The Christmas countdown is officially on. Get ready for good times and perfect presents!
The silly season is the perfect time to take a pause, take stock and appreciate our loved ones. Stuck for gift ideas this year? To help you find the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list, we’ve put together this thoughtfully curated gift guide. Don’t look any further, this is your one-stop shop for the best holiday gifts to give this season!
Let us impress you with our gorgeous range of hair products, make-up, styling tools, travel packs and lots more. This will help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones, and maybe even something for you!
How to shop our gift guide
Peruse our picks of the best hair care, gift sets and make-up from our favourite brands below. You can either shop via our online store (psst, use the code 10OFF to receive 10% off your first order) or drop in to see us at our Christchurch salon at 87 Manchester Street, Central City. You’ll find even more perfect gifts for every member of the family at our Central Christchurch salon, we promise!
FOR THE COLOUR FANATIC
Know someone who just loves to colour their hair? Keep hair colour vibrant with Evo’s range of Fabuloso colour intensifying conditioners. Combined with a nourishing treatment to refresh or tone colour, these conditioners revive and add shine in just 3 minutes! They’re also vegan, cruelty free, made without sulfates, parabens or gluten.
FOR THE Outdoorsy type
Have a friend or family member who loves being outdoors, especially in summer? They might not know that the hot temperatures, salt water, sand and chlorine can come at a cost to their hair. In other words, these external elements will leave locks dry, damaged (think split ends) and faded colours (if they colour their hair).
A haircare range like Kérastase’s Soleil offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays. This range features a unique cationic silicone barrier that prevents moisture loss to ensure hair remains healthy and hydrated.
FOR THE BOLD blondes
We LOVE blondes at True Grit. We know that being blonde is more than just a look. It is a statement. But it takes commitment. Bleaching the hair leaves it vulnerable to dryness. Colour fades and loses its unique tone. Help your friends and family members maintain their fierce blonde manes with some trusty haircare.
Metal Detox by L’Oréal Professionnel helps clear out yellow undertones in blonde hair. Metal lives inside our hair fibres which can cause breakage and unreliable colour results during colouration, balayage and lightening. Copper, for example, lurks in our tap water and is responsible for causing blonde hair to turn green when it becomes oxidised.
Shop L’Oréal Professionnel’s Metal Detox.
Kérastase’s Blond Absolu is the world’s best ultra-violet healing hair care that preserves the bright look and bold spirit of the modern blonde. Their specialised range is formulated for every type of blonde under the sun, so whether your present receiver is an ash blonde or platinum, these products are tailored just to them.
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
Have a friend in your life who just loves fashion? The L’Oréal Professionnel Christmas packs make for the perfect gift, with an option to suit every type of hair. And they come with an uber cool bag by New Zealand fashion royalty, Zambesi.
Shop L’Oréal Professionnel’s Christmas packs at our Christchurch hair salon at 87 Manchester Street.
FOR THE SUN TAN WORSHIPPER
If weekly trips to the tanning salon are taking up too much of your friend’s time, Sunescape’s range of sunless tanning bronzes will see them making the most of their weekend.
The self-tanning range is all made in Australia from natural ingredients like avocado oil, aloe vera, and grape-seed extract, and is designed to look as natural as possible. So say goodbye to orange streaks and say hello to a natural looking tan that can be achieved straight from home!
Shop our range of Sunescape suntanning products at our Christchurch hair salon at 87 Manchester Street.
FOR THE MAKE-UP LOVER
We rave over the Youngblood Cosmetics line, and we bet the makeup lover in your life will too! If you’re looking for the ideal gift, Youngblood’s classic Illuminate Palette is the way to go. Available in a range of different colours to suit any style, this gift is sure to be an instant hit. The collection is made up of 6 stunning, lightweight, and easy to blend creams shades to get radiant skin in a flash – perfect for wearing on their own or on top of your regular foundation.
Shop our range of Youngblood Cosmetics at our Christchurch hair salon at 87 Manchester Street.
FOR THE LUXURY LOVER
Kérastase has yet again impressed us with their luxury Christmas gift sets. Get that special someone in your life the ultimate haircare present this Christmas. Or let’s be honest, waiting for you to go on and treat yourself!
Shop Kérastase Christmas Packs.
If you or your Luxury Lover is heading away for a little (local) summer holiday, these cute Kérastase Travel Packs are a fantastic gift idea for a variety of hair types. They’re a perfect little trio for someone who is always on the go. And they’re a steal at $55! Get your hands on some before they’re all gone by visiting us at 87 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
There’s so much to love about these little Kérastase travel packs:
- Each Kérastase pack includes shampoo, conditioner and at least one styling product
- There’s enough product in each bottle for at least five washes!
- They’re lightweight (allowing for more shopping purchases)
- There’s less chance of spills and leaks because they’re kept in a stylish carry bag.
FOR THE ONE THAT CARES
We’re loving Pureology’s Christmas Packs this year. Take your pick from their six limited edition gift sets ($88 each). Each includes a colour protecting shampoo and conditioner and a free Pureology Colour Fanatic Instant Deep Conditioning Masque 200ml.
Pureology is always a winner in our eyes, for their sustainable and ethical approach to hair care. Read more about their worthy cause here.
Shop the Pureology Gift Sets at our Christchurch hair salon at 87 Manchester Street.
FOR YOU
Looking to treat yourself this Christmas? Cloud Nine is by far our pick of the best styling tools in the industry. They don’t compromise on hair health and wellbeing. They’re all about customisation, perfectly tailoring your styling experience to your unique needs, which we love!
Our other suggestion is a treat and a money-saver for you! The Concession Collection is a great way to prepay for your haircuts, and save on the total cost. Simply prepay for 5, get 10% off. Prepay for 8, get 15% off. Prepay for 10, get 20% off!