2023 Use Up Your Stash Challenge

[oneastrocurlie]

I think most of us know the drill. Hope it's ok I got this one started.

Use It or Lose It!!!
If you have too many products in your refrigerator, cabinets, storage bins, etc., then this challenge is . It is time again 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.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I'll be doing at least the first quarter.

Quarter 1 stash:

Cleansers:
AG Natural Balance Shampoo
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Shampoo (2)
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy clarifying gel shampoo
Giovanni Smooth as Silk shampoo

Conditioners/Deep Conditioners:
Giovanni Smooth as Silk conditioner (33.8 fl oz)
AG Natural Boost Conditioner
Olaplex No 5 conditioner
Adwoa Baomint Deep Conditioner
Adwoa Blue Tansy Deep Conditioner
Eva NYC Hair Therapy Mask
AG Nourish Mask

Leave-Ins:
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Adwoa Beauty Baomint leave in
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy leave in
Adwoa Beauty Melon Berry leave In

Stylers/Moisturizers:
Kinky Curly Coiling Custard
Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse
Camille Rose Spiked Honey Mousse (2)
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Curl Defining Cream - travel size

Gels:
UFD Curl Magic (12oz)
Innersense I Create Hold (2)
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Curl Defining Gel

Misc:
Olaplex 3 (super size)
Oyin Juice and Berries
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy Serum

Green = purchased, strike out = used, red = pitched.

As far a number of products, I broke it down into categories for myself:
Shampoos: I like my current rotation so I don't want to reduce there necessarily, I just don't need multiple bottles of the same shampoo.
Conditioners / Deep Conditioners: I don't need more than 2 DCs/mask type products. I haven't been using Olaplex 5 long enough to know if it's a repurchase. So 2-3 conditioners. 2 DCs would be my goal there
Leave-ins: 2- 1 Adwoa and KCKT. Haven't used Melon Berry long enough to know if it's a repurchase even though I do like it.
Stylers: 2 - A mousse and something to twist with
Gels: 1 and a possible - Curly magic if starting to be more like a styler than a true gel and I'm not grabbing for it like I used to so ICH and maybe Adwoa
Misc: This a loose category. I like what I have in there so far. No trying new treatments unless I notice something negatively impacting my hair.

 

[weavepat]

I'll be participating all year.


Shampoos Goal 3
2 Texture ID Coils Detangling
1 Redken Acidic Bonding (1L)
1 Redken Blondage High Bright
2 Kinky Curly Come Clean

Rinse Out Conditioners - Goal 1
1 Redken Acidic Bonding (1L)
1 Shea Moisture JBCO
1 Shea Moisture Sugarcane & Meadowfoam

Cleansing Conditioners & Other Cleansers - Goal: 0
1 As I Am coconut Cowash (3oz)

Deep Conditioners - Goal: 48 oz or 4 8oz
3 Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque (16 oz)
1 TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask (32 oz)
2 Curlific Texture Treatments
1 Shea moisture Manuka Honey Intensive Hydration Masque

Leave-in Conditioners - Goal 4
3 Soultanicals Knot Sauce
5 TGIN Green Tea Leave Ins
1 Creme of Nature Reconstructing Anti-Breakage Leave In
1 It’s a 10 plus Keratin Leave In
2 GVP Paul Mitchell Leave In

Gels - Goal 3
1 The Mane Choice Tropical Moringa Braid Out Glaze
1 The Mane Choice Cheers Gel-ato
1 The Doux Bee Girl Custard
2 Giovanni LA Hold Gel
1 Smooth n Shine gel
1 Tre Luxe Hi Definition Gel
1 SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus Styling Gel
1 Maui Moisture Curl Oil Gel
1 Krystal Styling Gel (80oz)
1 Cantu JBCO Gel (30 oz)

Creams - Goal 4
4 Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting butters
1 Melanin Haircare Twist Elongating Cream
4 As I Am Doublebutter Cream (16oz)
4 Can’t Believe It’s Knot Butta
3 Can’t Believe It’s Knot Butta Sprout and Twist out

Treatments - Goal 6
2 Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve (protein)
2 Uberliss Bond Sustainer
1 Komaza Protein Hair Strengthener
1 Olaplex No. 0
1 Olaplex 4n1
3 Nexxus Curl Prewash Treatment
1 Redken Acidic Bonding Intensive Treatment
4 Mo Knows Hair Curl restoring treatments
2 Living proof Triple Bond Complex
1 K18 mist
1 K18 leave in
2 Amika Dream Routine masks
1 Amika the Kure intensive treatment


Serums - Goal 2
3 Creme of Nature Root Recharge
2 Tre Luxe Curl Reflex Serum
2 GVP Paul Mitchell Super Skinny


Mousse/Foams - Goal 6
2 Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus
1 Pattern Beauty Mousse
5 Lottabody Wrap Me Mousse
2 The Doux Mousse Def
1 Design Essentials Almond and Avocado
1 Camille Rose Spiked Honey
2 Curlsmith Bouncy Strength
1 Miche Beauty Set
1 VERB foam gel
1 African Pride Rose Water Mousse
1 Silk Elements Foaming Styling Lotion
2 bottles Proclaim Super Setting Lotion
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My Starting Count - 109 (130 ish)
My Current Count -102 - 1/31/2023
Goal Count - 33
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I plan to use green when I use up a product that has backups and red when I purchase something.
When I use up something entirely, I'll strike through it.

