THE BEST NATURAL HAIR GIFTS FOR ALL HAIR TYPES

These days, you are likely to know at least one person with natural hair. Perhaps this person is your sibling, best friend, or even your dearly beloved significant other. Maybe they are even more than just someone with natural hair, but a die-hard naturalista, and you’ve always admired their dedication and courage. So you would like to give them a natural hair gift, to show your admiration, or celebrate their place in your life. Which raises the age-old question, what do I give them?

Most people are usually at a loss when trying to figure out the appropriate gifts. This is because you not only want to give a showy, expensive gift, but one that actually means something and will be well-appreciated. The best gifts are those that are thoughtful; they show that you see the person and care about them.

So what do you give someone with natural hair? This question might be particularly frustrating to answer because most people know very little about natural hair, let alone what to give someone with it. But don’t fret. Below is a natural hair gift guide. Some gift ideas for your beloved naturalistas include the following: 

1. Natural Hair Tools

Keeping natural hair is work, and for work you need tools. How do you think your naturalista manages to keep a controlling finger on that wild mane of curls? It’s the tools, baby! Every self-respecting naturalista knows that they are nothing without their tools. So, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for them, natural hair tools are a place to start. Some you might want to consider are a detangling brush, spray bottle, applicator bottle, head wraps, edge groomer, and wide-tooth combs.

Don’t worry if you think they already have some of these things. They may be old and in need of change. And in any case, there are bound to be a few that they don’t already have, like stretching plates, or croc clips.

2. Natural Hair Products

Just as naturalistas need their natural hair tools to control their hair, they also need their natural hair products too, to keep their hair healthy and good-looking. A natural hair journey without natural hair products is essentially a defeated cause. Trust us when we say your naturalista would always greatly appreciate some natural hair products; they cannot imagine a completely natural hair kit that is missing their essential hair products. Some hair product gift ideas are shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, oils, water-based moisturizer, etc. 

Again, don’t worry if they already have these products – they likely do, if they are any self-respecting naturalista – give them more. They always want more!! But be sure to check with them first, to confirm their preferred brands and allergies.

3. Hair Bonnets / Silk Sleeping Caps

Nothing says I care about you and I’m thinking about you to a naturalista more than hair bonnets and silk sleeping caps because giving them either is essentially telling them that you care about how they sleep. 

Hair bonnets and silk sleeping caps basically function to help naturalista sleep more comfortably at night, while keeping the moisture of their hair intact and secure. With a hair bonnet, your naturalista can sleep better knowing that the oils and leave-in conditioner that they have put in their hair won’t get all soaked up by the pillow. 

You should consider getting the hair bonnets or silk caps in nice colors you know they would like. Visit our virtual store for amazing designs. 

4. Natural-Hair-Themed Merches 

This is another thing all self-respecting naturalistas know: you gotta preach the cause! You might have glimpsed your beloved naturalista donning a t-shirt with an Afro head printed across it, or a tote bag customized with words like ‘Kinky is Pretty’ or ‘Afro Queen xoxo’. We are not surprised. It’s part of the culture. 

To celebrate your naturalista, you might want to consider gifting them some natural hair-themed things, merches, or just souvenirs. A keyholder, for example, in the shape of a head with a big Afro would be well-appreciated. Or maybe a framed photo of their Afro idol, if they have any.

5. Natural Hair Information Source 

There is no better way to show a person that you care about them and about the things they care about than by contributing to their growth in that path that they have selected. For your naturalistas, connecting them to more and better information about natural hair does the job. Every naturalista is eager to learn something new about what to do to their hair to make it what. A good, albeit unconventional gift idea, for naturalistas is information. Is there a new natural hair blog you think they should read? A YouTube video you think they will learn from? Go ahead and give it to them!

Have you ever gotten gifts for a naturalista in your life? Comment below on what it was, and how much they liked it.