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So I can't help but brag about my new prize pack I got from the #AdvancedHairCare Twitter party sponsored by L'Oreal and hosted by She Speaks. She Speaks is a community powered by women who love to get the latest scoop and share what's hot. SheSpeaks gives you many ways to have a say, share and inspire others. Read and comment on our blogs, share hot deals and offers, create a review or join our discussion boards. You'll get helpful information, tips and expert advice on a range of topics, to keep you in the know. It's free to join, so sign up Here. I won the grand prize and it was a $250 gift card for Target and the L'Oreal Advanced Hair Care line. My prize came UPS yesterday and I even got some extra great products in the box too from L'Oreal. I am so grateful to have won a party with such a generous host and sponsor.  So now my newest addiction is Twitter parties, what is a Twitter party you ask. I am going to go into some great detail so get comfy and prepare to learn everything you need to know. I promise they will become your newest addiction too. Let's get started! 

Follow them both on Twitter, @LOrealParisUSA and @shespeaksup

Both are pretty great and def. a must to follow on Twitter. 

 What is a Twitter Party?

 A twitter party is a fast and fun virtual party, using the twitter platform. Usually held in the evening, twitter parties typically last 1-2 hours and are a wonderful way for people to connect and discuss a topic of choice. Most twitter parties have an expert panelist and party host to keep the party on topic.

 How does a twitter party work?

 Twitter users tweet with a specified hashtag (#) for the party, that will then link all the tweets to that party. The party host will announce the hashtag prior to the event. If you look online there are tons of twitter party calendar, parties are listed by the hashtag (#). Most you must RSVP for and it will tell you how to. Always RSVP, if you do not you are not eligible for the prizes. Users use their tweet chat client to search for the hashtag and join in the conversation. TweetDeck and TweetGrid make following a twitter party much easier, it puts everything right how you need it to appear.

What are the benefits of attending a twitter party?

Twitter parties are a great way to connect with new friends using the power of social media. You can interact with people who share the same favorite brands as yourself.  People get together for fun, friends and support. Often times twitter parties have some great prizes to give away.

I also found this really good site that offers a beginner guide to Twitter parties. Check it out here, TweeParties. I also rely on them for their awesome party calender.