CHALLENGE: Use Your Stash

Are you up to your elbows in conditioner? Are you drowning in a sea of oils? Do you immediately run to the hair care aisle when you enter a store? Do you hide your hair care purchases from your significant other? Can you run a small beauty supply store out of your home? If so, then join me and Lynnieluve and challenge yourself to USE YOUR STASH.

The purpose of this challenge is to decrease your stash before buying and trying new products. Of course, you can do this by using the products you currently have on hand. Or, you can donate them or give them away.

If you're ready to get your PJ'ism under control, then let's get started! To participate in this challenge:

1. Create a reply in this thread.

2. Indicate when you plan to begin and end your challenge.

3. State your challenge goals.

4. List your current stash according to these categories:

- Shampoo(s)
- Co-Wash Conditioner(s)
- Deep Conditioner(s)/Hair Treatment(s)
- Leave-in(s)
- Oil(s)
- Moisturizer(s)
- Styler(s) (e.g. gel, mousse, etc.)
- Misc.

5. Track your progress. As you use products, donate them or give them away, edit your reply to update your stash list.

There’s only one rule you to which you MUST adhere: Only buy/replace a product in any category when you’re down to your last bottle. Note: Use only what works for your hair. If a product is obviously not working for you or has an adverse effect on your hair’s health, please do not continue to use it just to use your stash. Toss it, give it away or return it, if possible.

Be sure to check-in and let us know how things are going. Provide any tips/suggestions you think will help other challenge participants. And definitely ask for support and encouragement to make sure you stay on track.

Good luck!!!!!!

Challenge Start Date:
January 1, 2010

Challenge End Date:
April 15, 2010

Goals:
1. Save money
2. Avoid additional clutter
3. Use products long enough to know if my hair likes them or not

My Stash :
Shampoos
- HE Degunkify
- AO HSR
- AO WC
- Petal Fresh Organics Lavender (used as hand soap)
- Koils by Nature
- Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat (x2)
- Giovanni Smooth as Silk

Conditioners
- Giovanni Smooth as Silk
- Suave Coconut
- EO Lavender Mint
- Nature's Gate Pomegranate Sunflower
- Desert Essences Italian Red Grape
- Sedal S.O.S. Reconstruccion Estructural
- Shikai Color Reflect Daily Moisture
- Klorane
- Natio Spa Green Tea and Amla
- Organic Surge Citrus Mint
- Koils by Nature Shealoe
- Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat (x2) x1
- Giovanni Smooth as Silk
- HE HH
- AO HSR (x4 x3)
- AO WC (x2 x1)
- AO GPB (x2)
- AO Rose Mosqueta (sample size x4 x3 x2 x1 )
- AO Egyptian Henna Shine-Enhancing Clean Rinse (x2)
- Elasta QP DPR 11
- Umberto Beverly Hills Collagen Pre-Shampoo Treatment
- ORS Replenishing Pak (1 pak)
- Roux Porosity Control (trial size)
- Bain de Terre sugar and fig scalp massage scrub (3 treatments) will use as body scrub instead
- 1 box of brahmi powder
- DB Pumpkin Seed Conditioner
- Alba Botanicals Rainforest (x2)
- Suave Almond & Shea Butter
- Tresemme Naturals
- Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle

Leave-Ins
- KBB's Hair Milk
- KBB Hair Milk (sample size)
- Lacio Lacio
- Skala Aloe Vera
- Salerm 21 (1 ampule)
- Roux 619 (5 4 3 ampules)
- Smooth n Shine Silk Fusion (1 ampule)
- Crece Pelo (1 ampule)

Oils
- Olive
- Avocado
- Grapeseed
- Sweet Almond
- Vatika
- KBB hair oil (sample size)
- EOs: peppermint, tea tree/lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus

Moisturizers
- QB BRBC
- QB AOHC
- KBB hair butter (sample size)
- KBB hair cream (sample size)
- DB Tucuma butter moisture whip (sample size)
- Koils by Nature hair butter

Stylers
- Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
- Giovanni Hair Design Foam
- Elasta QP Design Silk Thermal Styling Spray
- DB Coconut & Aloe Moisture Pudding (sample size)
- Sunsilk Gel Cream Twist
- Koils by Nature Gel
- HE TT Mousse
- Redken ringlet 07 (received free)
- Redken curl wise 14 (received free)

= staple product
green = purchased after challenge started
red = used/gave away/tossed[/color]

this is a great challenge...but I have nothing in comparison!! I will come back with my list

Im coming back with my list of products as well. But in the meantime... How did/do u like the lacio lacio traveljunkie?

sweetdrk1 wrote:this is a great challenge...but I have nothing in comparison!!

