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  Free Matrix Biolage hair care samples

http://www.gofreebies.com/freebie.asp?id=9912&src=0&cid=24225713

This link will take you directly to the Matrix Biolage site, not Go Freebies.  You don't have to sign up for any emails or anything to get the samples. It says that the offer is good until 4/30/14 or while supplies last. 
That took me to the freebie signup page... but I found this?

http://www.biolage.matrix.com/consultation/request-a-free-sample

 
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  Wow I emailed Nest for fragrances and got an almost immediate response! will be receiving 5 samples as well :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I haven't even tried Nest yet but I think they've already got a loyal customer in me! I sent an email yesterday asking about samples so i can rule out allergies. (This is no joke--my husband has the Eczema of Evil and is so sensitive that anything I wear, either makeup or body products, can make his skin practically erupt volcanically. I rely on subscription boxes and sampling to determine what I can buy full size, so he doesn't get a week's worth of insomnia from itching. Learned that the hard way!) I received an email back offering 5 samples and I said yes please and replied with my home address. I got an email this morning with an apology for sending to my work address and an offer to send to my home as well; there is a possibility of my missing a delivery to work because I am technically not at the hospital's mailing address and work at an external site. That is real class on Nest's part and I want to buy something pretty based on the level of service in sending a packet of samples alone!

 
I really liked my moody sisters sample. It was a one ounce whipped body cream and it smelled good. Reminded me of icing. My mom got the dry skin lotion and it was much more dense, therefore, lasts much longer. My husband and I used ours in five days. I am thinking about ordering more next week. Number 4 hair care sent me 16 sample bottles all aroun 2 ounces. I was shocked and speechless. I don't know if someone was being very generous or what, but on their site a 4 piece sample kit was 25 dollars.

 
Update- The number 4 hair care products are great. There were no tangles in my hair while I was blowdrying. It's been two days since I washed my hair and it isn't oily in the least. In fact, it still smells great. The shampoo is as thick as honey.

 
DermOrganics sent me 2 kits. 

The hair care kit had a shampoo, masque, and leave in treatment. I have used them and now want to buy ALL 3!! No wonder they send out free kits! They know once you try it you'll be hooked. 
The shampoo left my hair feeling like---hair!! I know that sounds odd but I never knew what my natural hair felt like underneath all the harsh chemicals in shampoos. And my hair looks healthier today after using the products ONCE, than it has ever looked. No way is that a coincidence. 

The skin care kit had a face wash, face moisturizer and a hand & body lotion. I really like all of these as well. I will probably try out a full size of their face was since my current one isn't doing so well for me lately. I don't use lotions often and the moisturizer doesn't compare to my current daily product (I use Loreal Moisture Blur and it does magic for my pitted scars- puberty was bad to me.) 

Overall I'm so happy they sent me samples so generously! I requested samples on Thursday and received the products the following Monday. 

 
DermOrganics sent me 2 kits.  The hair care kit had a shampoo, masque, and leave in treatment. I have used them and now want to buy ALL 3!! No wonder they send out free kits! They know once you try it you'll be hooked.  The shampoo left my hair feeling like---hair!! I know that sounds odd but I never knew what my natural hair felt like underneath all the harsh chemicals in shampoos. And my hair looks healthier today after using the products ONCE, than it has ever looked. No way is that a coincidence.  The skin care kit had a face wash, face moisturizer and a hand & body lotion. I really like all of these as well. I will probably try out a full size of their face was since my current one isn't doing so well for me lately. I don't use lotions often and the moisturizer doesn't compare to my current daily product (I use Loreal Moisture Blur and it does magic for my pitted scars- puberty was bad to me.)  Overall I'm so happy they sent me samples so generously! I requested samples on Thursday and received the products the following Monday. 
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TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall's often have the giant bottles of DermOrganics hair stuff if you're not looking to pay full price.
 
TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall's often have the giant bottles of DermOrganics hair stuff if you're not looking to pay full price.
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I read somewhere that they didn't authorize the sale of those bottles and sometimes they may be very old or even fake?? I don't remember where I saw that. It actually might have been in this thread when the sample seeker wrote in asking about the products when she saw them at TJ Maxx.
 
I read somewhere that they didn't authorize the sale of those bottles and sometimes they may be very old or even fake?? I don't remember where I saw that. It actually might have been in this thread when the sample seeker wrote in asking about the products when she saw them at TJ Maxx.
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That's what a rep from Dermorganics told me. She didn't specifically say old or fake (that was my speculation) but she definitely said they were unauthorized at stores such as TJ Maxx.
 
