Use Up Your Stash Challenge 2011 - Final Session (3)

I'm noticing if its something that I love it goes too quick, i.e. TW conditioner, sunflower oil, mud wash. But if I don't like it or its just so so, then it lasts FOREVER. :lol:

I really need to use that as my litmus test when I am reconsidering repurchasing.

AOHSR - :nono:
Zuresh Get It Wet - :nono:
Joie Naturals Gel :nono:
 
Dont forget about me LOL!

Shampoo
Crème of Nature Professional Detangling Shampoo (staple)
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo (staple)
ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair

Conditioner
Dollar General: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Salon Care Honey and Almond Conditioner

ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (staple)
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
Protein DC mixture
Aussie 3 min miracle (2)
Garnier Fructis 3-Min Undo (2)

Leave-In/Moisturizer
GVP The Conditioner- Leave In Conditioner (Paul Mitchell) (2) (staple)
Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector (5)(staple)
African Royale BRX Braid & Extentsions Spray
Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Leave-In Treatment (staple)

Oil
Safflower Oil
Coconut Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
JBCO

Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
Amla Powder
Brahmi Powder
Indigo Powder
Henna Powder 3 2
11/12/11 Gave a box to my friend for her mom

Other
CHI Silk Infusion (2 bottles)
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
French Stabilizer Plus
Ecostyler Clear Gel (staple) 10/12/11
Nexxus Emergencee (staple)
 
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Dont forget about me LOL!

Shampoo
Crème of Nature Professional Detangling Shampoo (staple)
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo (staple)
ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair

Conditioner
Dollar General: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Salon Care Honey and Almond Conditioner

ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (staple)
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
Protein DC mixture
Aussie 3 min miracle (2)
Garnier Fructis 3-Min Undo (2)

Leave-In/Moisturizer
GVP The Conditioner- Leave In Conditioner (Paul Mitchell) (2) (staple)
Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector (5)(staple)
African Royale BRX Braid & Extentsions Spray
Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Leave-In Treatment (staple)

Oil
Safflower Oil
Coconut Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
JBCO

Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
Amla Powder
Brahmi Powder
Indigo Powder
Henna Powder 3

Other
CHI Silk Infusion (2 bottles)
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
French Stabilizer Plus
Ecostyler Clear Gel (staple)
Nexxus Emergencee (staple)

We didn't forget about you. We were waiting on you :yep:
 
I'm noticing if its something that I love it goes too quick, i.e. TW conditioner, sunflower oil, mud wash. But if I don't like it or its just so so, then it lasts FOREVER. :lol:

I really need to use that as my litmus test when I am reconsidering repurchasing.

AOHSR - :nono:
Zuresh Get It Wet - :nono:
Joie Naturals Gel :nono:

Same here! Like if it's something I hate it goes away very slowly or I pass it onto someone else..

If it is something I love... :ohwell:
 
Gonna add just a few more staples to my list. The really sad thing is i was going through some of my stash and i had like 2, 3-4 of the same exact products. One bottle is half empty, the other bottle is more than half empty and the other two bottles are new. The good thing is they are mostly staples. I found some products that i also have to throw out. Like my Suave clarifying shampoo is yellow instead of clear (both), and my ORS Replenishing Conditioner consistency has changed along with the color and smell, lol. What's wrong with me? Atleast i know now that products DO expire!
 
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We didn't forget about you. We were waiting on you :yep:

I have been busy with school, but I am going to try coming back to get this suff out of the way, it seems like a lot written out but it doesnt seem like a lot in person.
 
1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
I can't chronologically afford the maintenance to keep the bathroom clean.

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

Suggested Categories:
- Shampoos
CHI Deep Brilliance Balance
CHI Nourish Intense Silk Bath
LUSH Juniper Shampoo Bar
AO White Camellia Shampoo ?

