2019 Use Up The Stash Challenge

[uofmpanther]

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 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.

We Can Do This! ​

 

[uofmpanther]

Which session(s) are you participating in?: All
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DECEMBER TARGETS
- Oyin Ginger Mint Co-wash
- Mielle Babbassu & Mint Deep Conditioner
- As I Am Leave-in Conditioner
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List the products you plan to use or lose and place them in categories:

Moisturizing, Light Protein Deep Conditioners - 10/11 - Goal: 2-3
1 Koils by Nature Ultra-Moisturizing Cocoaloe Deep Conditioner
3 Mielle Babbassu & Mint Deep Conditioner*
1 Jakeala Honey Sweet Thang Hair Mask
1 Jakeala Sweet Thang Carmel Mask
1 Uncle Funky's Daughter Heal & Renew Intensive Hair MAsque
2 Curl Rehab Moisturizing Hair Treatment (1 32 oz, 1 regular)
1 Shea Moisture Ultra Light coconut water and cactus deep conditioner

Shampoos - 2/4 - Goal 1 chelating/clarifying
1 Oyin Honey Wash Hydrating Shampoo
1 Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

Cleansing Conditioners & Other Cleansers - 6/11 - Goal 2-3
1 Koils by Nature Detoxifying Mangomint Conditioner
1 Moroccan Rhassoul Clay
1 As I Am Dry & Itchy Scalp Olive & Tea Tree Oil Co-wash
2 Curl Junkie Daily Fix (1 regular, 1 32oz)
1 Oyin Ginger Mint Co-wash

Rinse Out Conditioners - 2/4 - Goal: 1-2
1 Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship
1 herb essence tealightfully clean*

Leave-in Conditioners & Moisturizers - 11/13 - Goal 4
3 As I Am Leave-in Conditioner*
1 Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
1 Koils by Nature Shealoe Leave-in Conditioner
2 Oyin Hair Dew (2 1L)
1 Paul Mitchell The Conditioner
1 Mane Choice 3-in-1 Conditioner*
1 Shea Moisture Sugarcane Extract and Meadowfoam leave-in*
1 Ouai Leave-in conditioner*

Refresher Sprays - 4/7 - Goal 1-2
1 As I Am Cocoshea Spray
1 Oyin Greg Juice
2 Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-in*

Bun and Wash n Go Gels – 8/7 - Goal 2
1 Eco Styler Olive Oil (32oz)*
2 Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic
1 world of curls gel*
1 Ebin Argan Edge Control*
1 Twisted Sista Amazing Dream Curl Gel*
1 Aunt Jackie's Ice Curls Glossy Curling Jelly*
1 Long Aid Triple Creme Styling Custard*

Braid & Twist Creams - 8/11 - Goal 3
1 As I Am Doublebutter Cream
2 Uncle Funky's Daughter Extra Butter
1 Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel
1 As I Am Twist Defining Cream
1 As I Am Long and Luxe Curl Enhancing Smoothie
1 As I Am Cocoashea Whip
1 Curl Junkie Coffee-Cocoa Curl Creme

Oils - 7/13 - Goal 2 Essential Oils, 2 Regular Oils
1 Now Lavendar & Tea Tree Essential Oil
2 Camille Rose Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum
1 Camille Rose Custom Oil
1 As I Am Oil Sheen Spray
2 Sunny Isle Lavendar Jamaican Black Castor Oil*

Other Stylers - 5/4 - Goal 1 of each
2 Its A 10 Leave-in (1 regular, 1 lite)
1 Heat Protectant
1 Glycerin
1 Lottabody wrap me foaming mousse*

Travel Products - 20/29 - Goal: 1 Gel
1 Mixed Chicks Conditioning Cleansing Co-wash (sample)
2 Mielle Organics Babassu Conditioning Shampoo (sample)
1 Maui Moisture Shea Butter Shampoo (sample)
1 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo (sample)
1 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Conditioner (sample)
1 As I Am Coconut Cowash (sample)
1 Uncle Funky's Daughter Rich & Funky Moisturizing Cleanser (sample)
1 Uncle Funky's Daughter Richee Rich Moisturizing Conditioner
1 Love, Beauty, & Planet Argan Oil & Lavendar Shampoo (sample)
1 Love, Beauty, & Planet Argan Oil & Lavendar Conditioner (sample)
1 Curls Blueberry Bliss Leave-in Conditioner (sample)
1 IC Hair Styling Gel (sample)
1 Eco Styler Yellow (sample)
1 Uncle Funky's Daughter Curl Magic (sample)
1 Uncle Funky's Daughter Supercurl (sample)
1 Oyin Boing (sample)
1 DiFeel Sweet Almond Oil
1 Koils by Nature Replenishing Hair and Body Oil (sample)
1 Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade

