Miss Mousie Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'd use it anyway. I have used conditioner for shaving, like some PPs have, but if I didn't shave I'd probably still use it on my head (maybe mixed with a better kind). Or, as yet another PP suggested, save it for stay-at-home days & such. If I got really creative, I'd think of a way to use it in some Halloween party fashion: color it some nasty color, add some other otherwise useless substance and give a clever Halloween-related name. Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I would use it. I'm not proud of the fact, but I am frugal to a fault. If the conditioner was for one of my kids I would replace it and repurpose the remaining conditioner. If it was for me, I would just cope. I do see that this might not be the healthiest approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just wanted to say that I would not want to throw it out - but not because of the cost. $1.50 wouldn't worry me a bit. But I cringe when I think about it being trash, taking up space in a landfill & just going to waste. I admit, though, that I have issues in this area. Thanks to whoever mentioned using it as fabric softener! I didn't know that, great idea! I'm sure there are others just like me who use "throw it out" as a shorthand synonym for "recycle the container" when recycling is possible :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm sure there are others just like me who use "throw it out" as a shorthand synonym for "recycle the container" when recycling is possible :) Yeah, but even that - the actual product is being wasted & that makes me cringe inside. I know, issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I would offer it to one of my girls since the boys don't use conditioner on their super short hair, but if there were no takers, I would throw it away guilt-free. I don't want clutter in my life, and if a product isn't working for me, out it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I would use it when shaving my legs (I have done this!).That is what I would do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I was an other vote. I would put it in a cabinet to save for a time when I run out of the good conditioner and don't have the funds to replace it. Then a year or two down the road I would see this old yucky conditioner and THEN decide to toss it. Does it have a pleasing fragrance? You can use hair conditioner in place of fabric softener. http://www.moneysavingqueen.com/May-2012/Make-Your-Own-Fabric-Softener-with-Conditioner/ I wonder if I could use that watery lotion as fabric softener? It does smell nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I voted other. I'd either use it for one of my dogs or make fake snow/clay (conditioner+baking soda) for the kids to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strange_girl Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I would just use it. Not becuase I'm frugal, mind you, but because I am too lazy to go back and buy something else, and besides...I don't really worry about my hair anyway. It's just hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Use it to clean the toilets and sinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I voted other. I would use it to shave my legs and buy a different conditioner for my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'd probably put it in a cupboard, forget about it and throw it in ten years time. I generally found I don't get on with cheap conditioner, it seems to leave weirdness on my hair. The one I use most is kind of mid price though and good and bulk buyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 i'd buy new conditioner to use on my hair, and use the crappy stuff to shave my legs. (Yes, I do the conditioner to shave the legs thing. I've done it for years and years lol...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for the leg shaving advice guys, but I don't shave my legs. I just checked at Aldi this evening. I was wrong - the conditioner cost 65p, so about 90c. Anyone changed their opinion? L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for the leg shaving advice guys, but I don't shave my legs. I just checked at Aldi this evening. I was wrong - the conditioner cost 65p, so about 90c. Anyone changed their opinion? L Sorry, I didn't realize you were asking for advice - I thought it was more of a curiosity poll. Even at 90c I'd want to find some way to use it. (Assuming DH didn't throw it out while I wasn't looking!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Sorry, I didn't realize you were asking for advice - I thought it was more of a curiosity poll. Even at 90c I'd want to find some way to use it. (Assuming DH didn't throw it out while I wasn't looking!) No - you're right. It was a curiosity poll. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I use conditioner as shave cream for my legs. :) ETA: Oh - no leg shaving. I usually hang on to stuff for awhile, then get tired of moving junk around and toss it. So I say just toss it. I'm not nearly as frugal as I should be, though. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I wonder if I could use that watery lotion as fabric softener? It does smell nice. I would be very hesitant to use a hair conditioner or a hand/body lotion as a fabric softener, because if the products contain oils or any kind of coloring agent, they could permanently stain and damage your laundry. I wouldn't take a chance. I'm sure your laundry is worth a lot more than a bottle of lotion or cheap hair conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks for the leg shaving advice guys, but I don't shave my legs. I just checked at Aldi this evening. I was wrong - the conditioner cost 65p, so about 90c. Anyone changed their opinion? L I still say throw it out, but I say it like this now... "65p? Sheesh, throw that out already!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I am cheap and would likely use it myself or put it in the kid's bathroom. But I don't need any particularly good conditioner. If my hair was curly or otherwise in need of conditioner, I wouldn't hesitate to toss it. I realized this week that some would consider my reuse and reuse of parchment paper for baking to be pretty obsessively cheap and I thought everyone reused it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I realized this week that some would consider my reuse and reuse of parchment paper for baking to be pretty obsessively cheap and I thought everyone reused it... I was horrified when I found out parchment was meant to be one-use. I refuse to buy it anymore to avoid being so perturbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I was horrified when I found out parchment was meant to be one-use. I refuse to buy it anymore to avoid being so perturbed. It seems to work fine on reuse. I discard it when it gets too brown. Now, I am liable to pull out a fresh bit for something special where I don't want to take any chances. But baking up a few frozen cookies or blind baking a pie shell (under my beans)? So not wasting something that I pay $12+ for a monster sized roll of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 The only reason I wouldn't just trash it is because money is very tight right now. I've used the same conditioner for years though and won't switch (not even to a cheaper brand) because I know what works on my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 In most all instances I do not hesitate to bring something like that back to the store. If I am not satisfied I want my money back. And I am not even remotely frugal. I will also often call the company to let them know my thoughts as well. Now maybe it is a little different in this instance since it is such a cheap item, but anyway that's my usual process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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