Shealoe Leave in Conditioner (almost gone)

Taliah Waajid
Protective Mist Bodifier 2 bottles
Herbal Conditioner (almost gone)
Herbal Shampoo (about 3 uses left)

Oyin Handmade
Burnt Sugar Pomade
Greg Juice

Giovanni
Smooth As Silk Shampoo (sample size)
Smooth As Silk Conditioner (liter - half left)
Smooth As Silk Extreme Protein (one use left)
Direct Leave In
50:50 Shampoo

Shea Moisture
Deep Treatment Masque
Curl and Styling Milk

Darcy Botanicals
Avocado and Honey Twisting Cream (sample size - came free with my order)
Deep Conditioner (will probably be giving this to Sweetdrk1)

Aubrey Organics
GPB Conditioner
White Camellia Conditioner
Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo

Butters n Bars
Grow My Hair Butter (won in a contest)
Aloe Vera Spritzer

Other Conditioners
Aussie Moist
VO5 Moisture Milk (not even enough for one use)
Yes to Cucumbers (not even enough for one use)
Herbal Essence Totally Twisted
Kinky Curly Knot Today (2 bottles)

Gels
Ecostyler clear and olive oil
ORS Lock and Twist gel (one use left)

Butters
mango butter
cocoa butter
my shea butter mix
Uncle Funky's Daughter Extra Butter - got in a swap (about 1-2 uses left)
Zipporah Beauty's Cocoa Butter Delight without glycerin (won in a contest)

Others
Cassia
castile soap (will be using this to clean)
aloe vera juice
Nexxus Emergence (about one use left)

Heat related products
IC Fantasia Hair Polisher Heat Protector Serum
Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
Silk Elements MegaSilk Oilve Oil Heat Protection Spray

Oils
EVOO
Organic Coconut Oil unrefined
Africa's Best Herbal Oil
jojoba
avocado
JBCO
castor oil
vegetable glycerin
vitamin e oil
peppermint
tea tree
rosemary
lavendar
lemongrass
Pooka Hair Nectar

I am currently out of Cream of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo but it is a staple too.

So you guys see why I will not be purchasing anymore products for a LONG time.

one.tru.luv wrote:yep, i'm a product whore!!! LOL yeah, dream, i stopped laughing when i realized i didn't list out my inventory. sobering, ain't it!

and twisted, ur a product pusher yourself you do see your name listed among the many LOL

i didn't think it was that bad until i kept saying, "wait...there is more!" over and over again, hahaha

so yeah, i'm glad i started this challenge so i can focus my attention towards things i need/want instead of this pookie, "it just be calling me" itch.

i'm off to do my henna. i shouldn't have started it this late but i'm a glutton for punishment.

Yes, I have to agree that I am a product pusher lol (holds my head down in shame) lol

Lynnieluve wrote:DONT JUDGE ME!!

= my staple products

Hairveda
2 Cocasta Shikakai oil
2 step protein treatment
Shikakai Swirl shampoo bar
Whipped Creme leave in conditioner
Amla deep cleanse shampoo
Whipped jelly

Qhemet Biologics
Amla and Olive Heavy Cream
Hydrating Balm

Karen's Body Beautiful
Luscious Locks Hair Mask
Butter Love
Conditioning Shampoo (about 2 more uses left)
Juicy Shampoo Bar

BeeMine
Luscious Moisturizer (it was a gift)
Curly Butter (it was a gift)
Deep Conditioner (it was a gift)
Deja Hair Milk - sample size (won in a contest)
Peppermint & Tea Tree Shampoo - sample size (won in a contest - almost gone)
Avocado Cream Balanced Conditioner - sample size (won in a contest - almost gone)

Koils By Nature
4oz and 2oz Citrus Bliss Hair and Body Butter
4oz and 2oz Eucalyptus Gel
2oz Shealoe Leave in Conditioner (almost gone)

Taliah Waajid
Protective Mist Bodifier 2 bottles
Herbal Conditioner (almost gone)
Herbal Shampoo (about 3 uses left)

Oyin Handmade
Burnt Sugar Pomade
Greg Juice

Giovanni
Smooth As Silk Shampoo (sample size)
Smooth As Silk Conditioner (liter - half left)
Smooth As Silk Extreme Protein (one use left)
Direct Leave In
50:50 Shampoo

Shea Moisture
Deep Treatment Masque
Curl and Styling Milk

Darcy Botanicals
Avocado and Honey Twisting Cream (sample size - came free with my order)
Deep Conditioner (will probably be giving this to Sweetdrk1)

Aubrey Organics
GPB Conditioner
White Camellia Conditioner
Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo

Butters n Bars
Grow My Hair Butter (won in a contest)
Aloe Vera Spritzer

Other Conditioners
Aussie Moist
VO5 Moisture Milk (not even enough for one use)
Yes to Cucumbers (not even enough for one use)
Herbal Essence Totally Twisted
Kinky Curly Knot Today (2 bottles)

Gels
Ecostyler clear and olive oil
ORS Lock and Twist gel (one use left)

Butters
mango butter
cocoa butter
my shea butter mix
Uncle Funky's Daughter Extra Butter - got in a swap (about 1-2 uses left)
Zipporah Beauty's Cocoa Butter Delight without glycerin (won in a contest)

Others
Cassia
castile soap (will be using this to clean)
aloe vera juice
Nexxus Emergence (about one use left)

Heat related products
IC Fantasia Hair Polisher Heat Protector Serum
Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
Silk Elements MegaSilk Oilve Oil Heat Protection Spray

Oils
EVOO
Organic Coconut Oil unrefined
Africa's Best Herbal Oil
jojoba
avocado
JBCO
castor oil
vegetable glycerin
vitamin e oil
peppermint
tea tree
rosemary
lavendar
lemongrass
Pooka Hair Nectar

I am currently out of Cream of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo but it is a staple too.

