2017 Use Up The Stash Challenge

. Which session(s) are you participating in?:



    • All
    • I would like my year end total products to be half of what it is now
3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):

Products in purple = Staple

Shampoo (6)
Herbal Essence Tea Lightfully Clean Shampoo
Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath
Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo
Lush Cosmetics Fairly Traded Honey Shampoo
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Shampoo
Redken Extreme Shampoo

Cowash/Quick Conditioner (15)
Shea Moisture Hi Porosity Co Wash
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Honey I'm Strong Conditioner
Herbal Essences The Sleeker The Better Conditioner
Herbal Essences Blowout Smooth Conditioner
Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfuse Conditioner
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Conditioner
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Conditioner
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Conditioner
Redken Extreme Conditioner
Redken All Soft Conditioner

Deep Conditioner (18)
Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Mask
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
Silk Elements Mega Silk Moisturizing Treatment
Silk Elements Mega Silk Moisturizing Treatment

Shea Moisture Professional Vibrant Color Recover Masque
Shea Moisture Professional Rehydrating Hair Masque
Redken All Soft Smooth Butter Lock Treatment
Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
Cream of Nature Moisturizing Milk Masque
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Treatment Masque
Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment
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
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque

Leave-Ins/Moisturizer (14)
Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave In
Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer
Proclaim Shea Butter Leave-In Moiturizer
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Leave-In Conditioner
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Loc and Braid Butter
Redken Anti-Snap Leave-In
Redken One United Multi-Benefit Leave-In
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Milk
Alterna Caviar CC 10-N-1 Leave-In
Garnier Whole Blends Refreshing Green Apple 5-N-1 Leave In
ORS Carrot Oil
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Butter Cream
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Strength Activator Root to Tip Serum

Oils/Grease (6)
International Collection Virgin Macadamia Oil
De La Cruz Tea Tree Oil
Now Peppermint Oil
Softee Castor Oil Hair and Scalp Conditioner
Rosemary Oil
Softee Indian Herb Hair and Scalp Conditioner

Styling (2)
Ampro Pro Styl Curl Enhancer Gel Activator
Smooth N' Shine Revivoil Edge Smoothing Pomade

Total Inventory: 61 products

4. 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):

I always just repost the list without the used up products at the end of each session. Maybe I will start posting with the strike through to show something was used.

5. Outline your criteria for if/when you will use your pass to purchase 3 products/quarter (12 products/year):

I'm only going to repurchase something if there is nothing else in the category I can use. For example, I know I will have to repurchase clarifying shampoo as I'm already half way through the one I have.

Session 1 Update/Finale

Used Up

Shampoo - 3
Cowash/Quick Conditioner - 6
Deep Conditioner - 3
Leave-In /Moisturizer - 3
Oils/Grease - 6
Styling - 1

Total - 22

Brought In

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

Current Inventory

Shampoo (7)

Herbal Essence Tea Lightfully Clean Shampoo
Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath
Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Shampoo
Redken Extreme Shampoo
Hask Monoi Coconut Oil Nourishing Shampoo
Eva Nyc Come Clean Shampoo

Cowash/Quick Conditioner (13)

Shea Moisture Hi Porosity Co Wash
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Unbreakable Seduction Conditioner
Herbal Essences The Sleeker The Better Conditioner
Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfuse Conditioner
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Conditioner
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
Alterna Cavier Report Instant Recovery Conditioner
Redken Extreme Conditioner
Redken All Soft Conditioner

Deep Conditioner (16)

Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner
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
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Treatment 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
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque
Shea Moisture Treatment Masque in Nourish and Silken
Shea Moisture Treatment Masque in Smooth & Tame
Shea Moisture Treatment Masque in Damage Rehab

Leave-In (11)

Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave In
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Leave-In Conditioner
Shea Moisture JBCO Strength and Grow Loc and Braid Butter
Redken Anti-Snap Leave-In
Redken One United Multi-Benefit Leave-In
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Milk
Alterna Caviar CC 10-N-1 Leave-In
Garnier Whole Blends Refreshing Green Apple 5-N-1 Leave In
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Butter Cream
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Strength Activator Root to Tip Serum

Oil (2)

Meijer Sunflower Oil
Now Peppermint Oil

Styling (1)

Ampro Pro Styl Curl Enhancer Gel Activator

Total Products for Start of Session 2: 50

I seriously don't know how I was going through so much oil. I don't know why either. But I'm glad it's gone. I think I was pretty successful about using up sample sizes as soon as I got them.

For session 2, I suspect my progress may slow down a bit due to my hair being loose more often. I do want to put more effort into getting rid of some of the shampoos and Shea Mouisture products. Half the shampoos I've had for over a year and they're already open. A few of the Shea Moisture products are expiring in the next 30-60 days so I need to move them out before they do.
 
