2019 Use Up The Stash Challenge

[Dayjoy]

I bought two jars of Qhemet Aethiopika Butter from the Sephora sale.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I've pitched or "given away" these. My given away is in quotes because my brother has either used them up, about to use them up or I've consciously gave them to him lol.

All my hair oils
Soultanicals Coiling Jelly Gel
PM Foaming Pomade
APB Hair Cream
DE Curl Forming Custard
CD Clay Mask (in the jar)
SM Superfruit Multi-Vitamin Conditioner
Giovanni Blackberry Shampoo and Conditioner
Renpure Leave in & Conditioner
Renpure Manuka Honey shampoo
Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
As I Am Scalp Care Cowash - my brother was actually using this as a conditioner. Needless to say it was going pretty quickly. It's not much different than the regular one though so not a repurchase once it's done. I can't even find the jar. lol

 

[GettingKinky]

I've pitched or "given away" these. My given away is in quotes because my brother has either used them up, about to use them up or I've consciously gave them to him lol.

All my hair oils
Soultanicals Coiling Jelly Gel
PM Foaming Pomade
APB Hair Cream
DE Curl Forming Custard
CD Clay Mask (in the jar)
SM Superfruit Multi-Vitamin Conditioner
Giovanni Blackberry Shampoo and Conditioner
Renpure Leave in & Conditioner
Renpure Manuka Honey
Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
As I Am Scale Care Cowash - my brother was actually using this as a conditioner. Needless to say it was going pretty quickly. It's not much different than the regular one though so not a repurchase once it's done. I can't even find the jar. lol

You didn’t like the Elucence shampoo?

 

[oneastrocurlie]

You didn’t like the Elucence shampoo?

I do. Just don't use shampoo anymore. If I ever bought shampoo again it would be the only one I'd probably ever buy again.

 

[GettingKinky]

I do. Just don't use shampoo anymore. If I ever bought shampoo again it would be the only one I'd probably ever buy again.

Thanks. I’m looking for a good shampoo and this is one of the ones I’m considering.

 

[trclemons]

I finished my Jakeala Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Honey Thang DC.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Stay strong through this holiday weekend ladies!

 

[uofmpanther]

I had a softee olive oil gel and the clear one that never made it on my list. I'm tossing both because there is no hold.

 

[Dayjoy]

We used up a bottle of DE Almond and Avocado shampoo.

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

This summer was rough on my hair, had 3 braid fails and the now I have some breakage along my edges. I got a sew-in yesterday and I liked the stylist so I'm pig to have her do my hair and Im just going to take a backseat to it, so Im not sure how many products I'll finish my the end of there year.

Shampoos:
- Suave Rosemary & Mint Shampoo
- Curls Cashmere & Caviar Hair Bath
- Camille Rose Naturals White Orchid Cleansing Milk (2x)

Conditioners:
- As I Am Coconut Co-Wash

Deep Conditioners:
- Mielle Organics Hawaiian Ginger Prepoo

Leave In Conditioners/Sprays
- Camille Rose Naturals Lavender Whipped Creme Leave In
- Uncle Funky's Daughter Defunk Tonic
- Uncle Funky's Daughter Midnite Train Spray


Gels/Styler:
- Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic
- Camille Rose Naturals Lavender Crush Defining Gel
- Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Better Gel
- Gots 2 Be Freezings Spray
- Curls Passion Fruit Paste

Oils:
- Camille Rose Naturals Buriti Nectar Repar Oil (2)

 

[B_Phlyy]

I purchased 2 products in August and finished 5. No plans to purchase anything in September but I also might not finish anything.

 

[trclemons]

I finished my Keravada Dreamsickle Oil & Curl Botanics Yogurt Styler.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Finished Komaza Care Protein treatment. Would repurchase if I could.

 

[uofmpanther]

I've done some purging to give away. I may need to do more. I'm already preparing mentally to stay strong on black Friday. Purging helps by reminding me of money wasted. I'm also eliminating myself from mailing lists.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I've done some purging to give away. I may need to do more. I'm already preparing mentally to stay strong on black Friday. Purging helps by reminding me of money wasted. I'm also eliminating myself from mailing lists.

