Yes, it’s time for you and I to start talking about gift ideas again. Whether we are ready or not, the holiday season is quite literally around the corner (less than a month actually) and I’ve got some of the best gift ideas for those beauty and beauty product lovers in your life. So let’s jump right in!
I thought to myself instead of sending out my letter to Santa with a million gifts in one epic blog post, this year I would split it up into categories. That way maybe the big man in red feels more inspired to get them to me and I can get them on your radar for beauty lovers in your life.
“The best steam straightener” from L’Oréal Professionnel is here just in time for the holidays. As I grow out my salt and pepper locks for the colder months, I actually can share that while I love my curls, sometimes I like to switch up my look with a straightener.
This innovative steam-powered styling tool features a built-in water tank that releases continuous steam. The Steampod 4 hydrates and protects hair while reducing heat exposure, resulting in smoother, shinier styles with significantly less damage compared to traditional styling tools. Equipped with ceramic-coated floating plates for even heat distribution, the Steampod 4 offers adjustable temperature settings ranging from 180°C to 210°C. Its 360° rotating cord and versatility to straighten, wave, or curl hair make it ideal for all hair types, turning it into a must-have tool for those looking to elevate their haircare routine.
Available at Pomme, Kerastase, Concept C and L’Oréal Professionnel Salons now.
With the colder months ahead, and my aforementioned salt and pepper locks to manage in the coming months, this is one product that caught my eye. The AirLight Pro by L’Oréal Professionnel – the first professional hairdryer powered by infrared light. We all know that one secret to my anti-aging beauty techniques is infrared and red light therapies, so this sounds like the perfect addition to my daily routine!
Unlike traditional dryers that use convection coils, the AirLight Pro leverages infrared light to transform your drying experience. This innovation means faster drying* times with less energy used* and no hair damage**, as it gently targets moisture on the hair’s surface, keeping fibers healthier and hair looking its best.
Available at Matt & Co, Concept C, Les Precieuses, Pomme.ca, Parikart, Chatters, Kerastase.ca & select L’Oréal Pro salons
Shark® SpeedStyle™ Pro FLEX Hair Dryer System
If I’m being honest 2024 has been the year that Shark Beauty and Shark Home products have really surprised and impressed me. At the top of the list of products is The Shark® SpeedStyle™ Pro FLEX Hair Dryer System. A compact yet powerful tool for salon-quality styles and no heat damage making the perfect must have for travelling and home use. It includes Scalp Shield which is designed to protect 100% of new hair growth from extreme heat. And you can’t beat this price!
Shark® FlexFusion™ Air & Ceramic System with Air Straightener
First of all, I need the entire world to know I need anything and everything Wicked branded. ESPECIALLY the Shark® FlexFusion™ Air & Ceramic System with Air Straightener. Shark brings you its luxury system which does just that! It is built to style wet hair with no heat damage & re-style dry hair without washing.
Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet
Ever since I was sent a Currentbody LED face mask, I have been obsessed with the results it has had on the youth, radiance and vibrant results it has given my skin. One part of the reason why people are always so shocked when I tell them I’m 41. The latest innovation is here and it is actually for those of us out there worried about hair loss and thinning hair.
The LED Hair Growth Helmet emits a spectrum of red light (620-660nm). These broader-band wavelengths reach more of the skin and hair follicles on the scalp, boosting energy in hair follicles, reducing inflammation, lowering dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, and improving scalp blood flow. It’s proven to enhance hair quality significantly and is even more effective when used with complementary hair regrowth treatments. Feel the fullness: Improve hair thickness, density and fullness with just 10 minutes of daily use.
LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2
I have the LED Light Therapy Mask series 1 and just in time for the holidays, I am so excited that the Series 2 has been ordered and is already on the way to me. I swear by this device and using it once a day has drastically improved my complexion and skin’s vibrancy as mentioned above.
The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2 is proven to deliver visible anti-ageing results using revolutionary LED light therapy technology. Featuring 236 LEDs that emit the three most clinically recognised wavelengths for anti-ageing: red at 633nm, near-infrared at 830nm and deep near-infrared at 1072nm, the LED Mask is an effective, non-invasive answer to more youthful skin. Proven to perform: you can see a reduction in wrinkles and firmer, brighter and smoother skin in just 4 weeks.
For those of you who have been following along with me on social media during 2024 you’ll have seen that I have been lucky enough to work with Padra Clinic Canada for a beard transplant procedure. Whether it’s a procedure as incredible as mine, or hairline and eyebrow transplants, the team at Padra Clinic Canada are hands down the best in the country and use worldclass leading techniques for the best results possible. Did I mention that consultations are free and can help to find the best options to help you give the gift of confidence this year. Now THAT is an amazing gift idea for yourself and for others in my opinion!
Want to see the process in steps? Click below to see it from start to finish.
Alumier Alumiglow Boosting Gift Set
The beauty products we use on a daily basis have the biggest effect of all in my opinion above and beyond the tools we use to feel our best. For years I have been consistently using Alumier MD Canada products and they are (in my opinion) the best of the best. The holiday sets they sell are a great stocking stuffer or full size gift to spoil yourself or those you love this year and I cannot tell you how much of a difference I have seen in my skin, especially during seasonal changes!
Derma fillers and botox / dysport
Listen, I am not at all shy to admit that I regularly get a touch up with Nurse Liz and the team at Skin6 in Toronto. I personally believe that we have to stop villainizing preventative treatments that help us feel more like ourselves inside AND out. I love to get mild jaw fillers and some botox to treat my worry line on my forehead and around my eyes. I also encourage you to follow their team on social media because Jeremy (the fabulous owner and now friend) often runs REALLY good deals for both locations. This again is a great option for yourself (because self-care is important) and those in your life who love a little refresher!
These are of course just some of the beauty gifts I encourage you to consider when you are shopping for yourself and the beauty lovers in your life this holiday season.
Photos by: all brands listed above and Daniel Reyes Cocka
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Don’t forget to be kind & a little more honest with yourself this year
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