Anyone up for a "Use up your stash in 2010" challenge?

[B_Phlyy]

Just used up a bottle of Optimum Care Stay Strong Conditioner and Lustrasilk Mango and Shea Butter Cholesterol.

 

[Lanea87]

Shampoo
Crème of Nature Professional Detangling- Conditioning (Green-2 bottles)
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair (DONATED)
ION Color Defense Shampoo (DONATED)

Conditioner
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment (12/22/09)
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
Organic Root Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
Generic Value Products Conditioning Balm (Matrix Biolage)
ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (2/27/10)
Crème of Nature Nourishing Conditioner (2/5/10)
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner
ION Reconstructor Treatment
ION Color Defense Intense Moisture Daily Hydrating Conditioner (DONATED)
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Aussie Deeeeep 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Treatment (2 bottles)
LeKair Cholesterol Plus
Lustrasilk Aloe Vera Cholesterol
Salon Care Honey and Almond Conditioner
Suave Humectent

Leave-In/Moisturizer
Generic Value Products The Conditioner- Leave In Conditioner (Paul Mitchell)
Mane ‘n Tail Detangler
ApHogee Pro-Vitamin Leave-In Conditioner
ApHogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer
HairVeda Whipped Cream
Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector
Silk Elements Silken Child Moisturizing Crème
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In Cream (12/24/09)
Infusium 23 (1/17/10)
ION Color Defense Leave-In Protector (DONATED)
CHI Keratin Mist

Oil
African Royale Hot Six Oil
Castro & EVOO Mix (1/1/10)
Safflower Oil
EVOO
Coconut Oil
Amla Lite
Vatika Oil

Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
Amla Powder
Shikakai Powder (12/30/09)
Henna (1/1/10)
Brahmi
Indigo

Other
CHI Silk Infusion
CHI 44 Iron Guard
Motions Foam Wrap Lotion
KeraCare Foam Wrap Lotion
KeraCare Oil Sheen
French Stabilizer Plus
Ecostyler Clear Gel
Ampro Pro Styl Gel (DONATED)


****DONATED some items to my care/ group home.

 

[30something]

Errr wasn't this thread like 38 pages? where did it go?

Funny thing I came here just to talk about my experience with Giovanni and you guys are talking about it too

Not sure why I even got the gallon of Giovanni smooth as silk.. well I guess I must have liked it before because I'm more then half way through my 8 oz bottle and discovered my hair really does not like it. See thats my down side of being a PJ, I got confused on what works best. The shampoos are really good tho. T

 

[Solitude]

I think I'd like to join this challenge - maybe I can get in on the next couple of phases. I'm going to spend March using and selling up stuff. I plan to pick ONE staple line, purchase it, and try to stick with it for the rest of 2010.

I really like my Aveda stuff, but they don't offer everything that I need...sigh....

I'll do an inventory this weekend and update.

 

[Vintageglam]

Errr wasn't this thread like 38 pages? where did it go?

Funny thing I came here just to talk about my experience with Giovanni and you guys are talking about it too

Not sure why I even got the gallon of Giovanni smooth as silk.. well I guess I must have liked it before because I'm more then half way through my 8 oz bottle and discovered my hair really does not like it. See thats my down side of being a PJ, I got confused on what works best. The shampoos are really good tho. T

All the pages are still there - I think maybe there are more posts per page...

You can re-direct that Giovanni Smooth as Silk my way .... Let me know how much you want for it/ or if you want to swap it for something...

I think I'd like to join this challenge - maybe I can get in on the next couple of phases. I'm going to spend March using and selling up stuff. I plan to pick ONE staple line, purchase it, and try to stick with it for the rest of 2010.

I really like my Aveda stuff, but they don't offer everything that I need...sigh....

I'll do an inventory this weekend and update.

Welcome we start a new cycle in April so look forward to having you on board.

I think I might also edit the rules based on our experiences in the first cycle. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE LADIES ON ANY RULE CHANGES YOU WANT.

Shampoo

****DONATED some items to my care/ group home.

Congrats on all your used up and donated items !!!

Just used up a bottle of Optimum Care Stay Strong Conditioner and Lustrasilk Mango and Shea Butter Cholesterol.

!!!

 

[Vintageglam]

ladies we are going into the second cycle next month so based on your experiences please let me know what rule changes you want which you feel will help you with this challenge better.

For example I have found that my hair really hated some of my products as I transitioned so had to get some more shampoo's etc.

Let me know your thoughts....

