CHALLENGE: Use Your Stash

LOL Sweet. I guess I shouldn't tell you that the EO body wash is amazing

Yea no don't tell me that!

i'm here to join...i need help ya'll
Challenge Start Date:
January 8, 2010

Challenge End Date:
until further notice
Goals:
1. Save money
2. Avoid additional clutter
3. Moving soon = less things to pack
4. Save money

Shampoos
Giovanni 50:50
Dr. Bronner Peppermint Castile Soap
Giovanni TTT {sample/travel size)

conditioners:
Garnier Fructis Color Shield
VO5 Free Me Freesia Moisturizing Conditioner
VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Conditioner
VO5 Sun Kissed Raspberry Balancing Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted (2x)
Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner
Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut
Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine (full sized and sample bottle)
CON Moisture Extreme (2 1 sample size bottle)
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Aussie Moist (big bottle with the pump)
Suave Almond & Shea Condish
Suave Humectant

DC's
ORS Replenishing
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Mask
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose
Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol
Aussie 3 Min Miracle
Mizani Fulfyl

Leave-ins
Infusium 23 Repairologie
Giovanni Direct
Nexxus Humectress Luxe
CHI Keratin Mist
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in


Oils/Butters
Jojoba
EV Coconut
EVOO
Proclaim Natural 7 Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Doo Grow Anti Itch Growth Oil (x2)
Shea
Castor
Grapeseed

Stylers
Elasta QP GLaze
Elasta QP Feels Like Silk
Lekair brown gel [wont be using]
Lottabody Setting Lotion
ORS Lock & Twist Gel
ECOSTLYER Olive Oil Gel
Aloe Vera Gel
ECOSTLYER Clear Gel
HE TT Gel
Proclaim Olive Oil Wrap Lotion


Heat Protectant
CHI 44 Iron Guard
Misc.
Carefree Curl Gold
CHI Silk Infusion

Welcome to the challenge Iris! Stay off the hair care aisle in the store and dont go to the BSS. Oh....and stay out of the Products and PJism thread. If you do that, you will be able to last 3 months. LOL!

thanks and it's soooo hard...99% of my stash was acquired in the last month when i decided to transition lol

@Erica: How'd you do at TJ Maxx???

@Free: G'on and get your AO and Aussie Moist then come join the challenge.

@Sweet: LOL! Glad you dodged at bullet!!!

@Iri: Welcome to the challenge! It looks like you have enough to make it two months without buying anything (assuming most of your products are full/close to full). You sure you don't want to change that end date to March 1?

@travel junkie: ok i'll try...but if i buy something it is not my fault lol

@iri: I think you can do it.

@Travel, I didn't buy any hair products. I almost can't believe it, lol. I looked...I touched...but I didn't buy

@Erica: That's great. I still look sometimes. It's a way for me to test my resolve.

@chrs...umm NO i have nothing to swap. i just gave my brother who has dreads my castile soap, suave condish. im pretty much a hoarder for everything else cuz i recently bought it (before my challenge of course)

@sweet; lmaooooo i visualized that story and cracked up!

@iri; WELCOME my natural nubian youngin! stick to your stash, i know its exciting and your anxious in starting your journey. and keep us posted in case you BC earlier than expected.

@travel; i'd like to take a cruise on royal carribean's new oasis line! we need a world wide curly meet up on a cruise!

@sweet-- ROFL!!

Can one explain why I start this challenge and then put my hair in a protective style so I don't need to use much anything for two weeks? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Looks like i may have to extend my challenge date.

**walking back and forth thru the thread**

Ladies this is very interesting. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Are you all really tryi ng to resist the push and pull of shopping for haircare products? You think there will be strength in numbers? Really?

I know Sweetdrk is saying "What in the world are you doing here Shee?" [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

well i am not here to push products. I'm not here to join.

I'm just checking things out.
I did give away some products this week. I'm helping out some naturals that really have been neglecting their hair to the point that their hair might get up and strangle them.

Anyways I really need CHRS to box up some stuff and send it to me. Come on CHRS you know you wanna [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Good luck ladies!!

ChrsLvsBks wrote:@divadr175, if it works for you, I say go with it.

@Shee, you see what had happened was [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] , LOL!

ok I need your Curls whipped cream...i loves that stuff. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Okay...I\'m in!! I really hope that this will help my PJ addiction [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Alright I\'m back sorry it took so long to post. Last week was a very busy and challenging week for me and I wasn\'t able to get back and post my products until now...but here I go!!!

