Use Up Your Stash 2012 - Session 3

JJamiah

Well-Known Member
Ladies we have come upon the Final stage of this challenge. I hope all of you are in a better position then you were in Session 1 & 2. I know I am. Great thing is I haven't increased my hair products by much. I only buy what I need. Now that I am starting school again..... This is going to be what I have to do for now Anyway. So ladies Who is down for Session Three, I am just cutting and pasting the info from Session Two below. If you no longer want to be in this challenge and see your name please IM me to remove it. If you don't see your name and want to join, just post it below. Thanks Ladies and Lets USE IT UP in 2012

Session 3


Sessions are as follows:
Session 1 - Jan. 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Session 2 - May 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Session 3 - Sept. 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012


The Rules:

1. Use the suggested categories or add categories of your own, list your stash within 5 days of joining the challenge. If you have a REALLY Big stash, put in a little at a time. But keep your list updated with the products used, given away, exchanged, etc.

Posting a starting pic of your stash is optional. You can then update this "place holder" as we go along with details of what you have used, sold, exchanged and given away.

2. For each category you can include 1 item for a staple. Mark this item. You can purchase 1 staple item per category to have 1 on hand without using a pass. If you stock up on staples anything beyond 1 item must be put in your stash list.

3. Participants are allowed 1 product purchase per month

4. The idea is to decrease your stash not increase it. You are free to swap, sell, throw away and give away products to your heart’s content as long as the stash is "decreasing". The aim is to be reasonable and realize that we do not need to buy so much stuff but rather be more disciplined with our regiments and learn to establish our staples by actually using the stuff instead of continually buying more !!!

6. Also please check in every 2 weeks to let us all know how it is going and to get support so you do not fall off the challenge.

7. If you fall off the wagon, update your stash list and get back in the game. The idea is to encourage better spending habits, make wise product purchases and to gain discipline in our regimens.


Paste the following info if you’re up for the challenge

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?

2. List the products you hope to use up in your stash. Use your own categories.

Suggested Categories:
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Deep Conditioners
- Leave Ins/Moisturizers
- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
- Styling products
- Other

3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)

4. What are your goal(s) for the session
i.e. – reduce my stash by 20%
i.e. – to have 1 shampoo, 2 conditioners, 3 styling products, etc.
[Fill in your goal]


Challengers

JJamiah
@Ogoma
@B_Phlyy
@Theresamonet
@classoohfive
@NikkiQ
@wheezy807
@RarityFluttershy
@LaidBak
@Beautyu2u
@ZebraPrintLover
@TrueSugar
@natura87
@xu93texas
@faithVA
@Minty
@lamaria211
@Ann0804
@Lisaaa Bonet
@Meritamen
@Skiggle
@JeterCrazed
@Keishadt
@KiWiStyle
@Angelinhell
@Arian
@greenandchic
@Kindheart
JazzyOleBabe
Tonto
 
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faithVA

Well-Known Member
You know I'm in. Maybe I will try to abide by the rules this session :look:

I am only including what I am going to try to use up in Session III. I have some products that are just in a holding pattern

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December Targets
1. Komaza Care Leave-In --------12/13/2012
2. Hydratherma Naturals DC
3. Burt Bees PreShampoo
4. Deva Curl One......................12/26/2012
5. As I Am Cleansing Conditioner
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Shampoos

Conditioners - Instant

Conditioners - DC
1. Hydratherma Naturals Moisturizing DC :whip:

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers
1. Nubian Heritage Heat Protectant Leave-in


Stylers & Gels
1. Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream
2. Deva Curl B-Leave-In
3. Nourish & Shine
4. Deva Curl ArcAngel (sample)

Oils & Butters
1. Avocado Oil
2. Apricot Kernel Oil

Starting Count: 19
Current Count: 8
Ending Count : ?
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Staples (Not Included In Stash Count)
1. Shampoo:
.....Terressentials Left Coast Lemon