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My Starting Count - 113 (l2/28/18)
My Current Count - 83 (12/20/19)
Goal Count - want total stash under 30
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Daughter's Stash - 28/29 - Goal: 2 clarifying cleansers, 2 conditioners, 4 leave-ins, 2 gels
1 Marc Anthony Ultra-Nourishing Conditioning Treatment (sample)
1 Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse
2 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo
1 Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner
4 Mielle Organics Hair Milk*
1 Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Curl Smoothie
2 Mielle Organics White Peony Leave-in Conditioner*
1 Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Leave-in Treatment
1 Eco Styler Coconut Oil Gel
1 As I Am Coil Defining Gel
1 Creme of Nature Pure Honey Edge Control
1 As I Am Long & Luxe GroEdges
1 Body Shop Tea Tree Essential Oil
2 Alikay Naturals Moisture Rich Hair Parfait
1 Cantu Twist and Loc Gel
1 African Pride Braid Spray
1 Uncle Funky's Daughter Bye-Bye Buildup Cleansing Conditioner
1 As I Am Dry & Itchy Scalp Olive & Tea Tree Oil Co-wash
2 As I Am Coconut Co-wash*
1 style factor edge booster*
1 Oyin What the Hemp Deep Moisture Mask

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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 and put an asterisk next to new purchases during the challenge.

USED UP / GAVE AWAY / TOSSED LIST:
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2017 – 70 Products & Samples (goal met!)
* Used up/Gave Away/Tossed in 2018 - TBD
1. Uncle Funky's Daughter Thirsty Curls
2. Maui Moisture Shea Butter Conditioner (sample)
3. Jakeala Beau Vert Masque - 1/13
4. Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Sulfate-free Shampoo - 1/20
5. Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle - 1/24 gave away
6. As I Am Dry & Itchy Scalp Olive & Tea Tree Oil Treatment - 1/24 gave away
7. Naturalicious Heavenly Hydration Grapeseed Hair Mist - 1/25 tossed
8. Body Shop Banana Shampoo - 1/28 gave away
9. Hairveda Acai Berry Phytokeratin Stronger Hair Conditioner
10. Jane Carter Nourish and Shine - 3/7 tossed
11. Jakeala Amla Shea Hair Parfait - 3/9
12. Uncle Funky's Daughter Midnight Train - 3/24
13. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Curls Deep Conditioner - 3/25
14 & 15. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist - 3/31 returned
16. Uncle Funky's Daughter Midnight Train (sample) - 4/6
17. Uncle Funky's Daughter Shining Star (sample) - 4/7 gave to DH
18. Uncle Funky's Daughter Glossy (sample) - 4/7 gave to DH
19. Aztec Secret Bentonite Clay - 4/18 gave to sister
20. Kinky Curly Knot Today* - 4/18 gave to sister
21. Shea Solutions Deep Conditioner & Co-wash - 4/18 donated
22. Uncle Funky's Daughter Defunk - 4/18 donated
23. Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter - 4/18 gave to sister
24. OGX Argan Oil Dry Shampoo - 4/18 donated
25. Uncle Funky's Daughter Squeaky Deep Cleansing Shampoo (sample) - 4/18 donated
26. Oyin Hair Dew (sample) - 4/18
27. Redken 25 Leave-in Conditioner (sample) - 4/18 donated
28. Elasta QP Mango Butter Moisturizer(sample) - 4/18 donated
29. Embrace the Natural You Whipped Cream Hair & Body Icing (sample) - 4/18
30. Acure Ultra-Hydrating Shampoo (sample) - 4/18 donated
31. Acure Ultra-Hydrating Conditioner (sample) - 4/18 donated
32. Garnier Fructis Nourishing Hair Treat - 4/18 donated
33. HASK Argan Oil Repairing Deep Conditioner (sample) - 4/18 donated
34. Softee Indian Hemp - 4/18 donated
35. Oyin Hair DEW - 4/23
36. Curl Junkie Hibiscus Banana Deep Fix - 5/22
37. On Natural Edge Control - 6/5 tossed
38. Garnier Fructis Damage Repairing Treat
39. Eco Styler Coconut Oil Gel - 6/17
40. Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic - 6/23
41. Uncle Funky's Daughter Curl Magic (sample) - 6/25 gave away
42. Uncle Funky's Daughter Good Hair (sample) - 6/25 gave away
43. IC olive oil gel - 7/12 tossed
44. The Doux Bonita Afro Balm - 7/19 tossed
45. Pura Body Naturals Leave-in
46. Curl Junkie Curl Fuel
47. Camille Rose Custom Cream - 8/19
48. Wild Growth Hair Oil - 8/29
49. & 50. Curl Junkie Smoothing Daily Hair Conditioner - gave away
51. Camille Rose Fresh Curl Revitalizing Leave-in
52. Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream
53. Curls Unleashed Curl Defining Crème (packet) - gave away
54. Curl Junkie Aloe Fix Curl Styling Gel - 9/6 gave away
55. la looks extreme sport gel* - 9/12 tossed
56. long Aid curl activator gel* - 9/22 tossed
57. Now Rosemary Essential Oil
58. Now Peppermint Essential Oil
59. As I Am Long and Luxe GroYogurt - 9/30
60. Eco Styler Olive Oil (2.36l) - 10/29
61. Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk - 10/29
62. Garnier Fructis Smoothing Treat Deep Conditioner
63. wetline extreme Clear top (8oz) - 12/8 tossed
64. Uncle Funky's Daughter Good Hair (sample) - 12/22

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.

