USE UP YOUR STASH 2013: Session 2

[MGA2013]

Used up

SD Shea what! Deux
SD Mocha Silk Infusion
NG chamomile and burdock
HV ph rinse

 

[Ogoma]

PBN Murumuru Moisture Milk is hanging on for dear life. I have it upside down, but it completely refuses to finish

 

[Minty]

Welp, I won't say I'm almost done, but I've got empty bottles!

I see I've made a major dent and I'm pleased with that for sure. Product has a shelf life so I'm frantically trying to work through an Alter Ego big bottle that I'd forgotten about!

I've almost finished my Aloxxi Keratin conditioner too - that is a repurchase but it won't be opened until everything else has dwindled.

Its been a blast, but in the end I had to throw things away and that's not cool. There won't be a black Fri. purchase and I'm done hauling too

Keepers!
Capaucu Butter
Mango Butter
JBCO
Coconut Oil
Indian powders

Aloxxi Keratin Conditioner - keeper (But I haven't tried mill creek yet.)

GPB - man I wish this came in a liter bottle!

...

 

[xu93texas]

I boxed up DB Conditioning Cleansing Cream, Claudie's Tea Spritz, Claudie's Normalizing Conditioner and Braid Spray to give to my SIL. I can't stand that fruit punch scent. Even my husband was like "that stuff is giving me a headache!"

 

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I ain't used up nothin' in a while

In Process:

Silk Dreams: VS, RCA, and AP
Claudies: Hair Tea Spritz, Avocado Intense DC

Threw out:

1 Bee Mine Oil Free Serum (It was weird lookin' )

 

[Ogoma]

- Finally used up PBN Murumuru Moisture Milk; 1 left. Pulled out Curls Whipped Cream and Curls Whipped Souffle to test

- Used up Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion; will repurchase sometime in the distant future as a nice detangling and cowashing treat

- non-hair use up: 1 Ulta Shower Smoothie; 5 Ulta, 2 Philosophy, and 2 random Shower Smoothies left

- non-hair use up: Shea Moisture Organic Argan Oil and Raw Shea Body Scrub. I will not repurchase Shea Moisture scrubs; they are okay, but I much much much prefer Bask Scrubs scent and performance-wise.

 

[JJamiah]

I used up Wen Pomegranate

Low on some other stuff..

 

[uofmpanther]

Used up Curl Junkie Curl Fix and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Conditioner. I won't repurchase, but not because they are bad. I just have my own favorites.

I'm working on using up my KBB Sweet Ambrosia next. I'm finding that this is a nice alternative to my two staples; and I can get it on the ground at Target! It is very similar to my Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion.

I'm also working on using up my Yes to Carrots.

 

[Gryphyn]

I'm joining this challenge (late, but still...). I've been really bad lately, but it's because I want to get my hair to look and feel a certain way and I'm not sure what will work best.

I don't think my list is bad, but I've done the whole use it up/throw it out thing before and now I'm almost back to where I started I got to a really good list of staples, but since I've gone from natural to texturized/texlaxed in the past year some products don't work as well anymore and I've been on the hunt for new and better.

Goal: Cut my list in half

Shampoos
QOD original cleanse clarifying shampoo (staple, for now)
Body Shop ginger scalp care
Pantene pro-v moisture renewal for curly hair shampoo
Body Shop rainforest moisture shampoo (former staple, now tangles my hair)
Cream of Nature argan oil moisture and shine shampoo

Conditioners
Pantene pro-v moisture renewal for curly hair conditioner
Aussie moist (staple)

Deep Conditioners
Creme of Nature professional nourishing and strengthening treatment (protein)
Body Shop rainforest moisture hair butter (moisture)

Leave Ins/Moisturizers
Aphogee keratin green tea restructurizer (staple)
ORS olive oil moisturizing hair lotion (staple)
Cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream (staple)

Oils
Meknes of Morocco infusion argan oil (staple)
Coconut oil (staple)

Styling products
Fantasia IC hair polisher styling gel (staple)
Fantasia IC hair polisher olive styling gel
Miss Jessie's curly pudding
Kinky Curly curling custard
Cantu shea butter for natural hair coconut curling cream (might revisit after my transition)
Cantu shea butter for natural hair moisturizing curl activator cream
Fantasia IC regular gel and KCCC are probably going to be my staples for this category. Everything else is too heavy/sticky or smells too strong for me and Miss Jessie's is stupidly expensive.

Other products
Dove hair spray (staple)
Body Shop coconut oil hair shine
CHI iron guard thermal protection spray
Aloe vera juice (staple)

 

[uofmpanther]

I just went to an event and got a free tub of Beautiful Textures curl control defining pudding and aliyka naturals samples

 

[Ogoma]

Updated list:

Cleanser
S - Ouidad Curl Co-Wash - (3)
S - Lush Fair Trade Honey Shampoo - (1)

Detangling/Co-Wash/Rinse out Conditioners
S - Trader Joe Tea Tree Tingle - (6)
S - Desert Essence Conditioner - (4)

Deep Conditioners
S - Curl Junkie Repair Me - (2)
S - Bask Vanilla Whiskey Repairative Hair Soak - (1)

Leave-in Conditioner
S - Curl Junkie Curl Rehab - (1)

Moisturizers
S - Oyin Hair Dew - (1)
T - Bask Palm Tapioca - (1)
T - Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer - (1)

Gels/Oil
S - Xtreme Gel - (1)
S - Meadowfoam seed oil (1)

 

[Ogoma]

Gave away Ecostyler gels. I prefer the Xtreme gel for slicking down my hair.

