Use Up Your Stash 2012 - Session 2

I cant use up this bottle of Kenra MC to save my life ive even started using it on my neices hair to try and use it up faster its like the never ending bottle:(
 
USED UP (I love typing that) 3 AO conditioners, 1 CJ Smoothing Lotion, 1 Bask Cacao DC & Yam Nectar. I used them up at various points over the last two weeks, but I wanted a long list :lol:.

On to the next set! I can't wait to use up more and shop, shop, shop.
 
For May this is what I have done away with...
What's gone:
Jason Biotin Shampoo
Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner
Roux Porosity Control Conditioner
Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol
ORS Hair Mayonnaise

What's trashed:
Profectiv MegaGrowth Daily Anti-Breakage Strengthener x2
Apricot kernel oil
Homemade shea butter mix
 
I just did an HOT and used up the following products!!:

Jason's Vitamin E Oil
NOW Jojoba Oil

74 of 80 PRODUCTS LEFT.
 
Gave my newly natural niece a bottle of my Curls In A Bottle and she was super happy!

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom
 
I did well getting rid of items from in my hair closet :)

I have given away 16 ITEMS whew hew! HOLLAH HOLLAH!

I gave away TONS of conditioner, and a relaxer full, base, & 2 shampoos :) I am super excited. My closet is still occupied but looks a lot better.
 
Gave away BWC Moisture conditioner. My hair hates dimethicone and I didn't realize this conditioner had it high up in the ingredient list beside a protein (another thing I need to be careful with!).

Why do I feel so relieved?
 
Used up 1 bottle of my Tresemme Naturals. The next bottle should last me about 3 weeks. So it will be gone the end of June.

Started on my Nubian Heritage Growth and Strength. I think I am only going to use it 1x a month though since it isn't a moisturizing DC.

Going to put the TW Mist Bodifier on my ends and seal. I should be done with this bottle within the next two weeks.
 
faithVA said:
Used up 1 bottle of my Tresemme Naturals. The next bottle should last me about 3 weeks. So it will be gone the end of June.

Started on my Nubian Heritage Growth and Strength. I think I am only going to use it 1x a month though since it isn't a moisturizing DC.

Going to put the TW Mist Bodifier on my ends and seal. I should be done with this bottle within the next two weeks.
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I also have the Nubian Heritage Grow&Strengthen Treatment Masque did u try it yet? It wasnt moisturizing???
I havent used it to DC yet but I tried a lil on a small part of my hair and it felt moisturizing to me.
 
As matter of fact I just put a lil on my scalp because Garlic a fairly high up on the ingredient list and im fighting this pp shedding. It smells heavenly:) I also have the G&S Herbal Custard
 
lamaria211 said:
I also have the Nubian Heritage Grow&Strengthen Treatment Masque did u try it yet? It wasnt moisturizing???
I havent used it to DC yet but I tried a lil on a small part of my hair and it felt moisturizing to me.
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I did use it today before I cowashed. I don't think its supposed to be moisturizing. Since it says its for growth and strength I am thinking it is more like a protein conditioner. But my hair felt fine afterwards but not like a moisturizing DC. I cowashed after and my hair felt better.

My hair is not easily moisturized even with a moisturizing DC. It is very selective. So far out of everything I have tried only AO WC and AO Blue Chamomile make my hair feel moisturized.
 
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lamaria211[/USER];16035541]Ok thanks babe @faithVA you must try AO Rosa Mosqueta its the bomb I use it for dcing, baggying and moisturizing no sealing required:)
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I think its a conspiracy. I swear people keep mentioning that to me every few days. :lol:

I do plan on buying it as soon as Vitamin Shoppe has a sale. I only have 1 bottle of my White Camellia left so I will need a replacement in a few weeks.
 
I made a few dollars over the holiday weekend! I sold:
1. (1) Hain Safflower Oil ( one left)
2. Suave Humectant Conditioner
3. L'Oreal Everstrong Hydrate shampoo
4. Giovanni Frizz Be Gone Serum
5. Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In
I used up:
6. QB BRBC (I wanna buy more but I won't :-((
 
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Based on my discussions with others in some of the protein related threads, I think that I need to lay off of anything protein, protein related or protein like. So I am going into a deep moisture phase to see if I can turn my hair around. I am going to monitor my hair for the next 4 to 8 weeks to see if my hair needs protein in that time period. If I don't need protein in 8 weeks, then I will need to scrap some products like my AO GPB and coconut oil.

