CHALLENGE: Use Your Stash

**choir sings** we fall down but we get up!

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.

Ok, not trying to get you off your goal, but Curls does have THE BEST conditioner on the planet!!

**mr. brown**The devil is a lie!!

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Thanx for joining! I would eventually like to get down to natural products only myself.

@Erica: That's okay. At least you've decided to give it away. I think it's probably hardest to resist TJ Maxx and Marshall's for the very reason you mentioned: you don't know how long they're going to have stuff. But, I've been seeing those large bottles of Gio since the summer, so they may be around for a while. Also, I decided I don't like buying large bottles of anything because it seems to take FOREVER to use them, which means I can't try a new product sooner.

@Nubie: I want to go on that cruise line too!!! It just seems like one of those "must do" things to put on your list. I also love the idea of a curly cruise. That would be soooo much fun. Let's do it! As far as the Curls line, it'll still be around if you want to try it after your challenge. Try not to be swayed by "miraculous" testimonies.

@MissFierce21: Welcome to the challenge!

divadr175 wrote:

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.

Your twists look great! I decided to stop co-washing so much, so not sure how I'm going to use up all this stuff either. I'll probably just re-evaluate my stash at the end of March and toss half used stuff that I wasn't crazy about and donate unused items.

OMG IM IN SHOCK!!!

I have been natural for ONE week ladies ONE WEEK (Transitioned for 5 months)!!!! and look at my inventory...ITS SICK!!


Challenge Start Date:
January 1, 2010 (Im jumping in on the 10th)

Challenge End Date:
March 1, 2010

Goals:
1. Only purchase products when needed
2. Save money and allow my hair time to get use to a product
3. Take inventory of what I have more often

Shampoos
Natures Gate Biotin Strengthening Shampoo (Gave it away)
Mane'n'Tail Moisturizing Shampoo (Gave it away)
Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Shampoo (Gave it away)
Shikkakai Soap Bar Shampoo

Co-wash Conditioners
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner
VO5 Moisture Milks (1x 2x) (Finished one)
HE Hello Hydration (1x 2x) (Gave one away)
HE Totally Twisted (1x 2x)(Gave one away)
Suave Tropical Coconut (1x 3x) (Finished one Gave one away)
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Condisg
EO Lavender & Aloe Moisturizing Condish
Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Condish
Natures Gate Aloe Vera Condish (2x...x3) (finished one)
Natures Gate Hemp Condish
Natures Gate Henna Shine Enhancing Condish
Natures gate Herbal Condish
Natures Gate Pomegranate Sunflower Condish
Natures gate Biotin Strenghtning Condish

Deep Conditioner
Aubrey Organics GPB
KBB Luscious Locks Hair Mask (2x)
Giovanni Smooth As Silk
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Condish (2x)
Ouidad Deep Treatment Intensive Condish

Leave-Ins
KBB Hair Milk (x2)
KBB Hair Nectar
KBB Super Hair Cream
Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream
Darcy's Botanicals Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Cream

Oils
EVOO
Jojoba
Vitamin E
Tea Tree
Coconut
Avocado
Rosemary
Sweet Almond
Jamaican Black Castor
Castor
Lavender
Pepermint
Amla
Nyle Herbal
Vatika
Darcy's Botanicals Winter Spice
Wild Growth Hair Oil
KBB Jojoba Hair Oil (2x)

Moisturizers
KBB hair butter
KBB hair cream Shea Butter
Veggie Glycerin
Ouidad Botanical Boost Moisture Infuser

Stylers
Trader Joes's Alo Vera Gel
Ouidad Curl Quencher Gel
Miss Jessies Curly Pudding (2x 3x) (Gave one away)
Miss Jessi's Curly Meringue

Hair Treatments
Amla Powder
Neem Powder
Brahmi Powder
Shikkakai Powder
Rose Petal Powder
Aztec Secret Bentonite Clay
Jamila Henna (10x 11x)

CURLY MO!!!!! WHAT?!?!?! You need an intervention and a 12 step program, lol. You've only been natural one week?

YES!!!! I KNOW RIGHT!!....LOL

Welcome to the challenge CurlyMo!

You definitely need to stay away from the BSS, the hair aisle on your shopping trips, and the "products" and "pjism" thread on this forum. You have enough stuff to last your for the next six months. LOL! You may need to extend your challenge to for a couple more months. Have you tried all these products?

Yes im thinking i will extend it i cant beleive it! if i didn't go through this exercise i would never have known..

I knew i had a lot but when you list it like this WOW!!!!

No I have not tried all the products LOL - OMG 6 months hahaha

I didnt realized I had so much stuff until I made a list too. I am happy I got rid of 4 products today. I gave them to some other naturals at my church.