So you guys see why I will not be purchasing anymore products for a LONG time.

My goodness Lynnie, you have a pretty big list also. I'm scared to sit down and list all of the products that I have lol.

one.tru.luv wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:

one.tru.luv wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:So I have been avoiding this challenge like the plague but now I am ready to come to rehab. I will post a list of my products later today

I went on a binge on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!

welcome! don't look at it as a restriction from more products but an opportunity to be more creative with the products you currently have. i've been experimenting with certain products and found a new hair style already now if i can just unload this komaza styling pudding for some QB gel, i'd be a happy camper.

I am not purchasing anything else until I use up over half of my stash. Between winning products, being giving products as gifts and my recent binge, I have a LOT OF PRODUCTS!!! I may be putting some on the Swap board.

lynnie, do you have any QB honeybush tea soft gel? i'm willing to swap for one of my komaza products.

No, I sure dont. I'm not a big gel person.

You need to write it all down so you can REALLY see how much of a junkie you really are!

Lynnieluve wrote:You need to write it all down so you can REALLY see how much of a junkie you really are!

I may have to do that tomorrow

one.tru.luv wrote:yep, i'm a product whore!!! LOL yeah, dream, i stopped laughing when i realized i didn't list out my inventory. sobering, ain't it!

and twisted, ur a product pusher yourself you do see your name listed among the many LOL

i didn't think it was that bad until i kept saying, "wait...there is more!" over and over again, hahaha

so yeah, i'm glad i started this challenge so i can focus my attention towards things i need/want instead of this pookie, "it just be calling me" itch.

i'm off to do my henna. i shouldn't have started it this late but i'm a glutton for punishment.

You are correct my friend. It did not look too bad with those products sitting in my "hair cupboard" but some of those products were hidden in dark corners. It too me three hours to organize, throw away and go down memory lane with some of those products. I am disappointed at how much money is sitting there. I know it is easily over $600. That is the bummer. I could have put that money in my daughters bank account. I am still a bit in shock but oh well. I will feel great when I knock some of the products out of the way.

Lynnieluve wrote:You need to write it all down so you can REALLY see how much of a junkie you really are!

Lynnie, how do you use your peppermint and tea tree oils?

DreamMerchant wrote:

one.tru.luv wrote:yep, i'm a product whore!!! LOL yeah, dream, i stopped laughing when i realized i didn't list out my inventory. sobering, ain't it!

and twisted, ur a product pusher yourself you do see your name listed among the many LOL

i didn't think it was that bad until i kept saying, "wait...there is more!" over and over again, hahaha

so yeah, i'm glad i started this challenge so i can focus my attention towards things i need/want instead of this pookie, "it just be calling me" itch.

i'm off to do my henna. i shouldn't have started it this late but i'm a glutton for punishment.

You are correct my friend. It did not look too bad with those products sitting in my "hair cupboard" but some of those products were hidden in dark corners. It too me three hours to organize, throw away and go down memory lane with some of those products. I am disappointed at how much money is sitting there. I know it is easily over $600. That is the bummer. I could have put that money in my daughters bank account. I am still a bit in shock but oh well. I will feel great when I knock some of the products out of the way.

don't feel bad. consider it a life lesson. you have to identify the problem before you can rectify it. yep, i'm a little ray of sunshine LOL and you're right, its gonna feel good to knock some of these products out of the way. that way i can just focus on my staples. at the end of the day, there will always be new products...and i don't have to try each and everyone one of them LOL

i think i'll keep track of the products i've used up/swapped/tossed out as well. still no biters for the QB burdock root. *sigh*

one.tru.luv, have you posted it on any other forums? Naturallycurly.com has a really good swap forum and so does longhaircareforum. I usually list items on all three sites.

Thanks Lynn for letting me know where about this thread!

Ok all though my list may not be intense it is still long.... im too lazy to separate it in sections lol
Do you guys have any suggestions on what i should do with these all... because i have a habit of not usin these...or no clue on how to use any of them anymore if they dont work as they should lol...


Alikay Naturals Hair Growth Oil
Aloe Vera Gelly
Aloe Vera Oil
Bentonite Clay
Cantu Shea Butter Conditioner
Cantu Shea Butter grow strong cream
Carols Daighter Khoret Amen Hair Smoothie
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk
Castor Oil
Chi infa Treatment
Chi infra shampoo
Chi Iron Guard
Chi Silk infusion
Coconut Oil
Control Wig Spray
Curls Curl gel les'c
Curly Q's Custard
EVOO
Fantasia Frizz Buster
Giovanni 50:50 Balance Hydrating Shampoo
Giovanni Deep Mositure Shampoo
Glycerin
Grape Seed Oil
Herbal Essence Color Me Happy
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Jojoba Oil
Karens Body Besutiful Sweet Ambrosia
Kinky Curly Curling Custard
Koils By Nature Herbal Soothin Gel
Koils By Nature Shealoe Conditioner
Long Aid Curl Activator
Olive Oil EcoStyler
Olive Oil Sheen Spray
Organic Herbal Cleanse Dry Shampoo
Organic Lock and Twist Gel
Over 10 Combs and Brushes including the Denman
Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade
Oyin Handmade Jucies and Berries
Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding
Regular Olive Oil
Shea Butter
Shea Moisture Curl and Stlye Milk
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
SheaButter Oil
Smooth and Shine Curl Activator
Soft and Beautiful Botanicals Sculpring Foam
Soft Sheen Jam
Sulfer 8 Shampoo
Sulfer anti dandruff grease
Tea Tree Oil
Vitamin E Oil