Use Up Your Stash 2012 - Session 2

[Arian]

Crap! I broke down and purchased some small sizes of a few Komaza Care products.

I did use up 1 Qhemet AOHC and 1 Rosa Mosqueta Conditioner. Veggie Glycerin is being handed off to a friend. Also gave away an Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In.

Working on the hemp seed butter now...

 

[faithVA]

Arian[/USER];16390163]Crap! I broke down and purchased some small sizes of a few Komaza Care products.

I did use up 1 Qhemet AOHC and 1 Rosa Mosqueta Conditioner. Veggie Glycerin is being handed off to a friend. Also gave away an Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In.

Working on the hemp seed butter now...

What products did you buy? Have you tried these before? Please let me know how you like them. I am looking at buying some Komaza products for the future.

 

[Arian]

faithVA, I got 2oz sizes of the Coconut Curl Hair Lotion, Califia Moisturizing spray, and Califia Moisturizing Cream. I wanted more, but I limited myself so that I would only spend $20 (including shipping) on products. This is my monthly allowance after using up products. I have been known to spend upwards of $150 on hair stuff at one time.

I will let you know how I like them. My hair doesn't like much of anything, so it would be a miracle if my hair responds favorably to these products.

 

[lamaria211]

Will be using up the last of my Natures Gate Aloe Moisturizing condish today!!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

moisturized the Celies with the last of my soft n free moisturizer. Love that stuff! Gonna have to order another jar soon.

 

[faithVA]

I really don't have will power What I have is an avoidance of ingredients of anything with "cone", "ben" or "fate" in it. So when I got to the BSS there is very little to buy

 

[Lanea87]

I was really, really good today. Went to the health food store and they had all types of yummy conditioners and leave-ins I read all of the bottles and the ingredients. Then I saw that I can by Giovanni SAS in bulk for $.69 an oz So I can get 32 oz for $22. :yippee: I saw all types of things I wanted to get.

But I just walked away. The only thing I bought was lunch

faithVA you out there killing the stash game huh. I see you with ya bad self. Keep up the good work hun.

Yes the Will Power is kicking in. But my wish list is growing

Funny that yours is growing. Hmm all I want is WEN Coconut Mango or Mango Coconut. Thats it, I think

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA, I got 2oz sizes of the Coconut Curl Hair Lotion, Califia Moisturizing spray, and Califia Moisturizing Cream. I wanted more, but I limited myself so that I would only spend $20 (including shipping) on products. This is my monthly allowance after using up products. I have been known to spend upwards of $150 on hair stuff at one time.

I will let you know how I like them. My hair doesn't like much of anything, so it would be a miracle if my hair responds favorably to these products.

Thanks. I have that same type of hair. She is devaParticular about everything. She's in the bss saying Don't even think about bringing that home.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA you out there killing the stash game huh. I see you with ya bad self. Keep up the good work hun.



Funny that yours is growing. Hmm all I want is WEN Coconut Mango or Mango Coconut. Thats it, I think

Now that I cowash more, I really want to try more conditioners. So my wish list just consist of all of the conditioners in the health food store.

My hair is funny. It responds to conditioners just like it does to shampoo. Some conditioners make my hair shrink up, and some conditioners stretch and smooth my hair out. Its amazing the difference.

 

[Lanea87]

I updated my list to add a WISH LIST section, I blame the added items on JJamiah

Session 2 - May 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012

***GONE
*** Goal to use up for the month or whats left to use up for the month

Shampoo
ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair
K-PAK Reconstruct Shampoo
***Crème of Nature Detangling Shampoo (Green bottle)
***Crème of Nature Detangling Shampoo (Green bottle)
***Crème of Nature Detangling Shampoo (Green bottle)
***Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
**Goal is to have 2 shampoo's (Clarifying and Moisturizing)

Conditioner
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
Protein DC mixture
Aussie 3 min miracle
Aussie 3 min miracle
Garnier Fructis 3-Min Undo
Garnier Fructis 3-Min Undo
K-PAK Reconstruct Conditioner
K-PAK Deep Penetrating Reconstructor
ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
***Aussie Moist Conditioner
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
*** Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
**Goal is to have 4 conditioners (2-3 DC's and 1 to cowash with)

Leave-In/Moisturizer
***GVP The Conditioner- Leave In Conditioner (Paul Mitchell)
Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1
(Jamaican Fruit) Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector
(Lemon Grass) Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector
Mizani Coconut Souffle
***GVP The Conditioner- Leave In Conditioner (Paul Mitchell)
Mizani H2O Intense Night-Time Treatment
Design Essentials HCO Leave-In Conditioner and Blow Drying Lotion
**Goal is to have 4 leave- ins IDKY

Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
***Jamaican Black Castro Oil
Hairveda Vatika Oil
**Goal is to have 3 oils (1 ceramide, JBCO for edges, and EVCO)

Other
CHI Silk Infusion
CHI Silk Infusion
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
ORS Edge Control
***got2b glued SPIKING GLUE
Beyond The Zone- Turn Up The Heat Spray
GVP Shaping Spray Plus (Sebastian)
***EcoStyler Gel
***Nexxus Emergencee

Wish List
WEN Summer Mango Coconut
WEN Six Thirteen Cleansing Treatment

 

[JJamiah]

ZebraPrintLover

Let me add more to mine!