2. Instant Conditioner:
....Burt Bee's Shiny Hair

3. Leave In: In Search Of

4. DC (Moisture): - AO Blue Chamomile

5. DC (Protein): - Nubian Heritage Hemp Growth/Strength Masque

6. Stylers: As I Am Curling Jelly, TW Curling Cream

7. Oils: Sunflower Oil

Used Up/Thrown Away/Given Away
1. Deva Curl No Poo................Used 9/15/2012
2. Taliah Waajid Mist Bodifier.....Used 9/21/2012
3. KCCC .................................Tossed 9/4/2012
4. AO White Camelia..................Used 9/9/2012
5. Jane Carter Leave-In.............Used 9/14/2012
6. Giovanni Direct Leave-In.........Used 9/9/2012
7. S-Curl.................................Trashed 9/26/2012
8. Deva Curl Set It Free...........Used 9/28/2012
9. AO Blue Chamomile Shampoo...Use for hand wash...10/3/2012
10. DevaCare One ..................Used 10/11/2012
11. JBCO.................................Used 10/20/2012
12. Burt Bee Shea and Grapefruit 10/30/2012
13. ...Hair One Olive Oil - sample pack 11/2/2012
14. As I Am Leave In .... 11/2/2012
15. Sta Sof fro ..... 11/10/2012 trashed
16. Grapeseed oil.....11/11/2012 (gave away)
17. Coconut Oil ....12/13/2012 (moved to body oil stash)
18. Komaza Care Aloe My Hair Leave-in ....12/13/2012
19. Deva Curl One Conditioner................12/26/2012
20. Burt Bee's PreShampoo................12/30/2012 (giveaway)
21. As I Am Cleansing Conditioner.....12/30/2012 (throw away last use)

On Hold (Not Included in Stash Count)
1. Nubian Heritage Heat Protectant Spray
2. Nubian Heritage Heat Protectant Wrap
3. Babyganics Unpetroleum Jelly - 2 jars
4. Various samples

Goals:
1. Find staples for leave-in, moisturizer
2. Keep stash under control
3. Try new products in organized fashion
4. To reduce original stash by 50%, having not more than 2 products in any category.
 
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B_Phlyy

Pineapple Eating Unicorn
I'll be back tomorrow or Saturday with my list and some pics. I didn't do so good in session 2, but I'm ready to finish the year out big (or low) with my stash.
 

lamaria211

Well-Known Member
Gave away : Curls Creamy Cleanser
Curls Cream Brule Moisturizer to my niece
Shea Moisture reconstructive Elixir to my big brother
 

Ogoma

Well-Known Member
I am in. I did quite well in session II, although I have detoured a bit at the end. I blame being in the US on holidays; I am enjoying buying things with ease :giggle:.
 

Ogoma

Well-Known Member
1 & 3) Use up all non-staples; not buy anything until BF, if at all; have found, and be down to, my staples for next year.

2) Bolded ones are staples/holy grail. The others are use up or soon-to-be staples/holy grails if their performance holds up:

Cleansers

Terressentials Left Coast Lemon - 16 oz (2)
As I Am Coconut CoWash - 16 oz (2)
ORS Creamy Aloe - 8 oz (1)
Live Clean Argan Shampoo - 12 (1)

Co-Wash/Rinse out/Detangling Conditioners

Trader Joe Tea Tree Tingle - 16 oz (6)
Trader Joe Nourish Spa - 16 oz (1)
Desert Essence Coconut Conditioner - 8 oz (1)
Desert Essence Lemon Tea Conditioner - 8 oz (1)
Desert Essence Green Apple & Ginger Conditioner - 8 oz (1)
Desert Essence Red Raspberry Conditioner - 8 oz (1)
Desert Essence Italian Red Grape Conditioner - 8 oz (1)
Desert Essence Fragrance Free - 8 oz (1)
Curl Junkie Smoothing Conditioner - 12 oz (4)

Deep Treatments

Curl Junkie Curl Rehab - 8/32 oz (1/1)
Curl Junkie Repair Me - 12 oz (1)

Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment - 4.2 oz (1)

Moisturizers, Leave-in Conditioners & Conditioning Spray
Darcy's Botanicals Cocoa Bean Smoothing Cream - 8 oz (6)
Live Clean Argan Oil Leave-in Conditioning Spray - 5 oz (1)

Gels

Kiss My Face Upper Management Gel - 8 oz (3)
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Styling Gel - 6.7 oz (1)
Herbal Essences Set Me Up - 6 oz (1)
Ecostyler Blue Gel - 32 oz (1)
Ecostyler Argan Gel - 6 oz (1)
ORS Edge Control - 3.5 oz (1)

Butters & Oils
Rice Bran Oil - 32 oz (1)
Black Cumin Seed Oil - 32 oz (1)
Meadowfoam Seed Oil - 32 oz (1)
Cush Cosmetics Buriti Butter - 8 oz (1)
Soy Butter Blend - 2 oz (1)
Monoi Butter Blend - 2 oz (1)
Lemon Blend Butter - 2 oz (1)
Coffee Blend Butter - 2 oz (2)

Ayurvedic Herbs
Neha Herbal - 150 grams (3)
 
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Arian

Loc'ing Up!
I'm still in...but I have a feeling my stash is going to fluctuate for a while because I am having to re-vamp products yet again. *sigh*

My hair analysis results warrant it...
 

