We're all looking for that contest or giveaway or group that gives free trials or gifts. We see the word FREE and our attention is caught. For some of us, we don't even care what it is we're getting free so long as we don't have to pay for it.
Free oil change with every tire alignment!
Okay! I don't have a car, but sure, I'll borrow one or something just to get it free!
And we're not the one who's "free" crazy then we all know someone who is. They're often also the coupon clipper. "Here. A coupon to save $200 off Lasik surgery!" But I don't need Lasik surgery! "Someone will need it and you'll thank me for the coupon!"
My mother would go crazy for sales. "Coffee is on for $2.99/jar!" So you got 30 jars? Will you even use 30 jars? My mother would give some as Christmas gifts to those who drank it. Sigh.
I'm afraid that I've inherited some of that. I don't buy 30 jars of coffee, but I clip coupons and I like free things. Today's economy demands it. I do save coupons on diapers for my daughters who have babies and toddlers. Oh, a coupon on such and such! I don't use it, but my daughter does!
Well, this time I'm the one who got something free. I joined Influenster, where you can leave and find reviews on just about anything and everything! Seriously, give it a try. Every now and then they pick some members to get a VoxBox with an item to try for free and review. There are rules, of course, but it's worth it. Mine was for the new L'Oreal Paris Root Cover Up. I did get it free, but my opinion here is my own and honest.
So yesterday after I showered and my hair dried I took the little spray can into the bathroom and liberally sprayed it on my roots. First off, don't use it liberally. Too much is not a good thing. My hair was tacky and dry, reminiscent of the 80s and all the hairspray we used to get those puffy hairstyles. But it did work. And it covers grey awesomely. It's great for in-between colourings. It was a little too dark for my blonde hair, and when I buy it I'd get the light blonde one, but it still blended fairly well despite that and I got compliments on it. So definitely would recommend it for temporary coverage until you can dye your hair.
I may be a grandma, but I'm still only in my 40s and I'm not ready to go grey yet. Especially since I've been single for a long time and want to find a nice man.
As you can see, it did a great job. I'm prone to grey hair at the front and it covered it quite well. They recommend spraying it just past the roots to blend it in. I left it to dry a few minutes and then brushed it through. At first I didn't think it covered the dark roots too well, but looking at the photos, myself, I see it didn't do too bad. It's a temporary "fix" until you can colour. Especially if you have some event coming up and you can't get it coloured right away. Spray some on, wait a few minutes, brush it out and go. You can style as usual with it on as well.
Walmart.ca has it for $11.86 before shipping and taxes.
Amazon.ca has it for $13.49 to $16.18 before shipping and taxes.
Well.ca and Shoppers Drug Mart.ca did not have any on their sites yet.
If you're interested in Influenster and joining them here is their link.
Let me know if you've tried the Root Cover Up and what you thought of it!
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