 

[DVAntDany]

I need to be joining this challenge. I recently gave away several unopened and gently uses bottles at Christmas. I still have a ways to go.

 

[Napp]

Marking my spot

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

Hey there, Happy New Year! I'm in for for the full year. The items in green are my HGs and in red are things I won't repurchase.

I'm starting with 20 products and would like to be at 8-10 items by the end of the year.

Pre-poo/Treatments:
- Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
- Pattern Beauty Treatment Mask

Shampoos:
- Melanin Black Soap Shampoo
- Camille Rose Naturals Black Castor Oil & Chebe Cleanse
- Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo
- Pattern Beauty Cleansing Shampoo

Conditioner:
- Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner for Coilies (travel Size)
- Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner

Cowash:
- Oyin Handmade Ginger Mint Cowash Liter

Deep Conditioners:
- Shea Moisture's Intensive Hydration Hair Mask

Leave In Conditioners/Sprays:
- Pattern Beauty Leave-In Conditioner
- Adwoa Beauty Baomint Leave-In Conditioner
- CurlDaze Silky Hydration Detangling Leave-In Conditioner
- Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler

Gels/Styler:
- It’s Natural Honey Almond Mouse
- Pattern Beauty Mouse
- Pattern Beauty Styling Custard
- CurlDaze Gel
- Maui Moisture Frizz Free + Shea Butter Elongating Gel

Oils:
- Hair Growth Co. Oil

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Used up a CR mousse.

 

[Mapleoats]

@oneastrocurlie how do you like the adwoa beauty gel? I'm thinking of giving it a try

 

[oneastrocurlie]

@oneastrocurlie how do you like the adwoa beauty gel? I'm thinking of giving it a try

I like it but don't love it... Yet. There's a learning curve. I like how it's makes my hair feel and I get good definition but it does have a oily texture and I don't get a week long wash and go out of it.

It's truly meant to be a one step styler which I also like. I paired it with a mousse and no ma'am. Lol. And when they say use small sections, they mean it. Just works better that way. Nice size jar too.

I'd say try the travel size first or if you do get the full size get it from Sephora where you return if you aren't feeling it.

 

[Mapleoats]

I like it but don't love it... Yet. There's a learning curve. I like how it's makes my hair feel and I get good definition but it does have a oily texture and I don't get a week long wash and go out of it.

It's truly meant to be a one step styler which I also like. I paired it with a mousse and no ma'am. Lol. And when they say use small sections, they mean it. Just works better that way. Nice size jar too.

I'd say try the travel size first or if you do get the full size get it from Sephora where you return if you aren't feeling it.

Yes they are one of the few brands that offer travel sizes, which is why I figure doesn't hurt to try

 

[CoiledOrchids]

today was wash day.
I used up my 4bellanaturale peach and silk blossom cleansing conditioner. I have a back up but i'm gonna give it away because i'm planning on locing my hair

 

[weavepat]

Used up:

• 1 camille rose almond jai twisting butter
• 1 the doux mousse def

 

[oneastrocurlie]

*blows dust off the thread*

Used up (2):
KCKT (was gifted a used one before finishing so still have one in my stash)
AG Nourish Mask

Bought (2):
The Doux Crazy Sexy Cool foam
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy Restorative Conditioner (used a gc so technically free.99 but adding to my stash).

Adwoa is coming out with another gel next month. I want but gonna try to use up my Curly Magic first. I'm about half way through it.

Quarter 2 stash:

Shampoo:
AG Natural Balance Shampoo
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Shampoo (2)
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy clarifying gel shampoo
Giovanni Smooth as Silk shampoo

Conditioners/Deep Conditioners:
Giovanni Smooth as Silk conditioner (33.8 fl oz)
AG Natural Boost Conditioner
Olaplex No 5 conditioner
Adwoa Blue Tansy Restorative Conditioner
Adwoa Baomint Deep Conditioner
Adwoa Blue Tansy Deep Conditioner
Eva NYC Hair Therapy Mask

Leave-Ins:
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Adwoa Beauty Baomint leave in
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy leave in
Adwoa Beauty Melon Berry leave In

Stylers/Moisturizers:
Kinky Curly Coiling Custard
Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse
Camille Rose Spiked Honey Mousse
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Curl Defining Cream - travel size

Gels:
UFD Curl Magic (12oz)
Innersense I Create Hold (2)
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Curl Defining Gel

Misc:
Olaplex 3 (super size)
Oyin Juice and Berries
Adwoa Beauty Blue Tansy Serum

 

[Napp]

I need to update my list. It has gotten longer since the beginning of the year

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

Hey y'all! Not much progress this year. Just threw out my Maui Moisture Frizz Free + Shea Butter Elongating Gel and finished up my CurlDaze Gel. I fill lie I want a new styler but I will attempt to finish up a mouse before I do.

