STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Oh I won't have to worry about running out of good shampoo and conditioner for a long time!  My bf recently bought huge salon size bottles of Nioxin shampoo and conditioner when he got his hair cut.  It's suppose to be good stuff, or so the salon gal says.  It smells minty, not my fave scent but hair looks good so far...

As far as my other toiletries go, they are all inexpensive stuff that won't cost much to replace.  Target brand daily facial cloths along with their makeup remover cloths (much better than Olay and half the price!)   Lotion and body wash is usually Bath & Body Works.  I usually get those because I get them free with a coupon when I spend $10 on things like anti-bac hand wipes that I must have.  If I don't have a coupon, I can resort to Caress or something.  I have enough lotion to last a year, so it's only body wash I will have to purchase.

OK I confess...I'm a vain creature.

Shampoo/Conditioner: I am in the middle of my Brilliant Brunette, which works fine for me. I have an appointment with my colorist and hairstylist on the 16th so I may be forced to buy nicer stuff if they deem my hair in abhorrent condition.

Body wash/soap: I am finishing up a Philosophy coconut milk 3-in-1. I'll probably switch to Olay beauty bars, which my BF uses. They don't smell utterly delectable but oh well. 

Face Wash: I have half a tube of Fresh Cleansing Balm with Lemon Oil, which will probably last a month. Then I can switch to using the Fresh Umbrian Clay as a face wash...maybe another monthish. I have some disgusting Cetaphil Ice facewash that I'm trying to use up, but I only use that at BF's place so it's not too bad.

Glycolic stuff: My dad paid for the Peter Thomas Roth gel I use now...but I'm going right back to DDF 10% Glycolic toner when that's done...I refuse to skimp because otherwise my skin will look like hell.

Moisturizer: I have half a bottle of Fresh Milk Lotion...can't wait to get rid of that (it's icky)! But I should use the Cetaphil lotion I've been neglecting...I don't like the smell but it does a good job. It just doesn't smell or feel as nice as my $30 a month habit, Shiseido Pureness Moisturixing gel-creme...*sigh*

Most of the other stuff won't run out, thankfully. Ugh...I'm going to miss some of the nice smelly things I used to have.

Oh, I'm so not looking forward to having to dig around and use up all of my products.  I guess it's good timing, though, b/c I'm moving soon and I hate to move that kind of stuff.

I'll be digging out:

• Curl spray (I don't know how I'm going to live w/o my Ocean Waves. I might have to make an exception for this.)


• Conditioner (Herbal Essences, I think)


• Straightening gel (if I ever straighten my hair)


• Frizz-Ease hair serum (lately, I've been using the Frutis stuff)

I think that's it, but I'm still not happy about it.