2017 Use Up The Stash Challenge

[uofmpanther]

I'm calling my Mielle Organics Avocado Hair Milk done. I have a dollop left that won't even cover a quadrant of hair.

 

[faithVA]

I haven't been updating in here lately. I haven't used anything up but I started swimming a few weeks ago and now have to shampoo more often. I should be using up a few things by the end of July. I need to go review my list and remove anything I have used up and add anything I have purchased lately.

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

I'm currently debating on going vegan or vegetarian. I'm thinking that while changing my diet, I will also change to vegan or natural hair products. Not sure if I'll actually be able to do it since my hair likes what it likes but I'm going to try. Going to start focusing on my non vegan/natural products first. I marked the Vegan and Vegetarian products with a V. The products in red, are the ones I'm going to focus on using up in the summer.

Shampoos:
- Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse (V)
- Obia Naturals Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar (V)
- Chagrin Valley Butter Shampoo Bar (V)
- Chagrin Valley Extra Honey Beer Shampoo Bar

Conditioners:
- As I am Coconut Cowash
- Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

Deep Conditioners:
- The Mane Choice Egyptian Mask
- Obia Naturals Babassu Deep Conditioner (V)
- Aussie Moist 5 Minute Deep Conditioner

Leave In Conditioners/Moisturizers:
- Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Milk (V)

Oils:
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Oil
- The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Split Ends Treatment

Gels/Edge Control:
- Wetline Gel
- Mielle Organics Flexible Hold Edge Gel

Stylers:
- Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel (V)
- Qhermet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter (Winter HG) (Vegetarian)

 

[trclemons]

I'm a sucker for free offers and offers with a percentage off plus free shipping, so I have added a free Simply Organics JBCO sample and an Andalou Naturals Argan Oil & Shea Conditioner.

 

[trclemons]

I finished off the Curl Keeper Styling Cream & Honey's Handmade Bentonite & Sea Clay DC.

 

[trclemons]

I'm a sucker for free offers and offers with a percentage off plus free shipping, so I have added a free Simply Organics JBCO sample and an Andalou Naturals Argan Oil & Shea Conditioner.

During the 4th of July sale, I ordered from Keirenae. The butter I ordered is on backorder, so she sent me a Bella Butter and Elixir to compensate for the delay.

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

During the 4th of July sale, I ordered from Keirenae. The butter I ordered is on backorder, so she sent me a Bella Butter and Elixir to compensate for the delay.

Doesn't help the stash but that's great customer service.

 

[trclemons]

Doesn't help the stash but that's great customer service.

I opened the butter and the scent is amazing, so I will use this one on my body instead of my hair.

 

[uofmpanther]

My bottle of shampoo will not die. Each time I think "this wash day will be the day," it surprises me by continuing to last

 

[faithVA]

I used up the KBB Pomade. I really like the pomade but not the price. Using it though helped me realize I do better with a pomade versus an oil. So I will try out some less expensive varieties.

 

[trclemons]

I need prayer. HydroQuench had a BOGO sale and I have 2 Coconut Lime & 2 Cocoa Kisses CoWashes and 1 Cocoa Kiss Twisting Crème. And now Eden Bodyworks is having a sale with free shipping.

 

[Dayjoy]

Here's my long overdue 2nd Quarter update:

Items used and purchased since my last post:
Garnier Sleek and Shine (another one) (and repurchased a 2-pack)
Aphogee 2 Minute
Design Essintials Almond and Avocado poo (and repurchased)
Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil Hair Treatment


All used items from 2nd Quarter:




Removing from the stash:
2 Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight (to sell on exchange forum)
Softee Coconut (gave to DD)

I've decided to include only my products (as opposed to including DD's; I feel as though my PJism is under control now and I don't use her as an excuse to buy anymore) in my inventory list now. I will include shared products (like shampoo).

2ND QUARTER HAIR INVENTORY

Shampoos:
Purology Hydrate 8/18/17
Design Essentials Almond and Avocado
Redken Hair Cleansing Cream

Conditioners:
moisture:
(1)Ion Color Defense Intense Moisture Conditioner
(2)Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Paul Mitchell Super Charged Moisture

protein:
Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint
Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

treatment:
Ion Absolute Perfection steps 1 and 2 +1 8/5/17

rinse out:
Daily Defense Tender Apple +9

Leave Ins & Moisturizers:
KBB Sweet Ambrosia +2
KBB Moisture Mist +2
Oyin Whipped Pudding
KBB Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream +1

Oils, Butters, Pomades & Greases:
Safflower infused with olive

Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil

KBB Beauty Boss Hair Pomade
Softee Argan Oil
Cantu Hair Dressing Pomade


Hair Spray:
Garnier Fructis Flexible Control
Aussie Mega


Straight Styling/Heat Protectants:
Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight

Oscar Blandi pronto Dry Styling Heat Protect spray +1
Sebastian Trilliant
Living Proof Restore Instant Protection Spray
FHI Rapid Effects Accelerating Thermal Protection Spray

Sabino Moisture Block
Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide

Aveda Brilliant Anti Humectant Pomade


*I'll gray out any used/gotten rid of items and add in red new items.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Hi, all.