 

[AlliCat]

Aveda's Damage Remedy is currently being used, it's almost done. I like it, the instructions are similar to Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor

 

[faithVA]

Didn't use up anything this weekend but put a dent in a few things. Use HQ the Slip conditioner this weekend. Used up most of 1 jar. She didn't fill it all the way up anyway Used up most of the Komaza Vitamin Reign. Used up most of the HQ Puttyful. Used up most of one of the greases. Can't remember the name. I will use up all of these next weekend.

 

[PureSilver]

I thought i was a product junkie but coming into this thread and seeing persons with enough products to open BSS i realize that i really am not a product junkie after all.

Wow.....thanks for opening my eyes ladies.

 

[lamaria211]

I haven't used anything up this week but I'm close to finishing:
1 Aussie 3Min
Darcy's Tucuma butter whip
SSI Tahitian leave in
Beautiful Textures Rapid repair DC ( been using it for prepoos)

 

[Kindheart]

Finished loreal Ever shampoo for dry hair .

I have 3 shampoos left in my stash .

 

[faithVA]

I added some more things to my stash I couldn't pass up this deal. Sally's had the As I Am products, buy 2 get 1 free and I had a 20% off coupon. I wanted to try the twist butter and the cowash pudding and I love the leave-in, so I purchased those 3. I was able to get the 3 products for $30 which is much better than the $50 it would cost if I waited. The leave-in is my staple. After getting the twisting cream and the pudding, I would have tried all of the products from that line that I want to try.

So I'm finished buying. I have enough of everything to enjoy for at least the next 3 months. I will probably run out of conditioner but I do have enough for at least 2 months.

I will probably use some things up this weekend.

 

[uofmpanther]

I bought Jane Carter Nourish & Shine; Shea Moisture Restorative Elixir oil; and Kinky Curly Curling Custard. I reformatted my stash list to do a better job of using up even more, so I will post that when I get home. I think I'm still under 20.

 

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Used up:

1 9oz. bottle of SSI Avocado Condish !!

 

[uofmpanther]

Here is my updated stash list

Moisturizing Deep Conditioners - 2
- Darcy’s Botanicals Curls Moisturizing Pumpkin Seed Deep Conditioner - x1
- Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix (STAPLE?)- x1

Protein Deep Conditioners - 1.5
- Curl Junkie Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner - x0.5
- Aubrey Island Naturals (on the ground alternate?) - x1
- Curl Junkie Repair Me! Reconstructive Hair Treatment (STAPLE) - x1

Cleansers - 0
- Aubrey Organics White Camellia Ultra Smoothing Shampoo (STAPLE) - x1
- As I Am Coconut Co-wash (STAPLE) - x1

Rinse Out Conditioners - 1
- Yes to Carrots Conditioner - x1
- Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle (STAPLE) - x1

Leave-Ins - 1.5
- Kinky Curly Knot Today - x1
- Karen's Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia (in-store alternate) - x0.5
- Oyin Hair Dew (winter STAPLE, no glycerin) - x1
- Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion (summer STAPLE) - x1
- Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer (heat styling STAPLE) - x1

Cream Moisturizers - 2
- Alikay Naturals Dulce Hair Lotion - x0.5
- Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt Hair Moisturizer - x0.5
- Bee Mine Bee-u-ti-ful Deep Conditioner (works better as moisturizer) - x1
- Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk (winter STAPLE, no glycerin) - x2

Sealing Oils & Pomades - 4
- Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil - x1
- Now Grapeseed Oil - x1
- Jane Carter Nourish & Shine (heavy sealing in-store alternative) - x1
- Oyin Handmade Sugar Berries Pomade - x1
- Shea Moisture Restorative Elixir (daily post-moisturizing spritz STAPLE) - x1
- Now Avocado Oil (post-wash STAPLE) - x1
- Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade (heavy sealing STAPLE) - x0

Stylers - 7
- Karen Body Beautiful Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream - x1
- As I Am Twist Defining Cream (glycerin) - x1
- Beautiful Textures Curling Pudding - x1
- Curls Goddess Curls - x1
- Pink Eco Styler Gel - x1
- Jane Carter Wrap & Roll - x1.5
- IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector - x1
- Keracare Silken Seal Heat Protector - x2
- Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter (flat-twist STAPLE) - x1
- Kinky Curly Curling Custard (wash & go STAPLE) - x1
- Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste (edge control STAPLE) - x2

Daily Essential Oil/Water Spritz Mix-ins - 0
- Glycerin (summer STAPLE) - x1
- Now Rosemary Essential Oil (STAPLE) - x1
- Now Peppermint Essential Oil (STAPLE) - x1
- Now Lavender & Tea Tree Essential Oil (STAPLE) - x1

 

[bronzephoenix]

One more use of my elasta qp mango butter left...

Proverbs 31:30

 

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Used up:

1 9oz. bottle of SSI Avocado Condish !!

Used up 1 8 oz. Jane Carters Solution Revitalizing Leave in !

 

[Ogoma]

I don't really like the Curls Curl Souffle on my hair so I will be using it on my body until it is finished. I will not declare it used up yet, but it will be used up soon.

 

[Barbara]

All I can say is "Wow!"

 

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Used up:

1 9oz. bottle of SSI Avocado Condish !!

Used up 1 8 oz. Jane Carters Solution Revitalizing Leave in !

Used up:
1 8 oz. Hairveda Red Tea Strong Hold Gel !

 

[uofmpanther]

Used up:
1 8 oz. Hairveda Red Tea Strong Hold Gel !

You are on a roll!

 

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uofmpanther

I'm trying lol

 

[uofmpanther]

Someone talk me off the ledge. I really want to try Carol's Daughters hair milk sample. It's on sale right now.

 

[faithVA]

Someone talk me off the ledge. I really want to try Carol's Daughters hair milk sample. It's on sale right now.

Does your hair really like hair milks?