Session 1 Update
USED UP = 17 items
Bask & Bloom Nourishing Scalp Scrub (March 5th)
Blue Roze Strawberry ACV (January 7th)
Bobeam Buttercream DC (m = March 18th)
Hair Yum Pink Sugar Reconstructor (b = February 19th)
Herbal Essence Moroccan RO (March 18th)
Honey's Handmade Yucca Mango & Honey Thickening DC (p = March 18th)
Infusium 23 LLI - Sample (p = February 24th)
Ion Repair Solutions LLI (p = February 3rd)
Kenya Moore Haircare Growth Repair Reconstructor (b = January 21st)
Kyra's Shea Nutrition & Conditioner Buttercream - Sample (b = January 6th)
Marie Dean Raspberry Cherry Babassu Pomade - Sample (p = March 26th)
Mineral Fusion Shampoo - Sample (l = March 18th)
Ojon Damage Reverse Pre-Poo Oil - Sample (o = January 21st)
Ouidad Moisture Lock CLI (l = February 3rd)
Paul Mitchell Shampoo - Sample (l = February 3rd)
She Scent It Avocado RO (February 19th)
The Pomade Shop Growth Foundations (p = March 5th)

PURCHASED = 7 items
Blue Roze Chai Tea DC (p)
Eternally In Amber DC Oil - Sample (o)
Eternally In Amber Hair Mist Oil - Sample (o)
Eternally In Amber Styling Butter - Sample (b)
Honey's Handmade Honey & Kokum DC (m)
Sereniti Pink Champagne Scalp Scrub
Sereniti Strawberry Champagne Scalp Scrub

ADDED = 4 items
Embrace The Natural You CLI (t)
Sereniti Sweeter the Juice Butter (b)
Sereniti Under My Spell Butter (b)
Trader Joe Nourish Spa RO

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  • STARTING COUNT = 322 items
  • Targeted "Use Up" Count = 81 items
  • Current "Used Up" Count (July 1st) = 46 items
  • #Purchased Count = 14 items

  • Current #Purchased Count (June 15th) = 11 items
  • *Added Count = 5 items
  • Current #Added Count (June 25th) = 5 items
  • Total Targeted Year End Count (~20% < Total "Starting" Counts) = 255 items
  • Current Year End Total Targeted Count (July 1st) = 276 items
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DEEP CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 35; #Purchased @ 4): Clay (c = 6), Moisturizing (m = 14), Protein (p = 14) & Balancing (b = 1)
GOALS (Year End = 31; Ultimate = 12 maximum of each type)

Alikay Avocado (p)
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals (m)
Aubrey Organics White Camellia (m)
Aunt Jackie's In Control (m)
Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle (m = April 15th)
Bellezza Naturale Pink Watermelon Lemonade (m)
#Blue Roze Chai Tea (2-p)
CC's Naturals Buttercreme (m = July 1st)
Curls Curl Ecstasy (p)
Hair Yum Blueberry (p)
Hairveda Sitrinallah (m)
HydroQuench Go Deep (m)
Honey's Handmade Bentonite & Sea (c)
#Honey's Handmade Honey & Kokum DC (m)
Honey's Handmade Tropical Carrots & Coconut Milk Conditioning Cream (p)
J. Monique's Bentonite & Rhassoul Detox (c = April 1st)
Jakeala Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Honey Thang (c)
Kanechom Chocolate (m)
KJ Natural's Neopolitan (c)
KJ Natural's Strawberry Curls (c)
#NaturAll Damage Hair Mask (p)
Obia Naturals Babassu (2-p)
Over The Top Queen Treatment (p)
Pantene Naturals (m)
She Scent It Banana Brulee (m)
Shea Moisture Superfruit (p)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter (p)
Siamese Twists Chocolate Silk (p = June 16th)
Silk Dreams Razzberry Coconut Affair (m = May 19th)
Silk Dreams Vanilla Silk (p = June 6th)

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)
Texture My Way Shea Butter & Olive Oil (p)
Tukka Le Moka (m)
Verbena - Samples (b = June 10th)

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 Clay (c)
Hesh Brahmi (a)
Hesh Kalpi Tone (a)
Hesh Skin Life (o)
Hesh Tulsi (a)

SCALP SCRUBS (Starting @ 5; #Purchased @ 2)
ULTIMATE GOAL: Reduce to 6.

CC's Naturals Lavender & Chamomile
CC's Naturals Pink Sugar
CC's Naturals Sugar
J. Monique's Green Apple
J. Monique's Honey Lemon
#Sereniti Pink Champagne Scalp Scrub
#Sereniti Strawberry Champagne Scalp Scrub

COWASHERS (Starting @ 13; #Purchased @ 1): Bottles (b = 10 & Jars (j = 4)
GOALS (Year End = 9; Ultimate = 6 maximum)

#Edens Bodyworks Coconut Shea (j)
Honey's Handmade Black Soap, Honey & Avocado (2-j)
HydroQuench Banana Strawberry (b)
HydroQuench Coconut Strawberry (b)
Mielle Organics Dew Berry (b)
Mineral Fusion - Sample (b = April 22nd)
My DNA Monoi de Tahiti (j)
Neutrogena Clean - Samples (3-b = 2 on April 8th & 1 on April 22nd)
Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Tamanu (b)
Sprouted Curlies Washed Gorgeously (b)
V05 Kiwi Lime (b)

