PJ's CHALLENGE: Just USE IT UP!!!

[toniy]

I have not done my inventory yet, becuase I am just tooo lazy. My wish list consists of those items I purchased the day before I joined this challenge. I just wish they would get here because I am itching to buy something.

I got:

Phyto Index II
Praital conditioner and rinse
vitale
MNT
Pure Sulfur
Silicon Mix
Shen Min
Spirulina
Hoodia
Colonix
Shea Aloe
Silk Amino Acids
Wheat protein

I just finished:
1 of 3 bottles of alma
1 of 4 bottles of coconut oil
1 of 3 Horrible Herbal Essences
1 of 2 250 ml pure castor oil
1 of 3 trial bottles of Rusk conditioner

 

[Tee]

LOL!!!

No, seriously, I have one more application of the stuff, so that means I can buy more, right?? It's a staple in my regimen...Isn't that in the rules?

I really have rediscovered products I love (and now I know what my bathroom is supposed to look like), and this challenge has definitely held me accountable for the retail store that is my cabinet, so I'm very pleased with my progress . I don't really have a wish list b/c I have found so many great things at home already!!!

Artemis

Yes you are right then. If you are almost out you of something you must have, (staple) restock. But you weren't playing were you! You making me want to try this out. (down PJ down!)

You are right, I am finding so much stuff that I forgot how much I love. This is really helping me. I pulled out my MyHoneyChild Loc Butter last night (thanks Bblnbrnsuga) and feel in love all over again.

But you are making my wish list grow! lol. It's funny, as I sat and thought about things to add to my wish list, I really had to think long and hard. That is a good thing for me!

I used my castor oil (alone) last night for the first time. I thought I would hate it because it it sooo thick. It's okay. I didnt hate it. I will use it up but not buy it again. (see, I am learning what I love and what is okay, and what I can do with out! )

 

[Artemis]

Yes you are right then. If you are almost out you of something you must have, (staple) restock. But you weren't playing were you! You making me want to try this out. (down PJ down!)

Oh, that Lustrasilk is the truth!! Hurry up and use all of your DCs so you can buy it!!

(I went to Sally's and bought 2 tubs [@ $1.73 each] so I won't run out for a while)

I mix it w/PM SC and Nexxus Humectress (which I'm trying to get rid oferplexed ), sit under the dryer for 45 min., rinse and I'm come outta the shower in love w/my hair!!

 

[Tee]

I have not done my inventory yet, becuase I am just tooo lazy. My wish list consists of those items I purchased the day before I joined this challenge. I just wish they would get here because I am itching to buy something.

I got:

Phyto Index II
Praital conditioner and rinse
vitale
MNT
Pure Sulfur
Silicon Mix
Shen Min
Spirulina
Hoodia
Colonix
Shea Aloe
Silk Amino Acids
Wheat protein

I just finished:
1 of 3 bottles of alma
1 of 4 bottles of coconut oil
1 of 3 Horrible Herbal Essences
1 of 2 250 ml pure castor oil
1 of 3 trial bottles of Rusk conditioner

You ar doing good. You have used up a good amount of products!
I wanted to try the Rusk con. How do you like it??

(what did you just order?)

 

[Tee]

Oh, that Lustrasilk is the truth!! Hurry up and use all of your DCs so you can buy it!!

(I went to Sally's and bought 2 tubs [@ $1.73 each] so I won't run out for a while)

I mix it w/PM SC and Nexxus Humectress (which I'm trying to get rid oferplexed ), sit under the dryer for 45 min., rinse and I'm come outta the shower in love w/my hair!!

It might take me to next year to use up all my conditioner. Drats.

 

[Tee]

Oh, that Lustrasilk is the truth!! Hurry up and use all of your DCs so you can buy it!!

(I went to Sally's and bought 2 tubs [@ $1.73 each] so I won't run out for a while)

I mix it w/PM SC and Nexxus Humectress (which I'm trying to get rid oferplexed ), sit under the dryer for 45 min., rinse and I'm come outta the shower in love w/my hair!!

I just looked at your fotki. IT looked strangely familiar.

 

[tnorenberg]

With hesitation I am joining this one. It speaks directly to my PJ'ism. It will be a whole year before I get rid of the 2 HUGE and DEEP SHELVES I have of different hair products. Really...if not longer.

 

[toniy]

You ar doing good. You have used up a good amount of products!
I wanted to try the Rusk con. How do you like it??

(what did you just order?)

Letitia, the Rusk con was ok after I added Castor oil. Other than that, I started using for CW because I didnt get a special feeling after using it.

BTW, the list above are the things I ordered the day before joining. I have not completed an inventory of the things I have stockpiled. That list is MUCH longer.