 

[Dayjoy]

I’ll be here!

 

[B_Phlyy]

1. Like this post.
Done. This post is my placeholder for challenge


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 (4)
Eva NYC Clean It Up Shampoo
Mizani Moistufusion Milk Bath
V05 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Shampoo

Quick/Cowash Conditioner (14)
Mizani Moisturfusion Conditioner
Herbal Essences Breaks Over Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Conditioner
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
The Mane Choice Easy On The Curls Detangling Conditioner
Redken Diamond Oil High Shine Gel Conditioner
The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Deep Hydration Conditioner
Paul Mitchell The Detangler
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Conditioner
Shea Moisture 100% Coconut Oil Conditioner
DevaCurl One Condition Decadence


Deep Conditioner (8)
Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
Cream of Nature Moisturizing Milk Masque
Redken pH Bonder Post-Service Perfector
TIGI Colour Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Preshampoo Masque

Protein and Bonding Treatment (4)
Ion Absolute Perfection Booster
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Ion Color Solutions Bond Repair Therapy Masque
Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3

Leave - In (6)
Cream of Nature Pure Honey Knot Away Leave-In Detangler
Cream of Nature Argan Oil Curl Activator Creme
Lottabody Moisturize Me Curl and Styling Milk
Softee Herbal Gro
OGx Replenishing Water Drops
OGx Replenishing Water Balm

Oil (3)
Now Peppermint Oil
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil
Africa's Best Carrot Tea-Tree Oil

Styling (6)
Lotta Body Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Deva Curl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler
Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Primer
OGx Moroccan Curling Perfection Defining Cream
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Oil Primer
Just For Me Natural Hair Milk Smoothing Control Gel

Color Care (4)
Ion Semi Permanent in Clear
Batiste Dry Shampoo for Brunettes
Toppik Hair Building Fibers in Dark Brown
Ion 10V Developer




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'll be updating at the end of each session by marking used up product in red.

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

For the end of session 1, I'd like to see my stash go down to 40 items or less.

 

[faithVA]

I'm in. I don't have much but I have some stuff I want to use up so I can try some new things.

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

• 1st Quarter (January - March)
• 2nd Quarter (April - June)
• I will have to re-evaluate after that

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

Starting: 24 Products
Added: 4

Conditioners
1. Kerastase Resistance Masque Therapiste
2. Mane Choice Type 4 Mask (1/11/2019)
3. Nexxus Emergencee
4. Deva Curl One (1/11/2019)
5. Guud (added 1/20/2019)
6. Helene Cholesterol (added 1/20/2019)
7. Aussie 3 Min Miracle (added 1/20/2019)
8. Unknown - Will update later (added 1/20/2019)

Gels
1. Jaded Tresses Curl Crush
2. Mane Choice 24 K Gel (1/3/2019)
3. Mane Choice Biotin Infused Styling Gel
4. Aunt Jackies Don't Shrink

Creams/Butters
1. Jaded Tresses Sweet Buttah
2. My Honey Child Type 4 Hair Cream (I wish)

Other
1. Mane Choice Leave-In Spray

Samples

1. Curl Keeper - Total Control for Frizzy Hair
2. Curls Unleashed Leave-In Conditioner
3. Curls Unleashed Curl Boosting Jelly
4. Pureology Colour Fanatic Deep Conditioning Mask (2)
5. MopTop Curly Hair Custard
6. HairVeda Whipped Gelly
7. Aunt Jackies Coconut Curling Gelee
8. Aunt Jackies Intensive Moisture Sealant
9. Hair Rules Cleansing Cream (2)
10. Hair Rules Kinky Curling Cream (2)
11. Hair Rules Nourishment Leave-in moisturizer(2)
12. Hair Rules Quench Conditioner (2)
13. Hair Rules Curly Whip (2)

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):
- Items used or removed will be in red font
- For everything else I will just add parathensis with the status (added/used/new/etc)


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

 

[sunflora]

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:
L'oreal Absolute Repair Shampoo
Mane 'n' Tail Deep Moisturizing Shampoo
Trepadora Gojiberry Mint Reviving Hair Rinse
Shea Moisture Strength and Grow JBCO Shampoo
Shea Moisture Clarifying African Mint and Ginger or something
Suave Kiwi Clarifying Shampoo
Victoria's Secret So Sexy Hydrating Shampoo
L'oreal Rosemary Cleansing Balm
QUA Organics Lavender Shampoo bar
QUA Organics Grapefruit and Ginger Shampoo bar
QUA Organics Forest Shampoo bar
Lush 'New' Shampoo bar
Lush something that smells like a perfume store vomited everywhere Shampoo bar
Mielle Organics Rosemary and Mint Shampoo
Neutrogena T/Gel Shampoo

