Use Up Your Stash Challenge 2011 - Session II

Oh trust I understand
Yep that's about normal. But I'm a college student on a budget so I try to find deals whenever possible. So I stalk :look: I mean check the Hair Exchange board frequently for girls selling them for cheaper. Or wait until an online vendor has free shipping or something.
 
I'm so proud of me today!!! I went to Ricky's (in NY), and they had a full supply of Kinky Curly Knot today, I wanted so badly to purchase some...but I didn't. Woot.


Oh, and I'm not going to use my Cantu leave-in, I don't like how it makes my hair feel. So it's out as of tomorrow!

Another one bites the dust!! <3
 
Imma DC on Wednesday with Amla and Brahmi using it in a paste....Im thinking of doing that weekly or biweekly it depends on how my hair feel. But imma be mixing that with conditoner so that should knock some more items out.
 
I finished my Cantu shea butter leave-in and KBB super silky won't repurchase either.

Update: Finished 1 bottle of Sheamoisture hold and shine moisture mist, 4 to go.
 
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Sorry I have been mia. I'm just getting back from vacation. And can you believe I didn't check the forum every day?

Welcome to all ladies new and returning. Looking forward to hanging out with you for 3 months.
 
Not using much product right now because my hair is in kinky twists. But I used up my TW Mist Bodifier. Actually I wasted it. Tried to make a mix and ended up making a mess. :lol:

Then I used up my mango butter. Will probably use up the Aloe Butter by mixing it with the EcoStyler olive oil or the Murrays Loc and Lock.

Probably won't use up too much until the end of July.
 
Cantu shea butter leave in, Elasta QP anti breakage moisturizer, Amla oil, Hot 6 oil, and my Miss Jessie's DC are all getting low :look:
 
I'm back to say I'm not making ANY progress. I have a conditioner that I've been prepooing and cowashing with and it just doesn't seem to budge, and I'm heavy handed with that stuff. At this rate it will be the only product I finish.

My mizani coconut souffle is getting low too, but it will be a long while before it's used up because it's a cream.

Also, I think I'm going to toss that Ion leave in, my hair seems to get dry after a while and stays that way until the next wash/cowash.
 
I finished up my DB Pumpkin condish over the weekend. Love that stuff - will repurchase when I get the stash down. Gave away silk elements & a sweet almond oil to my mom. Moving this month, so will be throwing stuff out. I think I saw a bottle or two of stuff i didn't know I had. Ughhh. I actually turned down some free Carol's Daughter - told my mom to keep it, since she will need stuff - she's finally gonna stop with the back to back weaves, and rock her natural hair! So proud of her!
 
@ms_b_haven06 - I always freeze my left over mixes in plastic containers. Never had a problem.
Golden75, Thanks for responding I wasnt sure what to do so I just mixed mines this morning so that I wouldnt have any problems with my hair in the aftermath :look:

I dont know. But there is a henna thread with some experts Im sure can tell you the answer. Let me know if you want me to find it for you.
faithVA, I tried looking at those threads that its just so much info that I was like heck forget it LOL:perplexed
 
Shampoo
Crème of Nature Professional Detangling- Conditioning
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo

Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
Dollar General: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Conditioner
Protein DC mixture
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Aussie 3 min Deep
LeKair Cholesterol Plus(Will repurchase once I am done with the Protein DC mixture)
Salon Care Honey and Almond Conditioner

Leave-In/Moisturizer
GVP The Conditioner- Leave In Conditioner (Paul Mitchell)
Mane ‘n Tail Detangler
Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector
Silk Elements Silken Child Moisturizing Crème
CHI Keratin Mist

Oil
African Royale Hot Six Oil
Safflower Oil
Coconut Oil
Wheat Germ Oil

Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
Amla Powder
Brahmi Powder
Indigo Powder

Other
CHI Silk Infusion (2 bottles)
CHI 44 Iron Guard
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
French Stabilizer Plus
Ecostyler Clear Gel
Nexxus Emergencee
 
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I'm back to say I'm not making ANY progress. I have a conditioner that I've been prepooing and cowashing with and it just doesn't seem to budge, and I'm heavy handed with that stuff. At this rate it will be the only product I finish.

