Gift guide for teen beauty products

Hair Care Products and Accessories

SoCal Curls

SoCal Curls Hair Ties may look old-school, but they work beautifully to create delicate waves and curls with minimal effort.  Just put one of these ties in the microwave for about thirty seconds and roll your hair up in one big wrap, finish getting ready and then take it down to reveal some lovely waves with very little effort. This product was created by a mother for her daughters and it comes in a variety of colors and patterns. The tutorial is helpful and this product works quickly and easily for a low-maintenance wavy do. SoCal Curls can be found here.

Marc Anthony

Deep conditioners can really make the difference when it comes to shiny, healthy hair. Marc Anthony Deep Nourishing Weekly Conditioning Treatments just need to be left on the hair for three to seven minutes, then rinse and reap the benefits. They come in five varieties, with Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Deep Nourishing Conditioning Treatment being a particular favorite. They are budget friendly and can be found at Ulta and you can use their locator here.

Hannah added: "Mark Anthony hair care made my hair feel really healthy considering the fact that I have been dying my hair and bleaching it for eight years. I would change the packaging to have a ziplock type seal so it would be easier to save for an additional use."

Curl Keeper

Having defined curls rather than uncontrollable frizz is ideal, but sometimes the products are so strong that hair is left heavy and maybe even too greasy. Curl Keeper Original is a water-based formula of shampoos, conditioners and treatments, so there is no build up and can be used daily. These come in many varieties and specific products and work with wavy, curly or kinky hair. They can be found at Target or here.

Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush from Vanity Planet

Now, this item yielded some good surprises. The Vanity Planet Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush is just so relaxing. Your scalp just feels cleaner and the subtle vibrations just feel so good in this waterproof device. This is perfect for all types of hair including dense, coarse hair and braids, dreads, weaves, and extensions. It can be found here. Give it a try.

Note: After the teens took turns trying it, it was stolen back by yours truly.  It is a great product for all ages.

Hair Remedie Anti-Frizz Hair Towel

Hair Remedie Frizz Eliminating Towel is a new product that stops frizz and damage to hair. This hair towel made from a super soft t-shirt material on the outside and an ultra-absorbent on the inside. This is great for girls who would rather air dry their hair. Hair Remedie is made in the USA and can be found here.

Colorsmash Color Kissed Hairspray

Adding a little temporary color to your hair can not only change your look, but also mood.  Colorsmash Color Kissed Hairspray is a spray-on temporary hair color provides a translucent, vibrant touch of violet, pink or indigo that stays on the hair, but easily washes out.  It also shows up on all hair colors and textures, including dark shades. This product is fun, and doesn’t damage the hair and you can get it in a cool three-pack, perfect for trying each color here.

Number 4 Hair Care’s Hydrate Black Tie Collection

It is nice to have a healthy hair set that comes with shampoo, condition detangler and a cute little brush.  The Number 4 Hair Care’s Holiday gift set is beautifully and conveniently packaged and contains some great products designed to hydrate hair and keep it shiny. Number 4 products can be found here. The size of the brush and travel bag made these items incredibly popular.

Hannah adds: “Shampoo and conditioner were good, but originally, I thought the smell was way too strong. It felt nice though. I got many compliments on the look and smell of my hair after using it.”