Ring in the Holiday Season With Our 2025 Gift Guide

For the One Who Keeps Online Retailers in Business

We all have that one friend who’s on a first-name basis with their delivery driver. This savvy add-to-cart enthusiast thrives on snagging the best deals while keeping self-care affordable—and they know comparing prices online is the best way to do it. At the top of their wish list are samples they can try before committing and formulas that emulate salon results for less.

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Redken Acidic Color Gloss Holiday Kit

Whether their strands are virgin or color-treated, the Acidic Color Gloss system can give hair molecular-level shine that rivals a pro glossing treatment. It’s Redken’s best hair gloss treatment to help prolong color vibrancy at home, allowing this person to keep pricey salon appointments to a minimum.

Matrix Wow! That's What I Call Dream Hair Soft & Sleek Holiday Trial Kit

Those with a try-before-you-buy mindset will be delighted by these Matrix stocking stuffers. The set includes trial-sized favorites from the Food For Soft, Mega Sleek, and Instacure lines to help them reach their hair goals without dishing out $$$.

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Pureology Hydrate & Color Fanatic Set for Dry Hair

Help end their search for a good hydrating shampoo and conditioner by putting this Pureology set under the tree for them. These wash day picks boast concentrated formulas, meaning they can do less with more—perfect for those wanting extra bang for their buck. (There’s a mini version, too!)

For the One With a 9-5 and a 5-9

Downtime? Not in their vocab. Their daily grind begins well before 9-5 and only ends after catching up with all their pinned contacts. By the end of the day, they’re more likely to hit the hay than waste precious time fussing with their hair. Efficiency is the name of the game, and multi-tasking haircare is an ideal way to help streamline their routine.

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Kérastase Iconic Hair Heroes Gift Set: 8H Magic Night Serum & Mini Elixir Ultime Hair Oil

Stock this on-the-go gal with the ultimate day-to-night haircare kit. It features one of Kérastases best hair serums to help nourish dry, depleted hair as they sleep, and the brand’s iconic oil to give hair mega shine and protection when they’re on the move.

Redken Deep Clean Dry Shampoo Jumbo

For loved ones that go through dry shampoo like water, consider gifting them a jumbo size of Redken’s fan-favorite formula. It’s among the brand’s best dry shampoos to help absorb excess oil and can make even fourth-day hair look brand new.

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Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner Hair Value Set

Mizani’s best-selling 25 Miracle Milk is the versatile product your giftee never knew they needed. In just a few spritzes, the creamy formula can either moisturize and define natural hair or prep it for heat styling. Plus, they can stash the travel-sized bottle in their bag for gorgeous hair anytime, anywhere.

For the One Who Never Skips a Morning Shed

If this person had an official motto, it would be “Scalp skin is an extension of the face.” They’re passionate about their skincare routine and are the first to tell you about the benefits of the skinification of hair. It’s no surprise they pull haircare inspiration from their 10-step K-beauty regimen, and they expect their haircare formulas to be just as innovative.

Biolage Professional Scalp Sync Purifying Concentrate

Skinification fanatics know that scalp exfoliation is as essential as facial exfoliation. In just one use, this pre-shampoo exfoliant from Biolage Professional clarifies the scalp from buildup, excess oil, and dead skin cells to set the rest of their routine up for success.

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Matrix Wow! That's What I Call Soft Food For Soft Holiday Kit

Hyaluronic acid is a super-hydrating skincare ingredient, so it was only a matter of time before it made its way into haircare products. You can find it in this kit, which features Matrix’s Food For Soft range. The formulas with hyaluronic acid work to replenish moisture in dry, brittle hair and leave it touchably soft.

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Holiday Kit

Another well-known skincare hero is citric acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid that helps smooth and brighten the complexion. When added to a haircare system like Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate, the formulas help reinforce weakened hair bonds for stronger, more resilient hair. This kit, which includes the concentrated intensive treatment, shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in, is perfect for giving the line a try.

For the One With a Standing Appointment at the Salon

You’d never know this gorgeous blonde or redhead was a natural brunette: Their roots are rarely visible, and their hue is as vibrant as it was when they left the salon. But instead of just investing in the best shampoo for colored hair and calling it good, they understand that’s just one part of the equation. A holistic haircare routine can help their signature shade last as long as possible.

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Biolage Professional Color Last Holiday Gift Set

Stock their shower with Biolage Professional’s Color Last Shampoo and Conditioner to help them uphold their hair’s depth, tone, and shine between salon appointments. When used in conjunction, the pair can help prolong color vibrancy for up to 20 washes.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Color Lustre Gift Set

This luxurious twosome was recently reformulated with new technology to provide hair with extra hydration and lasting color payoff. Their fragrance was overhauled, too: It’s an alluring blend of citrus, floral, wood, and creamy vanilla.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Shampoo & Mask Holiday Gift Set

If your salon devotee is dealing with color shift, hard water in their shower pipes may be to blame. The Metal Detox line is the anecdote, helping to neutralize trapped metal deposits in the hair fiber to give them a truer, healthier-looking color.

For the One Who’s Boycotting Their Hair Straightener

They’ve finally ditched the hot tools, and their natural texture is beginning to thrive. However, it’s still a period of trial and error as they experiment with different formulas to see what works best. They’ll appreciate curl-enhancers to help define and control their pattern, as well as robust reparative formulas to help undo years of damage.

Matrix Wow! That's What I Call Waves A Curl Can Dream Wave Holiday Kit

Gift a wavy-haired beauty with this wave-defining system from Matrix. The shampoo and conditioner are infused with manuka honey extract and rose water and help moisturize and add dimension to waves without weighing them down. They can follow it up with the included leave-in (which also doubles as one of Matrix’s best heat protectants) to help control unwanted frizz.

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Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Luxury Gift Set

The Ultimate Reset system from Shu Uemura Art of Hair is ideal for former chemical service aficionados. Whether their damage is from perming or excess heat styling, Ultimate Reset helps address over-processing concerns like breakage, split ends, brittleness, unmanageability, and dullness.

Pureology Strength Cure Holiday Kit

The best shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair are ones that can fortify hair and help keep salon color intact. Pureology’s antioxidant-enriched Strength Cure line fits these criteria. The keravis-infused formulas found in this haircare gift set help mend breakage to reveal softer, healthier-looking hair, while the patented AntiFade Complex keeps professional color oh-so vibrant.

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