2017 Use Up The Stash Challenge

I'm tossing the Garnier Whole Blends. The honey made me itch. The olive oil has mineral oil and made my shower gross. The coconut water made my scalp itch. I don't even want to try the Cranberry/argan oil one. Who knows what it will do.

I'm also tossing my Mielle Organics gel. It flaked on me twice, and I've read from others that it flaked on them as well. I feel wasteful this week :(
 
I used up quite a few oils this month and a few other products. I'm done with the avocado oil, rosemary eo, jbco, and mahabhringaraj oil. I also finished a jar of Shescentit Curl Moist conditioner and a jar of XCEL-21 cream hair and scalp revitalizer.

I purchased Mielle Organics Honey and Ginger Styling Gel.
 
I used the Mane Choice shampoo, conditioner and leave-in. It left my hair very soft and manageable. I will probably repurchase these when I run out. I'm going to use them each week in October to really see how they work.

I twisted with Alikay Naturals Creme Brulee. I only have a few uses of this. If I wear my hair in a flat twist out for a few days, I will use this to reset. I layered it with TGIN gel to see if I could get some hold. Not sure if it's going to work. I have 1/2 bottle of the gel left. If it doesn't work, I will just be heavy handed with it when I put in my flat twists. It doesn't really work for anything else.

I'm using up stuff but buying things just as fast. I bought 2 things from YvetteWithJoy and I like both of them. I bought the Camile Rose Ginger Rinse and the Mane Choice gel. I bought the Mane Choice shears from her website so to avoid paying shipping I bought the 24 Karat gel. Then I went to the bss today and bought Elasta QP Soy Oyl Shampoo and picked up a sample packet of Aunt Jackies coconut something leave-in and gel.

I have a few things on the floor in my bathroom that I am debating throwing in the trash. I will decide in the morning.

I guess I will take a break from shopping.
 

Session 3 Update

USED UP = 45 items
Above the Rest Shampoo - Sample (July 8th)
Aphogee Curlific Reconstructor (August 26th)
Avon Moroccan Argan Oil (September 1st)
Bellezza Naturale Pink Watermelon Lemonade DC (July 29th)
Cantu Coconut Curling - Sample Conditioner (July 22nd)
Carol's Daughter Monoi Liquid Leave In (July 22nd)
CC's Naturals Buttercreme DC (July 1st)
Cozy Moments Bahama Coconut Conditioner (September 30th)
Cream & Coco Green Mango Oil (July 9th)
Curl Keeper Styling - Sample Conditioner (July 15th)
#Curly Hair Solutions - Sample Reconstructor (September 9th)

Curly Twirls Rewind - Sample Conditioner (July 1st)
Eco Argan Styling Gel (August 19th)
Embrace The Natural You Whipped Crème - Sample Butter (July 22nd)
#Eternally In Amber Hair Mist - Sample Oil (August 19th)
Fat Curls Curl Enhancing - Sample Conditioner (July 22nd)
Hairitage Hydration Espress Yoself Conditioner (August 19th)
Hairitage Hydration Frothy Caramel Frappucino Butter (July 29th)
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Conditioner (September 30th)
Honey's Handmade Bentonite & Sea DC (July 15th)
Honey's Handmade Honey & Kokum DC (September 30th)
Honey's Handmade Lemongrass Liquid Leave In (August 19th)
HydroQuench Double Duty Liquid Leave In (September 24th)
Infusium 23 - Sample Conditioner (July 21st)
KJ Naturals Coconut - Sample Conditioner (July 29th)
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Slip Raspberry Lemonade Conditioner (September 16th)
KJ Naturals Ylang Ylang Lemon Stretch & Curl - Sample Conditioner (July 22nd)
Kurlee Belle Jelle Coconut - Sample Conditioner (September 9th)
Liquid Gold Green Magic Pomade (September 16th)
Max Green Alchemy - Sample Gel (September 9th)
Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue - Sample Conditioner (August 7th)
Mission Condition Star Glaze Oil (July 8th)
Mission Condition Whipped Shea Butter (September 3rd)
#NaturAll Damage Hair Mask (August 19th)
Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Tamanu CoWash (August 19th)
She Scent It Banana Brulee DC (September 16th)
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Conditioner (August 19th)
#Sereniti Strawberry Champagne Scalp Scrub (September 16th)
*Sereniti Sweeter the Juice Butter (July 9th)
*Sereniti Under My Spell Butter (July 9th)
Soultanicals Knot Sauce Conditioner (August 1st)
Texture My Way Shea Butter & Olive Oil DC (September 24th)
Treluxe Reflex - Sample Conditioner (August 26th)
V05 Pomegranate & Grapeseed Conditioner (July 29th)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange Shea Cocoa Moist Butter (August 19th)