Is it okay if I join?

I really don't feel like I have a ton of products, and I don't feel like I'm purchasing willy nilly, but I may have blinders on?!?? It can't hurt to track what's coming in, getting used, and going out.

 

[trclemons]

Hi, all.

Is it okay if I join?

I really don't feel like I have a ton of products, and I don't feel like I'm purchasing willy nilly, but I may have blinders on?!?? It can't hurt to track what's coming in, getting used, and going out.

Come on in, we'd love to have you join us !

 

[Dayjoy]

Hi, all.

Is it okay if I join?

I really don't feel like I have a ton of products, and I don't feel like I'm purchasing willy nilly, but I may have blinders on?!?? It can't hurt to track what's coming in, getting used, and going out.

Yay! The more the merrier! Selfishly, I'm curious about your inventory.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Yay! The more the merrier! Selfishly, I'm curious about your inventory.

LOL!

In that case, I'll try to add pics for interest.

Step 1:
Products I'm giving away in a box on August 13, 2017 at a local hair product swap meetup:

1. Paddle brush
2. Kinky Curly Come Clean (shampoo)
3. Shea Moisture Professional Moisture Infusion Shampoo
4. Shea Moisture Professional Vibrant Color Conditioner
5. Pantene Curl Defining Conditioner
6. Pantene Defining Curls Styling Custard
7. Yes to Carrots Nourishing Conditioner
8. V05 Herbal escapes Kiwi Lime Conditioner
9. V05 Volumizer Light & Clean+biotin Conditioner
10. V05 Anti-Frizz Smoothing Conditioner
11. TGIN Natural Soap in Wild Lemongrass
12. TGIN Natural Soap in Passion Fruit
13. Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze (gel)
14. Honey Baby Naturals Knot My Honey Instant Detangler
15. Terra Veda Organics Carmel-tini Hair Treatment
16. Naturalicious Moisture Infusion Styling Crème
17. Uncle Funky's Daughter's Supercurl Miracle Moisture Crème
18. Terra Veda Organics Quinoa & Green Tea Deep Conditioner
19. Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
20. 22nd Century Natural Products Twisting Crème
21. 22nd Century Natural Products Deep Conditioner
22. Bekura Apple & Sorghum Supple Hair Syrup

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

LOL!

In that case, I'll try to add pics for interest.

Step 1:
Products I'm giving away in a box on August 13, 2017 at a local hair product swap meetup:

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1. Paddle brush
2. Kinky Curly Come Clean (shampoo)
3. Shea Moisture Professional Moisture Infusion Shampoo
4. Shea Moisture Professional Vibrant Color Conditioner
5. Pantene Curl Defining Conditioner
6. Pantene Defining Curls Styling Custard
7. Yes to Carrots Nourishing Conditioner
8. V05 Herbal escapes Kiwi Lime Conditioner
9. V05 Volumizer Light & Clean+biotin Conditioner
10. V05 Anti-Frizz Smoothing Conditioner
11. TGIN Natural Soap in Wild Lemongrass
12. TGIN Natural Soap in Passion Fruit
13. Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze (gel)
14. Honey Baby Naturals Knot My Honey Instant Detangler
15. Terra Veda Organics Carmel-tini Hair Treatment
16. Naturalicious Moisture Infusion Styling Crème
17. Uncle Funky's Daughter's Supercurl Miracle Moisture Crème
18. Terra Veda Organics Quinoa & Green Tea Deep Conditioner
19. Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
20. 22nd Century Natural Products Twisting Crème
21. 22nd Century Natural Products Deep Conditioner
22. Bekura Apple & Sorghum Supple Hair Syrup

I decided to try to sell the box first! We'll see how that fares! If it doesn't sell by August 13, to donation-land it goes.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Step 2: Identify products I have and plan to use . . . but do not plan to replenish once used up. NOTE: I mainly ignore any sample products I might have, except for those I particularly want to use and/or continue trialing.

