2018 Use Up The Stash Challenge

trclemons

Well-Known Member
Use It or Lose It!
If you have too many products in your refrigerator, cabinets, storage bins, etc., then this challenge is :flowers:. It is time to strategically reduce your product stash by using it up or losing it by giving it away. So join me in this effort by responding to the following:

1. Like this post.


2. Which session(s) are you participating in?:

  • All
  • 1st Quarter (January - March)
  • 2nd Quarter (April - June)
  • 3rd Quarter (July - September)
  • 4th Quarter (October - December)

3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):


4. Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash):


5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash?:


Please don't forget to update your list when products are used, given away or purchased in any of your listed categories. Also, please check in with us at least once a month to let us know how things are going.



:thumbsup: We Can Do This! :thumbsup:
 

uofmpanther

4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Which session(s) are you participating in?: All
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DECEMBER TARGETS
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Hairveda Acai Berry Phytokeratin Stronger Hair Conditioner
- Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Sulfate-free Shampoo
- Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate & Repaid Multi-Action Leave-in

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List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.): This is everything, except my three essential oils and travel hair products that are just for travel

Moisturizing, Light Protein Deep Conditioners - 6/11 - Goal: 1 per 2-3 months
1 Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner (staple)
1 Jakeala Sweet Honey Moroccan Rhassoul Hair Mask
1 Jakeala Sweet Thang Hair Caramel
1 Jakeala Matcha Green Tea Hair Mask
1 Curl Junkie Hibiscus & Banana Deep Fix
1 Koils by Nature Deep Conditioner*

Cleansers - 5/6 - Goal 1 regular per 3-4 months and 1 chelating/clarifying
1 Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Sulfate-free Shampoo
1 Jakeala Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanser Shampoo
1 As I Am Coconut Cowash
1 Bentonite Clay
1 Rhassoul Clay

Rinse Out Conditioners - 2/7 - Goal: 1 per month
1 Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship (staple)
1 Curl Junkie Smoothing Daily Hair Conditioner

Leave-in Conditioners & Moisturizers - 5/17 - Goal 1 per month
1 Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion (summer staple)
1 Oyin Hair Dew (staple)
1 Paul Mitchell The Conditioner Liter

1 Camille Rose Fresh Curl Revitalizing Hair Smoother
1 Koils by Nature Leave-in Conditioner*

Bun and Wash n Go Gels – 3/8 - Goal 3
1 Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator
1 Curl Junkie Curls in a Bottle Hair Styling Solution
1 Eco Styler Olive Oil*

Braid & Twist Creams - 9/10 - Goal 1 per month
1 Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream
1 Jakeala Amla Shea Hair Parfait with Eucalyptus Mint Essential Oi
1 As I Am Doublebutter Cream
1 Uncle Funky’s Daughter Extra Butter
1 Curl Junkie Coffee & Cocoa Hair Cream
1 Camille rose custom butter*
1 Camille rose aloe whipped butter gel*
1 Camille rose almond jai twisting butter*

Other Stylers - 3/5
1 Carol’s Daughters Chocolat Blow Dry Cream (staple)
1 It's A 10 Leave-in Conditioner (staple)

1 Heat protectant*

Oils/Mix-ins - 5/6 - Goal 3
1 Essential Depot Glycerin (staple)
2 Camille Rose Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum (staple)
1 Sunny Isle Lavender Jamaican Black Castor Oil
1 Camille rose custom oil*

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Starting Count - 70 (12/27/17)
Current Count - 38 (12/21/18)
Goal Count - want total stash under 20
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Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash): See below. I plan to keep a running list, like last year. This year, I also plan to put an asterisk next to new purchases during the challenge.