PURCHASED = 19 items
Andalou Naturals Argan Oil & Shea Conditioner
Brown Butter Beauty Babassu Butter Love DC
Coconut Restore Reconstructor
Curly Hair Solutions Conditioner Sample
Curly Hair Solutions Shampoo Sample
Eden Bodyworks Mousse
Eden Bodyworks Souffle
HydroQuench Cocoa Kisses CoWash (2)
HydroQuench Cocoa Kisses Twisting Crème
HydroQuench Coconut Lime CoWash (2)
Keirenae Chill Butter
Keirenae Hair & Scalp Elixir Oil
Keirenae Natural Butter
NaturAll Dry DC
Shea Moisture JBCO Conditioner
Simply Organics EVCO
Simply Organics JBCO - Sample

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  • STARTING COUNT = 270 items
  • Targeted "Used Up" Count = 24 items
  • Current "Used Up" Count (December 31st) = 48 items

  • #Purchased Count = 51 items
  • Current #Purchased Count (December 31st) = 38 items

  • *Added Count = 3 items
  • Current *Added Count (October 8th) = 2 items

  • Total Targeted Year End Count (~8% < Total "Starting" Counts) = 250 items
  • Current Year End Total Targeted Count (December 31st) = 247 items
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DEEP CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 24; #Purchased @ 9): Clay (c = 6), Moisturizing (m = 12) & Protein (p = 15)
GOALS (Year End = 26; Ultimate = 6 maximum of each type)

Alikay Avocado (p)
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals (m)
Aubrey Organics White Camellia (m)
Aunt Jackie's In Control (m)
#Blue Roze Chai Tea (1 on October 14th; 1-p)
#Brown Butter Beauty Babassu Butter Love (m)
Curls Curl Ecstasy (p)
#Eden Bodyworks Jojoba Monoi (p = October 28th)
#Every Strand Shea & Coconut Oil (m)
Hair Yum Blueberry (p)
Hairveda Sitrinallah (m)
HydroQuench Go Deep (m)
Honey's Handmade Tropical Carrots & Coconut Milk Conditioning Cream (p)
Jakeala Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Honey Thang (c)
Kanechom Chocolate (m)
KJ Natural's Neopolitan (c)
KJ Natural's Strawberry Curls (c)
#NaturAll Dry Hair Mask (m = November 18th)
#Naturelle Grow Indian Rose Clay Hair Mask (c)
Obia Naturals Babassu (1 on October 8th & 1-p)
Over The Top Queen Treatment (p)
Pantene Naturals (m)
Shea Moisture Superfruit (p)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter (p)
#Silicon Mix Moroccan Argan Oil (p)
Silk Elements Megasilk (m)
#Soultanicals Magical Molasses Deep-Constructor (p)
Soultanicals Master Hair Detox (c)
Soultanicals Pumpkin-Kaolin Detox (c)
Sweet Eddie By Nature Admire (p)
Tukka Le Moka (m = October 8th)

POWDERS (Starting @ 9): Ayurvedic (a= 7), Clay (c= 1) & Other (o= 1)

ULTIMATE GOAL: 1 maximum of each type.
AyurNatural Beauty Amla (a)
AyurNatural Beauty Bhringraj (a)
AyurNatural Beauty Fenugreek (a)
AyurNatural Beauty Kapur Kachri (a)
Aztec Secret Indian Healing (c)
Hesh Brahmi (a)
Hesh Kalpi Tone (a)
Hesh Skin Life (o = December 16th)
Hesh Tulsi (a)

SCALP SCRUBS (Starting @ 5; #Purchased @ 1)
GOALS (Year End = 5; Ultimate = 3 maximum)

CC's Naturals Lavender & Chamomile (December 9th)
CC's Naturals Pink Sugar
CC's Naturals Sugar
J. Monique's Green Apple
J. Monique's Honey Lemon
#Sereniti Pink Champagne Scalp Scrub

COWASHERS (Starting @ 8; #Purchased @ 6): Bottles (b = 9 & Jars (j = 5)
GOALS (Year End = 12; Ultimate = 6 maximum)

