If you’re not quite sure about how to win the heart of a natural-haired beauty, let us school you. Being a natural isn’t easy. We don’t just wake up and walk out the house with fabulous hair; it’s a process. Behind closed doors there’s more to it than having magically perfect coils and curls. There are expensive products, must-have accessories, tools, and more.
This gift guide will make the naturalista in your life love you long time!
Hair Products & Services:
I think we’ve been just a bit obsessed with Shea Moisture. This brand is by far one of the best, THE BEST, natural hair care lines around. They boast natural ingredients and have an incredible range of products for hair maintenance and styling.
1. The Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Kit ($19.99) is a great sampling of their best products.
Kit includes:
• Curl & Shine Shampoo
• Curl Enhancing Smoothie
• Curl & Style Milk
• Hold & Shine Moisture Mist
2. Know a newly transitioning natural? The Carol’s Daughter’s Transitioning Kit ($40.00) is a great set to gift! I reviewed it when it first released here: LBS Beauty Review: Transition 1-2-3 Kit. Check out the review to find out more information about how I liked it.
Kit Includes:
- Purifying Extra-Gentle Cleanser, 4 fl oz
- Renewing Scalp Spray, 4 fl oz
- Restoring Anti-Breakage Treatment, 5.5 fl oz
3. If the natural lady in your life happens to be a “product junkie”, why not treat her to a 1 year subscription of Curl Box?! This beauty subscription service is a natural product junkie’s dream. It allows her to indulge in a plethora of sample to full size products of the latest offerings for curls, for only $20/month.
Hair Tools:
Related: Common Mistakes New Naturals Make + Tangle Teezer GIVEAWAY
Money doesn’t grow on trees, and neither do tools. Wanna save a natural girl a couple of bucks? Get your hands on these goodies. It’ll say your heart is definitely in the right place.
4. Curlformers ($48.95 & up) are an innovative way for naturals to obtain perfect ringlets with no-heat necessary. They’re a little complicated at first but there are tons of YouTube instructionals that demonstrate how to use them properly.
5. The Huetiful Steamer ($116.95) is definitely a gift that keeps on giving. It is the perfect way for a natural to deep condition as the steam heat allows a deep conditioner to really penetrate the hair shaft. It’s also very therapeutic and it comes with a facial steam attachment for facials and at-home spa days. Christina did a review on the Huetiful as well – WAY back when she first did her big chop. She still uses it, 2 years later!
6. We’ve already raved profusely about the wonders of the Tangle Teezer ($17.50) in our Common Mistakes New Naturals Make post. It is the type of tool your “curlfriend” will love you for. It cuts detangling time in half and is not damaging to the hair cuticle, which is awesome.
Hair Accessories & Gear:
7. PLEASE tell us you’ve heard of Olive Paperie. There aren’t words to describe how dope of an illustrator this woman is, and it shows in all her work. As a natural speaking, these home decor pieces, stationary, and adorably chic totes are must-haves. Ever since owner Dana Bly custom-designed this stationary for Christina, she’s been hooked. Don’t say we didn’t tell you!
She’s got everything from custom Home Decor to Stationary and custom-designed Totes.
Pardon My Fro Pillows, $40, OlivePaperie.com
Egypt Tote, $40, OlivePaperie.com
Sometimes accessories come in quite handy in a natural’s life! Bad hair day? Dress it up and they look like a million bucks.
8. Try some cute stuffing stuffers such as Doux Rag ($28.00, pictured above) hair ties, or shop around on Etsy for some dope head scarves. Go ahead, ball on a budget and make your naturalista look like the million bucks she’s worth!
Naturalistas, what else do you want for the holidays? Let us know in the comments!