USED UP / GAVE AWAY / TOSSED LIST:
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2013 - 113 Products & Samples
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2014 - 57 Products & Samples
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2015 -51 Products & Samples
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2016 – 49 Products & Samples
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2017 – 70 Products & Samples (goal met!)
1. Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner (staple) - 1/5
2. Embrace The Natural You Twist Truffle Whip - 1/9
3. Curl Junkie Daily Fix - 2/3
4. Oyin Hair Dew - 2/17
5. Camille Rose Green Tea Seal Leave-in - 3/2
6. Camille Rose Curl Love - 3/22
7. Eco Styler pink gel - 3/25
8. Oyin Ginger Mint Co-wash - 3/27
9. Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink Flaxseed Gel - 3/31
10. Eco Styler Castor Oil Edge Control* - 4/1 tossed
11. Curl Junkie Repair Me - 4/1
12. Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel - 4/10
13. Curl Junkie Beauticurls Argan & Olive Oil Daily Hair Conditioner - 4/14 gave to sister
14. Eco Styler Naturals Activator Gel* - 4/14
15. Oyin Oh My Glide Prestyling Detangle - 4/15 give to mom
16. Oyin Hair Dew - 4/16
17. Soultanicals Mango Dip Detangling Slip - 4/19
18. Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse - 4/23
19. Jane Carter Curls to Go Curl Cocktail - 5/13/18 gave to MIL
20. Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner - 5/13/18 gave to MIL
21. Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner - 5/20/18
22. Smooth 'N Shine Camellia Oil & Shea Butter Curl Defining Gel* - 7/14 returned
23. Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship - 7/16
24. As I Am Leave-in Conditioner - 7/16
25. Curl Junkie Pattern Pusha Hair Styling Gel - 7/16 tossed
26. Mielle Organics Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk - 7/28
27. As I Am Coconut Cowash - 8/6
28. EcoStyler Gold - 8/7 tossed
29. Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner - 8/9 gave to dd
30. Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade - gave to DD
31. As I Am So Much Moisture Hydrating Lotion - 9/1
32. Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner - 9/4
33. Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Hair Curl Smoothie - 9/4 gave to DD
34. Wetline Extreme Gel (staple) - 7/30 tossed
35. Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-in Conditioner - 9/20/18 give away to sister
36. Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curling Custard - 9/20/18 give away to sister
37. Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Souffle - 9/20/18 give away to sister
38. Curls Blueberry lotion* (gift) - 9/20/18 returned
39. Embrace The Natural You Twist Truffle Whip - 9/26
40. Mielle Organics Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk - 10/27 gave to DD
41. Mielle Organics Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk - 10/27 gave to sister
42. ORS Avocado Curling Smoothie - 10/27 gave to sister
43. Camille rose lavender crush defining gel - 10/29 tossed
44. Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion - 11/15
45. Mielle Organics Mint Almond Oil - 11/15
46. Jakeala Keratin Protein Hair Conditioner
47. DevaCurl Supercream - 11/21 gave away
48. Jakeala Flaxseed Hair Gel - 11/21 gave away
49. Nubian Heritage Heat Protect Keratin Wrap Mousse - 11/21 gave away
49. EcoStyler Olive Oil Gel
50. Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate & Repaid Multi-Action Leave-inq - 12/19
51. EcoStyler Hemp Seed Gel* - tossed
52. Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship (staple) - gave to DD
53. Uncle Funky's Daughter Thirsty Curls* - 12/27

Outline your criteria for if/when you will use your pass to purchase 3 products/quarter (12 products/year): Aside from Black Friday, I will purchase when I'm below my goal, or when there is a sale of 25% or higher on either a staple or something I have been dying to try, or if I run out of a category.
 
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morgandenae

Morgan Denae'
I'm definitely in. This challenge has helped me tremendously in reducing this never ending stash.

I am committing to wearing my hair out all of 2018 and I have several almost empty DC's so I'm going to try to get rid of 60 products this year.

1. Like this post.

Done

2. Which session(s) are you participating in?:
  • All

3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):

Shampoo: Starting- 10 Now-9
  • 1x Giovanni Deep Moisture Shampoo
  • 1x Design Essentials Peppermint and Aloe
  • 1x Organix Tea Tree
  • 1x Redkin Cleansing Cream
  • 2x Carols Daughter Repairing Gave away 1
  • 1x Mixed Chicks Sulfate
  • 1x Mixed Chicks Sulfate-Free
  • 1x Alaffia African Black Soap
Cleansing Conditioner: Starting-10 Now-9
  • 1x Renpure Coconut & Mint
  • 6x Carols Daughter Hair Milk
  • 3x Ion Moisture Solutions
Conditioner: Starting- 33 Now-29
  • 1x Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp
  • 1x VO5 Strawberry & Cream
  • 1x Aussie Moist
  • 2x Giovani Deep Moisture
  • 1x Mane Selection Used Up 1
  • 9x Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle
  • 5x Tressemme Naturals Gave Away 1
  • 8x Tressemme Perfectly Undone
  • 1x Diamond Shine Conditioner
  • 2x Macadamia Natural Moisturizing Conditioner
Deep Conditioner: Starting- 31 Now-24
  • 1x Organik Botanic Spirula
  • 1x KJ Naturals Rosemary
  • 2x J Monique Bentonite & Rhassoul
  • 1x Mixed Chicks Deep Condish
  • 3x HQS Botanical Peppermint Used Up 1
  • 4x HQS The Slip Conditioner
  • 2x HQS Coconut Mango
  • 2x KB Avocado Moss
  • 2x KB Joe Joe's
  • 2x Silk Elements Mega Olive
  • 4x CD Monoi Repairing Mask
  • 1x CD Marula Softening
  • 2x Joico Moisture Recovery
  • 1x Silicon Mix
Protein: Starting- 7 Now-6
  • 1x Sarenzo Pumpkin
  • 1x Nothing But Intense
  • 2x Aphogee Curlific
  • 1x Equiss Mega-Tek Rebuilder
  • 1x Colorful Neutral Protein
  • 1x Aphogee Two-Step
Refresher: Starting- 6 Now-1
  • 1x It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In
  • 2x CD Refresher Hair Milk
  • 1x APB Cocoa & Avocado
  • 1x CD Monoi Leave-In
  • 1x Proteint Mist Restyler
Leave-In/Moisturizer: Starting- 25 Now-19
  • 1x Soultanicals Slip N Slide
  • 1x Sarenzo Styling Frosting
  • 1x Sarenzo Hair Pudding
  • 2x APB Hair Lotion
  • 3x Greaseless Moisture
  • 2x KB Hair Lotion
  • 2x KB Tasia's Leave-In
  • 2x GVD Curl Defining Cream
  • 3x CD Hair Milk Leave-In Gave away 2
  • 1x CD Sacred Tiare Styling
  • 1x Naturally Silk Elements Curl Pudding
  • 3x Macadamia Natural Reviving Curl Cream
  • 1x Amir Argon Oil Leave-In
Butter/Pomade: Starting- 11
  • 3x Shea Butter
  • 2x HQS Wite Tea & Lemon
  • 1x J Monique Ital Soy & Nettle
  • 2x CD Healthy Hair Butter
  • 1x CD Hair Mimosa
  • 2x Softee Signature Beeswax
Edges: Starting- 2
  • 1x CD Black Vanilla
  • 1x Ebin New York 48 Hr
Gel: Starting- 16 Now-15
  • 1x Giovanni Styling Gel
  • 1x LA Bella Super Hold
  • 2x HQS Pituful Gel
  • 2x Dollar Tree Wetline
  • 1x Ecostyler Coconut
  • 1x Ecostyler Argan
  • 3x Ecostyler Flaxseed
  • 4x Wetline
  • 1x Kinky Curly Knot Today

4. Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash): Used Up, Gave Away, Wasted


5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash?:

This is not my entire stash unfortunately. Just the products I brought with me to college, still have a deep freezer full back home but I digress :rolleyes:

This is 149 products - 60 products will get me down to 89 products. Hopefully enough to fit in my 5 hair bins and making the move back home at the end of next year a little less of a hassle.
 
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Napturallypretty1908

Well-Known Member
Hi Ladies!

I'm in for all sessions (gotta keep my pj ways in the past).

My goal is to have 2 products in each category, I will put products that I finished up in green, products that are holy grail status in pink. Items label V are vegan.

Here is my stash including black friday items.

Pre-poo:
- Hairveda Jardin PH Balance Tea Rinse

Shampoos:
- Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse (V)
- Obia Naturals Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar (V)

Conditioners:
Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Conditioner (V)

Deep Conditioners:
- Obia Naturals Babassu Deep Conditioner (V)
- Mane Choice Egyptian Hair Mask

Leave In Conditioners:
- Redken Anti-snap (Potenital HG)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Leave In Conditioner Sprays (2)

Moisturizers:
- Maui Moisture Curl Quench Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie (V)
- Soultanicals Can't Believe It's Not Butter
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Leave In Conditioner Sprays (2)
- Hairveda Red Tea Heavy Cream
- Hairveda Jardin whipped green tea hair butter
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom. Leave In Conditioner

Oils:
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil (for Edges)
- Hairveda Vatika Frosting
- Hairveda Shikakai Herbal Hair Oil (2)

Gels/Edge Control:
- Mielle Organics Flexible Hold Edge Gel (2)
- Camille Rose Curl Maker (V)
- Mane Choice 24K Gel

Stylers:
- Obia Naturals Curl Enhancing Cream (V)
- Qhermet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter (Winter HG) (Vegetarian)
-Hairveda Red Tea Nourish Gel Smoothie
- Mielle Organics Hone & Pom Twisting Soufflé
- Mielle Organics Hone & Pom Curl Smoothie
- Mielle Organics Hone & Pom Curling Custard
 

wheezy807

Well-Known Member
I'm joining, i will come back and update before the 1st.
1. Like this post.


2. Which session(s) are you participating in?:
  • All
  • 1st Quarter (January - March)
  • 2nd Quarter (April - June)
  • 3rd Quarter (July - September)
  • 4th Quarter (October - December)

3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):


4. Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash):


5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash?:
 

YvetteWithJoy

On break
Holding my spot, I think.

I definitely need to manage my stash, but I'm not sure how just yet.

At the moment I have divided my stash into what I call Tier 1 products (holy grails and staples), Tier 2 products (stuff that has great ingredients that I haven't trialed sufficiently . . . or stuff that I like a lot but wouldn't call a staple), and Tier 3 products (mainly stuff I got in swag bags from hair events that I wouldn't have likely chosen myself, items with ingredients I don't like, etc.).

Where to go from there, I don't know, because I have truly lost my desire to experiment and use much of the stuff in Tier 2 and Tier 3.

My hair is thriving with Tier 1 products, and I'm enjoying going on "auto-pilot" products-wise, so to speak, and knowing exactly what to reach for.

I'll keep thinking about the way forward. :smile:
 

uofmpanther

4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Holding my spot, I think.

I definitely need to manage my stash, but I'm not sure how just yet.

At the moment I have divided my stash into what I call Tier 1 products (holy grails and staples), Tier 2 products (stuff that has great ingredients that I haven't trialed sufficiently . . . or stuff that I like a lot but wouldn't call a staple), and Tier 3 products (mainly stuff I got in swag bags from hair events that I wouldn't have likely chosen myself, items with ingredients I don't like, etc.).

