Use Up Your Stash 2012 - Session 2

[faithVA]

This is after giving away 3 boxes of hair products to my best friend and sister

Box one 13 products
box 2 I believe was about 14 products
Box 3 I think I said 16-17 products

Tsk tskt tsk Not good

OJON will definitely have to wait!

I know it's still a lot but I don't think it's terrible. You have done extremely well in a year. And you will continue to use stuff up. I also think listing it helps us stay more accountable. And that crossing things off, gives a sense of accomplishment. That could just be me.

So You are still fabulous and your stash will dwindle away little by little.

 

[Ogoma]

Used up my beloved Tresemme Naturals. I will see it on the other side of my personal product consistency challenge.

 

[faithVA]

Gave away my Tresemme Naturals and my Yes to Carrots to my neighbor. Going to see if there is anything else in there I can give away. hmm, Maybe I will give her this AO conditioners that I boxed up but never sent to anyone.

hmm, will give her one of those Blue Chamomile's as well.

 

[missbugg21]

I'd like to join Session 2 of this challenge because I promised DH that I would use up my current stash before I bought anything new. I don't consider myself a PJ, but I have PJ "tendencies." I actually don't have a lot of products, but DH thinks because I have a large, deep drawer full of hair products/supplies that I have an obsession. I told him that I wanted to try WEN next and he told me that I have to clear out my current stash first, so here goes!

Shampoos

• ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo
• Pure & Gentle Shampoo
• Suave Coconut Shampoo
• HH HE Shampoo

Conditioners

• NTM Daily Deep Conditioner
• Aussie Moist Conditioner
• Suave Coconut Conditioner (added for co-washes)
• Salon Grafix Citrus Creme Conditioning Cleanser (added for co-washes)
• TRESemme Breakage Defense Conditioner (added for co-washes)

Deep Conditioners

• ORS Hair Mayo
• ORS Replenishing Conditioner
• NTM Deep Recovery Mask

Leave Ins

• Cantu Shea Butter

Moisturizers

• ORS Incredibly Thick Hair Lotion
• ORS GIRLS Moisturizing Styling Lotion (for my daughter)

Oils & Essential Oils & Butters

• EVOO
• EVCO
• Castor Oil

Growth Aids

• ORS Hair Fertilizer

Styling products

• ORS Twist & Lock Gel (for my daughter)
• ORS GIRLS Hair Pudding (for my daughter)
• ORS Wrap/Set Mouse

Heat Protectants

• ORS Heat Protectant Serum
• Dudley's Creme Press

Other

• Aloe Vera Juice (to mix in Pre-poo and leave-in)

Grease (obsolete but use occasionally to seal ends)

• African's Best Super Gro Hair & Scalp Conditioner
• BB Super Gro
• Dixie Peach Pomade

I plan to continue using mainly ORS products; I would actually like to add the following products to my ORS stash:

• HAIRepair Nourishing Conditioner
• HAIRepair Anti-Breakage Creme
• HAIRepair Vital Oils for Hair & Scalp
• HAIRepairIntense Moisture Creme

I would also like to eliminate the products that I hate (Cantu Shea Butter) and replace them with more quality products. Plus, I'm dying to try WEN and SixThirteen.

Ultimately, I would like to simplify my reggie so that I have one staple product for a given purpose (i.e. moisturizing, protein, body, etc).

Here's a picture of my ORS stash... not too bad, right?

:update: The products in WHITE are gone!

 

[faithVA]

Have updated my staples list based on my CG results. New staples.

1. Deva Curl - No Poo (Shampoo)

2. Giovanni Smooth as Silk (Conditioner)

3. Deva Curl One (Leave-in)

4. Deva Curl Heaven in Hair (DC)

5. Deva Curl Angel (gel)

6. Sunflower Oil

7. Grapeseed Oil

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

So, I tried to substitute my BRBC with Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie until I could order more BRBC. It's darn near the same ingredients but there's something in it that makes my skin itch like the dickens! I'm returning it, I just ordered a new BRBC from Sage. It's already shipped. I'm happy.

 

[faithVA]

Poured out the rest of the castor oil blend. I wasn' feeling it so why am I putting this stuff on my hair

Have one more use of the HBCO blend. After that I will only use oil on my scalp on DC days.

