Anyone use the 4head sticks? how do you...

moneypooh

use up the last bit left in the tube?

I use these regularly and am very frustrated that I can't use it past the fill line. It's a bit like lipstick but you actually can't get the last bits out.

Has anyone scrapped out what's left and tried to melt it back into a used one? A bit like melting candles or warming soap. Just a thought..

Thanks

welshbookworm

I use a cotton bud (with lipsticks as well).

moneypooh

I've tried that but it's so dry, do you add a touch of water first?

thehappybutterfly

I've never got to the bottom of mine yet. Is it really worth the hassle? (not very MSE I know!). Is there that much left?

moneypooh

TBH it doesn't look much but will add up to about 4 sticks worth every 6 months! It's not cheap at nearly a fiver a go. I don't understand why so much product can't be accessed, it's a rip off.

shykins

if u mean the headache roll on stuff. u can get one in poundland now. u may use a bit more but at £1 it works out a lot cheaper even if use twice as much

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moneypooh

Thanks, I've tried loads of different makes, some cheaper some more expensive, this is the only one that works for me.
I'm going to try a few things because there has got to be about 3/4 tubes worth of the stuff left behind in the others.

Tiggy_Wiggy

I've also found the cheap ones aren't as good either, and would be really interested if you find an easy way of getting that last bit out. I usually just chuck my old ones in a drawer!

jenniewb

Wow- they actually do run out then?

I have two, one I am pretty sure is at least five years old if not older. I've not yet gotten to the end of either, though I use them sparingly (two rolls across my head is a 4 hour application) and I store them in the fridge. I also ignore the use-by dates as I cannot see how they'd go bad and still work. Mine still work, one has the date of 2009 the other 2011.

I know it's not a money-saving plan, but I'd just repurchase. Unless your getting through these by the bucket-load (in which case I think you should see your GP about this) it's always going to be cheaper then paying for pills each time.

CompBunny

Is 4head good? I have headaches most days but only take tablets if I absolutely have to leave the house or if its a crippling migraine because I heard that taking painkillers frequently can actually cause headaches! Apart from that I resort to cold face cloths and dark rooms so might give 4Head a go!