Submitted by Tia.
There are many products out there that we want to try to see if it could be the "one" for us. Consequently, trying and buying all those products could be a financial burden if you don't have the extra cash to spend on product after product. However, there are ways to save and still try that product that you have your eyes.
1. Don't jump on bandwagons! Seriously, a bandwagon almost ruined all the hard work I put into in maintaining healthy hair. I have learned (the hard way) to let others experiment and then wait for the results. You don't always have to be the guinea pig.
2. Request samples. There are so many companies out there that will provide samples to potential customers that there is no need to go out and purchase full sized full priced products just to "try" them. Some major chains have links on their websites that lets you request different samples through them each month.
3. Shop the travel aisle. If a company does not provide samples try the travel aisle in your local retail/discount store. Those items are constantly changing so keep your eye on them to see if the product you are curious about makes the shelf. (Example: I purchased a shampoo that I was interested in for 50¢ and it lasted for 3 shampoos.)
4. Use coupons. The funniest thing to me is to be line behind a person that just paid full price for a product and see their reaction as they hear my total being 50% less because I used a coupon (or two). Here is the trick: Purchase items only when on sale and use the coupon at the moment. Also, if the store has a VIP/MVP card, get one and use it.
5. Swap, Swap, Swap. When you RSVP "yes" to attend a meet-up or gathering, GO! Usually at those events there are product swaps and someone just might bring the product that you have been wanting to try.
You are on point! This is so true. The bandwagon jumping, the samples, everything... Some of these things I've done already. The swap thing is something I've never done, but it always seems like a nice way to try things out. The only thing is you'd have to find people that you trust to be clean with the products!
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