- Conditioners
Sebastian Drench
AO GPB Lavender x2
AO GPB Rosemary Peppermint
AO White Camellia x3



- Deep Conditioners
H'suan Wen Hua [Replaced]
Jasmine Henna Fluff Ease [Replaced]
CHI Deep Brilliance Moisture

CHI Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
CHI Deep Brilliance Silkeratin17
My Own Concoction 1
My Own Concoction 2 [Gone]
RUSK Thermal Treatment
Fekkai Technician Color Care
AO Blue Green Algae Conditioning Mask ?


- Leave Ins/Moisturizers
RUSK Smoother [Gone]

RUSK Brilliance [Gone]
CHI Color Care Leave-in Mask
Redken Real Control
Hairveda Whipped Cream
Not Your Mother's Frizz Control Cream

- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
Rosemary
Argan
Lemon Olive
Light Olive
Rice Bran
Clove
Tea Tree
Peppermint
JBCO [Gone]
Lavender JBCO

Salmon Essential Fatty Acid (a gallon; Don't look at me like that. I'm getting help, ain't I?! :look:)
Sunflower
Safflower
Capuacu
Shea
Emu [Replaced]
Homemade Amla
White Camellia Oil
(I'm not as greasy as I sound...)

- Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
Amla Juice
Dried Amla
BAQ Henna/Mehendi

- Styling products
Sebastian Threads
Bed Head Manipulator
RUSK Thermal Protect
Paul Mitchell The Cream
Paul Mitchell Foaming Pomade
Paul Mitchell Hair Sculpting Lotion
Biosilk Silk Therapy
Biosilk Shine on Spray
Fantasia Frizz Buster
Umberto Giannini Sleek and Chic SuperStraight (x2) [Gone]


- Other
Diatomaceous Earth
Flora Flor-Essence
Hemp Protein
Rice Protein
Iron
Biotin
Collagen (Bovine; no pork on my fork :look:)
MultiVitamin [Replaced]
Niacin

B-Complex
Sulfur
100% Dead Sea Mud
Mozeke Detox Cleanser
French Red Clay
Bentonite Clay [Gone]

Miconazole Nitrate

3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)
NO WAY :nono:

4. What are your goal(s) for the session
To be able to fit EVERYTHING INSIDE the cabinets. Not on the window sill. Not on the sink. Not under the sink. Not making a seance around the tub.

ETA: Staples Bolded
 
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1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
Salmon Essential Fatty Acid (a gallon; Don't look at me like that. I'm getting help, ain't I?! :look:)

(I'm not as greasy as I sound...)



- Other
Diatomaceous Earth
Flora Flor-Essence
Hemp Protein
Rice Protein
Iron
Biotin
Collagen (Bovine; no pork on my fork :look:)
MultiVitamin
Niacin
B-Complex
Sulfur
100% Dead Sea Mud
Mozeke Detox Cleanser
French Red Clay
Bentonite Clay
Miconazole Nitrate

3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)
NO WAY :nono:

4. What are your goal(s) for the session
To be able to fit EVERYTHING INSIDE the cabinets. Not on the window sill. Not on the sink. Not under the sink. Not making a seance around the tub.

Welcome JeterCrazed. Umm, I'm going to have to look at you that way at least for a second. :lol: Umm, yeah Salmon Essential Fatty Acid, wooo lawd. That's a first. Ok, I'm over it. I have all types of questions but going to let it go.

Looking forward to having your sense of humor in this thread :yep:
 
Welcome @JeterCrazed. Umm, I'm going to have to look at you that way at least for a second. :lol: Umm, yeah Salmon Essential Fatty Acid, wooo lawd. That's a first. Ok, I'm over it. I have all types of questions but going to let it go.

Looking forward to having your sense of humor in this thread :yep:

Ask away! I feel welcomed :lol:
 
I just threw away 1/2 bottle of expired AtOne Reconstructor Conditioner. I'm satisfied with my final list of products to use up. I can already tell that most of them will not be restocked (not considered staples).
 
Took my install out so I shall be murdering my list of products soon. I can get back into the swing of cowashing frequently and my weekly wash day. I can't wait!!
 
Took my install out so I shall be murdering my list of products soon. I can get back into the swing of cowashing frequently and my weekly wash day. I can't wait!!

