A Tale of Two Sisters (and how you can score a home hair colour freebie!)

Posted by Claire | Friday May 13, 2011

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Many of you have guessed over the years since you’ve been following ChickAdvisor, so now let it be stated for the record that Yes: Ali and I are sisters.

We may come from the same gene pool and have an odds-defying amazing business relationship, but the truth is that we couldn’t be more different. She was the popular one, I was the nerd; she’s a brunette and I’m the blonde; she’s a risk-taker and I always play it safe.

That might be why my hair adventures have been limited to huge ‘80s bangs and an ill-advised pixie cut (separate occasions, long since grown out and no—I’m not sharing pictures!), but Ali’s run the gamut of espresso-brown hues to Malibu-blonde highlights with a short stopover in what she’ll only describe as “Rainbow Brite”-red (and she’s not sharing those pics either, not even with me). See? Opposites.

One thing we do have in common—and not happily so—is genetically premature grey hair. What started out as a minor annoyance quickly morphed into monthly visits to the hair colour aisle or salon. We both fell in love with demi-permanent formulas like Clairol’s classic Natural Instincts line for its 10-minute ammonia-free formula, ability to boost our natural shade, up to 50% grey coverage, and gradual 28-shampoos-later washout leaving no visible roots to betray our little secret. I was especially excited to hear about their Brass Free line: a godsend for all bottle beauties!

But you know, I’m getting a little restless. Maybe some of Ali’s fearlessness is rubbing off on me (or maybe my greys are getting a little more presumptuous) and the temptation of big-badda-boom change is calling to me. The newest permanent product from the Natural Instincts collection is called ‘Vibrant’, and that suits my frame of mind perfectly. It’s time for something bold, something that’ll put my greys in their place—and hey, with 12 shades to choose from it’s actually a pretty safe risk, no?

Are you a risk-taker or a play-it-safer?

Clairol wants to help you discover what kind of beauty YOU are. Head over to their Facebook page right now, “like” it, and then check in between May 13-15, 2011 because they’ll be handing out 75,000 full-value coupons each day which you can redeem in stores for the Natural Instincts hair colour product of your choice!

While supplies last, up to 25,000 boxes per day. Limit one per household or name. Applicable to all Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. Must be 18 years and older.

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14 Comments

	on May 13, 2011 Becky 13,128 said: Hmm... something special is coming up and I'll be colouring my hair.. and VIBRANT is right up my alley!! ;-) Even if I don't get this freebie, I'd absolutely LOVE to hear (hair, hear, lol, sorry) all of your honest opinions on how this product turns out so I can know whether to invest in this for my 'do' or not! :)
	on May 13, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: Hey ladies, don't give up and keep trying. I actually got through so it does work. There were some comments on facebook saying how it is BS and it doesn't actually work but it does so just keep trying!
	on May 13, 2011 takoda 28,648 said: Yeah I know, but I don't seem to have any luck with this kind of thing. I tried for the last thing that was given away on face book and missed out every time. I'll give it a go tomorrow though, you never know if you don't try. Thanks Bren581
	on May 13, 2011 Bren 26,031 said: Takoda I missed out as well but it said to go back tomorrow there will be more :)
	on May 13, 2011 takoda 28,648 said: I missed out, it said to go to another page and when that page finally came through they said they didn't have any more. I guess my grays will have to stay apart of me for a little longer. LOL
	on May 13, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: @mamaluv, If you want evidence of who is a bigger nerd, go through Mom's albums and see who had poofier hair, wore braces longer and wore the assiest clothes. Ya, that was me.
	on May 13, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: About 45 minutes more! Yes, I am waiting right by the computer.
	on May 13, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: @Ali - you have become a nerd in recent years. I have been a nerd from Day 1 ;) @Marg, @Tammy - the way most of these kinds of promos work is that right before the promo starts (or sometimes they wait until it starts), the company creates a new tab on their Facebook page. You can see it in the left sidebar or along the top of their Wall, and it's usually named "FREE xyz" or "Special Opportunity" - should be obvious. To access that page, you need to already be a fan, so "like", then right at the start time, click that tab/link and it should be supersimple from there on. Often, other people trying to get the freebie will comment on the Wall with tips or feedback, so you should be able to get regular updates for how many people are getting through vs. how many times they needed to reload in order to get it.
	on May 13, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: Claire, this made me laugh since we both know that I'm the nerd. I'm trying to picture you with red hair. It could work! It's all about finding the right shade. @Marg Brooks to clarify, it is Clairol doing the giveaway so we can't send you anything. Just follow the instructions above and good luck!
	on May 13, 2011 jskim07 50 said: Count me in! I'll be on the facebook page, with my mouse clicker poised!