Where to go from there, I don't know, because I have truly lost my desire to experiment and use much of the stuff in Tier 2 and Tier 3.

My hair is thriving with Tier 1 products, and I'm enjoying going on "auto-pilot" products-wise, so to speak, and knowing exactly what to reach for.

I'll keep thinking about the way forward. :smile:

You could donate the Tier 2 and Tier 3 products to a women's shelter.
 

Napturallypretty1908

Well-Known Member
I got some products as Christmas presents so I'm added them to my list. I finish up by Obia Naturals DC, I love it but have a enough options that I'm not going to repurchase at the moment. My stash is bigger than I would like so I'm to purchasing anything until I finish atleast 5 products unless I run of of something essential.

Pre-poo:
- Hairveda Jardin PH Balance Tea Rinse

Shampoos:
- Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse (V)
- Obia Naturals Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar (V)

Conditioners:
- Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Conditioner (V)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Broccoli and Avocado Smoothing Conditioner

Deep Conditioners:
- Mane Choice Egyptian Hair Mask (Potential HG)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Broccoli and Avocado Smoothing Conditioner
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Not Easily Broken Herbal Conditioner

Leave In Conditioners:
- Redken Anti-snap (Potenital HG)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Leave In Conditioner Sprays (3)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Bamboo Strengthening Spray

Moisturizers:
- Maui Moisture Curl Quench Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie (V)
- Soultanicals Can't Believe It's Not Butter
- Hairveda Red Tea Heavy Cream
- Hairveda Jardin whipped green tea hair butter
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom. Leave In Conditioner
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Mango Butter Hair Icing
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Hair and Body Butta

Oils:
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil (for Edges)
- Hairveda Vatika Frosting
- Hairveda Shikakai Herbal Hair Oil (2)

Gels/Edge Control:
- Mielle Organics Flexible Hold Edge Gel (2)
- Camille Rose Curl Maker (V)
- Mane Choice 24K Gel

Stylers:
- Obia Naturals Curl Enhancing Cream (V)
- Qhermet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter (Winter HG) (Vegetarian)
- Hairveda Red Tea Nourish Gel Smoothie
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom Twisting Soufflé
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom Curl Smoothie
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom Curling Custard
 
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trclemons

Well-Known Member
1. Like this post. N/A


2. Which session(s) are you participating in? All


3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):
  • Starting Count (January 1st) = 211 items
  • Used Up (March 31st) = 13 items
  • Purchased (March 7th) = 17 items
  • Ending Count (March 31st) = 215 items
DEEP CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 28; Purchased @ 7): Clay (c = 8), Moisturizing (m = 14) & Protein (p = 13)
Alikay Avocado (p)
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals (m)
Aubrey Organics White Camellia (m)
Aunt Jackie's In Control (m = March 31st)
Blue Roze Chai Tea (p)
Brown Butter Beauty Babassu Butter Love (m)
Curls Curl Ecstasy (p)
Every Strand Shea & Coconut Oil (m)
Hair Yum Blueberry (p = March 31st)
Hairveda Sitrinallah (m)
HydroQuench Go Deep (m)
#HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream (p)
Honey's Handmade Tropical Carrots & Coconut Milk Conditioning Cream (p)
Jakeala Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Honey Thang (c)
Kanechom Chocolate (m)
KJ Natural's Neopolitan (c)
KJ Natural's Strawberry Curls (c)
#Koils By Nature Detoxifying Mangomint (c)
#Naturelle Grow Indian Rose Clay Hair Mask (c = 2)
#Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root (m)
Obia Naturals Babassu (p)

Over The Top Queen Treatment (p)
Pantene Naturals (m)
Shea Moisture Superfruit (p)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter (p)
Silicon Mix Moroccan Argan Oil (p)
#Silk Dreams Chocolate Bliss (m)
#Silk Dreams Razzberry Coconut Affair (m)
#Silk Dreams Shea What! Deux (m)

Silk Elements Megasilk (m)
Soultanicals Magical Molasses Deep-Constructor (p)
Soultanicals Master Hair Detox (c)
Soultanicals Pumpkin-Kaolin Detox (c)
Sweet Eddie By Nature Admire (p)

COWASHERS (Starting @ 12; Purchased @ 1): Bottles (b = 8 & Jars (j = 5)
Cream & Coco Marshmallow Fluff (j)
Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea (j)
Honey's Handmade Black Soap, Honey & Avocado (1 on February 3rd; 1-j)
HydroQuench Banana Strawberry (b)
HydroQuench Cocoa Kiss (2-b)
HydroQuench Coconut Lime (b)
HydroQuench Coconut Strawberry (b)
#HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream (b)
My DNA Monoi de Tahiti (j)
Sprouted Curlies Washed Gorgeously (b)
V05 Kiwi Lime (b)

