Hair care products are personal, there's no doubt that. Between the different textures [1], lengths, styles [2], washing schedules, and scent preferences, there is a lot to consider when picking out presents for your friends and family.
But before you skip over the category completely and start avoiding certain aisles of your beauty supply store, we're here to tell you that giving the gift of great hair — whatever that means to you — can be simple and extremely worthwhile. From the newest in high-tech gadgets [3] to elegant accessories [4], we've curated the best hair care gifts of 2018 for everyone in your life.
GHD Gold Glacial Blue Styler
An icy blue take on GHD's classic flat iron, the GHD Gold Glacial Blue Styler [5] ($200) uses dual-sensor technology to assess the hair's temperature and thickness so it doesn't burn hair while styling. Genius.
Dyson Blown-a-Ouai Noir Set
The Dyson Blown-a-Ouai Noir Set [6] ($400) includes the hairdryer beloved by the pros, along with everything you need for a shiny, slow-mo-hair-flip worthy look.
Sephora Favourites Best Hair Ever Set
Have no clue where to begin? The Sephora Favourites Best Hair Ever Set [7] ($25) offers an array of products for all styles, textures, and scents.
Briogeo Hair-o-Scopes Brightest Stars Bestsellers Kit
The Briogeo Hair-o-Scopes Brightest Stars Bestsellers Kit [8] ($40) is a four-piece set guaranteed to restore moisture and resilience into your hair and scalp.
Drybar Full-Size Faves
This Drybar Full-Size Faves [9] set ($49) cuts to the chase. It's a gift set of Drybar goodies that don't skimp on size and results.
Kristin Ess Soft Wave Pivoting Wand Curling Iron, 1.25 in.
Equipped with exquisite gold hardware, the Kristin Ess Soft Wave Pivoting Wand Curling Iron, 1.25 in. [10] ($60) bends to a 90-degree angle to cut down on any excess arm-bending for perfect kinks and curls.
SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl Defining Hair Kit
For anyone with curls or waves, SheaMoisture's Coconut and Hibiscus Curl Defining Hair Kit [11] ($15) contains emollient, tropical-scented formulas that have you covered.
Kitsch x Justine Marjan Feelings Rhinestone Bobby Pin
The crystal-encrusted Kitsch x Justine Marjan Feelings Rhinestone Bobby Pin [12] ($29) is perhaps the coolest way to wear your feelings
Chloe and Isabel x Jen Atkin Fuzzy Scrunchie
Tuck it into your hair or away into a Caboodle, the fuzzy Chloe and Isabel x Jen Atkin Fuzzy Scrunchie [13] ($30) is an elegant addition to any '90s-lover's [14] beauty collection.
Chloe and Isabel x Jen Atkin Lucite Stud Bun Cuff
Secure and take your top-knots to new heights with the Chloe and Isabel x Jen Atkin Lucite Stud Bun Cuff [15] ($48).
Gucci Bloom Hair Mist
This Gucci Bloom Hair Mist [16] ($49) will have users leaving a dreamy, scented trail of jasmine and tuberose behind them.
Tocca Hair Fragrance in Florence
Spritz away — Tocca Hair Fragrance in Florence [17] ($28) is a floral scented mixture that uses a mix of oils to moisturise and leave hair with a hint of shine.
Mason Pearson Brush
The fancy hair brush, this Mason Pearson Brush [18] ($105) will give you even fancier hair with its mixture of gently detangling bristles.
Bumble and Bumble Bb. Holiday Set — Volume and Texture Trio
The Bumble and Bumble Bb. Holiday Set — Volume and Texture Trio [19] ($29) is a set for fine to medium textures that contains everything you need for that lived-in, done-but-undone, tousled hair.
Target Skip the Wash Dry Shampoo Set
This Target Skip the Wash Dry Shampoo Set [20] ($9), contains five dry shampoos for your friends that have hair textures (and schedules) that can't stand the excess cleansing.