Goals: To save money by only purchasing products that I\'ve found that work for me, and only purchase what I need. I will only make purchases of items as I see that I\'m running low so I will not run out. However, I must be honest and admit I did purchase products from Oyin Handmade last week. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Shampoos:
Earth\'s Nectar (will not repurchase)
Kinky Curly
AfroVeda Carrot & Rice Shampoo Bar (this is my staple the only shampoo I will repurchase when needed) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Conditioners:
Earth\'s Nectar
Earth\'s Nectar - Leave-in
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Karen Body Beautiful - Luscious Locks Hair Mask 2 received 1 in a product swap [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut - had 3 down to 1 bottles
Darcy\'s Leave-in [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Karen Body Beautiful - Hair Nectar [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Organic Root Stimulator - Elastic-i-Tea Herbal Leave-In
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in x2
AfroVeda - Goat Milk Hair conditioner
Carol\'s Daughter Hair Milk
Cantu - Grow Strong Strengthening Treatment gave away
Karen Body Beautiful - Hair Milk (sample)
Yes To Carrots - 1 bottle left
Herbal Essences Hello Hydrations - 1/2 bottle
TGIF - Bed Head Moisture Maniac [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]


Oils:
Karen Body Hair Oil [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Queen Helene - JoJoba Hot Oil Treatment
Talia Waajid - African Healing Oyl
Argan Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Gels:
Ecostyle Gel - 3 (2 Clear & 1 Green) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Worlds of Curls Curl Activator gel
Taliah Waajid - Lock it up gel x2 & Extra Hold - 1 Only one left
IC Styling Gel
Earth\'s Nectar - Aloe Vera Hair Gel
Afroveda - Pur Whipped Hair Gelly
Qhement - Honeybush Tea Soft Gel [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Butters:
Strictly Roots Shea Butter
100% Organic Pure African Shea Butter
AfroVeda:
Shea Amla Whipped Butter Cream
CocoLatte Moisture Mask product swap..for Oyin conditioner..not sure if this counts
Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter
Earth\'s Nectar - Sculpting Butter
Darcy\'s Hair Butter - Madagascar Vanilla Styling Cream
Karen Body Beautiful Hair Butter (sample)

Styling Agents:
Darcy\'s - Curling Gel
Darcy\'s - Avocado & Honey Twisting Cream
Qhement - Alma & Olive Heavy Cream [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Qhement - Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Qhement - Karkady Tea Replenishing Mist [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Kinky Curly Curly Custard
Miss Jessie - Curly Meringue
Miss Jessie - Curly Pudding
Donna Maria - MiraCurl (received in a product swap)
LA - Activator Gel New

Misc Items:
Kinky Curly Pomade
Pure Glycerin
Karen Body Beautiful - Hair Cream (sample)
Earth\'s Nectar - Hair Milk (its a cream)

Oyin Products received last week:
Pomade [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Juices & Berries [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Greg Juice (received in a product swap) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Shine & Define [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Honey Hemp Conditioner - received in a product swap [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Okay...the items that I crossed out I gave away after I joined this challenge; therefore, I listed them as products I had but are now gone!!!

I\'ll update when I receive my Oyin products...and I\'ll also identify the products that are my staple products. I will be participating in a group product swap in February so maybe I\'ll get to give away the products I\'m not using and get some products that I am using. We\'ll see...

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] my staples...gotta have products!!!

NubieNattyTwn-kisha wrote:

@iri; WELCOME my natural nubian youngin! stick to your stash, i know its exciting and your anxious in starting your journal. and keep us posted in case you BC earlier than expected.

thanks! and i will

get outta here Shee..go on shoo! its hard fighting the urge esp when me and my girl went to the salon and she got the 1-4 steps of the curls line. she tried it and is IN LOVE. The hardest part of the challenge was to admit my problem and everything else is falling in place...nice and easy!

i do have a pookie itch to try the Curls line...nope nope nope! jesus take the wheel.

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:Okay...I'm in!! I really hope that this will help my PJ addiction

I will take inventory of ALL of my products and post tonight.

Thanks Lynnnieluve for suggesting this challenge. I really need to get this under control, and with a son in college extra cash is a good thing!!

I'm glad I could help.

NubieNattyTwn-kisha wrote:get outta here Shee..go on shoo! its hard fighting the urge esp when me and my girl went to the salon and she got the 1-4 steps of the curls line. she tried it and is IN LOVE. The hardest part of the challenge was to admit my problem and everything else is falling in place...nice and easy!

i do have a pookie itch to try the Curls line...nope nope nope! jesus take the wheel.

Awww Kisha Girl don't be like that. Where is the love??? lol [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Honestly I won't be buying anything because I am doing protective styles. I do have my faves out of my stash so I will more than likely give most of it away. Be Strong!!!

lmaoooooooooooooooo @ Shee. *holdin the door open* get out Sis!!

and uhm Chrs...uhm would have put it back! I swear *fingers crossed behind my back*

Sweet - you know you are a MESS!! But you still exercised mad will power!

I cannot tell a lie. I chopped down the cherry tree bought that 33.5oz bottle of Giovanni 50/50 with the pump. I didn't even need it. Got 4 big bottles of Giovanni in this house already. Told myself I had to get it just in case TJ Maxx didn't have it after March. I would have been okay if I hadn't gone back to that store today. I promise I went in to buy a new shirt.

So...here is what I'm going to do. In the next week, I will make a youtube video and I will give away the brand new bottle of Giovanni 50/50 conditioner. Did I mention it's the one with the pump?


Ok ladies...let me have it.

*walks away in shame*