SHAMPOOS (Starting @ 43; Purchased @ 2): Liquid (l = 34), Bars (b = 6), Dry (d = 1) & Creamy (c = 1)
Bath & Body RainKissed - Samples (2-l)
Bobeam ACV (b)
Bobeam Ayurvedic (b)
Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus (b)
Bobeam J'Rel's Detox (b)
Bobeam Shealoe (b)
Curly Hair Solutions - Sample (l = February 17th)
Cozy Moments (c)
Cream of Nature Argan (l)
Eden Bodyworks Jojoba Monoi - Sample (l = February 3rd)
Embrace The Natural You - Sample (l)
Giovanni Anti-Dandruff (l)
Herbal Essence Body Envy (d)
Kanechom Gloss (l)
Kenet MD - Samples (2-l)
Kurlee Belle - Sample (l)
Neutrogena Clean - Samples (4-l)
Shea Moisture 10 n 1 (l)
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus (l)
#Shea Moisture JBCO (l)
Shea Terra Organics Moroccan (l)
Soultanicals Honey I Shrank the Frizz (1-b)
#Soultanicals Wash & Comb (l)
Verbena - Samples (7-l)
V05 2 in 1 (l)
Zero - Samples (5-l)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)

CREAMY LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 23; Purchased @ 4) Thicker (t = 16 & Light (l = 11)
Brown Butter Beauty Sweet Milk (l)
Camille Rose Fresh Curl (t)
Cantu Shea Butter (l)
Curly Kinks Satin Roots (t)
Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter (l)
Honey's Handmade Knot In My Fro (t)
Hydratherma Naturals Growth Lotion (t)
HydroQuench Greaseless Moisture (2-l)
Inahsi Naturals Aloe Hibiscus (t)
Kinky Curly Knot Today (t)
KJ Naturals Marshmallow Slip Banana Leaf & Acai (l)
Kreyol Essence Palma Shea (t = March 31st)
Lawrence Ray Concepts Mega Bounce & Body (l)
Marie Dean Rose Jasmine Amla (t)
Mission Condition Arabian Nights (l)
#Naturelle Grow Banana Prepoo (t = March 17th)
#Naturelle Grow Sweet Plaintain (t)
Shea Moisture JBCO (t)
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab (l)
Shea Solutions (t)
Siamese Twists Milk (l = March 16th)
#Soultanicals Bake Berry Knot Fairy (t)
#Soultanicals Knot Sauce (t)

Wonder Curl Butter Than Love Whipped (t)
Ynobe Hibiscus & Marshmallow (t = March 14th)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)

SEALERS (Starting @ 73; Purchased @ 1): Butter (b = 22), Oil (o = 50) & Pomade (p = 2)
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal (o)
Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt - Sample (b)
Ancient Formula Brahmi Amla (o)
Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential (o)
Bekura Citrus Rind (b)
Bobeam Shea Moisturizer (b)
Butters 'n Bars Coco Mango (b)
Bye Bye Parabens Healing - Sample (o)
Carol's Daughter Hair Balm (p)
Country Life Vitamin A (o)
Cream & Coco Black Lavender Edge Honey (0)
Cream & Coco Moonflower Shimmer (b)
Curls Blueberry Bliss (o)
Eternally In Amber Styling - Sample (b)
Ginger Essential (o)
Hairitage Hydration Silk 'n Aloe (b)
Hairveda Vatika Frosting (o)
HASK Argan Healing Shine - Sample (o)
Honey's Handmade Jojoba & Monoi (b)
Honey's Handmade Whipped Vanilla (b)
Hydratherma Naturals Hair Growth (o)
HydroQuench 5 Day Moisture Twisting (2-b)
#HydroQuench Cocoa Brazilian Coconut (o)
HydroQuench Cocoa Brazilian Twisting Crème (2-b)
HydroQuench Coconut Lime (o = February 16th)
Inahsi Hair Whip (b)
J. Monique's Peppermint Pre-Poo (o)
Keirenae Chill (b)
Keirenae Hair & Scalp Elixir (o)
Keirenae Natural (b)
Keravada Buttercream Wedding (o)
Keravada Cotton Candy (o)
Keravada Cucumber Melon (o)
Keravada Dreamsickle (o)
Keravada Japan Cherry Blossom (o)
Keravada Oatmeal Milk Alter Ego (o)
Keravada Plumeria Green Tea (o)
Keravada Pumpkin Pie (o)
Keravada Raspberry Vanilla (o)
Keravada Sexy Chocolate (o)
Keravada Warm Vanilla Sugar (o)
KJ Naturals Hemp Seed Oil - Sample (o)
KJ Naturals Tingly - Sample (o)
Koils By Nature Heavenly Delight (b)
Kreyol Essence Chocolate HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Lemon HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Orange HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Peppermint HBCO (o)
Mielle Organics Mint Almond (o)
Mission Condition Infused Coconut (o)
Naturalicious Heavenly Hydration (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lavender Essential (o)
Nature's Alchemy Lemongrass Essential (o)
NJoy Hair Growth (o)
NJoy Pre-Poo (o)
Over The Top Growth Elixir (o)
Sarenzo Twisted Vanilla Creamy (o = January 4th)
Sasahpure Elixir - Samples (2-o = February 3rd)

