Sponsored Message: How to win free haircuts for a year

This is a sponsored message from Joico To help save families a little time and money this new year, JOICO hair care products and Great Clips salons are teaming for a huge giveaway that could score you free haircuts (and some awesome prod…

Save time and money, plus win free haircuts for a year thanks to JOICO
This is a sponsored message from Joico   To help save families a little time and money this new year, JOICO hair care products and Great Clips salons are teaming for a huge giveaway that could score you free haircuts (and some awesome products) for an entire year. Enter their Savvy Savings Sweepstakes, which is giving 10 lucky winners free Great Clips haircuts for a year, plus a JOICO haircare package that includes a year's supply of the popular K-PAK Deep Penetrating Reconstructor. That's over $420 worth of prizes, and entering is easy.   While you're on the site, don't miss a special offer on JOICO K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor, now on sale for $10.99 each--nearly 50% off. Made for hair that's been damaged by thermal styling tools, chemical processing, and harsh environments, the conditioner uses a combination of amino acids for what's been called "the five-minute miracle" by its cult following of customers and salon pros. Who can't use a little of that? Enter the JOICO hair products Savvy Savings Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a $420 prize package including free haircuts for a year. And to make an appointment at Great Clips, try their online check-in system through their website, or their free iOS app or Android app, which provide estimated wait times and add you to the list so it can be your turn by the time you arrive.  [top photo: marabuchi via Compfight cc]

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