Pre-poo/Treatments:
- Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
- Pattern Beauty Treatment Mask

Shampoos:
- Melanin Black Soap Shampoo
- Camille Rose Naturals Black Castor Oil & Chebe Cleanse
- Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo
- Pattern Beauty Cleansing Shampoo

Conditioner:
- Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner for Coilies (travel Size)
- Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner

Cowash:
- Oyin Handmade Ginger Mint Cowash Liter

Deep Conditioners:
- Shea Moisture's Intensive Hydration Hair Mask

Leave In Conditioners/Sprays:
- Pattern Beauty Leave-In Conditioner
- Adwoa Beauty Baomint Leave-In Conditioner
- CurlDaze Silky Hydration Detangling Leave-In Conditioner
- Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler

Gels/Styler:
- It’s Natural Honey Almond Mouse
- Pattern Beauty Mouse
- Pattern Beauty Styling Custard
- The Doux Bee Girl Custard

Oils:
- Hair Growth Co. Oil

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

I finished up my CurlDaze Silky Hydration Detangling Leave-In Conditioner. I doubt that I will repurchase it and the gel though I didn't dislike them.

 

[Napp]

I used up a bunch of redken products but still have plenty to go I think i will post my updated stash later today

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

Finished up my Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner and gifting my Pattern Beauty Mouse to my mom. Also, did a mini Ulta Haul, new items are in orange. Once I decide what o'm doing with the Doux's Bee Girl (It's just meh to me) I'm hoping to have one of the Donna Recipe's products take it's place.

Pre-poo/Treatments:
- Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
- Pattern Beauty Treatment Mask

Shampoos:
- Melanin Black Soap Shampoo
- Camille Rose Naturals Black Castor Oil & Chebe Cleanse
- Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo
- Pattern Beauty Cleansing Shampoo

Conditioner:
- Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner for Coilies (travel Size)
- Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner

Cowash:
- Oyin Handmade Ginger Mint Cowash Liter

Deep Conditioners:
- Shea Moisture's Intensive Hydration Hair Mask
- Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner (new)

Leave In Conditioners/Sprays:
- Pattern Beauty Leave-In Conditioner
- Adwoa Beauty Baomint Leave-In Conditioner
- Camille Rose Naturals Rosewater Daily Strengthening Mist
- Donna's Recipe Sweet Potato Leave-In Conditioner

Gels/Styler:
- It’s Natural Honey Almond Mouse
- Pattern Beauty Styling Custard
- The Doux Bee Girl Custard
- Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter

Oils:
- Hair Growth Co. Oil

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Used up my Oyin Juices and Berries. I'll repurchase next time I plan to do mini twists. It's great for those.

 

[weavepat]

Used up:
1x Mane Choice Tropical Moringa braidout glaze
1x Soultanicals Can't believe it's knot butta
1x Nexxus Curl Pre Wash Treatment
1x Redken Acidic Bonding Intensive Treatment
1x Shea Moisture Sugarcane and Meadowfoam Conditioner

I added about 20 items to my total to account for products I forgot I had and anything I may have purchased after the challenge started. I'm grateful for this challenge because it's forced me to examine my relationship with consumption. And to really keep track of how often I use up products. I've learned that things I want will go on sale again eventually. Also, just because an item is the cheapest it will ever be doesn't mean I have to buy 5 of them. Especially when I'll turn around and buy 5 more of something else the week after.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

used up :1 ors oil sheen spray

 

[Napturallypretty1908]

Hi everyone! Update on my stash. Got rid of a lot during the summer and pretty happy with my stash. Really enjoying Donna's Recipe. Will possibly try the shampoo and conditioner once I finish up one in the shampoo category.

Finished up/Gave Away:
- Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
- Oyin Handmade Ginger Mint Cowash Liter
- Shea Moisture's Intensive Hydration Hair Mask
- Camille Rose Naturals Rosewater Daily Strengthening Mist
- Hair Growth Co. Oil

Pre-poo/Treatments:
- Pattern Beauty Treatment Mask

Shampoos:
- Melanin Black Soap Shampoo
- Camille Rose Naturals Black Castor Oil & Chebe Cleanser
- Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo
- Pattern Beauty Cleansing Shampoo

Conditioner:
- Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner for Coilies (travel Size)
- Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner

Deep Conditioners:
- Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner

Leave In Conditioners/Sprays:
- Pattern Beauty Leave-In Conditioner
- Adwoa Beauty Baomint Leave-In Conditioner
- Donna's Recipe Sweet Potato Leave-In Conditioner

Gels/Styler:
- It’s Natural Honey Almond Mouse
- Pattern Beauty Styling Custard
- Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter\

Oils:
- Donna Recipe Extra Creamy Hair and Scalp Oil