SHAMPOOS (Starting @ 46; #Purchases @ 1): Liquid (l = 37), Bars (b = 7), Dry (d = 1) & Creamy (c = 1)
GOALS (Year End = 44; Ultimate = 2 liquids and 1 bar, dry & creamy maximum)

Above the Rest - Sample (l)
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)
Bye Bye Parabens - Sample (l = April 15th)
Cozy Moments (c)
Cream of Nature Argan (l)
Elucence Volume (l)
Embrace The Natural You - Sample (l)
#Garnier Sleek & Shine - Sample (l = May 27th)
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)
Neutrogena Clean - Samples (4-l)
Ouidad Ultra Nourishing - Sample (l)
Sarenzo - Sample (l = June)
Shea Moisture 10 n 1 (l)
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus (l)
Shea Terra Organics Moroccan (l)
Soultanicals Honey I Shrank the Frizz (2-b)
TGIN Moisture Rich - Sample (l)
Verbena - Samples (7-l)
V05 2 in 1 (l)
Zero - Samples (5-l)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)

RECONSTRUCTORS (Starting @ 6): Bottles (b = 5) & Jars (j = 1)
ULTIMATE GOAL: 6 maximum.

Aphogee 2 Minute (b)
Aphogee Curlific (j)
Joico K-Pak (b)
Kanechom Gloss (b = June 17th)
UR Curly Quinoa (b = May 13th)

V05 Pomegranate & Grapeseed (b)

RINSE OUT CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 8; #Purchased @ 2; *Added @ 1)
GOALS (Year End = 7; Ultimate = 6 maximum)

#Garnier Sleek & Shine - Sample (May 27th)
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship
Kenra Moisturizing
#Kiss My Face Big Body
Redken Body Full
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus
The Body Shop Banana
Trader Joe Citrus (April 28th)
*Trader Joe Nourish Spa
V05 Body
V05 Shea Cashmere (June 17th)

ACVS (Starting @ 5)
ULTIMATE GOAL: 6 maximum.

Blue Roze Coconut
Cream & Coco Honeyed Tea
Girl & Hair Clarifying
Koils By Nature Hair Growth
Natural Oasis Fruit, Herb & Flower

LIQUID LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 17): Moisturizing (m = 7) & Protein (p = 10)
GOALS (Year End = 13; Ultimate = 6 of each type)

Annabelle's Coconut Pear Bamboo Strengthening (p)
Carol's Daughter Monoi (p)
CC's Naturals Marshmallow & Burdock Mist (m)
Cream of Nature Strength and Shine (p)
Curls & Potions Revitalizing Tea (p)
Honey's Handmade Lemongrass (m)
HydroQuench Double Duty (p)
Infusium 23
- Samples (3-p)
Jakeala's Coconut (m = May 1st)
Keirenae Replenishing (p)
Kinky Kashmere Knotty Refresher (m)
Milk & Honey Curl Delight (m = May 26th)
Naturelle Grow Ginger Peach (m)
Siamese Twists Bamboo (p)
Soultanicals Wrapper's Delight (m)

CREAMY LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 31; *Added @ 2; #Purchased @ 1) Thicker (t = 13) & Light (l = 18)
GOALS (Year End = 30; Ultimate = 6 of each type)

Brown Butter Beauty Sweet Milk (l)
Camille Rose Fresh Curl (t)
Cantu Shea Butter (l)
Cozy Moments Bahama Coconut (l)
Curly Kinks Satin Roots (t)
Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter (l)
*Embrace The Natural You (t)
Hairitage Hydration Espress Yoself (l)
Honey's Handmade Knot In My Fro (t)
Hydratherma Naturals Growth Lotion (t)
HydroQuench Greaseless Moisture (3-l)
Inahsi Naturals Aloe Hibiscus (t)
J. Monique's Ginger Butter (t = May 11th))
Keravada Crème Brulee (l)
Kinky Curly Knot Today (t)
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Slip Banana Leaf & Acai (l)
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Slip Raspberry Lemonade (l)
Kreyol Essence Palma Shea (t)

Lawrence Ray Concepts Mega Bounce & Body (l)
Mission Condition Arabian Nights (l)
#Pantene Gold Butter Crème (l = May 5th)
Shea Moisture JBCO (t)
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab (l)
*Shea Solutions (t)
Siamese Twists Milk (l)
Smooth Naturals Hair Treat (t)
Soultanicals Knot Sauce (t)

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)

SEALERS (Starting @ 83; #Purchased @ 3; *Added @ 2): Butter (b = 30), Oil (o = 51) & Pomade (p = 2)
GOALS (Year End = 77; Ultimate = 6 butters, 15 oils & 1 pomade maximum)

Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal (o)
Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt - Sample (b)
Ancient Formula Brahmi Amla (o)
Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential (o)
Avon Moroccan Argan (o)
Belle Butter Orange Dream (b = May 27th)
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 Green Mango (o)
Cream & Coco Moonflower Shimmer (b)
Cream & Coco Pomegranate Vanilla (o = June 18th)
Curls Blueberry Bliss (o)
Embrace The Natural You Whipped Crème - Sample (b)
#Eternally In Amber DC Oil - Sample (o = May 13th)
#Eternally In Amber Hair Mist Oil - Sample (o)
#Eternally In Amber Styling Butter - Sample (b)
Ginger Essential (o)
Hairitage Hydration Frothy Caramel Frappucino (b)
Hairitage Hydration Silk 'n Aloe (b)
Hairveda Vatika Frosting (o)
Honey's Handmade Jojoba & Monoi (b)
Honey's Handmade Whipped Vanilla (b)
Hydratherma Naturals Hair Growth (o)
HydroQuench 5 Day Moisture Twisting (3-b)
HydroQuench Cocoa Brazilian Twisting Crème (b)
HydroQuench Coconut Lime (o)
HydroQuench Coconut Mango (o)
HydroQuench Coconut Pineapple (o)
HydroQuench Coconut Strawberry (o)
Inahsi Hair Whip (b)
J. Monique's Peppermint Pre-Poo (o)
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)
KJ Naturals
Hemp Seed Oil - Samples (2-o)
KJ Naturals Jamaican Jelly - Sample (p = April 22nd)
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)
Kyra's Shea Strength & Emollient Buttercream - Sample (b = May 27th)
Liquid Gold Green Magic (b)
Marie Dean Rose Jasmine Amla (b)
Mielle Organics Mint Almond (o)
Mission Condition Infused Coconut (o)
Mission Condition Star Glaze (o)
Mission Condition Whipped Shea (b)
Naturalicious Heavenly Hydration (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lavender Essential (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lemongrass Essential (o)
NJoy Hair Growth (0)
NJoy Pre-Poo (o)
Over The Top Growth Elixir (o)
Queen of Curls The Rejuvenator (o)
Sarenzo Twisted Vanilla Creamy (o)
*Sereniti Sweeter the Juice Butter (b)
*Sereniti Under My Spell Butter (b)

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)
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)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange Shea Cocoa Moist (b)

STYLERS (Starting @ 45): Cream (c = 19), Gel (g = 18), Liquid (l = 4), Mousse (m = 1) & Serum (s = 3)
GOALS (Year End = 31; Ultimate = 6 creams & gels and 2 mousses & serums)

Africa's Best Shea Butter Curls (c)
Cantu Coco Curling - Sample (c)
Coco Conscious Re-Define Foaming (g)
Coco Curls Styling - Sample (c)
Curl Botanics Yogurt (c)
Curl Keeper Styling - Sample (c)
Curl Keeper Total Control - Sample (s)
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper - Sample (s)
Curly Twirls Custard - Sample (2-g)

Curly Twirls Rewind - Sample (c = July 1st)
Design Essentials Curl Enhancing - Sample (m)
Eco Argan Styling (g)
Eco Coconut Styling (g)
Eco Olive Oil Styling (g)
Eco Pink Styling (g)
Fat Curls Curl Enhancing - Sample (c)
Giovanni Volumizing (g)
Hawaiian Silky 10 n 1 (c)
High Beams Black Color (l)
High Beams Honey Blonde Color (l)
HydroQuench Putiful (g)
Inahsi Curl Defining - Sample (c)
Jessicurl Styling - Sample (l)
KJ Naturals Coconut - Sample (c)
KJ Naturals Ylang Ylang Lemon Stretch & Curl - Sample (c)
Kurlee Belle Jelle Coconut - Sample (g)
Kurlee Belle Kurl Defining - Sample (c)

Lustrasilk (c)
Max Green Alchemy - Sample (g)
Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue - Sample (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)
Softee Protein Styling (g)
Streaks 'n Tips Golden Blond Color (l)
Treluxe Hi Definition - Sample (g)
Treluxe Reflex - Sample (s)
Treluxe Supreme - Sample (c)
Twisted Sista Blow Drying - Sample (c)



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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QUARTER 1 END
I went the wrong way on some of this, but I'll fix that pretty soon,especially the gel.

