Use Up Your Stash Challenge 2011

[faithVA]

I am extending a previous challenge. I didn't see one for 2011. I kept most of the original rules but made some minor adjustments.

USE UP YOUR STASH CHALLENGE 2011
(April 1 2011 - June 30 2011 for 1st session) - CLOSED

(July 1 2011 - Sep 31 2011 for 2nd session)
Visit New Thread for SESSION II
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=554217

Sign Up: I don't do cut offs. it may be totally unmaneagable but I will hope for the best.


The Rules:

1. Participants are allowed 1 (Yes ladies 1 product purchase per month). So you see its not that Bad !!!

2. Participants will also get 2 x "Emergency" Free passes (notice the emphasis on the word emergency) to replenish i.e. stock spilled in an accident etc.

3. Participants also get a 1 item pass for their birthday. And a 1 item pass for each hair length goal you reach. (I like to celebrate)

3. The idea is to decrease your stash not increase it. You are free to swap, sell, throw away and give away products to your hearts content as long as the stash is "decreasing". Remember you can also raid your kitchen for supplies. The idea is to be reasonable so be as creative as you like in how you use up your stash. You are also not bound to use products which clearly are not working for you. The aim is to be reasonable and realize that we do not need to buy so much stuff but rather be more disciplined with our reggies and learn to establish our staples by actually using the stuff instead of continually buying more !!!

4. You have 5 days (grace period) after you sign up for the challenge to make any VITAL purchases that you know you will be needing in advance. However be reasonable here otherwise you will be defeating the purpose ...

5. Ladies, please reserve a "place holder" and list your stash (Required) within 5 days of joining the challenge. If you have a REALLY Big stash, just try to get most of it in with the 1st 30 days.

Posting a starting pic of your stash is optional. You can then update this "place holder" as we go along with details of what you have used, sold, exchanged and given away. The aim of this challenge is to actually give your hair a chance to find out what it likes by encouraging stability of product use and held curb our PJism at the same time !!!

6. Also please check in every 2 weeks to let us all know how it is going and to get support so you do not fall off the challenge.

7. This challenge will be split into 3 sessions (April to June, July to Sept., Oct-Dec). You can join 1 or all 3 at any time. The idea is to not make it so difficult that people will give up. This way it is more manageable. The idea is to encourage better spending habits and realise that product purchases is only half the answer in a healthy hair journey. The other half is discipline in our reggies !!!


Paste the following info if you’re up for the challenge

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period. Use your own categories.

Suggested Categories:
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Deep Conditioners
- Leave Ins/Mosturizers
- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
- Styling products
- Other

3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?


(If you sign up, I will be updating the list every 2 to 3 days)
Session 1 Participants (Apr 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011)
faithVA
Aireen
alive
Allicat
A856
NanCeBoTwin
Beany
leiah
B_Phlyy
NikkiQ
che1219
ThickRoot
creolefox
ms_b_haven06
1stladyv
Amazhaan
JJamiah
Zaz
coyacoy
YoursTrulyRE
ajargon02
20Something
13StepsAhead
Queen75
Ravengirl
winona






(If you sign up, I will be updating the list every 2 to 3 days. So if you don't see your name added immediately, give me a few days.)

 

[Aireen]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I needed this so badly, sign me up!

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1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?

- I constantly have an urge to buy products so I want to significantly reduce my stash before making any new purchases and possibly save money rather than spend on conditioners that only get used halfway if lucky. There are some products I plan to have left over in case because of a challenge or due to them being staples but I would like to have my stash reduced to 2-4 products before buying anything new.

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period.

- Shampoos: Aussie Moist Shampoo and KeraCare Dry & Itchy Scalp Shampoo (Not sure what I'm doing with the KeraCare, might give it to a friend or desperately try to use it up.)

- Conditioners: Yes To Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner, Aubrey Organics White Camellia, Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise, and Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner.

- Oils: Coconut Oil and Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray (Don't know really what to do with the latter.)

3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)

- See below.

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?

- For now just April 1st 2011 to June 30th 2011.

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[Janet']

Best wishes to you ladies!! I'll be watching from the sidelines!