This really helped me with miscellaneous shopping.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Used up:
Design Essential Curl Enhancing Mousse

Bought:
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam
Eden Bodyworks Nourishing Curl Jam

 

[uofmpanther]

I tossed the LA looks gel. My hair hated it.

 

[GettingKinky]

Used up:
Wetline extreme

Bought
AG Balance shampoo
Elucence moisture shampoo
AG Boost conditioner
Elucence moisture conditioner

I’m going in the wrong direction

 

[B_Phlyy]

I purchased 2 Shea Moisture conditioners this week. Also finished up my Just For Me hair gel.

 

[Maracujá]

Been using these for about 2 years now, some are already empty. Hallelujah, cause I remember back in my pj days, I was NOT able to do this .

 

[trclemons]

I finished my Soultanicals Fro Repair DC & Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange Leave In.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Bought Pattern Beauty's On the go kit. Not adding to my list because it'll probably be gone in 3-4 washes lol.

 

[uofmpanther]

Tossed out long Aid Curl activator gel and bought a new Eco Styler because I'm at the bottom of the old one. My wash and go thanked me.

 

[uofmpanther]

I used up my As I Am Long and Luxe GroYogurt. I liked this because it absorbed easily into my low porosity hair.

 

[faithVA]

I moved over the summer and now I have so little space for anything. I have most of my hair products in a bedroom closet which is hard to get to. So I'm more motivated to use things up and get to some staples so I can more easily get to things. But I also have to stop buying stuff. I purchased several Hair Rules products because I wanted to try them and they stay out of stock. I have stored them for now.

Right now I'm focused on using up the Reddken Cleansing Conditioner and the Kerastase Hair Mask. I'm back to cleansing weekly after having my hair in extensions for the summer.

I'm also working on using up the Aunt Jackies gel. I think I can use up all 3 of these by the end of November. This month I will see if I have any jars with just 1 or 2 uses in them to get rid of them.

I have a feeling I will be throwing out some things come spring.

 

[GettingKinky]

I tossed my SM shampoo and my Kenra conditioner. I’m in the process of upgrading all my staples and I don’t see myself using my old stuff

 

[B_Phlyy]

Quarter 2 Update (as of June 30)

Used up
Shampoo - 1
Quick/Cowash Conditioner - 1
Deep Conditioner - 1
Protein and Bonding Treatments - 2
Leave-Ins -
Oils -
Styler -
Color Care -3
Total - 8

Brought in
Shampoo - 1
Quick/Cowash Conditioner - 2
Deep Conditioner - 0
Protein and Bonding Treatments - 1
Leave-Ins - 11
Oils - 2
Styler - 0
Color Care - 2
Total - 19

Current Inventory for Quarter 2 (As of 6/30/19)

Shampoo (4)
Mizani Moistufusion Milk Bath
V05 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Shampoo
Shea Moisture JBCO Shampoo

Quick Conditioner (13)
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
Redken Diamond Oil High Shine Gel Conditioner
The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Deep Hydration Conditioner
Paul Mitchell The Detangler
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Conditioner
Shea Moisture 100% Coconut Oil Conditioner
DevaCurl One Condition Decadence
White Tea and Aloe Conditioner
Pacifica Pineapple Curl Defining Conditioner
Le Grand Bain Citron + Vetiver Conditioner

Deep Conditioner (5)
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
Cream of Nature Moisturizing Milk Masque
TIGI Colour Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Preshampoo Masque

Protein and Bonding Treatment (4)
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Redken pH Bonder Post-Service Perfector
Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3
Redken Extreme Length Primer

Leave - In (13)
OGx Replenishing Water Drops
OGx Replenishing Water Balm
Redken All Soft Hydramelt Leave-In
Redken One United All In One Treatment
Redken Extreme Length Sealer
Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Leave In
Redken All Soft Hydramelt Leave-In
Redken One United All In One Treatment
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Leave-In
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Leave-In
Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In
Shea Moisture Silicone Free Leave In
Mielle White Peony Leave-In Conditioner