 

[Artemis]

BTW, the list above are the things I ordered the day before joining. I have not completed an inventory of the things I have stockpiled. That list is MUCH longer.

Are you gonna post your full inventory list? I'm curious to see what you have.

*grabs wish list and gets ready to add stuff*

 

[Stationwagon]

I fell off the wagon. I was looking at all of the samples and full sizes of the stuff I already have and said to myself that I know what really works for my hair.

So I caved today. I bught some Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose conditioner, coconut oil and a sample of Cream of Nature shampoo.

I'll go back on the wagon tomorrow. erplexed And plan to sell the other stuff I am not using later today.

 

[Artemis]

Aww, Adrienne!! Good luck tomorrow

I finished my Nexxus Humectress (finally!) today, and threw out my 2 Paul Mitchell heat protectors ( I love him, but my loyalty has been waning lately...) Seal & Shine and Heat Seal...they both had maybe less than 1/4 cup left in them, and the HS leaves my hair stiff/sticky and Nexxus Heat Protexx has way better ingredients than the S&S, so I tossed them. Yay!

I'm noticing a lot of my list contains products I've had for awhile (when I was natural I was a SERIOUS PJ!) and/or have like 1 or 2 weeks works of product left in them...It's sort of like that whole situation w/your clothes: If you haven't worn it in the past year, toss it, b/c chances are you ain't gonna anytime soon .

 

[Tee]

Letitia, the Rusk con was ok after I added Castor oil. Other than that, I started using for CW because I didnt get a special feeling after using it.

BTW, the list above are the things I ordered the day before joining. I have not completed an inventory of the things I have stockpiled. That list is MUCH longer.

Thanks for the review. I have so much stuff I will not atempt to list it.
The fotki speaks for itself.

 

[Tee]

With hesitation I am joining this one. It speaks directly to my PJ'ism. It will be a whole year before I get rid of the 2 HUGE and DEEP SHELVES I have of different hair products. Really...if not longer.

Welcome to the challenge. It would take me just as long or longer to complete my products also. I dont know why I have to buy everything in huge sizes. (liters and stuff)

 

[Tee]

Wish List

Natural Lady's Bountiful Tresses
Chi Silk Fusion
Oyin Greg's Juice
Oyin Poo Bar

Cutting down the wish list. I am loving the products I am using so I don't want as much. (Whew, I can't believe those were my thoughts! )

 

[texasqt]

HEY LADIES!!! Everyone is doing a wonderful job!!!

I've been going thru my products trying out stuff I've been hoarding and finally separating myself from them. I don't know where I got this complex from but I'd rather hold on to something that I know I'm not using just for the sack of ??? I've also realized I need to extend this challenge to my lotions ans perfumes, my clothes, and FOOD in the freezer and cupboard! I'm going to try to eat at home more.

Anywho, I've made some progress and I've updated my inventory below.

Shampoos
Aphogee for Damaged Hair (P)
Aphogee Evening Primrose (M) Used up - not buying again
CON for Dry...(M)
Motions Neutralizing (?) This ain't even mine! It's my fiancee's
Pantene Clarifying (?)
Sunsilk Straight Out (?) Threw away-this is some scary stuff! Makes hair really straight but I think it makes it too elastic too

Conditioners
Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor (P) - Staple
Aphogee Balance Moisturizer (M)
Moistions Moisture Plus (M) - Mailed Away
Motions Protein Reconstructor (P)
CON Nourishing (M) - Staple
1.5 jars of Dynasty Protein Reconstructor (P) Mailed Away full jar; kept half jar
Suave Tropical Coconut (M)
Sunsilk Straight Out (?)
IC Deep Penetrating Conditioner w/Aloe (M) - Mailed Away
KeraCare Humecto (M)
Aphogee Protein Treatment (P)
2 ORS Paks

(^^We now see where part of the problem is ^^)

Leave Ins & Setting Lotions
Infusium 23 Regular
Doo Groo Leave In
Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave In
Lottabody Setting Lotion
BB Foaming Wrap Lotion

Heat Protectants
911 Heat Protector Spray
911 Heat Protector Creme
WonderGro Pressing Oil
Dudley's Creme Press
Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide
Smooth N Shine Sleek Results

Growth Aides
WGHO
Lenzi's Request
Endless Tressess (Odorless MTG)
Dynasty SuperGro
Surge Plus 14
Surge Woogee Cream forgot I had - way in the back of the cabinet!!!