 

[alive]

im in! i'm not really a PJ (ok im in a teeny weeny bit of denial atm)
Shampoos:
giovanni 50/50
- Conditioners:
HE LTR, a wierd mix of stuff in a Trader Joe's Nourish Spa bottle
Leave Ins:
soft n beautiful detangling something, Infusium 23
Mosturisers:
bio infusion olive oil, scurl
Oils & Essential Oils & Butters:
tons of shea butter
Herbal & Ayurvedic Products:
henna
Styling products:
lets jam gel, eco styler gel, fantasia frizz buster serum, some funky smelling hair gloss

that's all i can think of at the moment, im sure there's more. this cant be all there is

 

[Shay72]

Just stopping in bc there is no way I could list my entire stash . I will watch on the sidelines. I am using up a lot of my stash by doing 4 legs of the "No Buy Challenge". I'm not sure who else is still doing it but I am .

 

[faithVA]

im in! i'm not really a PJ (ok im in a teeny weeny bit of denial atm)

I am not a major product junkie. I just don't like having things that I don't know when I will use them. So they have to go.

I'm not sure you really have a stash alive . That's a pretty short list.

I'm going to go post my stash in a few minutes.

 

[faithVA]

Just stopping in bc there is no way I could list my entire stash . I will watch on the sidelines. I am using up a lot of my stash by doing 4 legs of the "No Buy Challenge". I'm not sure who else is still doing it but I am .

I looked at the No Buy Challenge and the Use 1 Buy 1. I can't remember what rule I knew I wouldn't follow. I have rule issues even with my own rules

 

[A856]

I'm already on this...add me to the list!

 

[faithVA]

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
I prefer to have a small collection of things I like and that I can use within a months period. I have stuff I have no idea when I will use it. I have stuff I don't even know how to use. It drives me crazy.

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period.
Categorize by:
- Shampoos (Goal: 2 ----- Current: 2)
1. Elasta QP Soy Oyl Shampoo (Staple)
2. Naturaz Moisturizing Shampoo (6/24/2011)
3. African Royale BRX Braid Shampoo
4. Nex Faze Shea Butter Hydrating Shampoo (5/6/2011)

- Conditioners (Goal: 1 ----- Current: 1)
5. Suave Coconut Conditioner
6. EO Hydrating Conditioner (6/24/2011)
7. Nex Faxe Shea Butter Hydrating Conditioner (5/6/2011)
8. Roux Porosity Control 4/8/2011
9. Suave Almond Shea Butter Conditioner (combo) 4/29/2011
10. Africas Best Detangling Conditioner (5/21/2011)
11. Bronner Brothers Doctor in a Box Hair Treatment (tossed 5/21/2011)

-Deep Conditioners (Goal: 1 ----- Current: 1)
12. Taliah Waajid Enhancing Herbal Conditioner (Staple)
13. Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner 6/23/2011
14. ORS Conditioner - 4/9/2011 - giveaway

- Leave Ins/Moisturizers (Goal: 1 ----- Current: 2)
15. Taliah Waajid Mist Bodifier
16. Cantu Shea Butter Leave In
17. Cantu Daily Shea Butter Moisturizer (tossed 5/21/2011)
18. Dudleys PCA Moisture Retention (6/12/2011)


- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters (Goal: 2 ----- Current: 8)
19. Sunflower Oil (Staple)
20. Avocado Oil
21. Aloe Butter
22. Mango Butter
23. Castor Oil
24. Almond Oil
25. EVOO
26. CD Lisa's Hair Elixir (5/14/2011 - taken from Mom's stash)
27. Jojoba Oil 5/27/2011
28. Coconut Oil (5/6/2011)
29. Grapeseed Oil 4/24/2011

- Styling products (Goal: 3 ----- Current: 7)
31. Shea Moisture Curl Smoothie (2)
32. Jane Carter Condition & Sculpt (& y do I have this?)
33. Joie Natural Gel
34. Eco Styler Gel (Olive Oil) - Added 6/17/2011
35. Murrays Loc and Twist - Added 6/17/2011
36. Garnier Free Gel - Added 6/24/2011
37. Taliah Waajid Lock it Up (Firm Hold) (6/19/2011 - gave away/used)
38. Khemistry Gel (6/19/2011)
39. Taliah Waajid Crinkle and Curls (tossed 5/21/2011)
40. Carol's Daughter Loc Butter (5/7/2011 - gave away)
41. Curls Goddess Glaze (5/4/2011)
42. Kimble Bounce Back Curling Revitalizer (4/4/2011)
43. Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey (4/29/2011)
44. Kinky Curly Curling Custard (4/9/2011 - giveaway)
45. Garnier Fructic Curling Gel/Creme - 5/14/2011 - threw away
46. KC Spiral Spritz (6/12/2011)
47. Taliah Waajid Lock it Up (6/12/2011)


