The OFFICIAL Samples Thread

[candibaby]

I remember someone saying something about starting a sticky with the links to all the companies who give out samples. Since I've emailed/gotten samples from like EVERY company out there.. here you go.

**Companies who give FREE Samples**
Elasta Qp - http://elastaqp.com
Kera Care - http://avlon.com
Nexxus - http://nexxus.com
Giovanni - http://giovannicosmetics.com
Lanza - http://lanza.com
Kenra - http://kenra.com
Physique - http://physique.com
Herbal Essences - http://herbalessences.com
Empress - http://empresshaircare.com
Sebastian - http://www.sebastian-intl.com/
Dove - http://dove.com
Pantene - http://pantene.com
Infusium 23 - http://infusium23.com

**Companies that have free samples but want you to PAY shipping**
Profectiv - http://strengthofnature.com
Organic Root Stimulator - http://organicrootstimulator.com
Sample Choice - http://samplechoice.com

**Other**
KMS (you have to actually send a request via snail mail or they wont send any) - http://kms.com
Ouidad (they want you to pay like $15 for a sample pack) - http://ouidad.com
Kiehls (they give free samples, but you have to buy something in order to get them) - http://kiehls.com

**Companies who WONT send samples, period.**
Tigi Bedhead - http://tigihaircare.com
Redken - http://redken.com
Aveda - http://aveda.com
Deep Brilliance - http://farouk.com
Surge - http://surgehaircare.com (no response, EVER)
Alterna - http://4alterna.com (only given to professional salons)


HTH- if i find/receive more, I'll update.

 

[hOnii]

thanks!

 

[candibaby]

yw!

 

[MrsQueeny]

Thanks adding this to my favorites.

 

[Dreamn]

thanks! gues whos about to run down the list and copy and paste the same email to evryone

 

[candibaby]

LOL thats what i do. if the company has a lot of stuff you want to try, be specific!

 

[Shatani]

nicely done!!

 

[candibaby]

thank you

 

[Sweetyb]

I know I asked this on another board, but how do you get free samples from Kendra? I wrote them and I was given a recommendation of what to buy, but not offered any free samples (like what I asked them about).

 

[Michelle79]

Thanks CB!

Some of the companies thats on the don't send samples list actually sells their samples (more like trial sizes). I bought some Aveda samples from the Aveda store & I bought some Deep Brilliance samples off of eBay.

Ulta sells samples of Redken, Biolage & Paul Mitchell.

 

[candibaby]

i emailed the companies under "wont send samples" and they plain out told me they dont sell samples period and to find a salon w/ their products and ask them to use them on my hair. *shrug*

Sweetb- you have to ask for samples. if you just ask about products, they most likely wont send any.

 

[inthepink]

You can get small/travel sizes of Aveda products at their store. Though, I still think for the size, it's kind of expensive.

 

[candibaby]

I just listed the ones that will send samples if you email them. I don't think it counts if you have to go somewhere to buy them. If that's the case, there's no point in emailing them for samples.

 

[Aalize]

I emailed Kenra a few weeks ago and they never replied and never sent anything! Should I email again?

 

[candibaby]

I know they ran out a little while ago, they should have more by now.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

You can add Motions and Clariol to the list that won't send you samples. Also, when I emailed Sebastions, John Freida, Infusium 23, and Pantene, they didn't send me samples but coupons. Infusium sent me a couple for one free product that's regular size but everyone sent dollar(s) off coupons.

 

[ThursdayGirl]

I emailed Kenra a few weeks ago... then got an email back a week ago asking for my address... again (

I had already put it at the bottom of my original inquiry). I was specific with what I asked for. I received my samples yesterday. Two that I asked for and 2 that I didn't. Maybe they ran out of what I wanted and substituted these other two things instead. I dunno.

 

[Cowgirl]

thanks Candibaby. Got some emails to send.

 

[Leslie_C]

Kenra, elasta QP, and Keracare were all very generous with their samples! I didnt even ask for the elasta qp but I mentioned I have black hair so maybe thats why they sent elasta products too bc kenra and elasta are owned by the same company.

 

[Laela]

wow.. that's very resourceful of you.. thanks!

I hope the mods would consider pinning this one up **hint**

 

[EXSQUISIT]

thanks!

 

[PretteePlease]

if you live in the Minneapolis/St paul area you can be a product tester for Aveda i know this only applies to a few members but we should all start contacting companies to see their procedure for getting product testers!!!

 

[A_Christian]

Thanks for alerting us. What a helpful thread!

 

[bellydancer]

great thread!

 

[lunalight7]

This is a kick *** thread. Thanx for starting it candi!

 

[Hadiyah]

Thanks,, I just happened to send an e-mail last week to Laza, the responded back stating that due to popular demand they're out if samples, I asked them could they send them when they're available, no response as of yet.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks! I love freebies!!

 

[Michelle79]

bump

 

[TBird]

Very nice of you to post.

 

[auntybe]

thanks this is a great thread!