In order to decide which shampoo best suits your hair type, or for the general protection of your hair and scalp from radical damage, it is generally a good idea to try out a few shampoos. Most companies provide free samples in packets or small bottles. This allows a consumer to easily try out a shampoo without having to purchase the regular sized bottles. Purchasing a regular bottle can be quite expensive and you could end up wasting a lot of money if it does not work for your hair.

Several websites on the Internet offer free product coupons and free product samples to the people who request them. Brands such as Dove, Pantene, Garnier, Head and Shoulders, Alberto V05, Nioxin, Physique Stylezone, and LOreal have special hair care and shampoo samples that are made available to all consumers through their websites. Websites that offer information on grooming and personal care also offer coupons for their brands.

In order to receive free samples, simply visit a company website and enter your personal details. Sometimes the company requires a self addressed stamped envelope to be sent in to cover the cost of mailing the samples. Free samples may not be possible if the company has to cover the mailing costs as well.

Companies receive thousands of requests for free shampoo samples and usually stocks are limited. It is not unusual for the stocks to run out quickly, so one must send in a free sample request as soon as possible. Occasionally, the companies contact the consumer via email or phone or arrange for salespeople to hand out samples in the stores.