 

[Meritamen]

So, I tried to substitute my BRBC with Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie until I could order more BRBC. It's darn near the same ingredients but there's something in it that makes my skin itch like the dickens! I'm returning it, I just ordered a new BRBC from Sage. It's already shipped. I'm happy.

I tried to do this, subsitiute Qhemet Biologics with Shea Moisture for the same reason. It didn't work. Just not the same.

 

[Ogoma]

Have updated my staples list based on my CG results. New staples.

1. Deva Curl - No Poo (Shampoo)

2. Giovanni Smooth as Silk (Conditioner)

3. Deva Curl One (Leave-in)

4. Deva Curl Heaven in Hair (DC)

5. Deva Curl Angel (gel)

6. Sunflower Oil

7. Grapeseed Oil

Great list

 

[faithVA]

Great list

This is the first time I've truly had a staples list. Now I can see if I can build a true regimen off of these.

 

[faithVA]

With all of this cowashing I am running through conditioner quickly. I have 1 use left of the Giovanni SAS. I love it but I won't repurchase because my Deva Curl stuff should be here and I will switch over to that.

I have just a little bit of the Deva Curl One. I'm not sure I will make it until Monday when my Deva Curl stuff gets here.

If I run out of the Giovanni or the Deva Curl before Monday I will just substitute the AO White Camellia for either my cowash or my leave-in.

Have been twisting my hair up evernight and using the Shea Moisture Smoothie. I have 1/2 jar left.

I get my hair cut the 1st week of August. So that will give me time to use up and throw out some more products. By the end of the challenge I should be back down to my stash of 20 or less and my staples.

 

[JJamiah]

I used up a PRODUCT :woohoo:

I used up a Kerapro INtensive Treatment


One down and 999 to go

 

[faithVA]

I used up a PRODUCT :woohoo:

I used up a Kerapro INtensive Treatment


One down and 999 to go

1 at a time works every time.

 

[JJamiah]

I know it's still a lot but I don't think it's terrible. You have done extremely well in a year. And you will continue to use stuff up. I also think listing it helps us stay more accountable. And that crossing things off, gives a sense of accomplishment. That could just be me.

So You are still fabulous and your stash will dwindle away little by little.

THank you faithVA

I used up one product today I am so excited

 

[JJamiah]

^^^ WOw we were both on the same waves. LOL

 

[Ogoma]

I used up Terressential Cool Mint mudwash. I think this version has a different mix or proportion of clays than the others. It is much more clarifying and curl defining. Maybe more bentonite than the other clay(s)?

I still have three of the Terressential LCL.

 

[lamaria211]

I used up a PRODUCT :woohoo:

I used up a Kerapro INtensive Treatment

One down and 999 to go

Good for you I still have 2 of these unopened. How good of a treatment is it?
I have one more use of my Giovanni direct leave in though

 

[JJamiah]

lamaria211

I didn't like it until today. I used it but used the rest in the container which wasn't much and capped it. I guess I needed to use a decent amount of this product in order for it to work. I guess I could only get maybe 3 uses out of it instead of 5

Just use enough and you'll be okay, I Have one more and now I know I need to use a slightly heavier hand. I am light handed with my products. I guess that is why they last forever

 

[lamaria211]

Yea the jars are small only 5oz was it moisturizing? I read your other post and I see you had to use another DC afterwards

 

[JJamiah]

Yea the jars are small only 5oz was it moisturizing? I read your other post and I see you had to use another DC afterwards

For the first time after using it it felt SOFT, very moisturized.

Because it had protein I used the moisturizing one afterwards to make sure.

Especially since I usually don't get the soft feel with this product.

I'd make sure to use enough of the product. I don't know how long your hair is or how thick.

My hair is past my waist and medium fine. This will only last 3 times for my hair.
I part into 2 with hair going forward, and made 3 parts each section and put product and combed through.

 

[xu93texas]

I trashed my extra virgin coconut oil. It was yucky!! Next time I'll stick with Nutiva brand.

 

[Ogoma]

Updated

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I put some stuff in an aveyou cart and thought I had checked out. I was wondering why my stuff hadn't shipped and realized I never checked out.

