Use Up Your Stash Challenge 2011

Used some of the Aphogee 2 Minute and I hate it! Ugh, I forgot how awful this stuff makes my hair feel. It works but my hair feels a bit brittle even though it is moisturized. It's going in the trash and I will be trying out other protein treatments after I use up other conditioners.

Ravengirl, I love that stuff don't through it in the trash hand it over woman LOL
 
Used some of the Aphogee 2 Minute and I hate it! Ugh, I forgot how awful this stuff makes my hair feel. It works but my hair feels a bit brittle even though it is moisturized. It's going in the trash and I will be trying out other protein treatments after I use up other conditioners.

I bought this too. My hair felt fine afterwards but it started to shed even more than it did before. I am a heavy shedder I really don't need it to increase. So now I have relegated it to the back of my closet because I'm afraid of it but not sure if I want to get rid of it. :perplexed

I'm going to keep it for a few months and see if I need it after my braids.
 
Ok I'm on a mission.

I applied the rest of the EO conditioner + avocado oil to my hair tonight and conditioned while at a company function. This was my first time applying conditioner and leaving the house. I think this is going to be a regular practice.

Came home and shampooed with the remainder of the Moisturaz shampoo. I'm glad that is gone.
 
Finished up some Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol last night. Good product, but not as good as another olive oil cholesterol I like.

I made my list of products I still have for the second session. Will there be a new thread or an update of this one? I'll post then.
 
Gonna Cheat, I am going to box up some of this stuff and give it away to my sisters LOL. I have a sister who can use it on her clients, and another who can use it on her self. They are the closest ones the others are far away so OH well the winners are....... LOL

I also Took back to the store 3 Silk Elements :( I know shame on me.

Boxed up 4 hair colors to give away to a friend of mine :)
 
NikkiQ LOL

I feel better giving it to people who can use it or need it. It also gives me time to just focus on my regimen now. :)

I still use a bit of products but only really need to purchase once a year :)
 
Holy crap! First session is almost over! I don't think I'm going to use up anymore products in the next 2 days lol.
 
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Ok ladies. The last day of the challenge is tomorrow Thursday, June 30th. Please post your results between today and Saturday, July 2nd.

No matter how much you have used up if you have less than you started with you have succeeded. If you curbed your PJism you have succeeded. If you have firmed up your regimen you have succeeded. So tell us about your successes.

If you know the count you can tell us how many products you used up (i.e. used up 10)
Or
Give us a percentage (i.e. Reduced my stash by 10%)
Or
Use any other measure that makes sense to you.

If you have before and after pictures of your stash that would be great. Would love to see that.

The new thread for the next session is also up. Have made some slight rule changes. Come on over if you are joining us for session II.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=554217
 
Gonna Cheat, I am going to box up some of this stuff and give it away to my sisters LOL. I have a sister who can use it on her clients, and another who can use it on her self. They are the closest ones the others are far away so OH well the winners are....... LOL

I also Took back to the store 3 Silk Elements :( I know shame on me.

Boxed up 4 hair colors to give away to a friend of mine :)

That's not cheating. It's called strategy. If I knew anyone who was into their hair I would be giving stuff away too.
 
Holy crap! First session is almost over! I don't think I'm going to use up anymore products in the next 2 days lol.

I don't think I will be using up any more stuff either. I thought I could knock 2 or 3 thinks out but eh, its not that serious. It will just make the beginning of session II look better.
 