Wish List Revised

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment
613 Mist
Hairitage Hydration Jar of Joe
Hairitage Hydration Sprout
Hairitage Hydration Mango Tango
Hairtage Hydration Coconut Mango ....
Heritage Hydration Coconut Yuzu
Heritage Hydration Shea Butter ....

 

[Lanea87]

ZebraPrintLover

Let me add more to mine!

Wish List Revised

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment
613 Mist
Hairitage Hydration Jar of Joe
Hairitage Hydration Sprout
Hairitage Hydration Mango Tango
Hairtage Hydration Coconut Mango ....
Heritage Hydration Coconut Yuzu
Heritage Hydration Shea Butter ....

OH NO MA'AM JJamiah...I am not about to play with you LOL.
What is all this and where did it come from? You dont really want it I know you dont

 

[JJamiah]

Whispers -----> but I do!

LOL

I am using some of her other products to grease my scalp and keep my hair mositurized. Good stuff, natural and makes your hair feel like BUDDER

All that silkyfied hurr you got, one dab of this is good stuff

OH NO MA'AM @JJamiah...I am not about to play with you LOL.
What is all this and where did it come from? You dont really want it I know you dont

 

[Keishadt]

Cowashing is making me a happy girl. I love being able to pick up that bottle of renpure and feel it getting lighter and lighter. I will be washing my hair tomorrow evening and we will see how much of the SM purification masque is left.

On a side note, has anyone reaped any other benefits to this challenge other than a smaller stash? Has it made you a more picky consumer, made you be more aware of your spending, or even helped you find staples?

 

[JJamiah]

Cowashing is making me a happy girl. I love being able to pick up that bottle of renpure and feel it getting lighter and lighter. I will be washing my hair tomorrow evening and we will see how much of the SM purification masque is left.

On a side note, has anyone reaped any other benefits to this challenge other than a smaller stash? Has it made you a more picky consumer, made you be more aware of your spending, or even helped you find staples?

I have finally catagorized my list into what I have. It helped me to definitely pin point my staples. I already curbed my spending pretty much with hair supplies as of Jan 2010. I bought a few things in the past 2 years not much. *WEN...... So now it is getting my stash to a comfortable list, instead of up to 12 items per cat. I'd like to reduce it to 8 then to 4. SO I have 2 more years to go for that

It made me take a look at what I had, either given or purchased and let me know I really need to use what I have before getting more.

 

[lamaria211]

I have finally catagorized my list into what I have. It helped me to definitely pin point my staples. I already curbed my spending pretty much with hair supplies as of Jan 2010. I bought a few things in the past 2 years not much. *WEN...... So now it is getting my stash to a comfortable list, instead of up to 12 items per cat. I'd like to reduce it to 8 then to 4. SO I have 2 more years to go for that

It made me take a look at what I had, either given or purchased and let me know I really need to use what I have before getting more.

I need to do this as well. I wish everything had an exp date on it.

 

[JJamiah]

^^^ We can do it. With my current regimen my products are moving extra slow. Yet.... I know they will eventually get used.

 

[LaidBak]

Stash assessment photos. These are all the things I need to be rid of-oils, sprays, moisturizers, and conditioners. Problem is, most of them have coconut oil in them. I came to the heartbreaking revelation that my hair doesn't really like coconut oil. So I either find a way to make it work, or get rid of most of this stuff.

 

[lamaria211]

Stash assessment photos. These are all the things I need to be rid of-oils, sprays, moisturizers, and conditioners. Problem is, most of them have coconut oil in them. I came to the heartbreaking revelation that my hair doesn't really like coconut oil. So I either find a way to make it work, or get rid of most of this stuff.

Oooh I love stash pics

 

[Carmelella]

Stash assessment photos. These are all the things I need to be rid of-oils, sprays, moisturizers, and conditioners. Problem is, most of them have coconut oil in them. I came to the heartbreaking revelation that my hair doesn't really like coconut oil. So I either find a way to make it work, or get rid of most of this stuff.

How about you bundle then and sell em for a good price on the board. It looks like u have a fair amount of goodies/ usables in there . I was eyeing one of the shampoos myself, lol

 

[faithVA]

Cowashing is making me a happy girl. I love being able to pick up that bottle of renpure and feel it getting lighter and lighter. I will be washing my hair tomorrow evening and we will see how much of the SM purification masque is left.

On a side note, has anyone reaped any other benefits to this challenge other than a smaller stash? Has it made you a more picky consumer, made you be more aware of your spending, or even helped you find staples?

I think I've had a lot of benefits from the challenge.
1. I definitely think about what I'm purchasing. Before it gets paid for I have really assessed why I think I need this purchase and what its going to do for me.

2. I look at the ingredients better on everything I buy now so I don't end up with something I'm not going to be able to use.

3. I can tell a product I love by how I feel when I say its almost gone. And I no that its not a repurchase if I am always writing about how it never goes away.