#Cream & Coco Marshmallow Fluff (j)
#Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea (j)

Honey's Handmade Black Soap, Honey & Avocado (2-j)
HydroQuench Banana Strawberry (b)
#HydroQuench Cocoa Kiss (2-b)
HydroQuench Coconut Strawberry (b)
#HydroQuench Coconut Lime (1 on October 8th; 1-b)
Mielle Organics Dew Berry (b = November 11th)
My DNA Monoi de Tahiti (j)
Sprouted Curlies Washed Gorgeously (b)
V05 Kiwi Lime (b)

SHAMPOOS (Starting @ 43; #Purchased @ 4): Liquid (l = 39), Bars (b = 7), Dry (d = 1) & Creamy (c = 1)
GOALS (Year End = 40; Ultimate = 2 liquids, 2 bars, 1 dry & 1 creamy maximum)

Bath & Body RainKissed - Samples (2-l)
Bobeam ACV (b)
Bobeam Ayurvedic (b)
Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus (b)
Bobeam J'Rel's Detox (b)
Bobeam Shealoe (b)
#Curly Hair Solutions - Sample (l)
Cozy Moments (c)
Cream of Nature Argan (l)
#Eden Bodyworks Jojoba Monoi - Sample (l)
Elucence Volume (l = October 8th)
Embrace The Natural You - Sample (l)
Giovanni Anti-Dandruff (l)
Herbal Essence Body Envy (d)
Kanechom Gloss (l)
Kenet MD - Samples (2-l)
Kurlee Belle - Sample (l)
Motions Heat Styled - Sample (l = December 31st)
Neutrogena Clean - Samples (4-l)
Ouidad Ultra Nourishing - Sample (l = December 16th)
#Sashapure Healing - Samples (2-l = December 16th)

Shea Moisture 10 n 1 (l)
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus (l)
Shea Terra Organics Moroccan (l)
Soultanicals Honey I Shrank the Frizz (1 on October 8th; 1-b)
TGIN Moisture Rich - Sample (l = October 7th)
Verbena - Samples (7-l)
V05 2 in 1 (l)
Zero - Samples (5-l)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)

RECONSTRUCTORS (Starting @ 2; #Purchased @ 8): Bottles (b = 8); Packets (p = 2)
ULTIMATE GOAL: 6 maximum.

Aphogee 2 Minute (b)
#Coconut Restore (b = December 2nd)
#Emergencia Split Ends (b)
#HASK Argan Oil (b)

Joico K-Pak (b)
#OGX Awapuhi Ginger Repairing Conditioner (b)
#Sashapure Healing Conditioner - Samples (2-p = November 27th)
#Shea Moisture JBCO (b)
#Tresemme Anti-Breakage (b)


RINSE OUT CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 4; #Purchased @ 5; *Added @ 1)
GOALS (Year End = 5; Ultimate = 6 maximum)

#Andalou Naturals Argan Oil & Shea
#Bella Curls Coconut Milk

Kenra Moisturizing
#Kiss My Face Big Body (October 8th)
Redken Body Full
The Body Shop Banana (November 11th)
#Thann Aromatherapy - Samples (1 on December 2nd; 1 on December 9th)

*Trader Joe Nourish Spa
V05 Body (December 24th)

ACVS (Starting @ 5; #Purchased @ 1)
ULTIMATE GOAL: 6 maximum.

Blue Roze Coconut (December 2nd)
Cream & Coco Honeyed Tea
#Crème of Nature Clarifying Rinse
Girl & Hair Clarifying
Koils By Nature Hair Growth
Natural Oasis Fruit, Herb & Flower

LIQUID LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 11): Moisturizing (m = 4) & Protein (p = 7)
GOALS (Year End = 8; Ultimate = 0 of each type)

Annabelle's Coconut Pear Bamboo Strengthening (p)
CC's Naturals Marshmallow & Burdock Mist (m)
Cream of Nature Strength and Shine (p)
Curls & Potions Revitalizing Tea (p)
Infusium 23 - Samples (1 on December 2nd; 1-p)
Keirenae Replenishing (p)
Kinky Kashmere Knotty Refresher (m)
Naturelle Grow Ginger Peach (m = December 16th)
Siamese Twists Bamboo (p)
Soultanicals Wrapper's Delight (m = November 4th)

CREAMY LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 26; *Added @ 1; #Purchased @ 3) Thicker (t = 14) & Light (l = 16)
GOALS (Year End = 24; Ultimate = 6 of each type)