 

[biancaelyse]

I resisited the urge to order a bunch of oils and butters for my hair - I need to deplete what I have on hand 1st before buying more, even if the price is good

 

[YankeeCandle]

What would you suggest I do to use up a full bottle of product that my hair didn't like (too stiff, sticky and dulling on my fine hair)?

Is there anything I can mix it with?

It's the Soft Sheen Carson Optimu Oil Therapy 3-in1-Creme Oil Moisturizer.

 

[Vintageglam]

What would you suggest I do to use up a full bottle of product that my hair didn't like (too stiff, sticky and dulling on my fine hair)?

Is there anything I can mix it with?

It's the Soft Sheen Carson Optimu Oil Therapy 3-in1-Creme Oil Moisturizer.

Um this is a tricky one bc its a leave in product so not much that can be done there. If it was a condish I would say mix it up with another cheap conish such as cholesterol and use it for co-washing. Other than that do you have friend, family or foe whom might like it?

 

[YankeeCandle]

Thanks, stellagirl!. LOL at "foe."

I wonder if I could mix it with oils and use it as a wash-out treatment. Hmmm...this thread gives good ieas

 

[morehairplease]

Checking in ladies....I have been slowly but surely working on several products with the help of my dh/ds but have not completely used anything up. Starting this week, my dh/ds will be washing their hair every other day due to their allergies and the Spring season approaching so I definitely feel that a lot of the products will be gone in no time.

 

[Zeal]

I'm in. My products are in my YouTube video some are gone. I think I actually purchased more since I made the video.

Do oils count?

CONDITIONERS
Trader Joe's Balanced Moisturizing Nourish Spa
Herbal Essences break's over - strenghthening conditioner
Herbal Essences totally twisted - curls & waves conditioner
Giovanni Direct Leave-in Weightless Moisture Conditioner
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Conditioner
EQyss PREMIER Cream Rinse Conditiner Detangler
EO Essentials Conditioner - Sweet Orange and Honey
Elasta QP DPR-11

SHAMPOO
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing Shampoo
Sandhu's Amla & Brahmi Hair Wash
Ayur Herbal Shampoo - Amla & Shikakai with Reetha

MISC
EQyss Mega-Tek
EQyss Premier Natural Botanical Wquine Rehydrant Spray
SURGE Moisture Aide Extra Strength Leave in Moisturizing Lotion
Lilly of the Desere Aloe Vera Jelly
MAHABHRINGARAj OIL

GEL
ElastaQP Feels Like Silk Liquid Styling Gel
ElastaQP Glaze Conditioner Shining Gel
ECO Styler Olive Oil Gel
ECO Styler Alcohol Free Styling Gel
ISOPLUS Styling Gel

 

[Mzz Mac]

Finally used up 1 more product. (2 total and a million more to go)

Hairveda - moist con 24/7
Hairveda - sitrinillah dc

 

[30something]

Ok, stellagirl
The gallon is at my house and I have about half of the 8 oz, during march 25-april 1st I can ship it too you.

 

[Vintageglam]

^^^ cool what exactly does a gallon = in metric sizes???

- will PM you rest of details

x SG

 

[30something]

Gallon is almost 4 liters

 

[Vintageglam]

^^^ WOW !!! you don't play with that Giovanni SAS... !!!

Sending you a PM.

 

[30something]

Well errr.. lets just say I failed this month

 

[Vintageglam]

Well errr.. lets just say I failed this month

What did you buy 20Something....

Don;t worry we are all here to be supportive to each other....

 

[30something]

Well CVS had 3 for $10 sale on TRESemme. 32 oz. That is like the price of one good conditioner.

I wish my need to be a consumer really shifted to something else like make up and nails. I picked some cute nail polish in CVS saw it was like $6 I was like hell naw. Then I went to repurchase Cover Girl last blast, omg it was nearly $10.. it was only like $6.50 over a year ago. Totally turned me off. I guess make up and stuff like that always less satisfying for me.. I need something else cheap and collectible.

 

[morehairplease]

checking in ladies
Sofn'free gro healthy thick and healthy olive oil cream(this was trashed due to being expired)
Nairobi humecta-sil 03/13/10

 

[Ltown]

Ladies there is a spring/summer co washing thread maybe you can use up our stash with that challenge:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=452756

 

[Vintageglam]

Well CVS had 3 for $10 sale on TRESemme. 32 oz. That is like the price of one good conditioner.