My mizani coconut souffle is getting low too, but it will be a long while before it's used up because it's a cream.

Also, I think I'm going to toss that Ion leave in, my hair seems to get dry after a while and stays that way until the next wash/cowash.

Keishadt, Sometimes it seems like nothings moving and then you have a a week where you use up 3 or 4 things. Just hang in there. Using what you have and limiting buying will get you there.
 
Red = Gone

Shampoos
Keracare hydrating detangling shampoo
Aveda Dry Remedy

Conditioners
VO5 Moisture Milks Strawberry (1.5 bottles)
Giovanni Tea Tree
Roux Porosity Control (1.5 bottles)
Wen Fig
Aveda Dry Remedy
Aussie Moist

Deep Conditioners
Joico K-pak Intense Hydrator (3 tubes) 1 tube gone
Lutrasilk Shea Mango
Aveda Dry Remedy
Joico Moisture Balm
Alter Ego Garlic

Leave Ins/Moisturizers
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In
Kinky Curly Knot Today (1.5 bottles)
S-Curl
Jane Carter revitalizing leave-in
Infusium 23 moisturologie


Oils & Essential Oils
Plain Castor Oil (less than 1/4 bottle)
Coconut Oil
Rosemary Oil
Peppermint Oil
Tea Tree Oil
JBCO 4 bottles
Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade
Claudie Elixir
Claudie Temple Balm

Styling products
ORS Edge Control
Garnier Curl Sculpting Gel

Misc.
Joico K-pak reconstructor (3 tubes) 1 tube gone
Aloe Vera Juice
Silk Amino Acids


Yay!!!! I'm all out of shampoos. I'm making progress.
 
Wow - thats odd. Until NikkiQ mentioned her package I had completely forgotten I get a product pass this month. Not having the urge to buy product is another reason to keep these kinky twists in. :yep:

Used up my beloved Sunflower oil tonight. :cry:

Dont have much of any of the others oils left either.
 
It's looking good. More and more red showing up. And shampoos are one of the hardest things to get rid of. :yep:

Yea shampoos are the worst. I realized from the first session that they just weren't going anywhere so I decided to sell them. That was the only way I could get rid of them.
 
**Updated List**

Shampoos
Tresemme Anti Breakage
Mixed Silk (gave away 8/29/11)
Silk Elements Luxurious Shampoo
V05 Clarifying Shampoo- 1/4 left
V05 Tea Therapy- 3/4 left (trashed 4/16/11)
Aussie Mending Shampoo
Taliah Waajid Total Body Black Earth Shampoo (new arrival)
Mixed Chicks shampoo sample (new arrival)

Conditioners
AOHSR (1st bottle gone 7/28/11,2nd bottle gone 8/16/11)
AOWC (gone 8/31/11)
AOGPB (gone 4/24/11)
Tresemme Anti Breakage
Suave Humectant
Skala Aloe Vera- 1/3 left (gone 4/16/11)
Skala Ceramides (gone 4/5/11)
Aussie Moist (gone 6/29/11)
Suave Almond and Shea Butter (gone 4/22/11)
Suave Tropical Coconut (gone 5/26/11)
GVP Nexxus Humectress (gone 5/16/11)
Activate Hydrating Conditioner (gone 4/12/11)
V05 Clarifying Conditioner x2 (1st bottle gone 6/13/11;2nd bottle gone 7/14/11)
Silk Elements Luxurious Conditioner- 1/3 left (gone 6/2/11)
Oyin Honey Hemp Condish (new arrival)
Trader Joe's Nourish Spa condish (new arrival)
Darcy's Botanicals Daily Cleansing Condish sample (new arrival) (gone 8/2/11)
Garnier Sleek and Shine Condish sample (new arrival)(gone 7/19/11)