Consider that a good thing and use this challenge to keep it that way! I really didn't know I had that much stuff until I started listing it. I've developed a bad habit of buying something, using it once or twice and then buying something else.

Siren wrote: But in the meantime... How did/do u like the lacio lacio traveljunkie?

I really, really like it. I used it a lot when I was transitioning. The problem is that it is full of cones, so I haven't used it since I did the BC in October. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to keep it or add it to the "donate" box.

I am making my list and checking it twice. I'll be back.

Challenge Start Date:
January 1, 2010

Challenge End Date:
March 1, 2010

Goals:
1. Only purchase products when they are needed
2. Allow myself to try a new product once every 2 month
3. Take inventory of what I have often

My Stash:
Shampoos
Creme of Nature Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo (sample size)
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo (sample size)
Giovanni 50:50 Balance Shampoo
KBB Conditioning Shampoo [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
KBB Juicy Shampoo Bar ?
AO Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo
Dr. Bonner's Lavendar Castile Soap ?

Co-wash Conditioners
Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner
Organix Mandarin Olive Oil Conditioner (2x) (1x)
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Tree Conditioner (sample & regular size)
Giovanni 50:50 Conditioner
Creme of Nature Chamomile & Comfrey Nourishing Conditioner
VO5 Moisture Milks (4x) (3x)
VO5 Herbal Escapes (2x) (1x)
Aussie Moist Conditioner (repurchased)

Deep Conditioner
ORS Olive Oil Replenshing Conditioner
KBB Luscious Locks Hair Mask (sample size) LeKair Cholestrol Plus
Giovanni Smooth as Silk

Leave-Ins
Giovanni Direct Leave In (2x) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Creme of Nature Lemongrass & Rosemary Leave In
Beyond the Zone Last Call Natural Balance Leave In [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
KBB Hair Milk (sample size) KBB Hair Nectar (sample size)
KBB Super Silky (sample size) ?

Oils
EVOO [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Jojoba [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Vitamin E [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Tea Tree [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] The real tea tree....throwing the one from the BSS in the trash!
Coconut [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
KBB Jojoba Hair Oil (sample size) ?
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil
Castor
Doo Gro Anti Itch Growth Oil
EOs: rosemary, lavendar, lemongrass, peppermint [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]


Moisturizers
KBB hair butter (sample size)
KBB hair cream (sample size)
Butters N Bars 4oz Shea Butter (2x) (1x) (2x) (1x) - It's time to reorder but I will wait until the challenge is over
Veggie Glycerin [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Stylers/Others
Hawaiian Silky Gel Activator
Sunsilk Captivating Curls
FOTE 100% Aloe Vera Gel [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
ECO Styler Gel (clear) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
ORS Lock & Twist Gel
Jamaican Mango & Lime Locking Gel
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher
MJ Baby Buttercreme
Bee Mine Bee Hold Curly Butter
Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] - staple product
? - never used
blue - gave away/used up
red - purchased during the challenge

I will do inventory tomorrow. I dont think my stash comes close to you ladies'. I like this challenge since we're supposed to be saving money anyway(we're moving in July) this will help keep me on track.

OMG, this is great. I am joining this challenge. Let me get my list together.

Wow so my PJism if I can even consider myself in that catagory is mild.

Challenge Start Date:
January 1, 2010

Challenge End Date:
June 1, 2010

Goals:
1. Save money
2. Only purchase products that I need
3. Find staple product(s) for moisturizing and strengthening of hair

My Stash:
Shampoos
VO5 Clarifying shampoo
Organix coconut milk shampoo
Aphogee deep moisture shampoo
Dr. Bronners peppermint castile soap

Co-wash Conditioners
Trader Joe's tea tree tingle conditioner

Deep Conditioner (I actually need to find a good deep conditioner besides that tiny $8 A.O Honeysuckle Rose bottle)

Leave-Ins
A.O primrose tangle-go

Oils
EVOO
Jojoba
Vitamin E

Moisturizers
Wave Nouveau daily humectant moisturizing lotion

Siren, I am sorry to inform you, you are NOT a Product Junkie (the way Allison says it on the Biggest Loser) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] You are welcome to stay and participate in the challenge.

The best deep conditioner I've tried is the one suggested by DaJewel....olive oil and coconut oil.

I agree that EVOO and Coconut oil was fabulous.