Oil (2)
Now Peppermint Oil
Africa's Best Carrot Tea-Tree Oil
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Raw Oil
NOW Castor Oil
NOW Sweet Almond Oil

Styling (7)
Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Deva Curl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler
Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Primer
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Invisible Oil Primer
Aunt Jackie's Flaxeed Curl Elongating Gel
Just For Me Natural Hair Milk Smoothing Control Gel
Ampro Olive Oil Styling Gel
Cream of Nature Argan Oil Curl Activator Creme

Color Care (3)
Ion Semi Permanent in Clear
Batiste Dry Shampoo for Brunettes
Toppik Hair Building Fibers in Dark Brown

Total for Start of Session 3: 54
I always get sucked in by sales. That's why my number went up so much. I also have a product that is sticking around longer than expected. It should be gone this month and then I can move on to other things. Not going to put a goal number to get to for this quarter. I'm going to be traveling so having a regular schedule for doing my hair will probably be out the window.

Quarter 3 Update

Used up
Shampoo - 2
Quick/Cowash Conditioner - 3
Deep Conditioner - 1
Protein and Bonding Treatments - 0
Leave-Ins - 3
Oils - 1
Styler - 2
Color Care -3
Total - 15

Brought in
Shampoo - 0
Quick/Cowash Conditioner - 17
Deep Conditioner - 1
Protein and Bonding Treatments - 0
Leave-Ins - 2
Oils - 0
Styler - 1
Color Care - 2
Total - 23

Current Inventory for Quarter 4 (As of 9/30/19)

Shampoo (2)
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Shampoo
Shea Moisture JBCO Shampoo

Quick Conditioner (26)
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
Redken Diamond Oil High Shine Gel Conditioner
The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Deep Hydration Conditioner
Paul Mitchell The Detangler
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Conditioner
Shea Moisture 100% Coconut Oil Conditioner
DevaCurl One Condition Decadence
Pacifica Pineapple Curl Defining Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
Earth Tempo Balancing Conditioner
The Body Shop Banana Conditioner
The Body Shop Banana Conditioner
Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil and Cocoa Butter Conditioner
Shea Moisture Cannabis Sativa Lush Length Conditioner

Deep Conditioner (5)
Cream of Nature Moisturizing Milk Masque
TIGI Colour Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Preshampoo Masque
OUAI Treatment Masque

Protein and Bonding Treatment (4)
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Redken pH Bonder Post-Service Perfector
Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3
Redken Extreme Length Primer

Leave - In (12)
OGx Replenishing Water Drops
OGx Replenishing Water Balm
Redken Extreme Length Sealer
Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Leave In
Redken All Soft Hydramelt Leave-In
Redken One United All In One Treatment
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Leave-In
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Leave-In
Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In
Shea Moisture Silicone Free Leave In
Eva NYC Satin Dream Leave-In Cream
Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Cream

Oil (4)
Now Peppermint Oil
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Raw Oil
NOW Castor Oil
NOW Sweet Almond Oil

Styling (7)
Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Deva Curl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler
Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Primer
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Invisible Oil Primer
Aunt Jackie's Flaxeed Curl Elongating Gel
Ampro Olive Oil Styling Gel
TCB Naturals Argan Oil Edge Silkener

Color Care (3)
Ion Semi Permanent in Clear
Batiste Dry Shampoo for Brunettes
Toppik Hair Building Fibers in Dark Brown

Total for Start of Session 4: 64

Hello all, my name is B_Phlyy and I enjoy taking hotel conditioner samples just because. That is the single greatest reason my stash went up this session. And I wasn't using up as much due to my work and travel schedule. I ended up decluttering a giant liter size of conditioner that took me to long to figure out was damaging my hair. I suspect if I hadn't been using that, I'd have been able to use up more conditioner.

Surprisingly, I did completely run out of 2 full sized shampoos and am halfway through a sample sized one now. And I do think that I am going to stick to only travel sized shampoos for the next year or so. I was gifted one full sized one in October so it didn't make the inventory count but it's in my current stash.