Total: 14 -3 +1

Conditioner:
L'oreal Absolute Repair Conditioner
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Conditioner
F.A.S.T Conditioner
Petal Fresh Scalp Treatment Conditioner Tea Tree
Pantene Beautiful Lengths Conditioner
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
Herbal Essences Smooth Collection
Herbal Essences Bio Renew White Grapefruit & Mimosa Mint
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Rosemary and Herbs
Suave Essentials Sun-Ripened Strawberry
Suave Essentials Coconut
Deva Curl One Condition Daily Cream Conditioner
Victoria's Secret So Sexy Strong and Shiny Conditioner
Victoria's Secret Ultra Nourishing Conditioner
Infusium 23 Moisture Replenishing Conditioner
Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying Conditioner
ORS Replenishing Conditioner
Mane 'n Tail Deep Moisturizing Conditioner
Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner
Mane 'n Tail the Original Conditioner
V05 Blooming Freesia Conditioner
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle 18 Hour Smooth
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle x1
Elevynn Jasmine and Neroli Conditioner
Mega-tek Equine Rebuilder
QUA Organics Patchouli Conditioner Bar
QUA Organics Lavender Conditioner Bar
QUA Organics Peppermint Conditioner Bar
QUA Organics Forest Conditioner Bar
QUA Organics White Tea & Ginger Conditioner Bar
Garnier Fructis Legendary Olive Conditioner

Total: 31

Deep Conditioner:
Lush Henna Fluff-ease
Lush 'new' HOT x2
F.A.S.T Hair Mask
Something I can't read because it's completely in Russian but it has paprika in it
Carol's Daughter Rhassoul Clay Hair Mask
Vatika Black Seed Hair Treatment
Mielle Organics Babassu Oil and Mint Deep Conditioner
QUA Organics Tea Tree Hair Mask
QUA Organics Lavender Hair Mask
Mielle Organics Rosemary and Mint Hair Mask

Total: 10 -6

Leave in:
Not Your Mother's Royal Honey and Kalahari Desert Melon
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Leave-In Detangler
Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Conditioner
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product
Lush R&B Leave-in
Lush vanilla something...? ugh
As I am Leave-in Conditioner
Trepadora Avocado Kokum Curl Defining Smoothie
Mixed Chicks Leave-in Conditioner
Giovanni Direct Leave-in x2
Xtava Rich Leave in Conditioner
Garnier Fructise Pure Clean Detangler
TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave-in
Shea Moisture Nourish and Silk Leave-in
Shea Moisture Miracle Silicone-Free Leave in
Vatika Naturals Blackseed Hair Cream
Vatika Naturals Nourish and Protect Hair Cream
Pantene Combing Creme
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Garnier Fructis Legendary Olive
Vatika Naturals Hair Fall Control Cream

Total: 21 -2


Scalp Massage Oil
Castor Oil
Vaadi Amla Oil
Jakaela Beau Vert Hair Growth Oil
Fey Herba Organics Crown Chakra Hair Growth Oil
Mahabhringaraj Oil
Sunny Isle Rosemary Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Neem Oil
All India Store Amla Oil
Clove & Moringa Hair Growth Oil
NJoy Hair Growth Oil


LCO Oil
Nightblooming oils x 14
The Innate Life Rose Elixir x2
Carrot Oil x2
Loreal Extroadinary Oil/Serum
Love Planet Ylang Ylang Oil/Serum
All India Store Hibiscus Oil

HOT Oil
Mustard Oil
Vatika Hisbiscus Coconut Oil x2
Vatika Amla and Henna Coconut Oil x3
Parachute Gold Advansed Hot Oil
Parachute Gold Ayurvedic Oil


Total: 38 +2

Gel:
Eco-Styler Olive Oil x4 (why tho?)
Aunt Jackie's Flax Seed Gel
Trepadora Papaya Slip Taming Potion
La Bella Curls Gel
Gorilla Snot Punk x2

Total: 9

I have excluded heat protectant's and serums (for now). Added gels after all.

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 strikeout products I've used.
New products will be colored gold.
Products that I'm not completely sure I'll be able to use (due to ingredients, harshness or fragrance) will be in red.
Products I currently use will be in green.

Green products may be repurchased when used up, but only if another product is used up in the interim. Red products will not be repurchased. Products in regular font can go either way.

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

20?

Starting Total: 125

 

[oneastrocurlie]

1. Like this post.
Done

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

• 1st Quarter (January - March)
• 2nd Quarter (April - June)
• 3rd Quarter (July - September)

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

This is off the top of my head and I know I'm missing things. I'll update as I remember / find things:

Cleansers:
As I Am Cowash
As I Am Scalp Care Cowash
Deva Curl No Poo
Deva Curl Build Up Buster
Oyin Ginger Mint Cowash (Used up the half bottle, 2 whole bottles left)
Giovanni Blackberry something shampoo
SheScentIt Passionfruit Scalp Detox
Renpure Manuka Honey Shampoo
Bobeam Shampoo bars (2 different kinds)
Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
APB whipped shampoo
NYC Curls Cleanser