I just took some cornrows out on Monday and this hair is in for a rude awakening.....Imma start cowash every 3 days. So tomorrow is CW day and I will be using Aussie Moist.
 
Other
CHI Silk Infusion (2 bottles)
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
French Stabilizer Plus
Ecostyler Clear Gel (staple)
Nexxus Emergencee (staple)

***I used up my extra container of EcoGel today and I am scratching it off my list because I only want 1 container at a time, plus it will never be gone cause its my staple. So I say its safe to put in the red lane.

My main thing is to get rid of the extras or get the things that arent staples out the way. I gotta stop feeling like I need 3 of the same item.
 
Other
CHI Silk Infusion (2 bottles)
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
French Stabilizer Plus
Ecostyler Clear Gel (staple)
Nexxus Emergencee (staple)

***I used up my extra container of EcoGel today and I am scratching it off my list because I only want 1 container at a time, plus it will never be gone cause its my staple. So I say its safe to put in the red lane.

My main thing is to get rid of the extras or get the things that arent staples out the way. I gotta stop feeling like I need 3 of the same item.

I agree. If you only have 1 and its a staple cross it off the list.
 
Started cowashing again last night and MAN! That felt so freakin good. I've missed that so. No more sew-ins for me.
 
faithVA - so (to make me feel better) my list should really consist of items in excess (more than 1), things I need to finish up/use - that I probably would not repurchase, or on the fence about vs. all products on hand that are favs/staples?
 
@faithVA - so (to make me feel better) my list should really consist of items in excess (more than 1), things I need to finish up/use - that I probably would not repurchase, or on the fence about vs. all products on hand that are favs/staples?


I would say include in your list only the things that you really don't want to have by the end of the year. Don't include things that you are never going to use up. For me AVG is a staple and its not something I am ever going to use up or be without. And I always want to have 2 bottles. I have EOs that I don't plan on being with out. So I don't include those in my stash because I have not intention of using them up. And if I use them up I will immediately repurchase.

So include the non-staples, the overstocked staples, etc. on your list.
 
Started cowashing again last night and MAN! That felt so freakin good. I've missed that so. No more sew-ins for me.

I missed my session yesterday bcof school, but imma try to get it in for tonight. I will update you guys on that and I will be doing my oil rinse to knock that Sunflower out the way too.

I agree. If you only have 1 and its a staple cross it off the list.

Im glad you said that....I gotta check my list out though.
 
Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk - 1 of 2 - Staple (I think!)
Jamila Henna - 1 of 2 - Staple

Still trying to figure out what are my staples. I guess in some ways its seasonal...
 
Conditioning and steaming tomorrow so hopefully I can use up some conditioner. Don't think I will be using up anything else though. I am enjoying the products that I have right now though :yay: And the products I do have I am learning when to use them. My butters work well when I am in twists but when I do a twists out I am finding putting on sunflower oil and then a butter blend works well.

I am feeling better about my products now. And my hair is feeling better.
 
VO5 Clarifying shampoo went bye bye yesterday

Elasta QP moisturizer is getting prettttttty low so that should be gone very soon. Not very happy about that.
 
I mixed my Zuresh conditioner and AOHSR and I like that much better than using either one separately. I won't buy either again so now I have to find a replacement conditioner. I probably have 1 more use of them and just a little bit of TW conditioner.

We have happily natural day next weekend so maybe I will find another conditioner while there. This challenge has been great in helping me really learn what types of products work for me.

If I don't find a conditioner at happily natural I will check out another AO conditioner like White Camellia or the balanced one. Finding truly natural conditioners is hard.
 
Nada used up per se, but Organix probably will be donezo by the end of the month, same with Kenra. My VO5 is a great co-washer, so i'll use it as usual.

I'm facing a problem, help ladies?
I'm afraid to use up some products, for fear that i'll lose their affects on my hair/ my hair will suffer for it. But I want a smaller stash, and a more all-inclusive stash.

Thoughts?
 
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