There is absolutely nothing better than free. I LOVE free!! I mean, who doesn't? My lucky winning streak is still going strong. This time I won some perfume and natural hair products. I entered the Express Glam giveaway on Lianne's blog, The Makeup Girl. I was super excited to try this new scent. I have been searching for a new fragrance. My signature scent has been J'adore by Dior for years. I love it but I don't wear it everyday. I needed a new daily scent. This is clearly it. I love the way it smells. There was a little mix-up between me, Lianne and Express. But, she made it right. She also included two extra gifts for me. That made me feel super special. She has a very sunny disposition and great customer service. You guys should go check out her blog.
The second thing I won was a whole line of Obia Natural Haircare products. I entered the contest via Global Couture. I received the Coconut Shea Shampoo bar, the Curl Hydration Spray, Curl Enhancing Custard, and the Twist Whip Butter. I finally used it on my hair last week. I am in love with the shampoo bar. It lathers so well. I love the smell and my hair was so clean. The Twist Whip Butter was used on a bantu knot out for Thanksgiving. I received so many compliments on my hair. I would say that is a win. The entire line worked extremely well for me and my hair. I will be including them into my weekly wash days. Naturalistas, get into Obia Natural Haircare! I am thankful for the free gifts.
I have been on a winning streak lately. I have won a few things in the last year. I am not complaining. Well, if only I could hit the Powerball, then all would be well :p I wanted to acknowledge how awesome my winnings were. I think that you have to show and tell people how much I appreciate it. Good customer service is the key to any great business. Even though I was a winner, I was treated with the utmost respect from all the parties involved. That means a lot to me. Ok, let's dish!
I followed the historical EBONY magazine on Twitter because I grew up reading the magazine. It was a staple in my house. I love it. I love their Twitter feed because of the weekly Ebony chat. It's always interesting questions about issues that affect my life and my people. Every Wednesday, there is also a giveaway called "That Thing" where a dope prize is given away to the first person to tweet the correct response. I won a pair of Nick Cannon and Monster products Ntune headphones. I was stoked!!! Because I have been contemplating getting some Beats by Dre. But, nothing beats free. The Ntune headphones are pretty dope. I love how much clearer my music sounds with them. I received a pair of the orange ones. I practically use them every single day. That's how much I love them. They retail for $129.95. I love that they do not have to be charged. they do not require batteries. They are cute and stylish as well as very functional. Thank you to Ebony for a great prize!!
And, there was the Instagram/Twitter contest I won. Global Couture teamed up with Natty Coco for a very dope giveaway which was the second thing I won. It was a natural hair care giveaway. Natty Coco was offering 3 different products: a herbal leave in mist, hair/scalp oil and whipped shea butter. All are products I was interested in using. I was pleasantly surprised when I received my package. I was sent the three products plus a handwritten note and a natural hair tee from Natty CoCo's tee line. It was unexpected. It is also a very cute tee. I wore it the other day and got so many compliments on it. I referred a few folks to her online store. Also, Global Couture has a store with dope tees. The Natty Coco hair products were amazing. I am loving my braid out after using them. I will be doing a review soon. Great products, great customer service from both ladies. Thank you guys!! I am digging my winning streak. I feel very lucky to win these great products.
As a kid, I always won contests. Always. At school, on the radio, and via the local newspaper. I have attended so many concerts for free due to me winning contests. I was just a winner. I hardly ever enter Twitter/Tumblr/Facebook contests. Mainly because the contest require so much from you. They want you to "like" the Facebook pages, follow them on Twitter and Tumblr, and repost about the contest. The reality is that I like to follow only the people and companies I like. So, I usually never give the contests a second glance. But, there were two in the last few weeks that really caught my eye. So, I went against my first mind and entered both. Imagine my surprise when I WON the first one!!!
The first contest was sponsored by Sassy Nation. This contest was tailored for someone like me. The prize was a Carol's Daughter's 1-2-3 Transitioning Kit. I am indeed a transitioning woman. I have wanted to try products from CD for a while now. I just don't like to order hair products online. Because if I don't like it or it doesn't work for me, returns & exchanges can be a hassle. I am currently awaiting my prize in the mail. I can't wait to get my hands on these products. I've heard great things about this kit. I just want to try them on my own transitioning hair.
I am hoping that this winning streak extends to the second contest I entered. It has to do with a free trip and concert tickets. I am wishing, hoping and praying that it does. Because the trip is to a city I've never been to but have always wanted to visit. The concert would just be the icing on the cake for a fan like me. I came across this contest via Twitter. A simple retweet brought it into my life. I still have a few weeks before a winner is chosen on that one though. Who knows, it could work. I guess now my faith is restored in the online contests. I can't wait to enter another one. Fingers crossed that I can win. What do you think about contests? Is it all about good luck?
