When searching for holiday gift ideas [1], your mind might immediately jump to makeup products [2] and skin-care sets [3], but in recent years hair-care gift sets have become more and more enticing. With exciting new releases and innovations dropping all the time and tried-and-true favourite products getting a festive makeover for the holidays, there are plenty of hair gifts on the market that will impress everyone on your list [4].
Shampoo and conditioner duos are no longer just boring essentials that you pick up at the drugstore — they now come in a variety of formulas and cool packageing options [5]. New hot tools have made it easier than ever to touch up your hair on the go and style regularly without causing excessive damage. Whether the people on your list are already hair-obsessed and spend hours a day making sure their hair is just right, or they're more of a novice looking to experiment, there's the perfect gift idea [6] out there for them.
With options from Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Target, you can spend as much or as little as you'd like finding the best hair gift. Affordable drugstore gift ideas start at as little as $10 while luxury hair-care gift sets can range up hundreds of dollars. You'll find the best hair gift ideas for 2021 handpicked by our editors ahead.
Drybar Double Shot On The Rocks Kit
If their perfect day includes taking a trip to the salon for a fresh blowout, they'll love that the Drybar Double Shot On The Rocks Kit [7] ($150) lets them recreate the look from home. Complete with a round brush heat styling tool, they'll be able to get salon-quality styles all the time.
Carol's Daughter Coco Creme Intense Moisture Curly Hair Gift Set
A shampoo, conditioner, hand cream, and hair towel are all included in Carol's Daughter Coco Creme Intense Moisture Curly Hair Gift Set [8] ($15). The gift set will make wash day feel like a spa treatment.
Refreshments Frizz-Free Bundle
For $55, the Refreshments Frizz-Free Bundle [9] ($55) is a steal. In the set is a shampoo and conditioner duo, a wide-tooth comb, two hair towels, a pillowcase, and a convenient drawstring bag.
Scunci Scrunchie Gift Set
The Scunci Scrunchie Gift Set [10] ($10) allows them to dress up any ponytail or messy bun in seconds. The six different scrunchies inside are perfect for year-round wear.
Ghd Professional Unplugged Styler Cordless Flat Iron
It may look like your average straightener but the Ghd Professional Unplugged Styler Cordless Flat Iron [11] ($300) is much more than that. The rounded edges make it perfect for curling and straightening hair and thanks to its small size, it's completely portal and airline-friendly.
Aimee Claw Hair Clip Set
Claw clips have made a triumphant return and make great holiday gifts. The Aimee Claw Hair Clip Set [12] ($24) comes in a set of three in a variety of colorways.
Love Beauty and Planet Gift Set
Not only does the Love Beauty and Planet Gift Set [13] ($27) have the brand's best-selling shampoo and conditioner inside, but they'll also get a body wash and lotion to complete their shower routine.
Function of Beauty Personalized Beauty
The Function of Beauty Curly Routine Set [14] ($80) will feel extra special because you can get it personalized with their name and favourite colour. It comes with a shampoo, conditioner, and co-wash.
Mermade Hair Pro Waver
For effortless just-left-the-beach waves, they'll need the Mermade Hair Pro Waver [15] ($69). The unique styling tool went viral on TikTok this year.
Batiste Dry Shampoo Duo
The Batiste Dry Shampoo Duo [16] ($15) is a great stocking stuffer. They'll get the dry shampoo in the classic, "Original" scent and the holiday special: "cosy cashmere."
Fable & Mane HoliRoots Healthy Hair Ritual Holiday Gift Set
Healthy hair starts at the scalp, and the Fable & Mane HoliRoots Healthy Hair Ritual Holiday Gift Set [17] ($39) will help them nourish and hydrate their hair from root to end. Fun fact: one of our editors once called the hair mask the best thing she's ever smelled.
Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Styler Complete
For the ultimate hair lover, you can't go wrong with the Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Styler Complete [18] ($600). Yes, it's expensive, but the styling tool will complete their collection, and they'll love how easy it makes getting ready.
Slip Slip Dream Team Gift Set
Silk pillowcases and scrunchies have been found to be gentler on your hair and less likely to cause frizz and breakage. For that reason, the Slip Slip Dream Team Gift Set [19] ($99) is a great gift for anyone who wants to take extra special care of their hair.
Bread Beauty Supply Wash-Day Essentials Kit for Curly & Textured Hair
A hair cleanser, deep conditioner, oil, and scrunchie are included in the Bread Beauty Supply Wash-Day Essentials Kit for Curly & Textured Hair [20] ($58). Not only are the products top-rated, but they come in cute packageing too.
Moroccanoil Magic of Hydration
The Moroccanoil Magic of Hydration [21] ($62) will make their hair smell so heavenly, they'll want to wash it every day. The kit contains a shampoo, mask, leave-in conditioner, and oil treatment.
Drunk Elephant In The Hair and Now Value Set
All three of the hair products in the Drunk Elephant In The Hair and Now Value Set [22] ($60) — the scalp scrub, shampoo, and conditioner — have a distinct, delicious smell.
Briogeo Honey Hydration Don't Despair, Repair! Hair Repair Kit
Dry ends are a common problem in the winter but with the Briogeo Honey Hydration Don't Despair, Repair! Hair Repair Kit [23] ($39), their hair will look and feel as healthy as ever.