How shoppers across Africa can request free SHEIN items.
OFFICIAL SHEIN FREE TRIAL PAGE ↗From Lagos to Nairobi and Johannesburg, SHEIN’s Free Trial gets a lot of attention: shoppers request free items, SHEIN chooses participants, and the people selected review what they received.
This guide follows the process for African shoppers, from account setup to points.
The steps are the same every week, so once your account is ready the routine takes only a few minutes.
Does SHEIN Deliver to Africa?
SHEIN ships to many countries from one international app and website, and South Africa has its own SHEIN store. In other countries, the delivery options depend on the address on your account, so add yours and check checkout.
The next page lists, country by country, how to check before you apply.
Saving your address also lets you see at checkout whether it is accepted, the first thing to confirm before you send Free Trial requests.
Who Can Join
- A SHEIN account you use
- A delivery address that matches your account country
- One account per person
- Sizes saved in your profile
How to Apply, Step by Step
Keep the SHEIN app updated, because menus can move between versions. On each trial product, look at the size chart and any reviews from other buyers before choosing; they are the most reliable guide to fit.
Three Chances Every Week
The weekly limit is three requests for every account. They reset each week, so a missed week means three chances lost.
Many regular participants choose their three items on the same day each week, send the requests together and then check the results about a week later.
Check Your Address Carefully
A generated Free Trial order cannot be edited, so the size and address you enter are final. Use a full physical address that couriers in your city will recognise.
- House, plot or flat number and street
- Suburb, estate or area name
- Postal code where your country uses one
- A phone number couriers can call
Writing Your Review
You have 10 days after delivery to post your review report from your orders.
Cover fit, fabric, construction and how the item compares with the photos.
Say whether the colour matched the product photos and, if you have washed it, how it looked afterwards.
Start with your height and the size you chose, then describe the fabric, stitching and colour. Close with one point you liked and one you would change.
If you wore the item to work, a celebration or a day out, mention how comfortable it was and how it looked after a few hours. Specific, balanced reviews are the ones most likely to be rated Quality Reviews.
Short, complete sentences in clear English are enough; avoid one-word comments.
Photos That Pass
- Use daylightA window or shaded outdoor spot.
- Full outfitPlain background, item worn.
- Close detailsFabric and finish.
- Natural coloursLight editing only.
- ResolutionAt least 500 × 680 pixels.
Keep only your sharpest photos. In the full-length shot, the whole item should be visible, including the hem and sleeves.
Points You Can Earn
Each accepted review earns 20 points, and Quality Reviews add 100. Points are a discount on later orders.
Points stay in your account and can be applied at checkout on later orders. Reviewing items you buy also earns points. Check your balance after each accepted review so you know what you can apply on your next order.
Before your first request
- Confirm that the country on your account is the one you live in.
- Save a full physical address with area or suburb name.
- Record your measurements to compare with each size chart.
- Plan which three items you will request this week.
Tips to Get Selected
- Complete your measurements
- Review items you buy
- Request what you would wear
- Check the catalogue weekly
- Keep notifications on
- Request items across categories
- Post every review a few days early
- Keep your phone number and address current
- Read other buyers’ reviews before choosing a size
- Request items early in the week
Common Questions
Do I pay shipping?
No, for approved Free Trial orders.
Do I return the item?
No.
App or website?
Both work with your account.
Can I change the address?
No, once the order exists.
Who answers order questions?
SHEIN Customer Service.
Is selection guaranteed?
No.
Can points be used on Free Trial items?
Free Trial items are already free; points are for your regular orders.
How long does selection take?
About a week; see your Free Trial area.
Do I need to buy anything first?
No purchase is needed.
Can I request two sizes of one item?
No. Choose one size per request.
Start Now
See the country-by-country checks on the next page, then send your requests from the app.
→OFFICIAL SHEIN FREE TRIAL PAGE ↗