- Other (Current: 3)
44. Cantu Shea Butter Strengthening Treatment (need to give away)
45. Hydratherma Herbal Gloss Heat Protector (sealing ends)
46. Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor (added 5/28/2011)
47. Zen Detox (6/21/2011)
48. Bronner Brothers Temple Balm (5/3/2011 - threw away)
49. Mango Marmalade Oil Sheen (4/27/2011- threw away)
50. Crown of Glory Hair Custard (4/4/2011)
51. ORS Hair Fertilizer (2) - free samples (5/3/2011 - threw away)
52. Boundless Tresses (i have a reaction to this) (5/3/2011 - threw away)
53. Bionfusion Olive Oil shine serum (5/19/2011 - threw away)
54. Carol Daughters Hair Balm (5/1/2011)



Session 1 Starting Count: 51
Session 1 Current Count: 24
Session 1 Ending Count : 24

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?
I will be hanging around for all 3 but hope to be finished by the end of the 2nd session.

 

[AlliCat]

I'm in!!!!!

 

[AlliCat]

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge? Besides making length goals, using up my stash is my second biggest hair goal for 2011. So this challenge is perfect for me

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period. (below are the products I have but will probably not repurchase, so basically I'm trying to use them up. They're not necessarily bad, just not my staples for various reasons (ie. too expensive, not effective enough, hard to find, etc)

Shampoos:
Joico K-Pak Clarifying/chelating shampoo (DONE MAY 22)
Joico Kpak Shampoo (donzo April 17)
Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo (DONE)

Conditioners:
Aubrey Organics GBP (DONE, April 14...DC on dry hair)
Aveda Brilliant Conditioner (DONE April 3, DC)
Garnier Fructis Acai berry Conditioner
GVP Joico Kpak
Lustrasilk Mango & Shea butter cholesterol
Motions Moisture Plus (DONE April 3, cowash)
Motions Moisture Plus Tub(DONE April 19, cowash)
Mane n Tail Conditioner (DONE April 14, DC)
Organix (coconut) (DONE)
ORS Hair Mayo
ORS Replenishing Conditioner
Redken All-Soft Conditioner (DONE April 7, cowash)
Redken Heavy Cream (DONE May 16, DC)
Suave Humectant (DONE April 14), DC
UBH Deep Conditioner
V05 Champagne Kiss Conditioner (cowash done april 21)

Leave Ins:
CHI Keratin Mist
Elasta QP H-Two (DONE..well given away)
Infusium 23 Moisturologie spray

Mosturisers:
Elasta QP Oil Recovery Moisturizer (DONE..well given away)
Live Clean Intense Moisture leave-in creme
ORS Oil Moisturizing Lotion (done..well given away)

Oils:
Jojoba
Sweet Almond Oil (DONE April 14, mixed with GBP)

Styling products:
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Random packets of samples

Other:
Surge Plus 14
Biotin (5000mcg)

3. Post a Pic of your "Stash". (Optional)

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?
Just the first session.

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
I don't have as much as some, but I want to get rid of the things I don't really use as often to make room for the things I use more. My list contains both things I love and things I don't love so much.

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period. Use your own categories.

2 packs of Henna
Brahmi Amla Oil
Mahabhrigaraj Oil
Shikaiki Powder
6 bottles of V05
PM The Conditioner
KC Dry Itchy Scalp Conditioner
2 bottles JBCO
NTM
SE Leave-In/Detangler
Vatika Coconut Oil
AVJ
Brahmi Powder
Garnier Leave In
Giovvani Tea Tree Therapy Conditioner
Giovvani Leave In

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?
second session

I'll be back in a bit to add more, since I just ran out of DC and Clarifying shampoo.....I'm sure more will catch my eye in the hair care section.

 

[Beany]

In! I'll answer the questions when I get to my computer.

 

[faithVA]

alive, Aireen, AlliCat, Beany, nanCeBoTwin - I have added your names to the participant list for Session 1. Welcome ladies.

Going to shampoo now and start using up some stuff.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I'm in but I can't decide if I should do session 1 or wait until session 2. My derm wants me to get some new stuff to help with my alopecia, but idk when I'll have time to go shopping for it.

 

[leiah]

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
I'm moving soon and don't want to take a bunch of hair products with me! I also have been doing a lot more buying than using. I just joined the forum and went out and bought a whole bunch of stuff

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period. Use your own categories.