Brown Butter Beauty Sweet Milk (l)
Camille Rose Fresh Curl (t)
Cantu Shea Butter (l)
Curly Kinks Satin Roots (t)
#Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea - Samples (l = 1 on October 14th; 1 on December 2nd)
Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter (l)
*Embrace The Natural You (t = December 24th)
Honey's Handmade Knot In My Fro (t)
Hydratherma Naturals Growth Lotion (t)
HydroQuench Greaseless Moisture (1 on October 28th; 2-l)
Inahsi Naturals Aloe Hibiscus (t)
Kinky Curly Knot Today (t)
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Slip Banana Leaf & Acai (l)
Kreyol Essence Palma Shea (t)
Lawrence Ray Concepts Mega Bounce & Body (l)
Marie Dean Rose Jasmine Amla (t)
Mission Condition Arabian Nights (l)
Shea Moisture JBCO (t)
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab (l)
#Shea Solutions (t)
Siamese Twists Milk (l)
Smooth Naturals Hair Treat (t = November 27th)
Wonder Curl Butter Than Love Whipped (t)
Ynobe Coconut Moisture (l)
Ynobe Hibiscus & Marshmallow (t)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)
Zipporah Beauty Vanilla Mint (l = October 8th)

SEALERS (Starting @ 69; #Purchased @ 12; *Added @1): Butter (b = 24), Oil (o = 55) & Pomade (p = 2)
GOALS (Year End = 75; Ultimate = 6 butters, 12 oils & 3 pomades maximum)

Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal (o)
Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt - Sample (b)
Ancient Formula Brahmi Amla (o)
Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential (o)
Bekura Citrus Rind (b)
Bobeam Shea Moisturizer (b)
Butters 'n Bars Coco Mango (b)
Bye Bye Parabens Healing - Sample (o)
Carol's Daughter Hair Balm (p)
Country Life Vitamin A (o)
#Cream & Coco Black Lavender Edge Honey (0)
Cream & Coco Moonflower Shimmer (b)
Curls Blueberry Bliss (o)
#Eternally In Amber Styling - Sample (b)
Ginger Essential (o)
Hairitage Hydration Silk 'n Aloe (b)
Hairveda Vatika Frosting (o)
#HASK Argan Healing Shine - Sample (o)
Honey's Handmade Jojoba & Monoi (b)
Honey's Handmade Whipped Vanilla (b)
Hydratherma Naturals Hair Growth (o)
HydroQuench 5 Day Moisture Twisting (1 on October 8th; 2-b)
#HydroQuench Cocoa Brazilian Twisting Crème (2-b)
HydroQuench Coconut Lime (o)
HydroQuench Coconut Mango (o = October 3rd)
HydroQuench Coconut Pineapple (o = December 2nd)
HydroQuench Coconut Strawberry (o = November 4th)

Inahsi Hair Whip (b)
J. Monique's Peppermint Pre-Poo (o)
#Keirenae Chill (b)
#Keirenae Hair & Scalp Elixir (o)
#Keirenae Natural (b)

Keravada Buttercream Wedding (o)
Keravada Cotton Candy (o)
Keravada Cucumber Melon (o)
Keravada Dreamsickle (o)
Keravada Japan Cherry Blossom (o)
Keravada Oatmeal Milk Alter Ego (o)
Keravada Plumeria Green Tea (o)
Keravada Pumpkin Pie (o)
Keravada Raspberry Vanilla (o)
Keravada Sexy Chocolate (o)
Keravada Warm Vanilla Sugar (o)
KJ Naturals Grow It - Sample (o = December 16th)
KJ Naturals Hemp Seed Oil - Samples (1 on November 17th; 1-o)
KJ Naturals Tingly - Sample (o)
Koils By Nature Heavenly Delight (b)
Kreyol Essence Chocolate HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Lemon HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Orange HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Peppermint HBCO (o)
Mielle Organics Mint Almond (o)
Mission Condition Infused Coconut (o)
Naturalicious Heavenly Hydration (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lavender Essential (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lemongrass Essential (o)
NJoy Hair Growth (o)
NJoy Pre-Poo (o)
*ORS Sheen Spray (o = October 8th)
Over The Top Growth Elixir (o)
Queen of Curls The Rejuvenator (o = December 2nd)
Sarenzo Twisted Vanilla Creamy (o)
#Sasahpure Elixir - Samples (2-o)
She Scent It Kiwi Kiss (b)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Finishing Elixir (o)
Siamese Twists Light Protein (b)
Siamese Twists Pracaxi Preach ButterCreme (b)
Siamese Twists Vanilla Cream (b)
#Simply Organic EVCO (o)
#Simply Organic JBCO - Sample (o)