She Scent It Kiwi Kiss (b)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Finishing Elixir (o)
Siamese Twists Light Protein (b)
Siamese Twists Pracaxi Preach ButterCreme (b)
Siamese Twists Vanilla Cream (b)
Simply Organic EVCO (o)
Simply Organic JBCO - Sample (o)
Solgar Vitamin E (o)
Sunny Isles JBCO (o)
Sunny Isles Lavender JBCO (o)
Soultanicals Afro Scrub Rub (p)
The Vitamin Shoppe Vitamin B (o)
Tree Naturals Citrus & Vanilla (b)
Zipporah Beauty Avocado Cocoa Moist (b)

STYLERS (Starting @ 32; Purchased @ 2): Cream (c = 12), Gel (g = 14), Liquid (l = 2), Mousse (m = 2), Serum (sr = 3) & Souffle (sf = 1)

Africa's Best Shea Butter Curls (c)
Chi Heat Protectant (l)
Coco Conscious Re-Define Foaming (g)
Coco Curls Styling - Sample (c)
Curl Botanics Yogurt (c)
Curl Keeper Total Control - Sample (sr)
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper - Sample (sr)
Curly Twirls Custard - Sample (2-g)
Design Essentials Curl Enhancing - Sample (m)
Eco Coconut Styling (g)
Eco Olive Oil Styling (g)
Eco Pink Styling (g)
Eden Bodyworks Citrus Fusion (m)
Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Pudding (sf)
Hawaiian Silky 10 n 1 (c)
HydroQuench Putiful (g)
#HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream Texture (c)
#HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream Define Elixir (sr)

Inahsi Curl Defining - Sample (c)
Jessicurl Styling - Sample (l)
Keravada Crème Brulee (c)
Kurlee Belle Kurl Defining - Sample (c)
Lustrasilk (c)
Miss Jessie's Soft Curls - Sample (g)
Mission Condition Pop Lock (g)
ORS Olive Oil Edge Control (g)
Ouidad Curl Quencher - Sample (c)
Ouidad Tress Effects - Sample (g)
Queen of Curls Hair Smoothie (g)
S-curl (c)
Softee Protein Styling (g)
Treluxe Hi Definition - Sample (g)
Treluxe Supreme - Sample (c)

4. Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash): Products in red will denote ones that have been used, given away or repurposed, products in #green will denote purchased products (the # will identify purchased products if the color changes), products in *blue will denote products that I found in my current stash (the * will identify the products found if the color changes), and products in purple will denote products that I am targeting to use up for the current quarter. I will also include the dates used, given away, repurposed, purchased or added in parentheses.

5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash? 150. Ultimately, I would like to have 6 products in each category & type.
 
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Dayjoy

Old School Member
*I am participating in all sessions
*My goals are to STOP buying products except to replace/reup, and to reduce/eliminate the number of backups in my stash
*When I use up/throw away/give away a product I will gray it out
*When I acquire a product it will be in red unless it is a direct reup in which case it will stay black
* Following is my inventory. I want to be down to one product for each type/purpose (except I’d like 2 DCs and my 2 hair sprays work together), so I want to get rid of extra spray heat protectants and serums and not have more than one (or two :look:) backups


Shampoos:
regular: Design Essentials Almond and Avocado (1)
clarifying: Hair Cleansing Cream +2

Conditioners:
moisture:
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Paul Mitchell Super Charged Moisture
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair
tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask
SM Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Mask
Joico Kpak Intense Hydrator

Mielle Mongongo Oil Hydrating


protein:
light-medium: SSI Restore and Repair Hair Mask
hard: Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

rinse out:
Daily Defense Tender Apple +7

treatment:
Ion Absolute Perfection steps 1 and 2
Sebastian Cellophanes Brilliant Brown (1)
Sebastian Cellophanes Clear (1)

Leave Ins & Moisturizers:
KBB Sweet Ambrosia +2
KBB Moisture Mist +1 (1)
KBB Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream +1

Oils, Butters & Greases:
detangling prepoo: Safflower infused with olive
edges: Jamaican Mango & Lime Rosemary JBCO
ends: KBB Beauty Boss Hair Pomade
surface: Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil

Hair Spray:
Garnier Fructis Flexible Control
Aussie Mega

Straight Styling/Heat Protectants:
Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight X3

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

Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide
Sabino Moisture Block

Aveda Brilliant Anti Humectant Pomade
 
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JJamiah

Well-Known Member
I want to participate in all sessions. I can't gather a list at the moment.
I need to reduce all that i have in my possession and I don't want to purchase anything more for my hair and honestly I need nothing.