4. Keeping a list has let me know where my weak spots are. Oils... I like to buy them but I have no use for them

5. Keeping a list really helps me stay clear of when I really dont' even need to look at anything. For me shampoos. I don't need another one. Oil's nope. Won't use them fast enough. Heat protectants - 1 set is enough. I don't even straigthen my hair.

6. I had no staples when I started. But I now at least have a list of staples.

I may always want to try things but I don't think it will ever be out of control again.

 

[LaidBak]

How about you bundle then and sell em for a good price on the board. It looks like u have a fair amount of goodies/ usables in there . I was eyeing one of the shampoos myself, lol

I was considering that. But I cant remember what I paid for most of the stuff. I really just wish we could have a meetup in the DMV so I could swap products. That would be ideal. I have actually given stuff away on her before. But I end up paying for postage so that's not economical.

 

[NikkiQ]

Stash assessment photos. These are all the things I need to be rid of-oils, sprays, moisturizers, and conditioners. Problem is, most of them have coconut oil in them. I came to the heartbreaking revelation that my hair doesn't really like coconut oil. So I either find a way to make it work, or get rid of most of this stuff.

LaidBak I see a lot of stuff that I would GLADLY take off your hands!

 

[Arian]

But I end up paying for postage so that's not economical.

Cosign...and you never know what's reasonable to charge for the item. Most things I've only used once. So I try to recoop some of the cost..I knock off as much as I can...

Sent from my 4G Thunderbolt using LHCF app

 

[lamaria211]

We need an auction section

 

[JJamiah]

So my dear son has taken two products off my hands Say what!!!! LOL

Actually I am happy they work for him so I now have to re up him when it runs out.

He is using the:

Hairitage Hydration Horsetail Cream
Motions Plus Conditioner

His 4a beautiful hair shined like no ones business and was so ubber soft to the touch
He will not use another shampoo but Avon's 2/in 1.... So Don't think you'd pry that from his dead hands. He'd awake pop you and zombie out!
He also has fallen in love (SINCE I BOUGHT IT) the Magic Star HS comb I don't mind to share

I just know IDareT'sHair, Hairitage Hydration has amazing products and I feel very comfortable with my boys using them.

 

[Ogoma]

Cowashing is making me a happy girl. I love being able to pick up that bottle of renpure and feel it getting lighter and lighter. I will be washing my hair tomorrow evening and we will see how much of the SM purification masque is left.

On a side note, has anyone reaped any other benefits to this challenge other than a smaller stash? Has it made you a more picky consumer, made you be more aware of your spending, or even helped you find staples?

at the bolded. Also, as everyone has mentioned, it has helped me narrow down my staples. In fact, I keep narrowing it down even more. I have realized I don't need so many different types of products as many are multipurpose.

 

[Keishadt]

@Ogoma, @faithVA, and JJamiah I'm the same way. I can't tell you how good it feels to get where I am with my stash, but I have more work to do. I remember when I used to hide products from DH and forget where I put them only to find them a month later. The lessons i've learned from my PJism on my relaxed journey is making it much easier for me to find a natural hair care routine.

Considering I'm only 4 months post BC I already have most of my staples. Life is so much easier.

I finished my SM Purification Masque. Bittersweet becuase it was a staple, but I'm not going to repurchase just yet. My hair is so thick that one jar will get me maybe 2 - 3 uses. I'm debating between repurchasing, trying the terressentials cleanser, or making my own clay cleanser. Feel free to chime in with suggestions.

As for wishlists, I'm torn between QB, Oyon handmade (sp?) and Hairveda. I may make a purchase in August. I made APL and I think that's worth celebrating/splurging for. No more than 3 products.

I may use my July pass at the end of the month to revisit my beloved Giovanni SAS conditioner. If it works on my natural hair the way it did on my relaxed hair, I will have my regimen set with staples.

 

[JJamiah]

^^^^Keishadt Nice Nice nice nice!

Yes you deserve to get your purchase. Congrats on your BC as well

As long as your moving products off your list, no guilt trip here!

 

[Lanea87]

Whispers -----> but I do!

LOL

I am using some of her other products to grease my scalp and keep my hair mositurized. Good stuff, natural and makes your hair feel like BUDDER

All that silkyfied hurr you got, one dab of this is good stuff

JJamiah, im giving you the side eye. Guess you need to use up like 50 products to get the items on your wishlist huh

LOL at the bolded. I guess Imma go look at it them. I swear your a pusha....

I need to do this as well. I wish everything had an exp date on it.

lamaria211, it would def make me move faster bc I wouldnt want the stuff to expire on me.

Stash assessment photos. These are all the things I need to be rid of-oils, sprays, moisturizers, and conditioners. Problem is, most of them have coconut oil in them. I came to the heartbreaking revelation that my hair doesn't really like coconut oil. So I either find a way to make it work, or get rid of most of this stuff.

LaidBak, are these items listed in your stash list? If so can you make them a certain color. Dont mind taking some of the items off your hands...

I just know IDareT'sHair, Hairitage Hydration has amazing products and I feel very comfortable with my boys using them.

JJamiah, this is her line?
Oh yea forgot to tell you the baby has the same name as your screen name. The little one for $5 LOL.