Moisturizing, Light Protein Deep Conditioners - 9/7 - Goal: 1 per 2-3 months
1 Curl Junkie Repair Me! Reconstructive Hair Treatment (staple)
1 Hairveda Acai Phyto Berry Conditioner (staple)
2 Silk Dreams Vanilla Silk Moisture Dream (staple)

1 Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
1 Shea Moisture Superfruit 10-in-1 Renewal System
3 Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner**

Cleansers - 6/9 - Goal 1 regular per 3-4 months and 1 chelating/clarifying
2 Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse
1 Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Sulfate-free Shampoo
1 Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Cleansing Conditioner
1 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Grow Shampoo (sample)
1 Pureology Cleansing Conditioner (sample)

Rinse Out Conditioners - 7/5 - Goal: 1 per month

1 Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Conditioner (staple)
1 Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
1 Suave Rosemary Mint Conditioner
1 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Grow Conditioner (sample)
1 Camille Rose Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard
1 Shea Moisture Low Porosity Conditioner*
1 Herbal Essence Wild Naturals Turkish Fig*

Leave-in Conditioners & Moisturizers - 15/13 - 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 Silk Dreams Destination Hydration
1 Soultanicals Mango Dip Detangling Slip
1 As I Am Leave-in Conditioner
3 Mielle Organics Moisturizing Avocado Hair Milk**
1 Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-In
1 Camille Rose Latte Define Leave-In
1 Camille Rose Fresh Curl Leave-in (sample)
1 Redken Multi-Benefit Treatment (sample)
1 DevaCurl Supercream*

Bun and Wash n Go Gels – 15/8 - Goal 2
2 Wetline Extreme Gel (staple)

2 Camille Rose Curl Maker Gel (staple)
1 Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator
1 As I Am Coil Defining Jelly
1 As I Am Curling Jelly
1 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Grow Conditioning Shine Gel
1 Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink Flaxseed Gel*
1 Eco Styler Super Protein Gel*
1 Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel*
1 Eco Styler Argan Oil Gel*
1 Eco Styler Krystal Gel*
1 Eco Styler Coconut Oil Gel*
1 Eco Styler Sport Gel*

Braid & Twist Creams - 9/9 - Goal 1 per month

2 Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream
2 Embrace The Natural You Twist Truffle Whip

2 Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel
1 Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream
1 Eden Bodyworks Natural Curl Defining Creme
1 Murray's Cream Beeswax*

Other Stylers - 4/5

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 Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade

Oils/Mix-ins - 7/6 - 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 Silk Amino Acids
1 Mielle Organics Mint Almond Oil*

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Starting Count - 62 (12/24/16)
Current Count - 72 (4/1/17)



 
My sister was in town for her birthday, so I just gave her a bunch of products:
- Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner

- Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
- Wetline Extreme Gel
- Murray's Cream Beeswax
- Cream of Nature Co-Wash (I won a Cream of Nature giveaway that I need to add to my stash)
- Cream of Nature leave-in hair milk

The other items in the Cream of Nature giveway were:
- Styling Foam & Mousse
- Extreme Hold Edge Control
- Pudding Perfection
- Twirling Custard
 
Finally coming in with my summary from the first quarter:

These are the items we used up totaling 15:IMG_3109.JPG

Since my last post I have bought three Ion Absolute Perfection sets. My second quarter starting inventory:

Shampoos:
Design Essentials Almond and Avocado
+Purology Hydrate
Redken Hair Cleansing Cream

Conditioners:
moisture:
Ion Color Defense Intense Moisture Conditioner
Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Aubrey White Camelia +7 (j)

protein:
ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
+Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint dc
Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

treatment:
Ion Absolute Perfection steps 1 and 2 +1 1

rinse out:
Daily Defense Tender Apple +9

Leave Ins & Moisturizers:
KBB Sweet Ambrosia +2
KBB Moisture Mist +3
+KBB Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream +1

Oyin Whipped Pudding
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave In Conditioning Cream (j) 1

Oils and Butters:
Safflower infused with olive

Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil

Carol's Daughter Honey Mimosa Pomade (sample size)
KBB Beauty Boss Hair Pomade
Softee Argan Oil
Softee Coconut Oil
Cantu Hair Dressing Pomade

Carol's Daughter Hair Balm nourishing liquid pomade (j)
Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil Hair Treatment (j)

Hair Spray:
Garnier Fructis Flexible Control
Aussie Mega

Straight Styling/Heat Protectants:
Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight +2

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 1
Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide

Aveda Brilliant Anti Humectant Pomade

Other Stuff:
Phyto PhytoKeratine Reparative Serum+3
Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste (j)
Pravana Shine and Define Polish




Items marked "(j)" are used only by DD. I will gray items as used or otherwise gotten rid of. "+" will indicate a newly acquired item.
 
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I haven't updated in a while. My hair went through a temper tantrum earlier this year and started reacting differently to my standard products so I ended up buying new products. My hair and products are back on track now. Here's my stash:

Shampoos:
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Shampoo
- Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse
- Obia Naturals Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar
- Chagrin Valley Butter Shampoo Bar
- Chagrin Valley Extra Honey Beer Shampoo Bar

Conditioners:
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Conditioner
- SheScentIt Avocado Moisturizing Conditioner
- As I am Coconut Cowash (new)
- Herbal Essence Hello Hydration (new)

Deep Conditioners:
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Hair Mask
- Obia Naturals Babassu Deep Conditioner
- Aussie Moist 5 Minute Deep Conditioner (new)

Leave In Conditioners/Moisturizers:
- SheScentIt Murumuru & Avocado Hair Butter
- SheaMoisture Manuka Honey Twisting Cream (new)

Oils:
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Oil
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Split Ends Treatment

Gels/Edge Control:
- Wetline Gel (New Purchase since the Eco was flaking and I finished my other)
- Mielle Organics Flexible Hold Edge Gel

Stylers:
- Curls Blueberry Bliss Twist N Shout Cream
- Qhermet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter (One done, One left)
 
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Hey guys, I want to join this challenge in order to keep an eye on my stash. It's not huge but it seems to be growing fast.