As we've moved into a real fall, I'll be wigging it through the rest of the year. So mostly cowashing with once a week DC and following LOC so my hair is moisturized under the wigs. And I'll be seriously sticking to my no buy until the end of December.

 

[faithVA]

Finally washed out my deep conditioner. Decided to pull out a rinse out conditioner and use up a bit of that. Then I followed up with the Aunt Jackies gel. I probably have 3 more uses of that.

 

[GettingKinky]

Today I tossed my SM conditioner and my Aphogee 2 minute conditioner.

My stash is slowly getting smaller mostly because I’m throwing out my old staples as I acquire new ones.

 

[trclemons]

3rd QUARTER RESULTS


USED UP (14)
Jakeala Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Honey Thang DC
Hairveda Sitrinallah DC
Naturelle Grow Indian Rose Clay Hair Mask DC
Shea Moisture Superfruit DC
Soultanicals Fro Despair DC
Soultanicals Wash & Comb Shampoo
V05 2 in 1 Shampoo
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange Leave In
Keravada Dreamsickle Oil
Naturalicious Heavenly Hydration Oil
Siamese Twists Light Protein Butter
Curl Botanics Yogurt Styler
Eco Pink Styling Gel
HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream Define Elixir Styler



PURCHASED (7)
4TLOB Caramel Hair Fluff DC
Soultanicals Fro Despair DC
4TLOB Hibiscus Guava Shampoo
4TLOB Herbal Hair Milk Leave In
4TLOB No Frills Conditioner Leave In
4TLOB Edge & Scalp Therapy Oil
4TLOB Banana Pudding Styling



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• Starting Count (October 1st) = 129
• Used Up (December 30th) = 10
• Purchased (December 8th)= 8
• Added =
• Ending Count (December 30th) = 127

DEEP CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 17; Purchased @ 3): Clay (c = 6), Moisturizing (m = 8) & Protein (p = 6)
4TLOB Caramel Hair Fluff (p)
4TLOB No Frills Conditioner (m)
#Annabelle's Lemongrass Peppermint (p)
#Annabelle's Pink Mimosa (m = November 17th)
Aubrey Organics White Camellia (m)
#Bekura Vanilla Whiskey (p = December 22nd)
Cream & Coco Masquerade Mask (c)
Every Strand Shea & Coconut Oil (m)
Kanechom Chocolate (m)
KJ Natural's Neopolitan (c = October 27th)
KJ Natural's Strawberry Curls (c)
Koils By Nature Detoxifying Mangomint (c)
Naturelle Grow Indian Rose Clay Hair Mask (c)
Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root (m)
Obia Naturals Babassu (p)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter (p)
Silicon Mix Moroccan Argan Oil (p)
Silk Dreams Razzberry Coconut Affair (m)
Silk Elements Megasilk (m)
Soultanicals Pumpkin-Kaolin Detox (c)


SHAMPOOS (Starting @ 17; Purchased @ 1): Liquid (l = 9), Bars (b = 7), Dry (d = 1) & Creamy (c = 1)
4TLOB Hibiscus Guava (l)
Bobeam ACV (b)
Bobeam Ayurvedic (b)
Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus (b)
Bobeam J'Rel's Detox (b)
Bobeam Shealoe (b)
Cozy Moments (c)
Cream of Nature Argan (l)
Giovanni Anti-Dandruff (l)
#Hair of Nature (b)
Herbal Essence Body Envy (d)
Kanechom Gloss (l)
Shea Moisture 10 n 1 (l)
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus (l)
Shea Moisture JBCO (l)
Shea Terra Organics Moroccan (l)
Soultanicals Honey I Shrank the Frizz (b)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)


