Top 15 Holiday Gifts for Hairstylists
December is CRAZY…as well as being the busiest time in the salon, it’s the season of giving which can also be a source of anxiety. But shopping doesn’t need to be stressful or expensive. The Sam Villa ArTeam has curated a list of the BEST gifts for stylists this year. Naughty or nice…don’t think twice, Ellen Devine, Jesse Linares, Roger Molina and Anna Peters offer some of their favorites.
Top 15 Holiday Gifts for Hairstylists
Foot Massager - After a long day standing behind the chair, it’s the perfect gift to pamper feet. Peters likes the COMFIER Shiatsu Foot Massager for its ergonomic design and heat feature.
Coffee, Coffee and MORE Coffee - A gift certificate to a favorite coffee shop…enough said.
Sam Villa Pro Light Ionic Blow Dryer - It’s ergonomically designed, powerful and weighs less than 1lb, so it alleviates shoulder, elbow and neck strain. Yes, the gift of lightweight comfort while blow drying.
Framar Toning Tub - Such a great little tool for the salon. It keeps toning bowls stable and reachable. Stations stay cleaner and coloring is easier.
A Blending Shear – The Sam Villa Signature Series InvisiBlend Shear is Devine’s favorite. “This is my most used shear, I use it every day all day. I love it because you can texturize and blend without leaving a line in the hair, and it allows you to really customize the amount of weight you remove.”
Uber Eats – Buy a stylist a hot meal for crying out loud…they rarely leave the salon during the day, a GC to a food delivery service is MONEY (literally).
Oribe Côte d’Azur Restorative Body Crème - An indulgently rich crème with a beautiful soft fragrance that smooths, softens and delivers the deepest hydration. So lux, and says, “YOU are special!”
Sam Villa Artist Series Polishing Paddle Brush – This beautiful brush made with a blend of boar and nylon bristles helps to blow dry and polish any hair type with ease and comfort.
Harry and David Fruit-of-the-Month Club – Romero says, “Monthly subscriptions to either the salon or home are exciting. The anticipation of receiving a beautiful package with delicious treats is always something to look forward to.”
Rolling Tray – This Minerva Watson Salon Service Tray folds down to save space and the wheels are super smooth allowing it to move around easily. It’s professional, modern and comes in three colors.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Hairdressers need to hydrate, and they're always forgetting to. A handy receptacle that can be kept close would always be a much-appreciated gift. Yeti, Owala, Stanley, and others offer these in an array of sizes, colors, and customization options on amazon.com.
Comb Set with Case - Combs are stylists’ workhorses…sectioning, backcombing, providing tension, holding hair…so a brand new set with a case is a gift that keeps on giving. Molina also uses his for his color and/or paint brushes when traveling.
Electric Blanket – Curl up after the holiday rush with a warm cozy electric blanket…pack it when traveling to feel the comforts of home where ever you roam.
Sam Villa Artist Series Slide-Cutting Shear – “This shear is crafted specifically for sliding and slicing, and the blades are designed to “push” the hair. It makes cutting for texture fun - it’s the shear you don’t really need, but you won’t be able to put down once you have it,” says Linares.
Airbnb Gift Card – Give a stylist a break with a travel gift card for a relaxing holiday getaway or a special evening during a staycation.
The biggest gift of all is kindness, respect and recognition from guests, peers and salon management…but hey, unwrapping something is fun too! The good news is, ‘tis the season for Black Friday / Cyber Monday DEALS on pros.samvilla.com. Buy More, Save More from November 25 - Dec 2:
Spend $200 | Get 40% off
Spend $300 | Get 50% off
Spend $400 | Get 60% off
Release: Suzanne Quinn - President, Glow Communications