Angelinhell

New Member
1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge? To see if sticking with mostly one product line gives me better and consistent results(it's been working so far:yep:)

Shampoos
Ion Hard Water ShampooStaple
Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo(classic)Staple

Reconstructors
Nairobi Prota-sil
Ultrasheen Duo TexStaple

Deep Conditioners
Keracare HumectoStaple

Leave ins
Keracare
Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea

Moisturizer
Keracare with Jojoba Oil

Oils
Hot Six Oil

Styling Products
Chi Silk Infusion
 
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NikkiQ

Well-Known Member
I'm in!!! I'll update this post with my stash at the end of the last challenge. Hoping to use up some stuff on my wash day this weekend.

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge? Continue to find staples that work best for me.


2. List the products you hope to use up in your stash. Use your own categories.

Shampoos
Tresemme Anti Breakage
Suave Rosemary and Mint (purchased when arrived to PR)
John Frieda Root Awakening
Suave Almond & Shea Butter
Motions Naturally You Moisturizing Cleanser

Conditioners
Tresemme Anti Breakage
Oyin Honey Hemp Condish
Curl Junkie Beauticurls Argan & Olive Oil Daily Hair Condish
Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Daily Hair Condish
John Frieda Root Awakening (gone 9/4/12)
Garnier Pure Clean Condish (new purchase)
Suave Almond & Shea Butter Condish (new purchase)

Deep Conditioners
Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque (gone 9/13/12)
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment (staple...:lick:)
Curl Junkie Hibiscus & Banana Deep Fix Moisturizing Condish x2 (1 gone 9/30/12) (staple :lick:)
Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Moisturizing Hair Treatment
Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol x3 (1 gone 9/12/12)

Leave Ins/Mosturizers
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensly Smooth Leave-In Condish Cream x2 (staple :lick:)
Curl Junkie Coffee Coco Curl Creme
Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion
SheScentit Tahitian Vanilla and Coconut

Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
-none-

Styling products
Eco Styler Gel w/Argan Oil
Eco Styler Gel w/Olive Oil
Eco Styler Gel (clear)
Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk x2
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie x2 (staple :lick:)
Shea Moisture Yucca and Aloe Thickening Growth Milk x2
Karen's Body Beautiful Butter Love x 2
Hairveda Herbal Green Tea Thick Hair Oil Creme x2
Urban Therapy Twisted Sista Curl Activator (sold)
Curls Milkshake (sold)
Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle x 2
Curls Curl Defining Serum
Garnier Fructis Curl Cream (sold)
Curl Junkie Curl Queen x 2


Other
Sabino Moisture Block
IC Fantasia Heat Protect (pink bottle)
Aphogee 2min treatment (staple :lick:)


3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)


4. What are your goal(s) for the session? Reduce my stash by another 30%




Session 3 Stash Starting Size: 40

Session 3 Current Stash Size: 33
 
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classoohfive

Well-Known Member
I'm still in! I've been quiet in the last thread because I've been good lately. :) I haven't used anything up but I haven't purchased anything new either.


Edit: I forgot, I did use up a bottle of braid spray. I ended up mixing some aloe vera juice in the empty bottle.




1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge? I'm trying to decrease what I have (not just in hair products) to reduce clutter and to organize.


2. List the products you hope to use up in your stash.

used

Shampoos
Organic Root Stimulator / Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo (staple)
Ion / Clarifying Shampoo (new, replacing Pantene)
Body Shop / Rainforest Moisture
Suave / Professionals Dry Shampoo (staple?)
Finesse / Moisturizing Shampoo

Conditioners
Pantene / Relaxed & Natural Conditioner (staple)
Pantene / Relaxed & Natural Conditioner (staple)
Roux / Porosity Control Conditioner (staple)
Body Shop / Rainforest Moisture Body Shop / Banana
Organic Root Stimulator / Replenishing Conditioner (staple)
Elasta QP / Intense Fortifying Treatment
Herbal Essences / Hydralicious
Herbal Essences / Long Term Relationship (staple/stock up item) x3
Roux / Porosity Control Conditioner Recovery #619 Moisture System (staple?)
Finesse / Moisturizing Conditioner (unopen, freebie)
Loreal / Everstrong
Cream of Nature / Jojoba & Olive Oil Deep Conditioning Treatment (new)
ApHogee / Balancing Moisturizer (new, staple?)
GVP / Conditioning Balm (new)
Aussie / 3 Minute Miracle