Do I include my henna stash and other aruyvedic powders in this?

yep! Make a section for Hair Treatments

Challenge Start Date:
January 1, 2010

Challenge End Date:
Until I learn my lesson!


Goals:
1. Save money
2. Only purchase products that I need

My Stash:

Shampoos
-Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Beet
-Carol's Daughter Khoret Amen

Conditioners
-Suave Naturals Coconut*
-Giovanni Tea Tree 33.5 oz
-Giovanni 50/50 33.5oz*
-Giovanni Smooth as Silk 33.5oz^
Giovanni VitaPro Leave-In (x2)*
-Ken Paves Daily Conditioner (x2)
Carol's daughter Tui Leave in Conditioner^
Wen Fig
TIGI Curls Rock 33oz^
Carol's Daughter Tui Smoothie*

Oils*
-Carol's Daughter Tui Oil
-Carol's Daughter Lisa Hair Elixir (x3)
-Carol's Daughter Khoret Amen Oil (x4)
-Avocado
-Olive
-Tea Tree
-Coconut
-Vitamin E
-Africa's Best Herbal Oil
-Grapeseed
-Castor
-Peppermint EO
-Rosemary EO
-Lavender EO
-Grapeseed
-Sweet almond

Moisturizers/Stylers
-Shea Butter*
-Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter 8oz (x3)*
-Carol's Daughter Hair Milk*
Rosewater

Stylers

-Ken Paves Curl Balm (x4)*
Carol's Daughter Loc Butter
Carol's Daughter Kizzy Pomade


*staples
^will not buy again

I'm boxing up any product I haven't used in the last 6 months and I am taking it to my cousins. I will not try any new products and will only replace products as necessary. If I buy any unnecessary products, I will penalize myself by giving away one of my favorite dresses (Lord knows I love my dresses)-- my daughter knows about this and will gladly hold me accountable.

Challenge Start Date: January 2, 2010

Challenge End Date:
March 31, 2010

Goals:
1. Save money and cabinet space
2. Swap products once I've determined they're not for me, as opposed to letting them sit and replacing them with new ones.

My Stash:
Shampoos
- DevaCurl No Poo
- Jane Carter Moisture Nourishing Shampoo
- Pantene NatureFusion Moisture Balance Shampoo
- Kinky Curly Come Clean
- Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Castile Soap

Co-Wash Conditioners
- Giovanni Smooth as Silk
- Giovanni Direct Leave In
- Jane Carter Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner
- Kinky Curly Knot Today
- DevaCurl One Condition
- Pantene NatureFusion Moisture Balance Conditioner
- AO DPB
- AO Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner

Deep Conditioners/Hair Treatments
- KBB Luscious Locks Hair Mask (x2)
- Elasta QP DPR-11 (x2)
- Treasured Locks

Leave-Ins
- Cantu Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
- KBB Hair Milk (x2)
- Elasta QP Mango Butter Moisturizer

Oils
- EVOO
- Organic Coconut Oil
- Wild Growth Hair Oil
- Wild Growth Light Oil Moisturizer
- Treasured Locks H2G: Emu and Shea Oil
- EOs: Peppermint, tea tree, rosemary, and eucalyptus

Moisturizers
- KBB Hair Butter
- Bee Mine Bee Hold Curly Butter
- Cantu Daily Oil Moisturizer
- Organics Olive Oil Moisturizing Growth Lotion

Stylers
- Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
- KCCC
- DevaCurl Mist-er Right
- DevaCurl Angel
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Taliah Waajid Lock It Up
- Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier


[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] this is bad, real bad...Michael Jackson (c) Kanye

woooooow!! im almost embarassed; esp since i JUST finished ordering from bars n butters literally a few seconds ago. i think i can vouch for it cuz i go thru my oils like water. This is an excellent challenge!

challenge date: Jan NOW 2010
end date: i gotta start small; 3 months (and go from there, as an addict i need one step at a time)

goals: I, kisha, pledge to adhere to this challenge. I promise to keep it real and be honest with my fellow curlies if i have the urge to spend my last lil peanuts on product. I promise to stop and think of my stash before i dare purchase products. I will reward myself at the end of 6 months with a shopping spree at Oyin Handmade in Bmore this summer!!