Conditioners:
As I Am Scalp Care Conditioner
Giovanni Blackberry something conditioner
Shea Moisture Superfruit Multi-Vitamin Conditioner (in the tube)
Carol's Daughter Rhassoul Clay Conditioner (in pump bottle)
Deva Curl One Conditioner
Renpure Conditioner
Elucence Conditioner
Eden bodyworks Citrus conditioner
NYM Curl Defining Conditioner

Leave-Ins:
NYC Curls Conditioner - Repurchased
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave In
Kinky Curl Not Today - Repurchased
Renpure Leave In

Deep Conditioners:
Eden Bodyworks Almond & Marshmallow Split End Hair Masque
Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint DC
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Masque
Carol's Daughter Rhassoul Clay Hair Mask
SSI Passionfruit Hair Mask
Maui Moisture Bamboo Fibers Fortifying Mask
Texture ID Masque
UFD Heal and Renew DC

Stylers/Moisturizers:
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Souffle
DE Curl Forming Custard
DE Curl Enhancing Mousse
Texture ID Styling Cream
Oyin Hair Dew
Oyin Juices and Berries
APB hair cream
Paul Mitchell foaming pomade
QB twist butter
Briogeo Curl Charisma Coil Custard
UFD Curl Magic (repurchased - regular size & salon size)
Kinky Curly Curling Custard
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam
Eden Bodyworks Nourishing Curl Jam


Gels:
CR Whipped Butter Gel
Renpure Curling Jellly
NYC Curls Gel
ST Coiling Jelly Gel (or something lol)

Treatments:
APB Protein Treatment
ST Rice Water Tonic
Aphogee 2 min
Komaza Care Protein treatment


Misc:
Oyin Oh My Glide Detangler
Soultanicals Calm down itchy crown spray

Oils:
A few miscellaneous ones but I don't use oils these days so I won't be using these up. Should probably give away and keep one for good measure.

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'll put what I've used in red
I'll put what I've added in green.
Striking out what I trashed or gave away


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

15 sounds like enough lol

 

[Alma Petra]

I would like to join this challenge and participate in all sessions.

I think my goal is to somehow use up all the products that I will not be repurchasing. This way my stash will consist mainly of my staples and their backups, and the few products being tried at the moment.

I will update regularly to cross out the used products and highlight any new purchases.

My current stash:

Total number: 65 products (not counting the backups)

Oils
1. Curls Blueberry Bliss Oil
2. Sunflower Oil

Co-washes
1. As I Am Long and Luxe GroWash x2
2. Devacurl No Poo x1
3. Devacurl No Poo Decadence x1 sample size
4. Jane Carter Solutions Curl Quench x1
5. Alikay Naturals Cowash me Cleansing Conditioner x1
6. Camille Rose Naturals Creme Restore Conditioning Cleanser x1

Conditioners
1. Camille Rose Naturals Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard x1
2. Camille Rose Naturals Jansyn's Moisture Max Conditioner x1
3. NYC Curls Conditioner
4. Devacurl One Condition x1
5. Devacurl One Condition Decadence x1 sample size

Deep Conditioners and Treatments
1. Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew DC x1
2. Shea Moisture Super Fruit Mask x1
3. Alikay Naturals Avocado Cream Masque x1
4. Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint DC x1
5. Olaplex no. 3 x1
6. Olaplex no. 2 x1
7. Shea Moisture High Porosity Masque x1

Leave-ins
1. Kinky Curly Knot Today x4
2. The Mane Choice 3 in 1 x1
3. The Mane Choice Tropical Moringa Conditioner x1
4. Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-in x1
5. Jane Carter Solutions Curls to Go Untangle Me Leave-in x1
6. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Moisture Milk x1
7. Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel x1
8. Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie x1
9. Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-in x1
10. Alikay Naturals Dulce Curl Lotion x1
11. Soultanicals Frizz Whiz Leave-in x1
12. Soultanicals Knot Sauce x1
13. Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion x1
14. Uncle Funky's Daughter Good Hair x1
15. Uncle Funky's Daughter Supercurl x1
16. Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream x1

Stylers
1. Uncle Funky's Daughter Curl Magic x2
2. Wet Line Xtreme Gel x 9
3. Kinky Curly Curling Custard x2
4. The Mane Choice Tropical Moringa Glaze x1
5. The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Gel x1
6. Curls Blueberry Bliss Jelly x1
7. Jane Carter Solutions Curls to Go Elongating Gel x1
8. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker x1
9. Shea Moisture Curling Gel Souffle x1
10. Alikay Naturals Creme Brule Curling Delight x 2
11. Alikay Naturals Aloe Berry Styling Gel x1
12. Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze x1
13. As I AM Curling Jelly x1
14. NYC Curls Gel x1
15. Eden BodyWorks Curl Defining Creme x1
16. Design Essentials Curl Enhancing Mousse x1
18. VO5 Big Volume Mousse x1
19. The Mane Choice Pink Lemonade and Coconut Mousse x1
20. Creme of Nature Curling Cream x1
21. Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee x1
22. Devacurl Supercream x1 sample size