Greases, Moisturizers, & Oils
Hot Six Oil Had 2 bottles; used one completely
Ije Oil
ORS Carrot Oil
ORS Olive Oil in Jar - Can't take it any more - mailed away so I can by the bottle after I finish the Keracare
DAX Organic Grease - Mailed Away
KeraCare Creme Hairdress
StaSofFro Rub On - Mailed Away

Gels
Smooth n Shine Conditioning Gel Firm Hold
Smooth n Shine Conditioning Gel Super Hold
Smooth n Shine Conditioning Styling Gel
KeraCare Protein Styling Gel - Mailed Away
2 other unidentifiable Protein Gels - - Trashed. I really don't use gel anyway

 

[Artemis]

Good job, chica!!

Hey why did you mail away the Motions Moisture Plus? Does it suck??

(It's on my wish list...)

 

[HoneyDew]

I have not checked in a while ladies, I did not realize we were posting inventories. I am embarrassed to show mine.

 

[CurliDiva]

I don't know about the rest of you ladies - but this challenge is getting EASIER each time I throw away an empty bottle.

I am so motivated to pamper my hair by using the products I have more often!

This is also helping to review what is REALLY working or could work with a a few tweaks for my hair!

 

[20perlz]

I am in on this challenge! It sounds like a good one to try because since I found this board I REALLY ) ) need to stop. Becoming a serious pj!

 

[sapphire74]

I'm in also. I have so many that I want to try that members from the board talk about and have used, but I will not buy anything else until my shelves are clean!

 

[gymfreak336]

I have gotten rid of some things, here is my updated list

My stash


Shampoos

Creme of nature- green and red bottle
Sedal Keraforce shampoo
Design Essentials organic cleanse
Creme of nature itchy scalp poo
Keracare dry/itchy scalp poo- Use the last of it up
Pantene Breakage defense shampooGave Away
T-gel shampoo
Keracare regular poo


Moisturizing Conditioner

ORS packets- about 4
Aubrey Organics White Camellia condtioner
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle and Rose
Aubrey Organics Island Spice
Queen Helene Cholesterol
Neutrogena Triple Moisture mask
" " conditioner
Cantu conditioner- Threw out
Silk Elements cholesterol
Loreal Unfrizz sample packet
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Gave Away
Garnier Fructis Sleek and shine conditioner
" " Hair mask
Loreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss conditioner for damaged hair
Suave Humetress knock off
VO5 Strawberries and creme - Threw out
Sedal Keraforce conditioner
Sedal Keraforce intensive creme conditioner

Protein Conditioners

Motions Silk Protien conditioner
Aphogee Damaged Hair treatment in the bottle
Pantene Breakage defense mask
Aubrey Organics GBP conditioner
Soft Sheen Duo tex
Elasta qp breakage control serum
Garnier Length and Strength conditioner
ORS Mayo - Used the last of it
CB Smoothe Reconstructor Gave away
Motions CPR - My BF used the last of it

Everything else

Hairobics hair and scalp booster
Hairobics scalp rejuvenating oil
Hot six oilThrew out
B&B Growth oilThrew out
B&B Growth serumUse the last of it
B&B castor oil mositurizer
Breakfree moisturizer Threw out
Daily Doctor oil moisturizer Gave away
ORS Olive oil foam
Keracare wrap foam
Optimum care oil moisiturizer Gave away
Alma oil
Sunsilk 24/7 pink creme
Sunsilk 24/7 purple creme
Tu Shea cremeGave away
Elasta qp glaze
parvenu leave in creme Gave away
jane carter nourish and shine
Herbal Essence breaks over creme
Dark and Lovely hairline creme
Rusk smoother leave in creme
Lottabody setting lotion
Nexxus mousse
Isoplus tea tree oil grease
MTG
Tea tree oil
Black and sassy soap free shampoo Threw out
Proclaim gloss
chi silk infustion
Dove leave in spray
Capsium creme
henna
creme of nature anti itch lotion


I think that is it. I'm not by my bathroom right now. Now yall see why my bf put me on probation. To make it worse, I still have a wish list

 

[Forbidden]

I guess I will reluctantly join in on this one. I'll post my stash after I take inventory.

 

[toniy]

Are you gonna post your full inventory list? I'm curious to see what you have.

*grabs wish list and gets ready to add stuff*

Artemis, you are tooo funny. This is a pj challenge. Wishing only gets you in trouble. You were supposed to do like I did and buy everything before you joined the challenge.

TexasQT - question: If I finish a bottle of 1 of 3 items, can I replace it with another brand of something else or must I finish everything in that 1 of 3.
*staring at my computer waiting for the go ahead***

 

[texasqt]

Good job, chica!!

Hey why did you mail away the Motions Moisture Plus? Does it suck??

(It's on my wish list...)

For me, yes compared to CON conditioner. I like that much better. The Motions just didn't do much at all.

 

[texasqt]

Artemis, you are tooo funny. This is a pj challenge. Wishing only gets you in trouble. You were supposed to do like I did and buy everything before you joined the challenge.