Deep Conditioners
Miss Jessie's Rapid Recovery Treatment (gone 7/30/11)
Roots of Nature Shea Butter and Green Tea Deep Treatment- 1/4 left (gone 4/2/11)
Mixed Silk Nourishing Deep Con. (gave away 8/29/11)
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment -1/3 left (gone 4/16/11)
GVP Tea Tree Oil Treatment
Silk Elements Cholesterol- 1/4 left (gone 4/2/11)
Aussie Deeeeeeep Conditioner
Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Moisturizing Hair Treatment
Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque (new arrival)
MyHoneyChild Honey Hair Mask (new arrival)
Bear Fruit Hair Mango Macadamia Mask (new arrival)
Mixed Chicks DC sample (new arrival) (gone 8/25/11)
Redken Deep Fuel sample (new arrival)

Leave Ins/Mosturizers
Elasta QP Anti Breakage Oil Moisturizer
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner Repair Cream(gone 7/16/11)
KCKT- 2/3 left
Mixed Silk Leave In (gave away 8/29/11)
Silk Elements Leave In (gone 5/10/11)
Infusium 23
NTM Sheer Hydration Leave In Foam (gone 7/4/11)
CFCG (gone 5/20/11 I think)
BRX Spray (gone 6/8/11)
Motions CPR Anti Breakage Hair Lotion
Naturalista Juicy Hair Leave In Conditioner (SL achievement purchase :spinning:)(trashed 8/26/11)
Curl Junkie Beauticurls Leave-in Conditioner
Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier (new arrival)
Sebastian Potion 9 Leave In (new arrival) (gone 8/31/11)
Mixed Chicks Leave In sample (new arrival) (gone 8/2/11)

Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
African Royale Hot 6 Oil
Amla Oil x2 (first bottle gone 4/16/11, 2nd bottle gone 8/14/11)

Styling products
Bee Mine Curly Butter (gone 6/9/11)
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk
Eco Styler Gel w/Argan Oil
Fantasia IC Gel (pink)
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk
Urban Therapy Twisted Sista Curl Activator
KCCC- 1/8 left
Elasta QP Glaze
Curls Milkshake (full size and sample)
Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle
Hairveda Whipped Gelly (new arrival)
Oyin Shine & Define (new arrival)

Other
Aphogee 2-min Reconstructor
SE Glossing Polish (gave away to coworker 5/24/11)
Smooth and Shine Polishing Serum (trashed 5/16/11)
Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray (gave away)
Chi Iron Guard (trashed 8/22/11)
Sabino Moisture Block (new arrival)


Stash Size Starting: 53
End of Session 1 Stash Size: 33
Stash Size Starting Session 2: 56 (massive stash with samples included)
Current Stash Size: 38
 
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Oops, sorry faithVA. I thought I took off part 1 from my subscriptions...

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I'm almost done two conditioners so I decided to make a schedule so I can use them up efficiently.

19/20th, July - Yes To Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner (I hate this but I mixed it with another conditioner and some oils so it's actually better now.)

23rd/24th, July - Aubrey Organics White Camellia Conditioner (I like this but will not re-purchase because it smells like curry and bush.)

28th/29th, July - Aubrey Organics White Camellia Conditioner.

3rd/4th, August - Aubrey Organics White Camellia Conditioner (If I still have more, I shouldn't have more after 3 uses.)

8th/9th August - Yes To Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner.

13th/14th August - Yes To Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner.

18th/19th August - Yes To Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner (Should be done after by the 4th if not 3rd use.)

23rd/24th August - Aussie Moist Conditioner (I'm going to keep using this consistently until it's done. I like it but I've had it for too long.)
 
I wanna join! Saving my spot til I get back to my computer (on my phone now)


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