Greases and Butters
1. Camille Rose Naturals Ajani Balm x1
2. Qhemet Biologics Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee x1
3. Palmer's Coconut Hairdress x1
4. Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt Moisturizer x1

Glossers
1. VO5 Tame & Shine Spray x1
2. Lee Stafford Shine Spray x1
3. Creme of Nature Gloss and Shine Mist x1

 

[trclemons]

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.):

• Starting Count (January 1st) = 163 items
• Used Up (March 30th) = 18
• Purchased (January 19th) = 3
• Added =
• Ending Count (March 30th) = 148

DEEP CONDITIONERS (Starting @ 28): Clay (c = 8), Moisturizing (m = 12) & Protein (p = 10)
4TLOB Moroccan Magic Sample (p = January 5th)
Aubrey Organics White Camellia (m)
Blue Roze Chai Tea (p)
Brown Butter Beauty Babassu Butter Love (m)
Cream & Coco Caribbean Honey Sorrel (m = February 9th)
Curls Curl Ecstasy (p = January 27th)
Every Strand Shea & Coconut Oil (m)
Hairveda Sitrinallah (m)
HydroQuench Go Deep (m)
Honey's Handmade Tropical Carrots & Coconut Milk Conditioning Cream (p = March 10th)
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)
Pantene Naturals (m)
Shea Moisture Superfruit (p)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter (p)
Silicon Mix Moroccan Argan Oil (p)
Silk Dreams Razzberry Coconut Affair (m)
Silk Elements Megasilk (m)
Soultanicals Magical Molasses Deep-Constructor (p)
Soultanicals Master Hair Detox (c = February 23rd)
Soultanicals Pumpkin-Kaolin Detox (c)


SHAMPOOS (Starting @ 26): Liquid (l = 18), Bars (b = 6), Dry (d = 1) & Creamy (c = 1)
Bobeam ACV (b)
Bobeam Ayurvedic (b)
Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus (b)
Bobeam J'Rel's Detox (b)
Bobeam Shealoe (b)
Cozy Moments (c)
Cream of Nature Argan (l)
Giovanni Anti-Dandruff (l)
Herbal Essence Body Envy (d)
Kanechom Gloss (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 (b)
Soultanicals Wash & Comb (l)
Verbena - Samples (1 = January 19th; 1 = February 3rd; 1 = February 17th; 1 = March 3rd; 1 = March 16th; 1 =March 30th; 1-l)
V05 2 in 1 (l)
Zero - Sample (l = January 19th)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)


CREAMY LEAVE-INS (Starting @ 21): Thicker (t = 11) & Light (l = 10)
Annabelle's Coconut Marshmallow (l)
Bekura Bahari Water (l)
Brown Butter Beauty Sweet Milk (l)
Camille Rose Fresh Curl (t)
Curly Kinks Satin Roots (t)
Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Pudding (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)
Lawrence Ray Concepts Mega Bounce & Body (l)
Mission Condition Arabian Nights (l)
Naturelle Grow Sweet Plaintain (t)
Shea Moisture JBCO (t)
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab (l)
Shea Solutions (t = March 16th)
Soultanicals Knot Sauce (t)
Wonder Curl Butter Than Love Whipped (t = February 3rd)
Zipporah Beauty Sweet Orange (l)


SEALERS (Starting @ 64; Purchased @ 3): Butter (b = 21), Oil (o = 43) & Pomade (p = 3)
#4TheLoveofBubbles Castor Marmalade (o)
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal (o)
Ancient Formula Brahmi Amla (o)
Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential (o)
Bekura Apple & Sorghum (o = January 27th)
Bekura Citrus Rind (b)
Bobeam Shea Moisturizer (b)
Butters 'n Bars Coco Mango (b)
Country Life Vitamin A (o)
Cream & Coco Black Lavender Edge Honey Sample (o)
Cream & Coco Butter Silk Elixir (p)
#Cream & Coco Cooling Scalp Smoothie (o)
Cream & Coco Eucalyptus Lemongrass (o)
Cream & Coco Hazelnut Latte (b)
#Cream & Coco Infused Orange Honey Marmalade (p)
Ginger Essential (o)
Hairveda Vatika Frosting (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 Twisting Crème (2-b)
Inahsi Hair Whip (b)
J. Monique's Peppermint Pre-Poo (o)
Keirenae Bella (1 = February 3rd; 1-b)
Keirenae Hair & Scalp Elixir (2-o)
Keirenae Peachy Keen (b)
Keirenae Slay (b)
Keirenae Warm Vanilla (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)
Koils By Nature Heavenly Delight (b)
Kreyol Essence Lemon HBCO (o = February 3rd)
Kreyol Essence Orange HBCO (o)
Kreyol Essence Peppermint HBCO (o)
Mielle Organics Mint Almond (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)
She Scent It Kiwi Kiss (b)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Finishing Elixir (o)
Siamese Twists Light Protein (b)
Simply Organic EVCO (o)
Simply Organic JBCO - Sample (o)
Solgar Vitamin E (o)
Sunny Isles JBCO (o = March 10th)
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 @ 24): Cream/Custard (c = 11), Gel (g = 7), Liquid (l = 1), Mousse (m = 2) & Serum (sr = 3)
Africa's Best Shea Butter Curls (c)
Chi Heat Protectant (l)
Coco Conscious Re-Define Foaming (g)
Cream & Coco Dreamy Baby Hair & Body Milk (c)
Cream & Coco Gooseberry Aloe Pudding (c)
Cream & Coco Green Tea Guava Hair & Body Milk (c)
Cream & Coco Winter Shimmer Illuminating Yogurt (c)
Curl Botanics Yogurt (c)
Curl Keeper Total Control - Sample (sr)
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper - Sample (sr)
Design Essentials Curl Enhancing - Sample (m)
Eco Coconut Styling (g)
Eco Olive Oil Styling (g)
Eco Pink Styling (g)
Eden Bodyworks Citrus Fusion (m)
Hawaiian Silky 10 n 1 (c)
HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream Texture (c)
HydroQuench Strawberries & Cream Define Elixir (sr)
Keravada Crème Brulee (c)
Lustrasilk (c)
Mission Condition Pop Lock (g)
ORS Olive Oil Edge Control (g)
S-curl (c)
Softee Protein Styling (g)