So, my aims for the year are to:

1. Use up or give away products in the far right column so that I can cross them off and not replenish them.
2. Going forward, ONLY PURCHASE:
   • Staples, as needed or when on a 20% or more sale,
   • Twisting stylers in hopes of finding a staple, and
   • Setting lotions/mousses/foams in hopes of finding a staple.

Pictures are included below.

 

[Dayjoy]

Wow!!! Love it @YvetteWithJoy !!! I feel really lucky to pretty much know what most of my staples are. Trials can be expensive and space invading. Fun though!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Wow!!! Love it @YvetteWithJoy !!! I feel really lucky to pretty much know what most of my staples are. Trials can be expensive and space invading. Fun though!

So glad you found your staples, @Dayjoy!

Yep!

Regarding my main products (first column):

I think the number 25 comes from having FOUR SIX sets of products:

1. a set of products for doing a super duper fast rest (cowash and ponytail),
2. a set of products for washing and then deep conditioning on the go when time is short,
3. a set of products for a more involved wash-and-go,
4. a set of products for doing a twist-out,
5. a set of products for doing roller sets, and
6. a set of products for scalp care and growth aid.

I got samples whenever possible, and I got many, many things on sale, but the trialing has still been more costly than I want to maintain. The white cabinet contains most of my identified staples, and it hangs over the bathroom toilet. The doors are closed, so that collection doesn't overwhelm me. Husband says it's a lot to him.
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The brown shelf contains mainly overflow--things in the second column--things that I likely won't repurchase (exception = the Soultanicals poo bars).

SAVING:

1. I should know SOON which DCs to focus on (I'm trying to decide among the ones listed in the first column). That will save.
2. I will NOT repurchase the Kinky Curly leave-in or gel. They are very good, but I'm wearing it right now and the Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker does my hair better more consistently.

 

[Alma Petra]

@YvetteWithJoy me too I enjoy following your HHJ and watching how your regimen evolves and how your product preferences change over time!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@YvetteWithJoy me too I enjoy following your HHJ and watching how your regimen evolves and how your product preferences change over time!

That makes me feel a little better about all the changes.

Blessings, lady!

 

[Alma Petra]

That makes me feel a little better about all the changes.

Blessings, lady!

Oh you're doing it in a very sophisticated way. And I can see that you are very close to having your regimen locked down.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Oh you're doing it in a very sophisticated way. And I can see that you are very close to having your regimen locked down.

You have NO IDEA how soothing and helpful your post is to me, @Alma Petra. Because my MENTAL LIFE is complex, I like my physical space/life to be super simple and streamlined. And I was SO NOT expecting this hair journey to result in STUFF and to be so involved . . . to this degree.

I mean, I'm not even a HAIR PERSON. This natural hair journey. BOY, I tell ya! I look at my hair product items like, "But I'm not even into hair like that. For real, though, I'm not. I'm not."

I thought about this the other day: What's BEEN DRIVING ME is that it has dawned on me: "Wowwww! With natural hair, seeing additional length takes YEARS and YEARS. Man, I need to 'redeem the time' then: Hair care needs to aid growth and minimize damage, all the while looking pleasing to the self."

The very good thing is: I think I can get things down to one shelf and not want to keep researching/thinking/tweaking, and that makes me exhale a peaceful sigh of relief. Ayurvedic ingredients, scalp care, growth aids, and styling: Once "conquered," that should slow down a person such as myself.

 

[trclemons]

I was a beast this weekend and used up:

1. Carol's Daughter Monoi
2. Infusium 23 Liquid Leave In
3. Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream
4. Fat Curls Curl Enhancing Crème
5. KJ Natural's Ylang Ylang Lemon Stretch & Curl Cream
6. Embrace The Natural You Whipped Crème Hair & Body Icing

 

[trclemons]

I finished off my Bellezza Naturale Pink Watermelon Lemonade Deep Conditioner, V05 Pomegranate & Grapeseed Conditioner & Hairitage Hydration Frothy Caramel Frappucino Butter.

 

[uofmpanther]

Used up one of my Camille Rose Ginger shampoos.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Nice job, ladies!!!

I attended a free natural hair conference. I got an amazing swag bag with DOZENS of products.

 

[xu93texas]

I used up a bottle of APB leave in conditioner.

We're visiting my sis in ATL and I came bearing gifts. I gave her a few items:
-Lottabody Foam Wrap
-Lottabody Setting lotion
-Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor
-Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructerizer
-Chi Shine Infusion
-Affirm Avalon MoistureRight leave in conditioner
-Keracare Styling spritz

 

[trclemons]

I finished Soultanical's Knot Sauce.