Believe it or not, the holiday shopping season is about to kick into high gear, meaning it's time to buycoveted beauty products for all the beauty connoisseurs in your life. One gift everyone loves to give and receive is hair products— a daily essential that so many of us don't splurge on for ourselves. When it comes to the best hair gifts to stock up on this season, the options seem endless, so we curated this guide of the 25 best ones. While all these hair gifts are sure to make someone special smile, they also make the perfect gift for yourself since it's equally as important to celebrate yourself during the holidays.
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1. Slip Pure Silk Queen Gift Set
Any hair-obsessed friend or family member will love this pure silk pillowcase and matching scrunchie duo. Crafted with the brand's signature slipsilk, the duo helps prevent hair damage and breakage for shinier, stronger, and smoother hair, so every day is a good hair day.2. Slip Pure Silk Assorted Scrunchie Cracker
Slip this cute holiday cracker into a holiday stocking and earn points for gifting one of the best hair gifts of the season. These award-winning silk scrunchies are an easy way to up the hair game while making sure creases, damage, and breakage are a thing of the past. We love the fun colors that are perfect for the holiday season as well as year-round.3. Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie Ornament-
If a dark color palette is more your thing, then these silk scrunchies are likely at the top of your list. Whether you give these anti-breakage hair ties as a present or keep a set for yourself, they are bound to keep your hair well-protected and in tip-top shape. There’s zero worry about them tugging on or ripping out your hair, especially when you remove them.4. Briogeo Ultimate Hair Heroes Set
Everyone loves receiving the gift of good hair, which is why this weekly scalp scrub and deep conditioning mask are crowd-pleasers. Perfect for those looking to improve scalp health and repair the signs of damaged hair, the charcoal, plant protein, and algae extract-rich duo does an excellent job of detoxifying the scalp while infusing the skin with the nutrients it needs to be revived and nursed back to health.5. R+Co Moonrise Travel Must Haves Kit
There’s nothing worse than being caught empty handed while on vacation with only in-room hair products to rely on. Make sure that you, and those that you love, are always stocked while traveling. One of the best hair gifts to give this season is this on-the-go hair set, replete with all the essentials for perfect-looking hair, like hairspray, dry shampoo, anti-humidity spray, and volume spray, all encased in a keepsake travel bag.6. T3 Switch Kit Curl Trio Interchangeable Curling Iron
Multitasking styling irons have become a hair must-have, and this interchangeable curling iron does not disappoint. No matter if tight curls or beach waves are the look of the day, a quick swap of the barrel is sure to deliver any look. With nine different temperature settings and a CeraGloss™ ceramic barrel, each style will boast shiny, frizz-free curls for hours. No wonder why this curling iron is at the top of so many best hair gift wish lists this season!7. Christophe Robin Baby Blonde Routine Bundle
This three-piece kit—shampoo, conditioner, and a blue-hued hair mask—is the perfect hair gift for all the blondies (natural and salon-created) in your life. It keeps color vibrant and brassy, yellow tones at bay.8. Philip B Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo
A good shampoo is a fundamental step in any hair care routine, and this one works to strengthen weak strands and reinstate hair health. The perfect hair gift for all hair types, this ultra-thick honey-like formula lathers up to leave hair looking healthier, smoother, silkier, and more voluminous than ever, thanks to a blend of amino acids, panthenol, and shea butter.9. Oribe Priming Lotion Leave-In Conditioning Detangler
Hard-to-manage hair is about to get the help it needs with this leave-in conditioning detangler, a must-have for priming it. Ideal for curly and coily hair, this olive, avocado, and jojoba oil-rich formula preps the hair for heat styling while fortifying the curls so they're left soft, shiny, and bouncy. It also provides the perfect amount of slip without being greasy.10. Klorane Volumising Dry Shampoo with Organic Flax Fibre for Fine, Limp Hair
Every hair routine deserves a good dry shampoo, for obvious reasons, and this neutral-toned one does not disappoint. Lightweight and residue-free, this formula is rich in organic flax, which is scientifically shown to increase hair volume, along with all-natural, plant-based cleansing powders to absorb excess oil on the scalp. So, no matter where the holiday season (and beyond) takes you, fresh-looking hair is right beside you.11. miriam quevedo Dermstore Exclusive Black Baccara Hair Multiplying Mask
Damaged hair that needs TLC also needs an intense hair mask that can do the job. One of our favorite hair gifts to gift yourself for the holidays (because a bit of self-love is always in the cards!) is this growth factor, keratin, and rose stem cell-rich repairing mask, which works at a molecular level to restore broken hair bonds while improving strength and elasticity. Consider this one magic in a bottle and the secret antidote to getting virgin hair again.12. Sisley Paris Hair Rituel By Sisley Volumizing Spray
We all have that one person on our shopping list who desperately craves long-lasting volume. Make their holidays an absolute treat with one of the best hair gifts money can buy, this texture and volumizing spray that delivers without any sticky residue. Plus, the humidity-resistant and rice protein-packed formula smells so good that they won't mind using it.13. dpHUE Gloss in Sheer
Both color-treated and au natural hair colors sometimes need a boost in depth and dimension without committing to a color change. That's where this clear gloss comes in. Offering the benefits of a deep condition for shine, this peroxide—and ammonia-free formula gives hair a boost of healthy shine while enhancing its color, lasting up to 10 washings.14. Mason Pearson Pocket Size Nylon Hairbrush
