The best kinds of beauty gifts are the ones that make people feel just as good on the inside as they do on the outside — and after the year we've had, mood-boosting products [1] have never been more important. We'd recommend putting an emphasis on self-care and feeling good when buying gifts for all the recipients on your list this year, but if you're planning on purchasing gifts for any Black children or teenagers in your life this season, consider getting them some products that'll not only upgrade their beauty regimens, but also bring them some much-needed joy altogether.
Read ahead to check out a few feel-good beauty gifts [2] (and beauty-adjacent gifts) to purchase for the young Black girls in your life this holiday.
Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry Book
Now an Oscar-winning short film, the Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry book [3] ($7) is a feel-good family story about a Black father learning how to do his daughter's hair for the first time. It's a narrative that'll not only tug at the heartstrings of young girls, but also those of current and future fathers.
Bread Beauty Supply Wash-Day Essentials Kit
The Bread Beauty Supply Wash-Day Essentials Kit [4] ($58) is filled with everything your teen needs to make regular wash days less stressful and product heavy.
KNC Beauty All Natural Infused Lip Mask
Of course, feeling good about oneself doesn't just stop at hair care. These KNC Beauty All Natural Infused Lip Mask [5] ($25) are a fun product designed to address dehydrated lips without the use of harsh or complicated chemicals.
Claire Blair's Unruly Hair: A Curly-Girl Tale Book
Every person with curly or coily hair has a story. Claire Blair's Unruly Hair: A Curly-Girl Tale [6] ($10) is a great book to add to your child's library because it offers up a relatable and empowering story about a young girl learning how to accept her big, curly hair.
You Go Natural Kids Sunrise T-shirt Bun Wrap
This chic You Go Natural Kids Sunrise T-shirt Bun Wrap [7] ($25) is lined with satin that protects delicate curly hair from the surrounding fabric, and it comes already tied in a bun to save a person the hassle of tying it at home.
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o Book
The Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o book [8] ($13) is a heartwarming story with a message about loving your skin colour. It follows Sulwe, the main character, who longs to have lighter skin like everyone else in her family. Not only does the book have beautiful imagery, but it's a great way to start a discussion with any young Black children about colorism.
Kitsch Blush Satin Scrunchies
These Kitsch Blush Satin Scrunchies [9] ($8) aren't just pretty, but they're perfect for "pineappling" the hair without being too rough on curls.
Kitsch Micro Snap Clip Set
Make accessorising more fun with this Kitsch Micro Snap Clip Set [10] ($12) that'll make any set of curls stand out.