I read somewhere that they didn't authorize the sale of those bottles and sometimes they may be very old or even fake?? I don't remember where I saw that. It actually might have been in this thread when the sample seeker wrote in asking about the products when she saw them at TJ Maxx.
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That's what a rep from Dermorganics told me. She didn't specifically say old or fake (that was my speculation) but she definitely said they were unauthorized at stores such as TJ Maxx.
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TJ Maxx and Big Lots buy the stuff from stores and salons (mostly) that didn't send product back to the company after a change in labeling, discontinued items, or new stock being sent out to replace old.
 
I have a question- when you email for samples- what do you usually say? I've never thought of doing this but it seems like a lot of Companies are willing to send samples. I'd love to try and get some as well.

 
I have a question- when you email for samples- what do you usually say? I've never thought of doing this but it seems like a lot of Companies are willing to send samples. I'd love to try and get some as well.
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Here's mine for hair products. I do change the company name and product type I'm looking for to suit each request. And I always sign the request and put my address at the bottom. It makes less work for the customer service rep. to not have to ask where to send it. Hello, [Company Name] Customer Service, Where can I purchase samples of [Company Name Here] hair products? A friend recommended your line of [Anti-Frizz] products. I have long, blonde, not color-treated hair, which tends to be wavy and frizzy. I have adult acne and I was recently informed that silicones/dimethicone in the hair products I use has been contributing to clogged pores on my face. I am looking for new products to improve the quality of my hair and my skin. I would like to try samples before purchasing full-size products. I would appreciate any assistance. And here's the one I use for skin care. Where can I purchase samples of [Company Name] products? A friend recommended your products for Oily/Acne-Prone Skin. I have adult acne and I am looking for new products to improve the quality of my skin. I would like to try samples before purchasing full-size products. I would appreciate any assistance.
 
Here's mine for hair products. I do change the company name and product type I'm looking for to suit each request. And I always sign the request and put my address at the bottom. It makes less work for the customer service rep. to not have to ask where to send it. Hello, [Company Name] Customer Service, Where can I purchase samples of [Company Name Here] hair products? A friend recommended your line of [Anti-Frizz] products. I have long, blonde, not color-treated hair, which tends to be wavy and frizzy. I have adult acne and I was recently informed that silicones/dimethicone in the hair products I use has been contributing to clogged pores on my face. I am looking for new products to improve the quality of my hair and my skin. I would like to try samples before purchasing full-size products. I would appreciate any assistance. And here's the one I use for skin care. Where can I purchase samples of [Company Name] products? A friend recommended your products for Oily/Acne-Prone Skin. I have adult acne and I am looking for new products to improve the quality of my skin. I would like to try samples before purchasing full-size products. I would appreciate any assistance.
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Thank you - this helps a lot!!!
 
I emailed the jane iredale personal shopper about free samples and they are awesome with the customer service. I am being sent out a kit of foundation and primer suggestions and I can't wait to receive it.

 
I just received a package from Nest Fragrances containing five generously-sized spray vials. It's actually my second--there was a glitch in addressing the first and it nearly got returned to sender, had someone at my employer not recognized my name and got it sent to my office at an external site. Nest was kind enough to send a second one to my home just in case, and I got them a few days apart. The vials are larger, and contain more product, than most other sample sizes available. I'm really liking Amazon Lily and Midnight Fleur! I'll likely order myself one of them next week, in part to the excellent service provided by the rep at Nest who owned up to messing up by sending to my work address (it was in my mail signature) rather than the Jim address provided. She was so nice about it, and so willing to just drop another sample packet in the mail, that it's reason enough to make an order--the fact that the perfume smells really nice and elegant is the cherry on top!

 
I got turned down by Jane iredale about a month ago. Maybe I should send another request. Anyone have the email? Evologie sends a really nice acne sampler. You get a bar of soap sized box, with two small pump bottles.

 
So this morning I sent a ton of emails to alot of companies. I went through the companies that people on here were successful with. So far I have gotten a NO from Brazen. They said I can purchase samples from their site and said to email them if I need help. (I emailed them back for help since I didn't see any samples). I haven't heard from any other companies so far. I will update if I get a YES or NO. Oh - Moodysisters gave me a code for a free sample and I just pay S&H. 

 
I just wanted to comment that I am looking forward to trying the samples from companies I have requested. But I want to also say that i really am a 'try before I buy'. The companies who aren't willing - well more than likely I won't purchase from them. I only requested things I would actually purchase. Their willingness to let me sample before purchasing will create a loyal customer in me and a proponent. Red Flower has been super nice. I'm super excited to try their products and guarantee my Mothers Day gifts will be ordered from them. Just wanted to put this out there. 😊

 

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