- Shampoos
Giovanni triple tea treat

- Conditioners
Giovanni SAS (liter, half gone)
Suave naturals coconut
Aphogee 2 min reconstructor
sallys gvp matrix biolage

- Deep Conditioners
rusk sensories reflect shine treatment
baba de caracol
joico moisture recovery balm
boe maravisus

- Leave Ins/Mosturizers
doctor cabellos control caida leave in
taliah waajid protective mist bodifier
mixed silk leave in

- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
vatika oil
strong roots red pimento oil jbco blend
hemp seed oil blend
mustard oil

- Herbal & Ayurvedic Products
amla
brahmi
shikakai
fenugreek
henna blend
bhringraj
amla, brahmi, bhringraj, and shikakai oils

- Styling products
bain de terre curl cream
taliah waajid kids styling cream

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?
1st session for now

 

[faithVA]

I'm in but I can't decide if I should do session 1 or wait until session 2. My derm wants me to get some new stuff to help with my alopecia, but idk when I'll have time to go shopping for it.

Come on in and join us @B_Phylyy; Although it says challenge, this is just a way to stay encouraged to use up products we have and to reduce the number of products we buy. If you have to buy something for your alopecia, I would consider that an emergency and not just being a product junkie. If you need to buy that later, then just add it in when you get it.

In the meantime, its never too early to get rid of some of the other stuff.

 

[faithVA]

Welcome leiah and B_Phlyy; I have add you to the participant list.

 

[faithVA]

Almost used up the bottle of Roux Porosity Conditioner last night. I was sooo close. But it was a little too much so I have 1 more use. And I forgot I put the rest of the Kinky Curly Curling Custard in a different container so I had to add that to my list.

 

[NikkiQ]

Oh I am SO in! I'm at work right now so I'll be back later to fill out all the info and post a picture of my stash. It's so sad.

 

[faithVA]

NikkiQ - Is it bad that I am hoping yours is bigger than mine?

Adding you to the list.

 

[JJamiah]

I am IN IN IN LIKE FLIN!

 

[JJamiah]

@faithVA ---- I am new to my length (past WL) and have found I am using up items a little quicker than norm. What are the Replenish rules?

ETA: Okay read it like five times I see we can buy one item a month, that should be fine.

I'd like to try this out.

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ - Is it bad that I am hoping yours is bigger than mine?

Adding you to the list.

LMAO I was just looking at your list and hoping yours was bigger than mine!!!

 

[YoursTrulyRE]

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
I just have way too much stuff. I am a compulsive buyer and just need to learn to control myself. I have so much stuff I need to get it down to having only what I use and a small reserve on hand.

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period.

Shampoos
Giovanni 50:50 shampoo
Keracare hydrating detangling shampoo
Phyto Organics shampoo (can't remember the type)

Conditioners
VO5 Moisture Milks Strawberry (4 bottles)
Phyto Organics Therappe
Giovanni Smooth as Silk
Giovanni Tea Tree
Roux Porosity Control (2 bottles)
Joico Moisture Recovery

Deep Conditioners
Silk Elements MegaSilk Treatment
Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose
Jessiecurl Weekly Deep Treatment
Joico K-pak Intense Hydrator (10 tubes)
Lutrasilk Shea Mango

Leave Ins/Moisturizers
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In
Taliah Waajid Mist Bodifier
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Leave-In (3 bottles)
Roux 619 leave-in (2 packs)

Oils & Essential Oils
Castor Oil
EVOO
Coconut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Rosemary Oil
Peppermint Oil
Tea Tree Oil

Styling products
EcoStyler gel
Aloe Vera Gel
Qhemet Biologic Amla & Olive Heavy Cream

Misc.
GVP Chi Silk Infusion
Joico K-pak reconstructor (10 tubes)
Aphogee 2 min


4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?
Hopefully I can get these down to my staples in the first session if not I will be back for round 2.

 

[JJamiah]

Suggested Categories:
- Shampoos - 6 Hair One Olive Oil Cleansers/ 3 Wen's (Next shipment in September)
- Deep Conditioners - Alter EGO Garlic Conditioner x2, Silk Elements Megasilk x 2.5, WEN Remoisturizer

- Leave Ins/Mosturizers - APhogee leave in x 2, Aphogee green Tea x 2
- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters - Argan Oil x 2
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Products - HENNA like 5 boxes indigo 2 packages left
- Protein Treatment - DRC 2 bottles, Dudleys Hair Rebuilder, Aphogee 2 minute x 1.5
- Others - NuGro Hair Spray x 2, Nu- Gro Grease; Porosity Control

I don't think anymore! LOL

 

[Amazhaan]

I'm in... holding my spot. Will update later! Thanks OP!!!