I wish my need to be a consumer really shifted to something else like make up and nails. I picked some cute nail polish in CVS saw it was like $6 I was like hell naw. Then I went to repurchase Cover Girl last blast, omg it was nearly $10.. it was only like $6.50 over a year ago. Totally turned me off. I guess make up and stuff like that always less satisfying for me.. I need something else cheap and collectible.

I like the way a PJ always justifies their purchases.....

Ladies there is a spring/summer co washing thread maybe you can use up our stash with that challenge:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=452756

ummmmm....... thinking about doing this too... :scratchch


Thanks Ltown

x SG

 

[loulou82]

UPDATED... I don't have any suggestions as far as the rules go. I think they're fine as is.

Shampoos

Elucence MB Shampoo (1L)
Elucence MB Shampoo (8 oz)
Nexxus Aloe Rid Shampoo- USED

Rinse Out Conditioners

HE HH (3 bottles)
Elucence MB Conditioner (1L)
Jessicurl Too Shea Conditioner
Infusium 23 Moisturologie Conditioner (2 bottles)
Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner- USED

Deep Conditioners

Jessicurl WDT
Elasta QP Fortifying Conditioner
ORS Replenishing Paks
Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner
Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana Conditioner
Aubrey Organics Island Natural Conditioner- USED
Lustersilk- USED
Elasta QP DPR-11 Conditioner- THREW OUT

Leave In Conditioners

Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave In
Kinky Curly Knot Today
HE LTR
Lacio Lacio- THREW OUT

Moisturizers

Qhemet Biologics AOHC
Qhemet Biologics BRC
Qhemet Biologics Coco Tree Ghee- USED
Shescentit Jojoba Cream- USED

Oils

Tea Tree Oil
Grapefruit Oil
Glycerin
Coconut Oil- USED
Jamaican Mango and Lime Island Oil- USED 1 BOTTLE/ 1 LEFT

Gels

Aloe Vera Gel
KCCC
Noodlehead Styling Cream
IC Fantasia Gel

Heat Styling

CHI Shampoo
CHI Conditioner
CHI Iron Guard
CHI Silk Infusion
Redken Smooth Glide
Motions Heat Seeker Protectant
BTZ Straight Shot Serum

 

[Vintageglam]

^^^ Wow Lulu you done good !!!

 

[Lanea87]

Im thinking about joining that Spring/Summer challange to get some of this stuff out the way.

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

Well CVS had 3 for $10 sale on TRESemme. 32 oz. That is like the price of one good conditioner.

I wish my need to be a consumer really shifted to something else like make up and nails. I picked some cute nail polish in CVS saw it was like $6 I was like hell naw. Then I went to repurchase Cover Girl last blast, omg it was nearly $10.. it was only like $6.50 over a year ago. Totally turned me off. I guess make up and stuff like that always less satisfying for me.. I need something else cheap and collectible.

CVS plays too much.
E-tailers, target, marshall's, and t.j. maxx all give you way more bang for your buck. Even duane reade, walgreens and rite aid are better than cvs. I think about how much money people (including my fool self) waste there and it makes my chest hurt.


Also, I'm not joining the co-washing challenge, but I think I'm going to sign back on for another session of this use up your stash thing. I know my PJ-ism isn't cured because I'm still buying other thangs at a terrifying rate, BUT I never even think of buying new hair products anymore. I realize that everything I need, I have. And that 50-11 conditioner is not going to get me to goal overnight. So thanks for starting this, stella!

 

[Vintageglam]

^^^ You are welcome sweetie. I so know what you mean. Okay so I am not completely cured but now I seriously think twice before buying whereas before it would be oh its only x amount and I spend more than that on Ice-cream at the supermarket or something to that effect. Now I know that if I'm buying something its bc I really want it and feel there is a gap in my needs.

I am also discovering what I like/ don;t like bc I have to think about purchases more.

I am also finding new ways to be creative and use thing up. For example I have blended some oils and butters and made the most devine body lotion. And I made a bootleg ceramide moisturiser (like Mizani H20) from my Elasta QP Mango butter which is making my hair feel like silk

Lets keep fighting the good fight ladies


x SG

 

[loulou82]

^^^ Wow Lulu you done good !!!

Yes! I'm making up ground.

FH just informed me he wants a food processor. I told him great! I always wanted one. He said, "Really? You never told me." I said, "Because you probably wouldn't like what I'm going to use it for." He already knew what the deal was and sighed, "Your hair?" YUP! So he decided we'd get one for the kitchen and one for my hair. I can't wait to start mixing!

 

[Vintageglam]

^^^Lulu that's just hysterical My DH is like that now. He understands my passion for hair now.