Saturday, November 30, 2013

The Black Friday Aftermath: A Cautionary Tale

Hey, fellow HHJs! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday! I'm posting this as both a cautionary tale, and to prevent myself from doing anymore damage. As you all know, I'm a PJ. Black Friday is like Christmas for my hair, but not for my wallet. Here is what I purchased this season:

Hotcombs - $33.86
($29.95 + $3.91 shipping)

- Magic Star Rake Comb set

Hot Heads - $29.95 (free shipping)

- Thermal Conditioning Cap

BonBons Cheveux Boutique - $55.75
($51 + $4.75 shipping)

- Satin drawstring bonnet

- Satin bonnet (this is a gift)

Hairveda - $55.48 (free shipping)

- Red Tea Nourishing Conditioner

- Moist Pro Conditioner

- Acai Berry Phyto

- Amla Cream Rinse

- Sitrinillah Deep Conditioner (2)

Jane Carter Solution - $23.80
(free shipping)

- Curl Defining Cream

Curlmart - $82.95
($77.95 + $5 shipping)

- Oyin Handmade Hair Dew

- Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment
- My Honey Child Olive You Deep Conditioner
- As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner
- Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion (2)

Pura Body Naturals - $40.05 ($30 + $10.05 shipping)

- Murumuru Moisture Milk (2)

- Sapote Hair Lotion (2)

She Scent It - $42.75 ($33.60 + $9.15 shipping)

- Blueberry Co-wash conditioner

- Banana Brulee Moisturizing Deep Conditioner

- Coco Cream Leave-in Conditioner

- Riche Moisture Masque

TOTAL - $364.59

While I don't regret any of my purchases, I went a little overboard. These purchases take my product stash count up to 52 products and samples, though I am near the end of a number of products. As a result, with the exception of a rollersetting product, I'm putting myself on a no-buy while I enjoy my stash. Until I get down to 25 products or to Mother's Day (whichever is earlier), I will not be able to buy anything unless it is either the replenishment of a necessary staple (i.e., I need a cleanser and have none) or the product is on sale by at least 33% including shipping. Anytime I get the urge, I'll look at this post.

On the upside, I won't need to buy any deep conditioners this year because I have 12 in my stash :)

What did you buy this year and what did it cost you?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!