CREAMY LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 18; Purchased @ 3): Thicker (t = 11) & Light (l = 10)
4TLOB Herbal Hair Milk (l)
Annabelle's Coconut Marshmallow (l)
Bekura Bahari Water (l)
#Bekura Honey Latte (l =December 8th)
#Bekura Palm Tapioca (t)
Butter Beauty Sweet Milk (l = October 27th)
Camille Rose Fresh Curl (t)
Curly Kinks Satin Roots (t)
Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Pudding (t)
Hydratherma Naturals Growth Lotion (t)
HydroQuench Greaseless Moisture (2-l)
Inahsi Naturals Aloe Hibiscus (t)
Kinky Curly Knot Today (t)
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Slip Banana Leaf & Acai (l)
Lawrence Ray Concepts Mega Bounce & Body (l)
Mission Condition Arabian Nights (l)
Naturelle Grow Sweet Plaintain (t)
#Novah's Galaxy Moisturizing Sample (t = December 30th)
Shea Moisture JBCO (t)
Soultanicals Knot Sauce (t)


SEALERS (Starting @ 55; Purchased @1): Butter (b = 19, Oil (o = 34) & Pomade (p = 3)
4TLOB Castor Marmalade (o)
4TLOB Edge & Scalp Therapy (o)
Ancient Formula Brahmi Amla (o)
Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential (o)
Bekura Citrus Rind (b)
Bobeam Shea Moisturizer (b)
Butters 'n Bars Coco Mango (b)
Country Life Vitamin A (o)
Cream & Coco Black Lavender Edge Honey Sample (o)
Cream & Coco Butter Silk Elixir (p)
Cream & Coco Cooling Scalp Smoothie (o)
Cream & Coco Eucalyptus Lemongrass (o)
Cream & Coco Hazelnut Latte (b)
Cream & Coco Infused Orange Honey Marmalade (p)
Ginger Essential (o)
#Hair of Nature Shea Mango Scalp Sample (b)
Hairveda Vatika Frosting (o)
Honey's Handmade Jojoba & Monoi (b)
Honey's Handmade Whipped Vanilla (b)
Hydratherma Naturals Hair Growth (o = October 27th)
HydroQuench 5 Day Moisture Twisting (2-b)
HydroQuench Cocoa Brazilian Twisting Crème (2-b)
Inahsi Hair Whip (b)
Keirenae Bella (b)
Keirenae Hair & Scalp Elixir (2-o)
Keirenae Peachy Keen (b)
Keirenae Slay (b)
Keravada Buttercream Wedding (o)
Keravada Cotton Candy (o)
Keravada Cucumber Melon (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)
Koils By Nature Heavenly Delight (b = December 15th)
Kreyol Essence Orange HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Peppermint HBCO (o)
Mielle Organics Mint Almond (o = October 27th)
Nature's Alchemy Lavender Essential (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lemongrass Essential (o)
Over The Top Growth Elixir (o)
She Scent It Kiwi Kiss (b)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Finishing Elixir (o)
Simply Organic EVCO (o)
Simply Organic JBCO - Sample (o)
Solgar Vitamin E (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 @ 22): Cream/Custard (c = 11), Gel (g = 6), Liquid (l = 1), Mousse (m = 2) & Serum (sr = 2)
4TLOB Banana Pudding Styling (c)
Africa's Best Shea Butter Curls (c)
Chi Heat Protectant (l)
Coco Conscious Re-Define Foaming (g)
Cream & Coco Dreamy Baby Hair & Body Milk (c)
Cream & Coco Gooseberry Aloe Pudding (c)
Cream & Coco Green Tea Guava Hair & Body Milk (c)
Cream & Coco Winter Shimmer Illuminating Yogurt (c = October 19th)
Curl Keeper Total Control - Sample (sr)
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper - Sample (sr)
Design Essentials Curl Enhancing - Sample (m)
Eco Coconut Styling (g)
Eco Olive Oil Styling (g)
Eden Bodyworks Citrus Fusion (m)
Hawaiian Silky 10 n 1 (c)
HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream Texture (c)
Keravada Crème Brulee (c)
Lustrasilk (c)
Mission Condition Pop Lock (g)
ORS Olive Oil Edge Control (g)
S-curl (c)
Softee Protein Styling (g)


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): 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 I found in my current stash (the * will identify the products found if the color changes), and products in purple will denote products that I am targeting to use up for the current quarter. I will also include the dates used, given away, repurposed, purchased or added in parentheses.


5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash? 100