I am taking it as a sign I don't need the stuff and I'll wait until I am down to last of those conditioners.

Here is my updated, greatly reduced, stash:

Staples:
Terressentials Left Coast Lemon - 16 oz (3)
Trader Joe Tea Tree Tingle - 16 oz (4)
Desert Essence Coconut Conditioner - 8 oz (2)
Live Clean Argan Conditioning Mask - 6.7 oz (1)
Curl Junkie Smoothing Conditioner - 12 oz (3)
Curl Junkie Strengthening Hair Conditioner - 12 oz (3)
Curl Junkie Curl Rehab - 8 oz (2)
Curl Junkie Repair Me - 12 oz (1)
Kiss My Face Upper Management Gel - 8 oz (2)
Meadowfoam Seed Oil - 32 oz (1)
Rice Bran Oil - 32 oz (1)
Black Cumin Seed Oil - 32 oz (1)

Old Staples: [I want to try using only a few products over a period of time]
Curl Junkie Beauticurls & Argan Conditioner - 12 oz (2)
Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion - 12 oz (1)
Oyin Honey Hemp Conditioner - 32 oz - (1)
DevaCurl One Conditioner - 32 oz - (1)
Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic - 18 oz (1)

Testing:
Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream - 8 oz (1)
Qhemet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter - 5 oz (1)
Qhemet Biologics Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee - 8 oz (1)
Qhemet Biologics Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee - 8 oz (1)
Pura Body Naturals Murumuru Moisture Milk - 8 oz (1)

 

[lamaria211]

I trashed my extra virgin coconut oil. It was yucky!! Next time I'll stick with Nutiva brand.

What brand was it I like Harvest Bay EVOCO and Artisian EVOCB

 

[Kindheart]

Ladies ,a question : should i start my honeychild 16 oz jar or my 32 oz pantene bottle? *mumble* which one would finish first ?

 

[NikkiQ]

How are you gonna use the Pantene? If you cowash, start on that one first Kindheart

 

[Kindheart]

How are you gonna use the Pantene? If you cowash, start on that one first Kindheart

Thank you Nikki! I m going to cowash and poo+Dc each once a week.

 

[Seamonster]

Kindheart, yep, you will be finished with at Pantene in a quickness.

I have been selling and trading, so my stash has been reduced. It is still sizable, but I will carry on.

 

[Seamonster]

Updated

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Wow, I look forward to the day when my stash is that size

I recently picked up some more Moroccan gel and creme styler in a trade. I love that stuff, but it is so expensive. They basically gave it to me for shipping so I couldn't resist.

I picked up some curl styling gel at a product trade, but I have a few products that people are interested in taking off my hands. I am refurbishing my new apartment, pulling up the carpet, refinishing the hard wood floors, and installing a closet. It is a studio, and had a murphy bed, I am seriously thinking of putting that back in.

Of course, my stash is way too large for this small place. If I could just sell off about 50 more products, I would be alright

 

[B_Phlyy]

So, we have made it to the halfway mark of this session and I have managed to use up absolutely nothing. Only thing I gave a way was the African Pride moisturizer because it was making my hair hard. Having these braid extensions in is definitely inhibiting me from using up products. The only thing getting some action is my braid spray.

I'm keeping these braids in until August 1st, then we'll see if I can use up something.

 

[Lanea87]

I'm jealous

Dont be, pick up a cup and have a drink. My drink of choice lately has been White Russians, had 2 cups today LOL.

Have updated my staples list based on my CG results. New staples.

7. Grapeseed Oil

I have been using Grapeseed and loving it.

Wow, I look forward to the day when my stash is that size

I recently picked up some more Moroccan gel and creme styler in a trade. I love that stuff, but it is so expensive. They basically gave it to me for shipping so I couldn't resist.

I picked up some curl styling gel at a product trade, but I have a few products that people are interested in taking off my hands. I am refurbishing my new apartment, pulling up the carpet, refinishing the hard wood floors, and installing a closet. It is a studio, and had a murphy bed, I am seriously thinking of putting that back in.

Of course, my stash is way too large for this small place. If I could just sell off about 50 more products, I would be alright

Where is your list at?