How to Choose Christmas Gifts for a Hairstylist

Admit it. Finding a good hairstylist is like finding a needle in a haystack. Many people suffer so many bad haircuts in their search for a professional who can snip with style. Consequently, when you finally find that rare jewel, you are desperate to hang on to her. Christmas time is a great opportunity to say “thank you” to the person who makes your tresses look fabulous.

Instructions

1. Present your beloved beautician with a beautiful glass ornament that says, “Hairstylists bring out the beauty in everyone.” One place to find this unique gift is Bonner’s Christmas Wonderland online. It retails for around $8.

2. Make something for her with your own hands. Since her hands make your hair look fantastic, use yours to do something special for her. Bake her a basket of muffins in different flavors like blueberry, chocolate, banana nut and more. Use Christmas decorated muffin cups for the base. Decorate the basket with Christmas greenery, ribbon or ornaments.

3. Buy her a watch with miniature beautician accessories. Available in both gold tone and silver tone, with a beautiful leather band, the watch retails for under $45. It is available on the Find Gift website.

4. Put together a bear just for him. Use a local Build-A-Bear or similar business, or go to one of many online sites that can help accomplish this task. Choose clothing similar to what your stylist normally wears. Be sure to pick eyes the same color. Even add in a favorite song or saying that can be played over and over again. Polish off the design with a miniature hairdryer, brush, comb, mirror or other items that are beauty related.

5. Give her a pin that represents her occupation. Choose one at a local jewelry store or try Amerimark’s “Day of Beauty” pin.

6. Gift him with a personalized bear sign from Bears in Chairs. Put his name on it, the salon’s name or phone number, and even hours of operation if you want. The resin plaque features a bear regaled with beauty products mounted on a plaque with the information of choice.

7. Present her with a charm bracelet and one or more charms representing her occupation. Appropriate items can be found at local retailers or jewelry stores.

8. Tip him with a generous bonus. Money is always appropriate, especially in the service area. As a gauge, a Christmas tip should range between two and five times the normal amount tipped on a regular basis.

9. Purchase or put together a coffee or tea basket. Including different flavors to choose from, a personalized mug, and some chocolates to enjoy when taking a break. Best of all, you control the cost based on the items chosen for the basket.

10. Send an edible arrangement. Include fruit or cookie flowers, candy, and more all made to look like a floral arrangement. Or send her a box of chocolate dipped strawberries.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose gifts that are personalized to the person as much as possible. The gifts will appear to be more heartfelt.

• Wrap presents thoughtfully, with personalized paper. Include a Christmas card with a personal note.

• Whenever possible, deliver the gift yourself rather than having it delivered.

• Stay away from gifts with a religious connotation.

Resources

• Bronners for Christmas ornaments
• Source for ocupation themed watches
• Bears in Chairs website
• Edible Arrangements