I do have one big purchase in the summer I will be purchasing which is Wen Pomegranate. That will be all. I will post up as I use up.
 

xu93texas

Well-Known Member
1. Like this post. Done


2. Which session(s) are you participating in?: ALL

3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):

Shampoos/Cleansers/CoWash: 6 items
-Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse
-CD Rhassoul Clay Sulfate-free shampoo
-Ayurveda Shampoo Bar
-Ayurveda Shampoo Bar
-Ayurveda Shampoo Bar
-Shescentit Ginger and Green Tea Cowash

-KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
-ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

Rinse Out Conditioners: 3 items
-CD Rhassoul Clay Enriching Conditioner
-CD Rhassoul Clay Enriching Conditioner
-Pomegranate Pear Quenching Conditioner
-Aphogee Keratin 2 min reconstructor


Deep Conditioners: 4 items
-Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm
-Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm Bark DC
-Naturelle Grow Aloe and Avocado DC
-
Pomegranate Pear Restorative Hair Mask

-Pomegranate Pear Restorative Hair Mask
-Rhassoul Clay Softening Hair Mask half jar
-Rhassoul Clay Softening Hair Mask


Leave In Conditioners: 6 items
-Shescentit Moisture Mist Leave in conditioner
-Shescentit Moisture Mist Leave in conditioner
-Pomegranate Pear Hydrating Curl Spray
-Pomegranate Pear Hydrating Curl Spray
-Naturelle Grow Soft n Silky Leave in conditioner
-Pomegranate and Honey Leave in conditioner

-Avlon Affirm MoistureRight Leave in detangler

-Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
-GVP Leave in treatment with Keratin


Creams/Moisturizers/Butters: 2 items

-Shescentit Pomegranate Pear Anti-Breakage hair cream
-
Shescentit Pomegranate Pear Moisture Milk
-KBB Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream

-CRN Moisture Milk
-Naturelle Grow Healthy Hair Moisturizing Hair cream
-
Shescentit Pomegranate Pear Twisting Butter


Styling Aids: 3 items
-Mielle Organics Honey and Ginger Styling gel
-Shescentit Pomegranate Pear Oil in Gel Hair Pudding

-Mielle Organics Pomegranate and Honey Curling Custard
-Mielle Organics Pomegranate and Honey Twisting Souffle
-Nairobi Wrapp It Shine Foaming Lotion

-KeraCare Silken Sheen Liquid Sheen
-Design Essentials Formations Finishing Spritz

Miscellaneous Products: 3 items
-Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment
-Ayurvedic herb pomade

-Sulfur hair balm with rosemary and tea tree
-Mielle Organics Mongongo Oil Pomade to Oil treatment


Total: 45 items-18 items= 27 items

4. Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash): I will use different colors


5. I hope to have 18 items or less in my stash by the end of the year.
 
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morgandenae

Morgan Denae'
Used up Sarenzo's Pumpkin w/Protein Deep Conditioner. Not a repurchase.

It makes my hair strong but hard with absolutely no sign of moisture.
 

sky035

Formerly Lisaaa Bonet
Please count me in. Under my sink is brimming with products. I am in for all sessions. Can post all right now but will return.

My categories are: DCs, conditioners, shampoos and stylers. I mixed a few batches of my own curly pudding and I need to use those up as well.

On this challenge, I am going to try to finalize my regimen and to avoid “experimenting” as much as I have.
 

Dayjoy

Old School Member
I’m removing from my stash Redken All Soft Heavy Cream (my hair HATED it so it goes to the DD and “my sister” stash) and the FHI Rapid Effects Accelerating Thermal Protection Spray (this goes to the “my sister” stash). My stash is for stuff I use or plan to use on my own hair.
 

sky035

Formerly Lisaaa Bonet
I am back to make my list. I can't wait to post my "empties" :evilbanana:

MOISTURE

2x World of Curls activator - large 16oz
1x Eco Styler Gel (Olive Oil) large
1x Eco Styler gel (red jar) small
1x Eco Styler gel (Olive oil) medium
1x 8oz Curly Pudding mix
1x 16 oz Curly Pudding mix
3x 8oz Curly Pudding mix
2x Deva Curl (original formula) conditioner
3X Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner
1x Giovanni 2Chic Moisture conditioner (large)
2x Mixed Chicks leave in conditioner


DCs

2x Aveda Damage Remedy
Carol's daughter Hair Smoothe
2x Phyto Hair Masque
Wave Nouveau - Large Moisturizer
2x Hair Goo masque (cocoa butter & detoxifying cleansing masque)

STYLERS & HAIR SPRAYS

3x Aveda Hairspray
Large Setting Spray (Sally's Brand)
1x Keracare Mousse
Aveda control paste
Aveda Brilliant gel
The Mane Choice edge control gel
1x Jojoba Oil
Keracare styling wax stick

CLEANSERS

Aphogee Shampoo
Bio Keratin Shampoo
Isoplus Neutralizing Shampoo

Based on this list, I realize that I need to stop purchasing conditioners and I need to purchase more oils.
 

Napturallypretty1908

Well-Known Member
During my second to last wash day, I tried some new products that I must have been allergic to because my scalp was on fire itching. I think I figured it out that it was the Hairveda oil and green tea moisturizer. I'm going to see if the ingredients are consistent throughout the whole line and if they are, I'm going to give away the products to family to see if they have better luck.
 