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? 100

 

[sunflora]

I'm already anticipating failure.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Starting early. I used up Mielle Organics Babassu oil & Mint DC. It's a staple and I'll repurchase but only after using up another DC.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

I’m here for it! I’ll inventory over the weekend.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I have a few after holiday sales orders coming in this weekend. Once I have everything in my possession, I'll post my inventory. It should be up by the middle of next week.

 

[faithVA]

I did a mudwash and used up 1 of my jars of clay. I'm down to 1 jar of calcium bentonite and I think 1 jar of sodium bentonite which I will just make staples.

 

[sunflora]

Used up Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint mask. Once I use up the rest of those masks, I think I'm going to repurchase it. I liked it a lot.

 

[faithVA]

I mixed my TGIN Daily Moisturizer with TGIN Leave-In. I only have a small amount left. I have mixed feelings about using it up. When I use it up I will repurchase both products and make them staples unless I find a better product for moisturizing.

 

[trclemons]

I mixed my TGIN Daily Moisturizer with TGIN Leave-In. I only have a small amount left. I have mixed feelings about using it up. When I use it up I will repurchase both products and make them staples unless I find a better product for moisturizing.

TGIN are great products!

 

[faithVA]

TGIN are great products!

They really are. I thought I was going to switch over to the Mane Choice line but after using them side by side, I'm back to TGIN as my primary line. I still need to fill in some gaps with it though. But I'm still using their original line so this year I will try some of their newer products.

 

[uofmpanther]

Used up Maui Moisture Shea Butter Conditioner (sample)

 

[B_Phlyy]

I updated my placeholder with my starting stash numbers. I have a Sephora order coming today but I don't think any hair items are in it so the list is basically up to date.

 

[Dayjoy]

I’m in!

• I already liked the first post.
• I’m participating in all four quarters.
• When I acquire products I’ll list them in red. When I use up products I’ll change it to gray on the list.
• I’m hoping to get down to one item in each specific subcategory except moisture d/c’s which I’ll keep at my three staples and my two hairsprays.

Here is my inventory!

Shampoos:
Design Essentials Almond and Avocado +4
Redken Hair Cleansing Cream +1


Conditioners:
moisture:
Mielle Mongongo Oil Hydrating +1
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Mask
tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask

protein:
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair
ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor

Tropic Isle Black Castor Oil
Colorful Neutral Protein Filler


rinse out:
Daily Defense Tender Apple +5 (1)

treatment:
Ion Absolute Perfection steps 1 and 2

Sebastian Brilliant Brown Cellophane
Sebastian Clear Cellophane

Leave Ins & Moisturizers:
KBB Sweet Ambrosia
Aveda Smooth Infusion Style Prep Smoother
KBB Moisture Mist +1
KBB Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream

Oils, Butters & Greases:
Safflower infused with olive
Jamaican Mango & Lime Rosemary JBCO
Qhemet Castor & Amla Nourishing Pomade
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil
Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss

Hair Spray:
Garnier Fructis Flexible Control
Aussie Mega

Straight Styling/Heat Protectants:
Living Proof Restore Instant Protection Spray
Oscar Blandi pronto Dry Styling Heat Protect spray +1
Sebastian Trilliant

Sabino Moisture Block

Aveda Brilliant Anti Humectant Pomade


Other:
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam
Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink Flaxseed Gel packet

 

[Karmi]

Joining! I’ve pretty much found the two lines that work for my hair Oyin Handmade and TGIN. I’m ready to used up all my products and kick my product junkie habit.