Leave Ins/Moisturizers
African Royale / Braid Spray (restocked, staple)
African Royale / Braid Spray (restocked, staple)
Luster's Pink / Hair Lotion
Cantu / Shea Butter Repair Cream (restocked)
Mane `N Tail / Carrot Oil crème
GVP / Leave-In Conditioner and Styler
Aussie Split-End Protector

Herbal Essences / Touchably Smooth (restocked, staple)

Herbal Essences / Touchably Smooth x2 (restocked, staple)

Treatments/Other
Chi / Infra Treatment (staple)
Body Shop / Macadamia Straightening Balm Talavera / Silk Capsules
Doo Gro / Mega Thick Growth Oil

Spectrum / Organic Coconut Oil (staple?)
Organic Root Stimulator / Glossing Polisher
Tropic Isle / Jamaican Black Castor Oil (staple)
Blue Magic / Coconut Oil
John Frieda / Precision Foam Color (unopen, freebie)
Organic Root Stimulator / Wrap Set Mousse x4 (they come with the relaxer kits, that's why there's so many)
Ultra Sheen Supreme / Styling & Setting Lotion x6 (they come with the relaxer kits, that's why there's so many)
Dabur Vatika / Deep Conditioning Hot Oil Treatment with Olive, Almond, and Henna
ApHogee / Two-Step Protein Treatment (new, staple)
Hair One / Various Packs, 3


Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
Boxes of Henna, Alma, and Indgio (staples, restocked)

Samples
- My shoe box full of free sample products. I'm not even going to bother listing them all.

2b. Used up during session 1 (11/10) :grin:
Daily Solutions / Fortifying Shampoo, Suave / Professionals Dry Shampoo (freebie), Pantene / Relaxed & Natural Conditioner, Garnier Fructis / Fortifying Cream Conditioner, Herbal Essences / Hello Hydration, Herbal Essences / Long Term Relationship (staple), Garnier Fructis / Fortifying Deep Conditioner, Suave / Milk and Honey Conditioner, Herbal Essences / Long Term Relationship, Tropic Isle / Jamaican Black Castor Oil (staple), Smooth `N Shine / Silk `n Sleek

2c. Used up during session 2 (13/13)
Pantene / Clarifying Shampoo, Herbal Essences / Long Term Relationship conditioner, Herbal Essences / Long Term Relationship leave-in x 2, Herbal Essences / Touchably Smooth, African Royale / Braid Spray x2, Cantu / Shea Butter Repair Cream, ApHogee / Two Step Treatment (single use), Organic Root Stimulator / Wrap Set Mousse (single use), Palmer's / Olive Oil Hairdress, Hair One / Olive Oil (single use) x2


3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)

4. What are your goal(s) for the session Once again my goal is at least 10 products used by the end of the session. (7/10)
 
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daviine

Well-Known Member
I'm in! I've been waiting for Session III of this challenge so I could join on the first few pages and within the first few days. Trying to reduce the stash by myself hasn't been working, so hopefully sharing my progress (or lack thereof)will work better.

I'll be back to list my products. See you soon! :wave:
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
I'm in! I've been waiting for Session III of this challenge so I could join on the first few pages and within the first few days. Trying to reduce the stash by myself hasn't been working, so hopefully sharing my progress (or lack thereof)will work better.

I'll be back to list my products. See you soon! :wave:

JJamiah will keep you in line. She like's to do a lot of spanking.
 

JJamiah

Well-Known Member
faithVA you have me over here dying....lololol

I am sitting in my car with my kids thinking I have had too much sugar.




:welcome: ladies new and returning. I chopped my hair back to APL and I am loving the new length. The Mr. Isn't too happy. From Tail bone in January to MBL first cut, and from WL to APL. Well my ends are Fire.... LOL
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
@faithVA you have me over here dying....lololol

I am sitting in my car with my kids thinking I have had too much sugar.




:welcome: ladies new and returning. I chopped my hair back to APL and I am loving the new length. The Mr. Isn't too happy. From Tail bone in January to MBL first cut, and from WL to APL. Well my ends are Fire.... LOL

JJamiah, from tailbone to APL? I'm not happy either. What is you doin? Stop it! If you just wanted to be bald I could just give you my head. Now you deserve a spankin'

Ok I'm just playin. It's your head do what you want.
 