Solgar Vitamin E (o)
Sunny Isles JBCO (o)
Sunny Isles Lavender JBCO (o)
Soultanicals Afro Scrub Rub (p)
The Vitamin Shoppe Vitamin B (o)
Tree Naturals Citrus & Vanilla (b)
Zipporah Beauty Avocado Cocoa Moist (b)

STYLERS (Starting @ 35; #Purchased @ 3): Cream (c = 13), Gel (g = 15), Liquid (l = 4), Mousse (m = 2), Serum (sr = 2) & Souffle (sf = 1)
GOALS (Year End = 37; Ultimate = 3 creams, 3 gels, 2 mousses & 2 serums)

Africa's Best Shea Butter Curls (c)
#Chi Heat Protectant (l)
Coco Conscious Re-Define Foaming (g)
Coco Curls Styling - Sample (c)
Curl Botanics Yogurt (c)
Curl Keeper Total Control - Sample (sr)
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper - Sample (sr)
Curly Twirls Custard - Sample (2-g)
Design Essentials Curl Enhancing - Sample (m)
Eco Coconut Styling (g)
Eco Olive Oil Styling (g)
Eco Pink Styling (g)
#Eden Bodyworks Citrus Fusion (m)
#Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Pudding (sf)

Giovanni Volumizing (g = October 8th)
Hawaiian Silky 10 n 1 (c)
High Beams Black Color (l = October 8th)
High Beams Honey Blonde Color (l = October 8th)

HydroQuench Putiful (g)
Inahsi Curl Defining - Sample (c)
Jessicurl Styling - Sample (l)
Keravada Crème Brulee (c)
Kurlee Belle Kurl Defining - Sample (c)
Lustrasilk (c)
Miss Jessie's Soft Curls - Sample (g)
Mission Condition Pop Lock (g)
ORS Olive Oil Edge Control (g)
Ouidad Curl Quencher - Sample (c)
Ouidad Tress Effects - Sample (g)
Queen of Curls Hair Smoothie (g)
S-curl (c)
Smooth 'n Shine Silk Fusion (c = October 8th)
Softee Protein Styling (g)
Streaks 'n Tips Golden Blond Color (l = October 8th)
Treluxe Hi Definition - Sample (g)
Treluxe Supreme - Sample (c)
Twisted Sista Blow Drying - Sample (c = December 31st)

Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash):
Products in red will denote ones that have been used, given away or repurposed, products in #green will denote purchased products (the # will identify purchased products if the color changes), products in *blue will denote products that have been added from my current stash (the * will identify purchased products if the color changes), and products in purple will denote products that I am targeting to use up for the year. I will also include the dates used, given away, repurposed, purchased or added in parentheses.
 
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FOURTH QUARTER STATUS:

Moisturizing, Light Protein Deep Conditioners - 4/7 - Goal: 1 per 2-3 months
1 Curl Junkie Repair Me! Reconstructive Hair Treatment (staple)
1 Silk Dreams Vanilla Silk Moisture Dream (staple)

2 Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner**

Cleansers - 2/8 - Goal 1 regular per 3-4 months and 1 chelating/clarifying
1 Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse
1 Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Sulfate-free Shampoo

Rinse Out Conditioners - 4/4 - Goal: 1 per month
1 Tresemme Botanique Conditioner*
1 Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship (staple)*
1 Paul Mitchell The Conditioner Liter*
1 Matrix Biolage Hydra Source Aqua-Gel Conditioner Liter*

Leave-in Conditioners & Moisturizers - 7/13 - Goal 1 per month
2 Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion (summer staple)
1 Oyin Hair Dew (staple)

1 Silk Dreams Wheat Germ Butter Conditioner
1 Soultanicals Mango Dip Detangling Slip
1 Redken Multi-Benefit Treatment (sample)
1 DevaCurl Supercream*

Bun and Wash n Go Gels – 4/8 - Goal 3
1 Wetline Extreme Gel (staple)
1 Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator
1 As I Am Curling Jelly
1 Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink Flaxseed Gel*

Braid & Twist Creams - 6/9 - Goal 1 per month
1 Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream
2 Embrace The Natural You Twist Truffle Whip