Here is my list

Butters

Shea (nilotica) ( have 7lbs left so it is going to be awhile)
Kokum
Illippe
Cupuacu
Tucuma
Coco

Oils

Ghee
Jojoba
Castor (Staple)
JBCO
Palm
Brazil Nut (about 3 more oil rinses)
Macademia
Grapeseed
Sweet Almond
Apricot Kernal
Avocado
Karanja
Neem
Olive Squalene
Safflower
Monoi De Tahiti (Staple)
Babassu
Coconut EV
Coconut Fractionated
Argan (Staple)
Rice Bran (Staple)
Herbs

Henna
Cassia
Fenugreek’
Lemongrass
Thyme
Peppermint
Kalpi Tone
Kapoor Kachli
Amla (Gone)
Tulsi (Gone)
Neem
Brahmi
SkinTone Up
Hibiscus Flowers
Rose Flowers
Slippery Elm
Catnip
Marshmellow Root

Essential Oils

Peppermint
Lavender
Patchouli
Tea Tree
Cedarwood
Sage
Lemongrass

Fragrance Oils

Birthday Cake
Frank N Myrrh
Easter Cookie
Cotton Candy
Cinna Bon
Madagascar Vanilla
Sweet Orange
Egyptian Musk
Passion Fruit
Bay Rum
Strawberry
Mango
Papaya Milk
VS Very Sexy

Misc

LAsorbic Acid
Lactic Acid
Urea
Lecithin
Lanolin
Glycolic Acid
Mica various colors
Silk Peptide
Coconut Cream (About 2 more conditioners and this should be done)
Panthenol
BTMS
Vegetable Emulsifier
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl-Steryl Alcohol
Jojoba Esters (30/70/90)
Dry Flo
Palm Steric Acid
Bentonite Clay
Green Clay
Rhassoul Clay
Sublimed Sulfur
Beeswax
Willow Bark
Walnut Shells
Bora Bora Sand
Goat Milk
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera Juice

Commercial Items

Aussie Moist (Staple)
Aussie 3 minute (Staple)
Elucence Moisture Benefits Conditioner
Elucence Moisture Balancing Poo (Staple)
Elucence Clarifying Poo
Kenra Clarifying Poo (Staple)
Giovanni 50/50 Conditioner (bought while away for work) DONE

I dont use alot of poo when I wash so I think it is going to take me a long while to finish those up.
 
I'm not going to use up any more products between now and Friday so here are my results. I kept track of my count along the way because if I didn't it wouldn't be able to figure it out later.

I started with 51 items and I am now down to 24. Which is pretty good concering that I purchased some product. So I decreased my stash by 50%.

My stash is no down to

2 Shampoos
1 Conditioner
1 Deep Conditioner
2 Leave-ins
8 Oils
7 Styling Products
3 Other type products

I have reduced my buying tendency. Not eliminated but greatly reduced it.
I have improved my regimen and it is about 80% complete.
I have determined ingredients to exclude from my purchases.

I am ready for Session II
 
I flunked this session, I think, because I added some products after joining. But I did find some staples and am using up the other stuff to get rid of the clutter. :) I should do much better during session two.

Staples / Gave away/Threw out / Gone / Added
- Shampoos 1/5
  • Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Shampoo (GONE 10 May)
  • Hair Rules Aloe Grapefruit Clarifying Shampoo
  • Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo (sulfate-free/GONE 18 Jun)
  • Isoplus Neutralizing Shampoo
  • Nature's Gate Tea Tree Shampoo (ADDED 7 Jun)
- Conditioners 8/9

  • Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner (cowash)
  • Suave Professionals Almond & Shea Butter Conditioner (GONE 18 Jun)
  • Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner
  • ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (protein)
  • Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner
  • Wen Sweet Almond & Mint Cleansing Conditioner (cowash)
  • Mizani Moisturefuse
  • Roux Porosity Control Conditioner (ADDED 24 May)
  • Nature's Gate Tea Tree Conditioner (ADDED 7 Jun)
- Deep Conditioners 4/6

  • Lustrasik Shea Butter Cholesterol (GONE 16 May)
  • Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol
  • ORS Hair Mayonnaise
  • Mizani Hydrafuse (moisture)
  • Mizani Kerafuse x2 (protein)
- Leave Ins/Moisturizers 9/11

  • Neutrogena Tripe Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In
  • Aveeno Nourish & Condition Leave-In Treatment (protein)
  • Herbal Essence Long-Term Relationship Leave-In Conditioner
  • Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream
  • Qhemet Biologics Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm sample (GONE 18 Jun)
  • Qhemet Biologics Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee sample
  • Qhemet Biologics Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee sample (GONE 27 Apr)
  • Profectiv MegaGrowth Daily Anti-Breakage Strengthener x2 (protein)
  • Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (ADDED 14 Jun)
  • Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk (ADDED 14 Jun)
- Oils & Butters 8/14