1. Which session(s) are you participating in?:

  • 2nd Quarter (April - June)
  • 3rd Quarter (July - September)
  • 4th Quarter (October - December)
2. 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):

Purple for staples/HGs/repurchase items
Blue for non-repurchase items

Green for undecided whether to repurchase
Turquoise for new purchases
Pink for used up items

3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):

Total count: 41 products

Shampoos (x2):
  1. Herbal Essences Bee Strong shampoo x1 (clarifies without stripping)
  2. ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo x1 (I find it to be stripping after a few uses plus it doesn't make a lot of difference in my hair despite the fact that we have hard water here)
Deep Conditioner (x1):
  1. Mielle Organics Babassu Oil DC x1 (I haven't experienced any difference in my hair after using it)
Rinse out conditioners (x4):
  1. Herbal Essences Bee Strong conditioner x1 (Bae :infatuated: Leaves my hair so soft. The comb glides in smoothly. I can detangle my whole head of hair in about 5-10 minutes)
  2. DevaCurl One Condition Decadence x1 (I have only used it as a leave-in so far and it gave me decent results but I need to experiment with it some more to make sure that it gives me good moisture and doesn't cause whitish flakes. In that case, if it turns out to be less expensive that the other leave-ins I'm experimenting with, I might repurchase. Might use up as a rinse out if I decide that I will not repurchase)
  3. Oriflame HairX Conditioner x2 (Also mainly using it as leave-in. It gives me definite moisture and I love the smell but it tends to leave small flakes if I use too much. I'll have to compare the level of flaking with the other leave-ins I'm experimenting with. Might use up as a rinse out if I decide that I will not repurchase)
Leave-in (x8):
  1. Oyin hair dew x1 (Gives good moisture. It does not flake up as far as I can tell now, but I hate the smell and I think that this is not the original smell of the product. It is also expensive and not easy to get my hands on)
  2. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Moisture Milk x1 (Gives good moisture. It does not flake up as far as I can tell now. The smell in the bottle is very lovely but it changes when I put it in my hair. It is also expensive and not easy to get my hands on)
  3. Camille Rose Naturals Coconut Water Leave-in x1 (Just starting to experiment with this. Not sure about the moisture and the flaking factor. The smell is very nice. I love almost all variants of the smell of coconuts but it is very difficult to squeeze out of the bottle. It is also expensive and not easy to get my hands on)
  4. As I am Leave-in x1 (waiting to experiment with this. It is rather expensive and not easy to get my hands on)
  5. Giovanni Direct Leave-in x1 (waiting to experiment with this. It is rather expensive and not easy to get my hands on)
  6. Aunt Jackie Quench Leave-in x1 (waiting to experiment with this. It is not expensive but it has glycerin high up in the ingredients list and probably functions as a curl activator for that reason. I am just starting to experiment with curl activators/glycerin-based products and I'm not yet sure of the effect of this humectant on the hold vs poof behaviour of my hair. I also want to see if they will affect the level of definition and moisture that I can achieve. We will see)
  7. S-Curl Jel Curl Activator x1 (waiting to experiment with this. It is not expensive but I'm not sure if pure curl activators can be used as leave-ins on their own right)
  8. Soft n Free Curl Activator Lotion x1 (waiting to experiment with this. Positive point is that it is not expensive)
Oils (x5):
  1. Sunflower oil x1 (I love it for oil rinsing whenever I feel that my hair has gone low on the oil level. It leaves my hair soft)
  2. Coconut oil x1 (I could use it as either an oil rinse or in the LOC method but I'm also using it as body lotion because it's easy to apply and because I'm a sucker for the smell of coconuts)
  3. Mineral/argan oil x1 (used as the O in the LOC method. I will have to choose between the 3 oils I have depending on the results and the prices)
  4. Jojoba oil x1 (used as the O in the LOC method. I will have to choose between the 3 oils I have depending on the results and the prices)
  5. Grapeseed oil x1 (used as the O in the LOC method. I will have to choose between the 3 oils I have depending on the results and the prices)
Grease (x1):
  1. Palmer's Coconut Formula Hairdress (used as the C in the LOC method. I love the smell in the jar but it doesn't appear on my hair, probably because I use sparingly. I know that it will last forever but when I run out of it I may not repurchase because I may want to experiment with butter-type creams for this purpose)
Stylers (x15):
  1. Wetline Xtreme gel x5 (Holy grail :infatuated:)
  2. Kinky Curly Curling Custard x1 (Slip under my Wetline gel)
  3. AVG x1 (I love this for when I'm setting my hair)
  4. Vo5 Smoothly Does It Mousse x1 (I'm not sure if it does anything additional. I will have to experiment some more)
  5. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker x1 (When I used it I got crunch that wasn't easy/possible to SOTC. I will have to revisit)
  6. Got2b Ultra Glued Gel x2 (When I used it I got crunch that wasn't easy/possible to SOTC. I will have to revisit. Plus I'm not sure that it adds anything regarding hold)
  7. Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee x2 (twice I used it without problems and the 3rd time I got crunch that wasn't easy to SOTC. It might have been the leave-in that I was experimenting with or I might have used too much. Or maybe it needs extra moisture underneath. I will also have to revisit to evaluate whether it adds extra hold or not, which is the main purpose I got it for)
  8. Ecostyler Olive Oil Gel x1 (flakes more and gives less hold than Wetline gel. I'll try to use it up with a zero-flake leave-in and another styler on top or underneath)
  9. DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel x1 (gives almost no hold. I will probably use up as edge control when I'm doing sleek buns)
  10. Tresseme Freeze Hold Hair Spray x1 (Used on top of a set, it gives gigantic crunch that is not possible to SOTC. I might revisit to experiment with in WnGs but I am not very hopeful. Might just throw out. How do you guys use hair spray anyway?)
Miscellaneous (x5):
  1. Aussi Moist Recharge Leave-in Spray x1 (a joke as a leave-in because it is too watery, but I have moved it to another spray bottle to use as hair fragrance when I'm using stinky stuff like Oyin Hair Dew)
  2. Rhassoul Clay x1 (not sure if it helps with definition but I will definitely revisit when my natural roots grow longer)
  3. Olaplex N 1, 2 and 3 (Used once. I'm not sure that it made any difference at all in my hair. Will definitely find out as I try to use them up)
4. Outline your criteria for if/when you will use your pass to purchase 3 products/quarter (12 products/year):