2 Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel
1 Mielle Organics Brazilian Curl Cream*

Other Stylers - 5/5
1 Carol’s Daughters Chocolat Blow Dry Cream (staple)
1 It's A 10 Leave-in Conditioner (staple)

1 Nubian Heritage Heat Protect Keratin Wrap Mousse
1 Cream of Nature Styling Foam & Mousse (gift)*
1 Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade

Oils/Mix-ins - 6/6 - Goal 3
1 Essential Depot Glycerin (staple)
2 Camille Rose Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum
1 Camille Rose Green Tea Seal Leave-In
1 Jamaican Black Castor Oil
1 Mielle Organics Mint Almond Oil*

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Current Count - 38
Goal Count - want total stash under 25
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Session 2 Update/Finale

Used Up

Shampoo - 6
Cowash/Quick Conditioner - 4
Deep Conditioner - 6
Leave-In /Moisturizer - 6
Oils/Grease - 0
Styling - 0
Color Care - 8

Total - 30

Brought In

Shampoo - 5
Cowash/Quick Conditioner - 12
Deep Conditioner - 7
Leave-In /Moisturizer - 1
Oils/Grease - 0
Styling - 5
Color Care - 5

Current Inventory

Shampoo (7)

Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath
Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Shampoo
Redken Extreme Shampoo
Eva Nyc Come Clean Shampoo
Cream of Nature Argan Oil Cowash Conditioner
Deva Curl No Poo Decadence


Cowash/Quick Conditioner (21)
Herbal Essences Unbreakable Seduction Conditioner
Herbal Essences The Sleeker The Better Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Conditioner
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Conditioner
Suave Almond and Shea Conditioner
Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy on the Curls Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy on the Curls Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfuse Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner
Redken Extreme Conditioner
Redken All Soft Conditioner
Deva Curl One Condition Decadence
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Conditioner


Deep Conditioner (17)

Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Mask
Silk Elements Mega Silk Moisturizing Treatment
Silk Elements Mega Silk Moisturizing Treatment
Redken All Soft Smooth Butter Lock Treatment
Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
Cream of Nature Argan Oil Moisturizing Milk Masque
Redken Ph Bonder Treatment
TIGI Color Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
Shea Moisture Hi Porosity Masque
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Ion Absolute Perfection Booster
Ion Absolute Perfection Color Sealer
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor


Leave-In (7)

Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave In
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Milk
Alterna Caviar CC 10-N-1 Leave-In
TIGI Bed Head Ego Boost
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Butter Cream
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Strength Activator Root to Tip Serum
Just For Me Hair Milk Leave-in


Oil (2)

Meijer Sunflower Oil
Now Peppermint Oil

Styling (7)

Ampro Pro Styl Curl Enhancer Gel Activator
Lotta Body Control Me Edge Gel
Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Ampro Pro Style Argan Oil Gel
ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray
Deva Curl Supercream


Color Care (1)

Ion Demi Permanent Color in 00



Total Products for Start of Session 3: 61

Session 3 Update/Finale

Used Up

Shampoo - 3
Cowash/Quick Conditioner -1
Deep Conditioner - 0
Leave-In /Moisturizer - 2
Oils/Grease - 4
Styling - 5
Color Care - 0

Total - 15

Brought In

Shampoo - 3
Cowash/Quick Conditioner - 4
Deep Conditioner - 1
Leave-In /Moisturizer - 4
Oils/Grease - 2
Styling - 3
Color Care - 0

Current Inventory

Shampoo (8)

Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath
Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Shampoo
Redken Extreme Shampoo
Eva Nyc Come Clean Shampoo
Cream of Nature Argan Oil Cowash Conditioner
Deva Curl No Poo Decadence
V05 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo

Cowash/Quick Conditioner (20)

Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Conditioner
Herbal Essences The Sleeker The Better Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Redken Extreme Conditioner
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfuse Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
Herbal Essences Unbreakable Seduction Conditioner
Deva Curl One Condition Decadence
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Conditioner
Suave Almond and Shea Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy on the Curls Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy on the Curls Conditioner
Bumble and bumble bb Invisible Oil Pre-Shampoo Masque


Deep Conditioner (15)

Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
Redken Smooth Lock Butter Silk Treatment
Shea Moisture Hi Porosity Masque
Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Mask
Silk Elements Mega Silk Moisturizing Treatment
Silk Elements Mega Silk Moisturizing Treatment
Cream of Nature Argan Oil Moisturizing Milk Masque
TIGI Color Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask
Redken Ph Bonder Treatment
Ion Absolute Perfection Booster
Ion Absolute Perfection Color Sealer
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor


Leave-In (4)

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Butter Cream
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Strength Activator Root to Tip Serum
TIGI Bed Head Ego Boost
Africa's Best Organics Olive Oil Leave-In Conditioner


Oil (3)

Now Peppermint Oil
Jaloma Oil 3
Sweet Almond Oil

Styling (8)

Ampro Pro Styl Curl Enhancer Gel Activator
Lotta Body Control Me Edge Gel
Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Ampro Pro Style Argan Oil Gel
ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray
Deva Curl Supercream
DevaCurl Supercream Coconut Curl Styler
Madam CJ Walker Curl Whip Styling Souffle


Color Care (1)

Ion Demi Permanent Color in 00



Total Products for Start of Session 4: 59

I didn't reach my goal of getting back to 50 products, but I am happy to have moved a decent amount of stuff out. I was good about using up samples as soon as they came in (because I hate hair care samples) but this took me away from using up the full sized products. I also clearly need to stop buying shampoo. I think I have enough now to last me until 2020.

I actually don't have any goals for Session 4, just make sure I don't go up in any area.
 
Second Quarter final update:

Since my last post I've used up 1 Daily Defense Tender Apple rinse out and given one to DS, given my Softee Argan Oil grease to DD, and bought SSI Restorative Hair Mask. This brings my third quarter totals to 5 items gotten rid of and 2 items acquired, not even worthy of a photo.

I do have 6 items that are close to empty or very low so I expect this quarter to be more fruitful. My current inventory is:

Shampoos:

Design Essentials Almond and Avocado
Redken Hair Cleansing Cream +2

Conditioners:
moisture:
Ion Color Defense Intense Moisture Conditioner
Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm

Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Paul Mitchell Super Charged Moisture
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair

protein:
Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint
SSI Restore and Repair Hair Mask
Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

treatment:
Ion Absolute Perfection steps 1 and 2

rinse out:
Daily Defense Tender Apple +7

Leave Ins & Moisturizers:
KBB Sweet Ambrosia +2
KBB Moisture Mist +2
Oyin Whipped Pudding
KBB Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream +1

Oils, Butters, Pomades & Greases:
Safflower infused with olive

Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil

KBB Beauty Boss Hair Pomade
Cantu Hair Dressing Pomade

Hair Spray:
Garnier Fructis Flexible Control
Aussie Mega


Straight Styling/Heat Protectants:
Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight

Oscar Blandi pronto Dry Styling Heat Protect spray +1
Sebastian Trilliant
Living Proof Restore Instant Protection Spray
FHI Rapid Effects Accelerating Thermal Protection Spray

Sabino Moisture Block
Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide

Aveda Brilliant Anti Humectant Pomade

I'll update this post by graying out used items and entering in red new items.
 
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I finished up my Hello Hydration Conditioner and will not be repurchasing it. I'm still protective styling with a sew-in so I don't see myself using up anything else but conditioners for this month. I'm moving in late November so I want to keep my stash on the smallish side to avoid bringing over a lot.

Here is my stash going into October.

Shampoos:
- Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse (V)
- Obia Naturals Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar (V)
- Chagrin Valley Butter Shampoo Bar (V)
- Chagrin Valley Extra Honey Beer Shampoo Bar
- Maui Moisture Curl Quench Coconut Oil Shampoo (For Weave)

Conditioners:
- Maui Moisture Curl Quench Coconut Oil Conditioner (For Weave)
- Garner Whole Blends Coconut Oil and Cocoa Butter Smoothing Conditioner (For Weave)

Deep Conditioners:
- Obia Naturals Babassu Deep Conditioner (V)

Leave In Conditioners/Moisturizers:
- Maui Moisture Curl Quench Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie (V)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Leave In Conditioner Sprays (2)

Oils:
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil (for Edges)
- OGX Argan Oil (for Weave)

Gels/Edge Control:
- Mielle Organics Flexible Hold Edge Gel
- Camille Rose Curl Maker (V)

Stylers:
- Obia Naturals Curl Enhancing Cream (V)
- Qhermet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter (Winter HG) (Vegetarian)
 
Nice job, everybody.

I'll update next week some time.

I just haven't been moved to venture near my stash, update my list, etc., etc. Sigh. I've taken on a heavier workload, and DS's schooling changed, and so I haven't been on top of other things. I'm going to pray someone babysits both kiddos soon so I can have a day. Phew!