To start my moisture regimen, I bought a bottle of Rose Mosqueta and plan on DCing 2x a week. So I will wash with my mudwash, DC with Rose Mosqueta and cowash with my Tresemme. Most of my other products will be on standby for a while.
 
faithVA said:
Based on my discussions with others in some of the protein related threads, I think that I need to lay off of anything protein, protein related or protein like. So I am going into a deep moisture phase to see if I can turn my hair around. I am going to monitor my hair for the next 4 to 8 weeks to see if my hair needs protein in that time period. If I don't need protein in 8 weeks, then I will need to scrap some products like my AO GPB and coconut oil.

To start my moisture regimen, I bought a bottle of Rose Mosqueta and plan on DCing 2x a week. So I will wash with my mudwash, DC with Rose Mosqueta and cowash with my Tresemme. Most of my other products will be on standby for a while.
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Sounds like a good plan. I have a sample of the AO Rose Mosqueta and I thought it had some protein in it or is it more of a softening protein?
 
Ogoma said:
Sounds like a good plan. I have a sample of the AO Rose Mosqueta and I thought it had some protein in it or is it more of a softening protein?
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From what I have read, AO conditioners have some protein in them. But I read the ingredient list and I can't tell which one's they are :lol: And I looked at the cream base from the Blue Chamomile and there wasn't anything in there that I recognized either.

Coconut Fatty Acid Cream Base, Coltsfoot Extract, Horsetail Extract, Organic Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil, St. John’s Wort Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Organic Aloe Vera, Amino Acid Complex (Cysteine, Methionine), Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Balsam Oil; Extracts of Fennel, Hops, Balm Mint, Mistletoe, Camomile and Yarrow; Organic Rosemary Oil, Organic Sage Oil, Carrot Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).

I haven't found another conditioner that seems to work with my hair. So I have been sticking with the AO brand for now. We shall see.
 
I purchased some new products from Claudie's, Shescentit, and Darcy's botnicals. I'll comeback and update my stash this weekend. Aint't no shame in my game; I sold and gave a lot of stuff away!:lol::lol:

I'm preparing a goodie bag for a friend who is just starting her healthy hair journey.

I'm done with Aphogee Pro-vitamin leave in. Soon to be done with Elasta QP leave in. I won't be repurchasing those items b/c of the new items I just bought.
 
ZebraPrintLover said:
I actually liked it, might repurchase after I am done with all my other DCing type conditioners. I had the big pump from TJ Maxx for 12.99, it last a very long time.
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I don't mind it, I am just happy when I use up stuff at this point. I can see the finish line and I cannot wait to cross it :lol:
 
faithVA said:
Coconut Fatty Acid Cream Base, Coltsfoot Extract, Horsetail Extract, Organic Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil, St. John’s Wort Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Organic Aloe Vera, Amino Acid Complex (Cysteine, Methionine), Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Balsam Oil; Extracts of Fennel, Hops, Balm Mint, Mistletoe, Camomile and Yarrow; Organic Rosemary Oil, Organic Sage Oil, Carrot Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).

I haven't found another conditioner that seems to work with my hair. So I have been sticking with the AO brand for now. We shall see.
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I am confused as hell, but isn't that (the bolded) protein. I have a sample size of it, but I am trying to be strategic when I use it because I thought it contains the same protein that is in the Swimmers Conditioner, which is considered the vegan alternative to AO GBP.

I am confusing myself now :perplexed
 
Ogoma said:
I am confused as hell, but isn't that (the bolded) protein. I have a sample size of it, but I am trying to be strategic when I use it because I thought it contains the same protein that is in the Swimmers Conditioner, which is considered the vegan alternative to AO GBP.

I am confusing myself now :perplexed
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You aren't really asking me are you :lol: Like I know.

But in my reading, Methionine,Cystine and Cysteine are amino acids that help with prevention of hair loss and with hair growth. They are the building blocks of protein but I don't know if that means they are a protein.

I do see what you are referring to. The GPB has milk protein which contains cystine and methionine. And GPB also has glycoprotein, whatever that is.

Well its bought now. I will use it tonight and keep you up to date. If it doesn't work I will be headed to the store to get a bottle of the Blue Chamomile for the weekend.
 
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