**sigh** wiping sweat off forehead and tear out my eye**
lets get it...

( [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] means my holy grail)
poos: pantene vibrant shine
warm vanilla sugar moisturizing (yup bath n body still FULL)
HE hydration
biosilk
pure castile soap [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
dr. bronner's (which i also use on my body-so this shouldnt count against me right?)
koils by nature

condish: **i throw in the towel**
HE hydration [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
suave natural (coconut)
suave vibrant shine
warm vanilla sugar (yup its FULL too)
EO's-lavendar, coconut, chami rose, rosemary (and its the mega sizes from marshall's n tj maxx)
aussie moist AND smooth
giovanni smooth as silk AND tea tree
organix pomegrate AND shea
koils shealoe condish

deep cond: MJ rapid recovery x2 (took part in bogo) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
garnier
aussie 3 min recovery
yes 2 carrots

moisturizers: MJ baby butter AND meringue
qhemet burdock AND olive n honey
koils by nature almond joy butter [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
subtle essence hair butter (local black owned) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
afroveda whipped almond butter
shea butter
unrefined coconut

leave-in: garnier sleek n shine
giovanni direct leave in [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

other/misc: eco styler gel
TT gel
koils lavendar n eucalyptus gel (omg! the BEST) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

oils: [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] **i MUST keep these in stock at all times if nothing else**
shikakai
evoo
coconut
afroveda skikakai
subtle essence hot oil treatment
jojoba
almond
castor
vitamin E
EO's: lavendar, peppermint, tea tree, rosemary

Thanx guys for making me face my addiction straight on. I knew that when i dmn near clawed BD's eyes out for droppin a bottle of my condish that i needed therapy. I take my stock of products really serious and guard them with all my might. I will really step it up and every urge i have in the store to buy product, i will deposit that amount in my savings acct so i can look back and track how much i saved!

You really, really, REALLY, don't want me to start listing proucts. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] The bad thing is, I just ordered a boatload of stuff (Curls, Koils by Nature, My Honey Child, Uncle Funky's Daughter) I RARELY buy stuff in the stores, most of my stuff is ordered. Since I can't just stroll down the street to get mine, they are my babies.

I have them on my infamous shelves, I have them in all bathroom cabinets just so if I happen to do my do in that bathroom, I won't have to walk across the hall to my products!

Also, since I have to order mine, and some take a minute (Oyin, Qhemet) I stock up. I won't mention what product, but I have 12+ 16 oz bottle of it, 5 jars of a particular pomade, and usually 3-4 32oz bottles of my beloved fav conditioner.

I have "hair salve" issues, serious ones. Although I cannot participate in this challenge, I wish you all the best of luck!

I'm in. I'll be back with my list later.

I forgot about a couple things, so I need to edit my list.

@Erica5417: I know how you feel about Marshall's & TJ Maxx. I love a good bargain. I will be avoiding both as much as possible over the next three months. Are you sure you aren't ready to challenge yourself to go two months?

@Nubie: I'm sorry but I was cracking up at your post. When my nephews started refusing to go to any store with me b/c I'd drag them through the hair care aisle, I knew I had a problem. Imagine if you could get your stash down to just your holy grails...

@blondie: Whenever you're ready to join us, we'll be here.

Ok, my current list...is NO way like my fellow curlies.
I got rid of alot of stuff a week or two ago, but I will list what I have:

challenge date: Jan 1 - March 31 2010

goals: i want more moisturized hair, healthier hair, to avoid the hair aisles - totally. to stop asking my friends to pick up stuff for me, since i avoid the stores. lol

shampoos:
CD Black Vanilla
Giovanni 50/50 Clarifying

condish:
Aussie Moist
HE Hello Hydration
Suave Humentant - Coconut
Suave Coconut
CD Black Vanilla
Avocado/Aguate Condish Rinse(my dominican friend gave me a gallon jug) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Organix Coconut Milk
KC Knot Today
deep condish:
African Best Hair Mayonaisse
Aussie 3min miracle
Lustrasilk Olive Oil Condish
10-in-1 Super Condish

Styling:
Curls By SisterSmith Wet Set Pudding
KCCC
MJ Curly Meringue
Hair Rules Kinky Curling Creme
Care Free Curl Daily Moisturizer Spray
CD Healthy Hair Butter
CD Black Vanilla Leave in Codistioner
3 tubs EcoStyler Olive Oil Gel [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Isoplus Oil Sheen Hair Spray



hmmmm i dont have any oils..but i will use it all. i promise

@Traveljunkie08...well, since you just gon' call a sista out, lol. I can try for two months with one exception--I am low on shea butter and my family has to have it (best thing in the world for dry skin). You and NubieNatty didn't help by listing the EO condish that I've been eyeing at TJ Maxx. But I'm going to pretend I didn't read that.