For the remainder of 2017 I will focus on making room for Aveda products to trial in Quarter 4 of 2017 and on prepping to follow a CurlyProverbz-based regimen in Quarter 1 of 2018.
 
My stash has grown exponentially lol
I bought a huge load of products at the beginning of September and now more is on the way. My total number is now 45 products and it will increase to about 55 I guess. I will refrain from buying more stuff and focus on trialling and re-trialling my current products. I'll use up some and probably throw some away. Once my new products arrive, I'll come back here to post the up to date list.
 
A friend came to visit and I gifted her:

1. Elucence Shampoo
2. HydroQuench Coconut Lime CoWash
3. Zipporah Beauty Hair & Body Serum
4. Obia Babassu DC
5. HydroQuench 5 Day Moisture Shea Butter
6. Soultanical's Strand Poo Bar
7. Tukka Le Moka DC
9. Silk Fushion Leave In
10. Giovanni Gel
11. Kiss My Face Big Body Conditioner
12. High Beam Blonde Spray
13. High Beam Black Spray
14. Streaks 'n Tips Golden Blonde Spray
 
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I purchased a couple of reconstructors during Shop Naturally's recent percentage and free shipping offer: Tresemme Anti-Breakage & Emergencia Split Ends Conditioners.

With this order, they sent me a sample of Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Leave In and Jojoba Monoi DC.
 
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Last week I purchased 2 of the Kandee Johnson OGx conditioners. They smell so good.

Also finished up loads of stuff because I colored my hair this weekend. Finished 2 tubes of color, a bottle of developer, a deep conditioner, and a gel.
 
I used up Shea Moisture hipo masque and Shea Moisture Manuka Honey masque.

My stash has grown (I plan to develop a personalized CurlyProverbz regimen for/in 2018), and I still haven't updated my list.

Off the top of my head, I can recall having purchased:
  1. Green Beauty Real Protein
  2. Jakeala Shiloh Hair Balm (ayurvedic)
  3. Jakeala Shea Amla Parfait (reup)
  4. Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin Restructurizer
  5. KeraVada 1010 oil x2 (great sale on top of a sale)
  6. KeraVada HydroMax Cowash
  7. Bronner Brothers setting lotion
  8. Cantu ACV Rinse (reup)
  9. A good number of ayurvedic herbs and so forth:
    1. rose petal powder
    2. hibiscus petal powder
    3. aloe Vera leaf powder
    4. slippery elm bark tea
    5. marshmallow root tea
    6. guava, strawberry, and lemongrass loose leaf tea
    7. amla
    8. brahmi
    9. shikakai
 
Finished up my Bumble and bumble pre-shampoo masque. It was amazing. I might try to get DH to get it for me for the holidays or my birthday.

Also finished up Shea Moisture High Porosity deep conditioner masque. It was great but I have other stuff I like better.
 
Finished up my Bumble and bumble pre-shampoo masque. It was amazing. I might try to get DH to get it for me for the holidays or my birthday.

Also finished up Shea Moisture High Porosity deep conditioner masque. It was great but I have other stuff I like better.

Ooooo. Like what? I'm resisting repurchasing.
 
Baby steps!:

Step 1: Determine and collect the focal products I will use for the month/quarter. Move everything else to the side.

Done! :smile:

Photo enlarges upon click/tap.

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I'll move on to Baby Step #2. :smile:
 
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Ooooo. Like what? I'm resisting repurchasing.

I like the Mizani Moisturfuse conditioner. I haven't repurchased in a while but it was great. I also still live for most of the Silk Elements deep conditioners. I have 2 tubs of the moisturizing treatment.

And my hands down fave deep conditioner is original or GVP Nexxus Humectress mixed with castor or sunflower.
 
I had put the TGIN twist cream in a give-away pile but pulled it back out and started using it again. The TGIN shampoo is under the sink. I will use that to clean my combs and hair accessories. I purchased Elasta QP Soy Oyl shampoo. I used Elasta QP shampoo years ago and remember being able to shampoo my hair without tangles. I wanted to see if it was a fluke. It wasn't. It works well on my hair. So far sulfate shampoo works better on my hair than sulfate free.

I also bought Argan Oil One and Only Reconstructure Conditioner or something like that. I haven't used that yet.

Don't think I will use up anything this month but I will keep working on that TGIN twist cream.
 
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