1. What are your motivations for joining this challenge?
I want to use up my hair stash and begin to use the products I have consistently -- no rotating for at least 1 month-- so that I can find out what products really work for my hair and come up with a better regimen.

2. A list of the products you hope to be using up in your stash? Include the ones you buy in your 5 day grace period.

Categorize by:

- Shampoos
HE Degunkify
Nairobi Exquisite Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
T/Gel Shampoo - will probably toss...no more psoriasis since going natural
L'OREAL Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Shampoo
Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo
Kenra Clarifying Shampoo
DermOrganics Argan Oil Conditioning Shampoo
Mizani Thermasmooth Shampoo
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Conditioner (2)

- Conditioners
DermOrganics Argan Oil Masque
Suave Humecto
Suave Almond and Honey
Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
Porosity Control Conditioner
Mane and Tail Original Conditioner (2)
GVP Joico K-Pak Alterna Caviar Moisture Conditioner
One 'N Only Moisture Repair Conditioner
Oyin HoneyHemp Conditioner
Aussie Moist
Inecto Pure Coconut Oil Conditioner
Mizani Thermasmooth Conditioner
Nourish Spa Conditioner (2)
Tresemme' Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
L'OREAL Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Moisturizing Conditioner (5) --they were on sale!
Organix Shea Butter Conditioner (2)
Organix Vanilla Silk Conditioner
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Conditioner (2)

-Deep Conditioners
One 'N Only Restorative Mask
Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
Alterna Caviar Hair Masque
Aubrey Organics HSR (2)
Aubrey Organics Island Natural
Miss Jessie's Rapid Recovery Treatment
Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango
Lustrasilk Olive Oil

- Leave Ins/Moisturizers
Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Mist (2)
Biolage leave in
Design Essentials Therapeutics Leave- In
Mixed Silk Leave- In
Giovanni Direct leave- in
Qhemet Amla and Olive Heavy Cream
Qhemet Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee
Scurl (3 including 32 oz bottle)
DermOrganic Argan Oil Leave-In Treatment
Aphoghee Balancing Moisturizer

- Oils & Essential Oils & Butters
Wheat Germ Oil
Shea Moisture Reconstructive Elixir
JBCO
One 'N Only Argan Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Peppermint Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Apricot Kernal Oil
Castor Oil
Jojoba Oil
Vegetable Glycerin
Pressing Oil (2)
EVOO
Claudie's Hair Elixir

- Styling products
Bumble and bumble Styling Creme
Kimble Hair Butter
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (7) thanks to the BOGO!!!!
One 'N Only Styling Cream
Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade
Curls Curl Creme brule
Lock and Twist Gel
Olive Oil Smooth n hold pudding
Kinky Kurly Knot Today(2)
Curl Gel-les'c
Eco Style olive oil Gel (2 - including 5lb bucket)
Eco style Argan Oil Gel

- Other
KeraCare Styling Foam
Curls Passion Fruit Paste
Design Essentials Spritz
Mizani Spritz
Aphoghee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor
Aphoghee 2 minute Reconstructor
Aphoghee 2-Step Protein Treatment
Nioxin Bliss Thermal Protector (2)
Mizani Thermasmooth Smoothing Serum
Mizani Thermasmooth Spritz
FHI Hotsauce (2)
Chi Iron Guard
Silk Elements Heat Protectant Spray
Nioxin Multi Vitamins
Simply One Pre-Natal Pills

Session 1 Starting Count: 114
Session 1 Ending Count : ?

4. Which session(s) you are joining. (go slow ladies and be realistic)?
All - I need to be in all of them...

 

[Amazhaan]

double post -- sorry

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA ---- I am new to my length (past WL) and have found I am using up items a little quicker than norm. What are the Replenish rules?

ETA: Okay read it like five times I see we can buy one item a month, that should be fine.

I'd like to try this out.

Wow - past WL. Congratulations JJamiah.

I'm not so great with rules - lol. The goal is to get rid of excess stuff and not buy stuff we don't need. So if you really ran out of 2 of your regimen items in one month, then you have to do what you have to do.

Welcome aboard. Will add you to the list.

 

[faithVA]

Ok Amazhaan - got you down.