JJamiah

Well-Known Member
faithVA it's only been a few hours and it feels amazing. I have to get Dino to take a few shots and transfer them to the computer. I just came from the salon getting it shaped, my botch cut was a epic failure.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
@faithVA it's only been a few hours and it feels amazing. I have to get Dino to take a few shots and transfer them to the computer. I just came from the salon getting it shaped, my botch cut was a epic failure.

I don't know if I can be caught seen with you JJamiah, if you are just APL. You will mess up my street creds :look: :lachen:
 

JJamiah

Well-Known Member
Ouch.... daggggg I am being shunned against. APL and below a sister gots to go! :giggle: BSB and above you get street cred & love! Mannnnn faithVA I see your work :bat:
 
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Angelinhell

New Member
Making a trip to the bss tomorrow looking for a liquid leave in or setting lotion. Hope I don't lose my dang mind while I'm there:lachen:
 

daviine

Well-Known Member
1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
To save space and money; Perhaps I'll get the discipline to try a product in different ways before moving on to something new.

2. List the products you hope to use up in your stash. Use your own categories.

Question: Do I list only the things I hope to use up in this session? Did I list too many products?

4. What are your goal(s) for the session
I have no idea. :blush: I need to think about it.

Shampoos
Crème of Nature Neutralizing & Conditioning Shampoo
Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo
Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment Shampoo
Harmon Face Values Therapeutic Gel Shampoo
Giovanni 2Chic Ultra Sleek Shampoo (sample)
Kenra Clarifying Shampoo

Conditioners
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Suave Humectant Moisture Conditioner (finished 9/10/12)
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Reconstructive Conditioner
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Conditioner
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
Giovanni 2Chic Ultra Sleek Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
L’Oreal Everpure Moisture Conditioner
Tressemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
Hair One Hair Cleanser and Conditioner with Jojoba for Color Treated (Sample ) (finished 9/13/2012)
Hair One Hair Cleanser and Conditioner with Argan Oil for Curly Hair (Sample )
Ion Hot ‘n Moist Protective Hair and Scalp Treatment (Sample)


Deep Conditioners
Kuz (one use left) finished 9/13/2012
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque: possible staple
Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner (sample)
Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Cholesterol
Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment (Sample)
Motions CPR Protein Reconstructor
Dudley’s Hair Rebuilder finished 10/12/12
Keracare Humecto Crème
Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeeep Conditioner
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment (sample) finished 10/9/12

Leave-In Conditioners / Moisturizers
Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher Leave-In Treatment
Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner
Crème of Nature Strength &Shine Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Just For Me 2-in-1 Conditioning Detangler
Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream
SoftHair Keratin Line Intensive
Salerm 21
Fermodyl 619
Oyin Handmade Honey Dew Leave-In conditioner (sample)

Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker No Drip Activator & Moisturizer
Wave Nouveau Finishing Lotion gave 9/2012
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk
Shea Moisture Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Mist
Shea Moisture Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Curl enhancing Smoothie
Optimum Oil Therapy 3-n-1 Crème Oil Moisturizer
Curls Lavish Curls Moisturizer

Serums
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Extra Strength Formula
CHI Silk Infusion
Organix Extra Strength Moroccan Argan Oil
Silicone Kerasilk Extra Brilho
Cantu Shea Butter Super Shine Hair Silk

Oils & DIY Ingredients
Oyin SugarBerry Pomade
Haitian Black Castor Oil
Castor Oil
Apricot Oil
Coconut Oil
Glycerin
Unrefined Shea butter

Styling Aids & Miscellaneous
Eco-Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel
Elasta QP Feels Like Silk Liquid Styling Gel
L’Oreal Studio Head Look Mega Gel
Silk Elements Liquid Styling Gel
Just For Me Smoothing Gel
Smooth & Shine Polishing Styling Mousse
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Nutrient Spray
Rusk Being Warped Wax
Crème of Nature Sunflower & Coconut Oil Conditioning Crème Relaxer-Mild
 
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JJamiah

Well-Known Member
@diivine you can list it how every you want. Your list isn't too much if that is what you have. Your goal like all of us it to reduce our stash. I don't judge but....ZebraPrintLover <------ she will make sure you don't buy anything else LOL, guilt complex giver :)


Where are you ZPL :)?
 

JJamiah

Well-Known Member
Sooooo, I am passing this Wen train today :) :yep: I sure am..... I looked the deal is amazing and yet I am passing it up. I have too. I have so much to use up right now and I am purchasing somethings for the end of the year deals from Sally's so. I have to slow my roll. I have enough Wen to last me through next year anyway :yep:

Ojon and Wen together are AMAZING GRACE
 
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