  1. I will repurchase whenever I run out or am about to run out of a staple/HG product
  2. I might purchase 3 new products/quarter to experiment with, but only if at least 1 product has been used up from the category I wish to purchase in

6. Please don't forget to update your list when products are used, given away or purchased in any of your listed categories. Also, please check in with us at least once a month to let us know how things are going.

Will do :D
 
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Hi, ladies.

Good work for Quarter 1.

I was planning to join for Q2-Q4, but I've decided that instead of using products mainly to get rid of stuff, my hair is at a stage where I need to use products for health and growth.

Another poster mentioned that when she made that change, she stopped using products erratically just so she could use stuff up, and the resultant and consistent highly effective routine and consistent product usage grew her hair out long and healthy.

I've finally found HGs and highly effective staples. I need to use them consistently.

I am cheering the group on as I lurk!
 
Hi, ladies.

Good work for Quarter 1.

I was planning to join for Q2-Q4, but I've decided that instead of using products mainly to get rid of stuff, my hair is at a stage where I need to use products for health and growth.

Another poster mentioned that when she made that change, she stopped using products erratically just so she could use stuff up, and the resultant and consistent highly effective routine and consistent product usage grew her hair out long and healthy.

I've finally found HGs and highly effective staples. I need to use them consistently.

I am cheering the group on as I lurk!

What you say makes a lot of sense Yvette. I think that I would never put on my hair something that has a terrible effect on it, or something meh that will obstruct the use of something else that my hair needs. But I also love to experiment with new products whenever it is safe to do so since I haven't yet found HG products in all the categories, or because I'm searching to achieve an improvement in a certain step of my routine. And I think it is wise to give second chances to some products because of the illusions that we can sometimes experience or because of the confounding effects of trying 2 new things at the same time, etc. Having said so, I think that I'm probably going to follow your wisdom and throw away 2 or 3 products on this upcoming round of experimentation. Or I might look into options to donate...
 
What you say makes a lot of sense Yvette. I think that I would never put on my hair something that has a terrible effect on it, or something meh that will obstruct the use of something else that my hair needs. But I also love to experiment with new products whenever it is safe to do so since I haven't yet found HG products in all the categories, or because I'm searching to achieve an improvement in a certain step of my routine. And I think it is wise to give second chances to some products because of the illusions that we can sometimes experience or because of the confounding effects of trying 2 new things at the same time, etc. Having said so, I think that I'm probably going to follow your wisdom and throw away 2 or 3 products on this upcoming round of experimentation. Or I might look into options to donate...

You make a lot of sense! I really agree about giving products a 2nd and 3rd chance. I have just come to realize the importance of identifying confounding effects! LOL!

Every 4th wash day, I plan to try a product from my stash. My stash is too large to let all this stuff completely go to waste. Had I not retried that Camille Rose Naturals Style Setter again, I'd have no idea that it's really good for my hair. And I hated it on first use. LOL!
 