  • Sesame oil
  • Coconut oil x3 (2 GONE/ 1 ADDED 20 Jun)
  • Apricot kernel oil
  • Palmer's Olive Oil Formula Conditioning oil spray
  • ORS Nature Shine oil spray
  • Qhemet Biologics Amla Nourishing Pomade
  • Homemade shea butter mix
  • Rice bran oil (ADDED 20 Jun)
  • Olive oil (ADDED 20 Jun)
  • Hemp seed oil x2 (ADDED 24 Jun)
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Products 5

  • Brown Butter Beauty Herbal Hair Oil
  • Brown Butter Beauty Herbal Hair Butter
  • Brown Butter Beauty Hibiscus Shampoo
  • Brown Butter Beauty Babassu Conditioner
  • Brown Butter Beauty Sweet Milk Conditioner
- Styling Products 3/5

  • KeraCare Conditioning Creme Hairdress
  • KeraCare Foam Wrap-Set Lotion x2
  • ORS Lock & Twist Gel
  • Carol's Daughter Loc Butter
Products left/Starting amount: 39/56
 
Here's my update - 6/29/2011...
The red,italicized are the ones that are gone now... :yep::yep::yep:

- Shampoos
HE Degunkify
Nairobi Exquisite Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
T/Gel Shampoo - will probably toss...no more psoriasis since going natural
L'OREAL Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Shampoo
Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo
Kenra Clarifying Shampoo
DermOrganics Argan Oil Conditioning Shampoo
Aphoghee Shampoo for Damaged Hair
Mizani Thermasmooth Shampoo
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Shampoo


(It will be quite a task to go through the shampoos as I use them 1x/week)

- Conditioners
DermOrganics Argan Oil Masque
Suave Humecto
Suave Almond and Honey
Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
Porosity Control Conditioner
Mane and Tail Original Conditioner
GVP Joico K-Pak
Alterna Caviar Moisture Conditioner
One 'N Only Moisture Repair Conditioner
Oyin HoneyHemp Conditioner
Aussie Moist
Inecto Pure Coconut Oil Conditioner
Mizani Thermasmooth Conditioner
Nourish Spa Conditioner (2)
Tresemme' Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
L'OREAL Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Moisturizing Conditioner (4)
Organix Shea Butter Conditioner (2)
Organix Vanilla Silk Conditioner
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Conditioner

-Deep Conditioners
One 'N Only Restorative Mask
Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
Alterna Caviar Hair Masque
Aubrey Organics HSR
Aubrey Organics Island Natural
Miss Jessie's Rapid Recovery Treatment
Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango
Lustrasilk Olive Oil
Silicon Mix
Alter Ego Garlic Treatment

- Leave Ins/Moisturizers
Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Mist (2)
Biolage leave in
Design Essentials Therapeutics Leave- In

Mixed Silk Leave- In
Giovanni Direct leave- in
Qhemet Amla and Olive Heavy Cream
Qhemet Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee
Scurl (2)
DermOrganic Argan Oil Leave-In Treatment
Aphoghee Balancing Moisturizer

- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
Wheat Germ Oil
Shea Moisture Reconstructive Elixir
JBCO
One 'N Only Argan Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Peppermint Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Apricot Kernal Oil
Castor Oil
Jojoba Oil
Vegetable Glycerin
Pressing Oil (2)
EVOO
Claudie's Hair Elixir

- Styling products
Bumble and bumble Styling Creme
Kimble Hair Butter
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (4)
One 'N Only Styling Cream
Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade
Curls Curl Creme brule
Lock and Twist Gel
Olive Oil Smooth n hold pudding
Kinky Kurly Knot Today
Curl Gel-les'c
Eco Style olive oil Gel
Eco style Argan Oil Gel