To my fellow challengers....I have a question. I need your permission to purchase a new product. My hair needs protein. I have used my ORS Replenishing Conditioner and Organix Coconut Milk conditioner and my hair is still needs more protein. Giovanni Smooth as Silk was suggested to me and I want to give it a try. What do you guys think? BTW, Roxie (my hair's new name) is in mini twist right now that I plan to wear for the next two weeks so I wouldnt purchase it until then. The other products I have dont have enough protein in them.

Let me know your thoughts.

No product untill March!..

Try some homemade stuff..ladies start listing your homemade treatments

1. 2 eggs and some mayo should do it...

2. egg and some random cheapie condish works like magic

3. Beat 1 egg and add slowly 1 tsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of vinegar. Apply it on hair and keep for 10 to 15 minutes

4.
Protein Treatment for Hair
ingredients:
Amla powder - 2tsp.
Hibiscuss powder - 2tsp.
Egg -1

NubieNattyTwn-kisha wrote:**mr. brown**The devil is a lie!!

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Erica5417 wrote:CURLY MO!!!!! WHAT?!?!?! You need an intervention and a 12 step program, lol. You've only been natural one week?

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] @ CurlyMo!!

@sweetdrk1~

Crazy I know!!!!...

Lynnieluve wrote:To my fellow challengers....I have a question. I need your permission to purchase a new product. My hair needs protein. I have used my ORS Replenishing Conditioner and Organix Coconut Milk conditioner and my hair is still needs more protein. Giovanni Smooth as Silk was suggested to me and I want to give it a try. What do you guys think? BTW, Roxie (my hair's new name) is in mini twist right now that I plan to wear for the next two weeks so I wouldnt purchase it until then. The other products I have dont have enough protein in them.

Let me know your thoughts.

Lynnie, you have to take care of Roxie. If she needs protein, buy her some. The challenge is to avoid the unnecessary products we all buy. The smooth as silk will probably work pretty well.

@CurlyMo: Welcome to the challenge. I definitely think you need to extend your challenge date several months. You have a really great list of products that will probably all work great for you. Did you just get this stuff over the last week or have you been buying since you've been transitioning?

@Lynnie: If you don't want to try an at-home treatment, definitely get the SAS.

@traveljunkie08~

Thank you for welcoming me into your challenge this is great!

No i have been buying since my transition began in August so over the last 6 months....

Thanks to Erica who sent me the link on this thread im on my way to recovery!!! LOL

Your right I will try to go for a few months you all can keep me honest and continue to support me after yours ends in March i think i can do it... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I notice a few things i could use some help with though from reading through this thread

I dont know what conditioners i can leave-in and ones i cant and clearly dont know what to buy for stylers i.e. gels and that sort of stuff im just using condish for everything co-wash,deep condish, even stylers everything..

Also~How can i tell that my hair needs protein lor has too much ike Lynnieluve did? If my hair is dry i just sprits and add a little more condish LOL

If anyone has the time can you please give me some advise based on my list of course IM NOT BUYING ANYTHING!! LOL

Here is a convo I had with ChrsLvsBks -it explains how you know if your hair needs moisture vs protein.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:Big Sis, I have a question. Can
you give me the run down on how you know when your hair needs moisture
vs protein? I remember you saying something about if it snaps
then_____, and if it stretches then____. Where the blanks are is what I
need you to fill in. LOL!! Thanks a bunch.

If
it snaps quickly when wet, it needs moisture. If it stretches a lot
before snapping, up your protein. If you pull it and makes a snap
sound, your moisture/protein balance is fine. As for time between
stretching and snapping, I would think hair shouldn't snap after a
second or two of pulling it, and I would think hair should not stretch
for more than 10 seconds, give or take based on length of hair. I
suggest using recent shed hairs but I sometimes pull hair from
different zones (ear; nape and crown).

Kea wrote:YES!!! to add onto Lynn's question...

When
I watch youtube videos, etc. i love the springy curls that a lot of
ladies with tighter curls (4a/b?...i'm not good with hair types) seem
to have. When I pull my curls they DO curl back on themselves...but
they don't spring back quickly. i don't know my hair type, but i do
seem to have somewhat loose curls. So, i'm not sure if my "lack of
spring" is just the nature of my hair, or if it means that something is
wrong?

--->love the flat twists &&& bun!!!

Your
hair may not snap back quickly if your curls are looser. They should
snap back though. If they do not, you can add some protein over time.
Do not skip the moisture in the process.

The
front of my hair is looser, and finding the right balance has been
difficult. I have to determine the overall look I want to achieve to
know how much or little to add their. The hair above my ears and and my
hair line, love moisture so I have to be careful not to add too much
protein. To top it all off, I have grays intermixed in my hair so they
are a whole 'nother story.

@Pinkrage~

Thats a great idea im going to give some to a friend of mine who is just starting out....

@ChrsLuvBks~

WOW what a list!!!! Girl you have a store in there!!!

I will be back to look at your list when i finish this challenge to see some of your stylers!! He-He...