hairtalk's Best Gifts for Hair Stylists
Ah, the dreaded gift dilemmas. While there are gift guides devoted to every family member and hobby (from plant lovers to pottery collectors), finding hair stylist gift inspiration leaves much to be desired. But what do you give both a go-getter and an artist? Our thinking: namely the essentials that help their business run even smoother.
For those whose love language is not gift giving, we’ve rounded up our must-have gifts for fellow hair stylists—hairtalk® edition.
1. Professional Color Ring
Inaccurate color matches are a thing of the past thanks to this Professional Multi-Method Color Ring. Made from 100% human hair, not only can clients feel the hair’s soft texture, but stylists can also initiate extension conversations from the onset of every appointment. Bonus: it’s the perfect way to add an extra touch of professionalism to a station.
2. Magnetic Wristlet
Mid-installation, the last thing you want to do is hunt down a missing needle hidden beneath pliers and thread. Help appointments stay on track with a Magnetic Wristlet, a bracelet that provides stylists easy access to essential hair tools. Perfect for C-needles, bobby pins, or hair clips, this accessory allows hair stylists to free up their hands and focus on what they do best—styling.
3. Weft Tool Case
Perhaps a stylist just completed their weft certification, and you want to commemorate the occasion. Maybe someone now needs tools on the go for at-home transformations, or you’d just like to make a stylist's station organization easier. The Weft Tool Case includes all the tools needed for weft application, removal, and reapplication—fit for newbies and pros alike. Show the weft specialists in your life all the appreciation you hold for their craft!
4. Sectioning Brush
No good present collects dust in a drawer. For the pragmatic gift-givers out there, finding a quality Sectioning Brush will help stylists polish any hairstyle transformation, no matter which method they prefer. With a pointed tail that doesn’t snag on the hair, this necessary styling tool ensures sharp ponytails and neat parting.
5. Tape-In Extension (#60A)
Considering hairtalk® offers the thinnest tape-in extension available, our volume booster is sure to be a crowd pleaser. But why color #60A specifically? Well, not only is it one of our best-selling shades, but it is also great for applying custom colors. Because cooler blondes take color well (absorb and hold dye), stylists can create a color spectrum with this one extension. For a full-head transformation, we recommend the Original Tape-In Extensions in #60A; for small pops of color, try the Mini Strand Tape-In Extensions in #60A.
6. Keratin Bond Cutter
Keratin lovers rejoice—this vital tool for customizing bonds allows stylists to match the exact density of their guests’ hair texture. With our Keratin Bond Cutter, gone are the days of tubular-looking k-tips that stand out in the natural hair; stylists can ensure a seamless transformation before an application even begins. Another perk? This hair tool pairs especially well with our award-winning Keratin Extensions, voted beauty’s best bond of 2024.
7. A New Certification Class
Perhaps the most unusual hair stylist gift on the list, consider thinking outside the box for all the overachievers out there. A hair extension certification may not be the most glamorous present, but gifting knowledge of the fastest-growing salon category is one of the few ways to guarantee a stylist uses your purchase for the rest of their career. Our education offerings include certifications for all popular extension methods and business-building courses to grow a hairstyling career.
8. Tape Tabs
You can’t go wrong with tried-and-true Tape Tabs, the key to perfecting reapplications. With sizing designed for each style we offer and single and double-sided options, help stylists stay on track during hectic salon days. Plus, if you’re gifting near the holiday season, Single-Sided Tape Tabs make for an easy tinsel fastener—perfect for any client seeking a festive look.
Add our Tabe Tabs to a gift bag fit with other trusted beauty products or self-care items.
9. Multi Method Extension Tray
We can’t all have our organization down to a tee. The Multi Method Extension Tray thrives on all things pre-appointment prep: custom coloring, drying, and staging extensions for a faster application. With detachable combs for easy storage, stylists can also pack this travel lifesaver when taking extensions on the road.
10. Claw Nose Pliers
The joys of styling may include blending lived-in color or seeing a client’s reaction to a hair reveal. But opening silicone beads often doesn’t make the cut. Durable and smooth, these Claw Nose Pliers perfectly fit inside beads to get a necessary, albeit tedious, job done.
11. Hybrid Weft Extensions
Who said you can’t find something for yourself too? Boasting a 50% thinner band than our Machine Weft, our latest launch has one of the highest grams per weft on the market. Enjoy this extension all-rounder—suitable for thick and fine hair, lightweight yet durable, easy to stack while still being comfortable. In other words, our Hybrid Weft is ideal for almost any hair goal.
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Whichever one of these hair stylist gift ideas resonates most with you, we hope this guide inspires thoughtful presents and even more striking hair transformations.
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