1. Like this post. Liked

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.):

Oils - 10
Mane Choice multivitamin nurish growth oil used up
Mane Choice ancient Egyptian anti breakage
Qhemet Biologics castor moringa softening serum used up HG!
Jamaican Mango & Lime Black castor oil used up
Aura Cacia vegetable glycerin (2)
Camille Rose cocoa nibs & honey used up
Paul Mitchell smoothing supper skinny relaxing balm
Josie Maren argon oil
Jamaican Mango & Lime castor oil 1/20/19 used up

Shampoo - 7
TGIN
Olaplex No 4
Carols Daughter Rhassoul Clay shampoo (5)

Co wash -3
Oyin Handmade ginger mint (1 liter) used up
As I Am coconut cowash used up
Tresemme moisture rich used up

Conditioner - 5
Carols Daughter Rhassoul Clay (4)
Urban Hydration honey argon oil and sweet vanilla bean conditioner

Deep Conditioner - 7
TGIN Honey Mircle HG!
Soultanicals afrotastic curl elastic - used up
Oyin Handmade what the hemp used up HG!
Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian masque used up HG!
Mane Choice 4 Leaf Clover used up
Mielle Organica babassu oil & mint tossed
Camille Rose algae renew (1/15/19) used up
Mielle RoseMary Mint strengthening masque 2/20/19 used up

Leave- in’s - 13
Cream of Nature Argon Oil strengthen & shine leave in conditioner
TGIN green tea super moist leave in
Alikay Naturals lemongrass leave in
Urban Hydration honey argon oil and sweet vanilla bean daily moisturizer
Urban Hydration avocado and argon oil dail moisturizer
Oyin Handmade hair dew (2)
Mielle Brazilian Curly Cocktail - used up
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor oil leave in
Kinky Curky Knot Today used up
Shea Moisture jojoba & ucuuba butter braid up take down detangler used up
It’s a 10 miracle karatin leave in
It’s a 10 potion plus keratin leave in

Protein - 1
Green Beauty real protein treatment

Treatments - 4
Olaplex No.1 - 3.3 ounces
Olaplex No.2 - 17.75 and 67.62 ounces used up
Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian split end treatment serum

Butters - 19
Camille Rose almond jai
Camille Rose curlaide moisture butter used up
DIY shea butter mix
TGIN butter cream moisturizer (2)
TGIN twist and define cream
Qhemet Biologics alma & oil heavy cream
Qhemet Biologics cocoa tree detangling ghee
Oyin Handmade burnt sugar pomade - 4 oz and 8 oz
Oyin Handmade whipped pudding 8 oz
Shea Moisture strength and grow lock butter
Alikay Naturals shea yogurt
Kindred Butters whipped shea butter used up
3 Cayg pure shea butter - 3 tubs
3 Cayg shea nilotica butter - 1lb (1/10/19)
3 Cayg mango butter- 1lb (1/10/19)

Gels - 7
Camille Rose curl maker used up
Kinky Curly Curling Custard used up
Aunt Jackie’s Flaxseed gel used up HG!
Giovani LA hold gel used up
Mielle Organic honey & ginger styling gel used up
Shea Moisture jojoba & Cuba butter braid up gel tossed
Urban Hydration Jamaican castor oil & avocado curl cream tossed

Other - 9
Cream of Nature Argon Oil mouse
Cream of Nature Argon smooth and shine blow out cream
Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus curl mousse
Soultanicals hair sorrell
Oyin Handmade juices & berries tonic ( 1L and 8 oz)
Mielle organics flexible hold edge gel
Curls blueberry bliss curl control paste
Shea Moisture smooth and tame thermo-protect milk
Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin spritz (2) 1 left

Starting products - 81
Products added - 5
Total products - 86

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 indicate what’s used up. For new purchase I’ll add the item and purchase date (I’m gonna really try to not add new products)

5. By the end of the challenge, what is the total number of products you hope to have in your stash
I hope to use up or toss all products that are not holy grails. I’ll indicate which products are holy grail status as I use them up and which ones I tossed.

 

[sunflora]

Used up almost all of my Mielle Babassu Mint DC... sometimes I hate it sometimes I don't, but I'm glad it's about done. I'll have to find something to mix the rest with later. Hmmph.

 

[sunflora]

Did some light cleaning and finally tossed the Lush products. Wayy too much fragrance, plus I think some of them were expired. xD

 

[faithVA]

I used up my Mane Choice 24 K Gel. I think I like the biotin gel better.

 

[Karmi]

Used up soultanicals afrotastic curl elastic. I liked the deep conditioner but I'm not leaning towards it being a holy grain. I may not repurchase.

 

[trclemons]

I used up the 4TLOB Moroccan Magic DC & purchased Cream & Coco Cooling Scalp Smoothie.

 

[trclemons]

I received a Castor Marmalade Oil in my Mystery Box from 4TheLoveofBubbles.

 

[Karmi]

Used up Mielle Otganics Brazilian Curly Cocktail.

I really didn't like this stuff, too thick and has no slip. I actually tossed the little that was left over.

Added - 1lb of 3 Cayg shea nicolita butter and 1lb mango butter.

 

[faithVA]

Used up the Deva Curl One Conditioner and the Mane Choice Type 4 Deep Conditioner.