The perfect hair gift for the person who seems to have everything is a luxurious, purse-sized brush, because who doesn't need a hair touch-up while they are out and about? Synonymous with luxury hair brushes, Mason Pearson is considered the ultimate hair tool. The pure nylon bristle brushes conform to the scalp to help distribute natural oils from root to tip for super-healthy hair.15. Skin Gym LED Stimulating Hair Brush
Gone are the days of dull, thin, breakable hair once this 3-in-1 LED brush makes its way into the rotation. Combining LED light therapy with gentle vibrations to stimulate the scalp, the easy-to-use, works-for-all-hair-types tool stimulates microcirculation to nourish the hair.16. SEEN Fragrance Free Travel Kit
Fragrance-heavy hair products packed with pore-clogging ingredients can cause breakouts, which is why understanding ingredients is important. The perfect hair gift for that special someone who wants soft, shiny, manageable hair without the risk of allergies or acne, this fragrance-, silicone-, and sulfate-free set of shampoo, conditioner, and blow-out creme is sure to be a welcome delight.17. Sachajuan Ocean Mist
Achieving a sexy, tousled look shouldn’t be that hard, especially if the right hair products are in play. This vitamin B12-infused leave-in conditioner nourishes the strands from root to tip to add a natural-looking bend and wave to the hair while also protecting it from heat-induced damage. Consider this a must-have the next time a sexy beach wave is on the hair agenda.18. Leonor Greyl Masque L'Orchidee Nourishing Mask
Improve the look of dull, dry hair with a super hydrating and conditioning mask like this one. The perfect hair gift for all hair types, this moisturizing formula relies on orchid flower extract, which acts like a tall drink of water for thirsty hair, helping to prevent moisture loss and repairing damaged cuticle layers. Jojoba oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, adds shine without weighing the hair down, so it looks healthy and feels like it was just treated at the salon.19. Augustinus Bader The Rich Conditioner
Every hair routine deserves a luxe, creamy conditioner that delivers serious hydrating powers without weighing down the hair, and that's just what this nourishing formula does. Powered by TFC8®, a proprietary blend of amino acids, vitamins, and peptides, along with moisture-inducing marula oil and environmental damage-protecting sunflower sprout extract, expect nothing less than shiny, glossy hair—plus volume—with each use. Consider this conditioner a must-have for those on your holiday shopping list who want every day to be a good hair day.20. Oribe Gold Lust All Over Oil
This multi-purpose hair oil, which also doubles as a luxe face and body oil, is chock-full of intensely hydrating and nourishing oils, like coconut, argan, safflower seed, and olive fruit, to add a serious dose of much-needed moisture. No matter where or how you use it, it absorbs on contact for unbelievable shine.21. Olaplex In Good Repair Hair Kit
If stronger, healthier, shinier hair tops your holiday wish list, you'll want to snatch up this limited-edition set of Olaplex's bestsellers. Replete with the essentials for repairing hair damage in just a few minutes, each product in the collection works to hydrate and nourish the hair, leaving behind shiny, sleek locks.22. Harry Josh Pro Tools Cordless Styling Iron and Charging Base Bundle
Messy, tangled cords are a thing of the past thanks to this innovative cordless styling iron, which creates smooth, straight looks and the perfect amount of bend with a flick of the wrist. Reaching up to 425˚F, the nano silver tourmaline floating plates promise shiny strands in no time flat.23. Moroccanoil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
There's nothing quite like hair that smells salon fresh,, and the next best thing to it is a hair mist, which is at the top of our best hair gift list. This one from Moroccanoil is lightweight in nature and boasts the brand's signature scent, which blends amber notes with sweet floral ones. Plus, it's loaded with antioxidant-rich argan oil and vitamin E to nourish and hydrate the hair while protecting it from damage, too. 24. UNITE Hair U:DRY Clear Dry Shampoo
Some dry shampoos can leave behind a white residue, but not this clear one. Perfect for a quick hair refresh or to prolong blowouts, a few spritzes of the oil and sweat absorbing formula, which contains hectorite, rich starch, and phospholipids to do the job, works to neutralize odors and keep oil levels in check without any powdery residue.25. PHYTO SOFTNESS Express Detangling Milk
Kiss goodbye those days of hard-to-manage hair with this leave-in detangling milk, which works on both wet and dry hair. Perfect for eliminating frizz and making styling that much easier, a unique mix of rosemary and calendula extracts nourish the hair to protect it, leaving it shiny, soft, and easier to style. This is one hair gift you don’t want to sleep on.The Bottom Line
Holiday beauty shopping can sometimes seem like a challenge, especially if you need help deciding what to buy your friends and family, which is why hair gift ideas are always a winner. No matter who you are shopping for, the best hair gifts are always those that someone wouldn't necessarily buy for themselves but will appreciate and use. And just because it's the season of giving doesn't mean you can't treat yourself to something a little special to make your hair care routine complete! Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and beauty expert with more than 16 years of experience. She previously held the title of Executive Beauty Editor at NewBeauty magazine, where she reported on beauty, plastic surgery, anti-aging, health and wellness. She was also instrumental in the launch of the beauty supplement brand Hush & Hush. A self-professed beauty junkie and retinol and sunscreen pusher, Elise knows what’s new, what works and who’s the best to go for every procedure under the sun.
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