Used up Soultanicals Hair Sorrells. I don't plan on buying anymore of these types of liquid leave ins after I get through my stash. Will stick with water or aloe vera for my (L) because they aint doing much.

Did some inventory on my room stash because I noticed some of my long shelf life products are changing colors :eek: aka going bad. I'm going to start using all that stuff up and worry about my more natural products in the deep freezer when I get to them.
 
Used up a 16oz bottle of SSI Avocado conditioner pulling out a half empty bottle of Oyin Honey Hemp to replace. Should finish it in a week or two.


There are a lot of sales right now on highly recommended natural lines that I somehow have none of in this BSS sized stash and my pjism is acting up something major :confused:

I got an itch. I need to scratch.
 
I'm joining for all sessions. I will post all info before 12/31.
Hi ladies, I'm about 4 months behind with all of my info!:eek: My daughter and I used up a few products from January-April of this year. Our empties for the first session are:

Pre-poo treatments/Butters:
Jakeala Honey Pre Shampoo Butter
Shescentit Murumuru and Avocado Nourishing Hair Butter

Leave in conditioners and moisturizers:
CRN Curl Love Moisture Milk
Shescentit Papaya Blooming Curls Hair Moisturizer
APB Blue Agave Nectar Spritz

Oils:
Shescentit Papaya Nourishing Oil

Growth Aids:
(3) Netwurks Hair Revitalizer XCEL-21 spray
(1) Netwurks XCEL-21 Hair Revitalizer cream
Liquid Gold Green Magic

Misc.
CON Argan Oil Perfect Edges
 
Here is my current list of products:

Shampoos: 5 items
  1. Healthy Sexy Hair Sulfate-free Moisturizing Shampoo 33.8oz
  2. Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo
  3. Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Threat Invigoration Shampoo
  4. Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Omega Clarifying Shampoo
  5. Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse

Conditioners: 5 items
  1. Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioners 1.5 bottles (one-half bottle will be used up this quarter)
  2. Shescentit Sugar Peach Super Moist Conditioner
  3. Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner- 1L bottle
  4. Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructor
Deep Conditioners: 6 items
  1. Shescentit Restore and Repair Hair Mask
  2. Shescentit Curl Moist Conditioner- 1.5 containers (one-half container will be used up this quarter)
  3. Shescentit Papaya Super Hydrate Hair Mask-1.5 containers (one-half container will be used up this quarter)
  4. Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm 160z container
Leave in Conditioners: 6 items
  1. Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer
  2. Avlon Affirm Moisture Right Leave in Detangler
  3. APB Matcha Green Tea Hair Spritz
  4. Camille Rose Naturals Fresh Curl Revitalizing Hair Smoother
  5. APB Moisturizing Leave in Conditioner
  6. Paul Mitchell The Conditioner 1L
Hair Moisturizers: 3 items
  1. Shescentit Papaya Blooming Curls Hair Moisturizer
  2. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Moisture Milk
  3. Jakeala Nappy Hair Cream
Growth Aids: 7 items
  1. XCEL-21 Hair Cream
  2. XCEL-21 Hair Revitalizer Spray x2 (one spray bottle will be used this quarter)
  3. Jakeala Shiloh Hair Balm
  4. Liquid Gold Green Magic
  5. APB Ginger Root Growth Balm
  6. Camille Rose Naturals Growth and Shine Balm
Oils and Butters: 10 items
  1. Shescentit Murumuru & Avocado Hair Butter
  2. Camille Rose Naturals Cocoa Nibs & Honey oil
  3. Shescentit Papaya Nourishing Hair Oil
  4. JBCO
  5. Avocado oil
  6. Peppermint EO
  7. Rosemary EO
  8. Lavender EO
  9. Cinnamon EO
  10. Mahabhringaj Oil
Hair Gels: 3 items
  1. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker
  2. Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Twist and Lock Gel
  3. ECO styler Black Castor & Flaxseed Oil gel
Misc. Items: 6 items
  1. French Perm Stabilizer Plus
  2. Lotta Body Style Me Texturizer Setting Lotion
  3. Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
  4. Chi Shine Infusion
  5. Chi Iron Guard
  6. KeraCare Styling Spritz
Total 51 items. I hope to get down to 10-12 items by the end of the year. I already used my pass this quarter to purchase the ECO Black Castor styling gel, the EXCEL -21 hair cream and one bottle of spray as a backup to my current bottle. I will save the other passes for 9 items for Black Friday shopping.

Items highlighted in red will be donated or trashed.
Items highlighted in
blue will be used up in this quarter.
Items highlighted in
purple are staple items and will be repurchased at the end of the year.
 
My stash isn't decreasing because I am buying new stuff as fast as I using up stuff :ohwell: I'm doing WNGs this week so close to using up both the As I Am gel and the Sweet Soul magic gel. They will be gone tomorrow. I bought the TGIN gel today. Yesterday I shampooed with the Mane Choice shampoo and used the conditioner. They aren't big bottles so they won't last long. I cowashed with the generic Nexxus Humectress Conditioner before I did my wng today.
 
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