TexasQT - question: If I finish a bottle of 1 of 3 items, can I replace it with another brand of something else or must I finish everything in that 1 of 3.
*staring at my computer waiting for the go ahead***

If its 1 of 3 of the exact same product, you are suppose to USE IT UP (or toss it or give it away) before you can replace it - LOL! Stay strong chica - YOU CAN DO IT!!!

 

[Artemis]

My PJ Inventory!!! UPDATED

Okay...the Joico MR is new...bought it a week or two ago...promising myself not to touch it until the PM Instant Moisture is 'used up' ...but that will be soon, maybe in a week.

Shampoos
Moisture
Joico Moisture Recovery
Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture *ALMOST EMPTY
Aussie Moist USED IT UP
Dove Advanced Color Care THREW OUT
Protein
Paul Mitchell Super Strong (trial size)
Garnier Length & Strength
Clarifying
Pantene Pro-V Clarifying
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two A LITTLE LEFT; USING TO WASH BRUSHES
Motions Moisture Crème Neutralizing
Conditioners-Instant
Moisture
Joico Moisture Recovery
Nexxus Humectress USED IT UP
Dove Advanced Color Care THREW OUT
Protein
Garnier Length & Strength *ALMOST EMPTY
Paul Mitchell Super Strong Daily Conditioner (trial size)
Deep Condition/Treatment
Moisture
Paul Mitchell Supercharged REPLENSHED; BOUGHT BIG SIZE
Lustrasilk Shea Butter/Mango Cholesterol REPLENISHED; BOUGHT 2 TUBS
Protein
Nexxus Keraphix
Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair
Motions Silk Protein Conditioner
Oils/Serums/Sealants
Jojoba Oil (blend)
Wonder 8 Oil
Shea Butter Oil (blend)
Wild Growth Hair Oil
FNWL Meadowfoam Oil
FNWL Jojoba Oil
FNWL Amla Oil
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Fantasia IC Frizz Buster Serum GAVE AWAY
Leave-Ins
Moisture
Dove Moisture Spray
Paul Mitchell The Conditioner
ORS Olive Oil Lotion (bottle)
AllWays Natural Oil Moisturizer
Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
Protein
Elasta QP Mango Butter
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Crème
Silk Elements Moisturizing Leave-In Crème
ORS Carrot Oil Crème
Joico K-Pak Liquid Reconstructor
Motions Nourish Leave-In
Infusium 23 (color-treated) USED IT UP
Heat Protectors
Nexxus Heat Protexx
Matrix Sleek.Look Iron Smoother
Joico K-Pak Leave-In Protectant
Paul Mitchell Seal & Shine THREW OUT
Paul Mitchell Heat Seal THREW OUT
Miscellaneous Products
Motions Oil Moisturizer Relaxer (Mild)
Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray
Salon Selectives Loosely Defined GAVE AWAY
Herbal Essences Style Refreshing Mist GAVE AWAY
African Royal Braid Spray
FNWL Shea Butter (tub)
CHI Shine Infusion Spray
CHI Silk Infusion
TIGI Bed Head Manipulator
Doo Grow Mega Thick

 

[willie525]

I'm so in on this one! I already made a personal committment for financial reasons to use up everything. It also feels good not letting stuff go to waste. Count me in!!!

 

[Tee]

I used up the last of my WGO last night. It does feel good throwing those empty bottles away. (It will take awhile to use up all that therappe shampoo though. I am working on it. )

Willie....Welcome

 

[texasqt]

I just realized I'm down to my 3 staple shampoos
Aphogee for Damaged Hair = My Protein Poo
CON (green) = My Moisturizing Poo
Pantene Clear = My Clarifying Poo

Now when these are done I have the option of trying something new (Nexxus or Aveda) or sticking with these because they do work for me!!!

 

[Tee]

I just realized I'm down to my 3 staple shampoos
Aphogee for Damaged Hair = My Protein Poo
CON (green) = My Moisturizing Poo
Pantene Clear = My Clarifying Poo

Now when these are done I have the option of trying something new (Nexxus or Aveda) or sticking with these because they do work for me!!!

I know I will not be able to buy new shampoo this year. I have too much of it. Let's not the mention the fact I kept buying the liter size bottle of everything.

Just off the top of my head in Poos I have..........2 big bottles of CON, Quantum (BIG Bottle), Therappe (Big bottle I am using now), Kenra, Ojon, Paul Mitchell Super Skin, Olive Oil Poo, TIGI Catwalk, Eluence, Mane and tail, and some kind of Curly Poo. This is just off the top of my head. No way I can use all that by this year. Seven of those bottles are big Liter Bottles! I will be glad when I get down to just my favs. So you go Texasqt!