Napturallypretty1908

Well-Known Member
Updating my list with recent changes. Gave away all the Hairveda products since 2 of them irritated my scalp and added a shampoo and conditioner. Finished up my Soultanicals can't Believe It's Not Butta. I really liked it but don't plan on buying Soultanicals in the future.


Shampoos:
- Obia Naturals Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar (V)
- Redken All Soft Shampoo

Conditioners:
- Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Conditioner (V)
- Redken All Soft Conditioner

Deep Conditioners:
- Mane Choice Egyptian Hair Mask (Potential HG)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Broccoli and Avocado Smoothing Conditioner
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Not Easily Broken Herbal Conditioner

Leave In Conditioners:
- Redken Anti-snap (Potenital HG)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Leave In ConditionerSprays (3)
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Bamboo StrengtheningSpray

Moisturizers:
- Maui Moisture Curl Quench Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie (V)
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom. Leave In Conditioner
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Mango Butter Hair Icing
- Annabelle's Perfect Blends Hair and Body Butta

Oils:
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil (for Edges)

Gels/Edge Control:
- Mielle Organics Flexible Hold Edge Gel (2)
- Camille Rose Curl Maker (V)
- Mane Choice 24K Gel

Stylers:
- Obia Naturals Curl Enhancing Cream (V)
- Qhermet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter (Winter HG) (Vegetarian)
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom Twisting Soufflé
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom Curl Smoothie
- Mielle Organics Honey & Pom Curling Custard
 

B_Phlyy

Pineapple Eating Unicorn
1. Like this post.
Done

2. Which session(s) are you participating in?:
  • All

3. List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories (ex. Shampoos, DCs, Leave-Ins, etc.):

Shampoo (10)

Eva NYC Clean It Up Shampoo
V05 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo
Cream of Nature Pure-Licious Co Wash
Mizani Moistufusion Milk Bath
Alterna Caviar Repair Instant Recovery Shampoo
Redken Extreme Shampoo
Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo
Deva Curl No Poo Decadence Milk Cleanser
Eva NYC Freshen Up Dry Shampoo
Hempz Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Volumizing Shampoo


Co Wash Conditioner (21)
Pureology Hydrate Sheer Conditioner
Hempz Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Volumizing Conditioner
Kenet MD Conditioner
Deva Curl One Condition Decadence Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner
Garnier Grow Strong Conditioner
Mizani Moisturfusion Conditioner
The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Deep Hydration Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
OGx Frosted Sugar Cookie Conditioner
OGx Candy Gumdrop Conditioner
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner
Suave Almond and Shea Butter Conditioner
Herbal Essences Breaks Over Conditioner
Herbal Essences The Sleeker The Butter Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Conditioner
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner

Deep Conditioner (13)
Redken Extreme Mega Mask
Redken pH Bonder Post-Service Perfector
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Redken Smooth Lock Butter Silk Treatment
Garnier Grow Strong Mask
Cream of Nature Moisturizing Milk Oil
Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner
Naturally Silk Elements Deep Nourishing Coditioner
TIGI Colour Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
DevaCurl Melt Into Moisture Matcha Btter Conditioning Mask

Protein Conditioner (5)
Ion Absolute Perfection Booster
Aphogee Curlific Texture Treatment
Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor

Leave-In (10)
TIGI Bed Head Ego Boost Split End Treatment
Africa's Best Organics
Redken One United Leave-In
Redken One United Leave-In
Redken One United Leave-In
Redken One United Leave-In
OGx Sake Essence Rejuvenating Elixir
Not Your Mothers Knotty To Nice Detangling Spray
Mizani Butter Blend Whipped Hairdress
OGx Shea Soft & Smooth Creamy Hair Butter

Oil (7)
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil
Now Peppermint Oil
De La Cruz Sweet Almond Oil
ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Oil Sheen Spray
Maui Moisture Heal and Hydrate Raw Oil
Naturally Silk Element Pretreatment Oil
Naturally Silk Element Intense Repair Treatment


Styler (7)
Deva Curl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler
Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Lotta Body Control Me Edge Gel
Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Primer
Ampro Argan Oil Gel
REDKEN FRIZZ DISMiss ReBeL TAME FPF 40
REDKEN CURVACEOUS FULL SWIRL
REDKEN CURVACEOUS CURL REFINER

Color Care (2)
Ion Demi Permanent in 00 Clear
Ion Demi Permanent in 3A Dark Medium Brown


Total Products for Session 1 - 75

4. Explain what system you will use to update your list (i.e., different colors/symbols to denote used/purchased items or items added from your current stash):

I give a monthly update in what I finished and the update the list with what's left at the beginning of the next section.


5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash?:

My focus for session 1 is to finish all the on their last leg products I was working on and all the samples. I would like session 2 to start with 55 products or less.
 

xu93texas

Well-Known Member
I gave my SIL three products today: SSI Pomegranate Pear oil in gel hair pudding, a jar of CD Rhassoul Clay Softening Hair mask, and KBB Super Duper Hydrating Cream.

I used up a bottle of SSI Pomegranate Pear Hydrating curl spray and MO Honey and Ginger Styling gel.
 
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