- Other
KeraCare Styling Foam
Curls Passion Fruit Paste
Design Essentials Spritz
Mizani Spritz
Aphoghee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor
Aphoghee 2 minute Reconstructor
Aphoghee 2-Step Protein Treatment
Nioxin Bliss Thermal Protector (2)
Mizani Thermasmooth Smoothing Serum
Mizani Thermasmooth Spritz
FHI Hotsauce (2)
Chi Iron Guard
Silk Elements Heat Protectant Spray
Nioxin Multi Vitamins
Simply One Pre-Natal Pills

Session 1 Starting Count: 114
Session 1 Ending Count : 81

Down by about 29% (total of 33 products - GONE)
 
The the list at the end of this session


Shampoos
Tresemme Anti Breakage
Mixed Silk
Silk Elements Luxurious Shampoo
V05 Clarifying Shampoo- 1/4 left
V05 Tea Therapy- 3/4 left (trashed 4/16/11)
Aussie Mending Shampoo (June pass- purchased on 6/3/11)

Conditioners
AOHSR x2
AOWC
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)
Silk Elements Luxurious Conditioner- 1/3 left (gone 6/2/11)

Deep Conditioners
Miss Jessie's Rapid Recovery Treatment
Roots of Nature Shea Butter and Green Tea Deep Treatment- 1/4 left (gone 4/2/11)
Mixed Silk Nourishing Deep Con.
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 (purchased 6/3/11)

Leave Ins/Mosturizers
Elasta QP Anti Breakage Oil Moisturizer
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner Repair Cream
KCKT- 2/3 left
Mixed Silk Leave In
Silk Elements Leave In (gone 5/10/11)
Infusium 23
NTM Sheer Hydration Leave In Foam
CFCG (gone 5/20/11 I think)
BRX Spray (gone 6/8/11)
Motions CPR Anti Breakage Hair Lotion

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

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 Milke
Urban Therapy Twisted Sista Curl Activator
KCCC- 2/3 left
Elasta QP Glaze

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


Stash Size Starting: 53
Current Stash Size: 33!!!!

20 products isn't bad!!! Very proud of myself :yep:
 
Here is what I have left. I don't think I did horrible but on to round 2!!

Start: 57 products
End:41

Red = Gone
Blue = Added

Shampoos
Giovanni 50:50 shampoo
Keracare hydrating detangling shampoo
Phyto Organics shampoo
Aveda Dry Remedy

Conditioners
VO5 Moisture Milks Strawberry (2.5 bottles out of 4 bottles)
Phyto Organics Therappe
Giovanni Smooth as Silk
Giovanni Tea Tree
Roux Porosity Control (2 bottles)
Joico Moisture Recovery
Wen Fig
Aveda Dry Remedy
Aussie Moist


Deep Conditioners
Silk Elements MegaSilk Treatment
Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose
Jessiecurl Weekly Deep Treatment

Joico K-pak Intense Hydrator (7 bottlesof 10 tubes)
Lutrasilk Shea Mango
Aveda Dry Remedy
Joico Moisture Balm
Alter Ego Garlic


Leave Ins/Moisturizers
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In
Taliah Waajid Mist Bodifier
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Leave-In (3 bottles)
Roux 619 leave-in (2 packs)

Kinky Curly
S-Curl
Jane Carter revitalizing leave-in
Infusium 23 moistuologie



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


Styling products
EcoStyler gel
Aloe Vera Gel
Qhemet Biologic Amla & Olive Heavy Cream

ORS Edge Control
Garnier Curl Sculpting Gel


Misc.
GVP Chi Silk Infusion
Joico K-pak reconstructor (7 out of 10 tubes)
Aphogee 2 min
Aloe Vera Juice
Silk Amino Acids
 
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The the list at the end of this session



Stash Size Starting: 53
Current Stash Size: 33!!!!

20 products isn't bad!!! Very proud of myself :yep:

:woohoo: I think 20 is good. My philosophy is down is down. So you did fabulous. Let's do it up in Session 2 :yep:
 
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