With your clients on the hunt for Christmas gifts at this time of year, who wouldn’t love the opportunity to pick up a few festive treats and stocking fillers at the same time as getting their hair or nails done?
It’s all about multi-tasking and if you can manage to tick a few names off your Christmas shopping list whilst enjoying some pampering at your local salon, then all the better. Let’s face it, we’re all magpies at heart and when faced with something sparkly and eye-catching, we really can’t help ourselves; so why not place a few strategic Christmas gift sets and stocking fillers by your reception desk and in the treatment rooms to catch your client’s eye? Here are a few gift sets we love for sprinkling a little Christmas magic on your retail shelves, so clients can stock up before Christmas.
Last minute Christmas retail gift ideas
10th Dec 2024
Naughty but nice gift sets
Witch way to the party?
OPI X Wicked nail lacquer duo (2)
Why it’s perfect: Ideal for secret santa, OPI’s limited edition Wicked-inspired nail duo is a real must-have, so don’t miss out on the chance to grab some for your clients.
More reasons to love: Beyond sassy, this eye-catching retail gift set features nail lacquers in 2 spellbinding shades, perfect for helping our clients get in the festive mood in between nail salon visits and makes the perfect treat for a special family member or friend. This polish is great for everyday wear, or teaming with Christmas themed nail art.
Celebrating the release of the hugely anticipated Wicked film, the nail polish set captures all the magic and mystery of the story, including a mystical pink and a mesmerising pearlescent green, each in a 15ml size bottle. Designed for pairing with the dedicated OPI primer and topcoat, OPI lacquer has a slightly thicker formula than traditional nail polishes and helps to form part of a complete nail system for chip-resistant, 7-day wear. It’s also super easy for nail techs to remove, helping to shorten salon appointment times.
Hot to trot
Mii colour confidence gift set, pinks
Why it’s perfect: This Mii colour confidence gift set features a trio of metallic, shimmering, glossy hot pink shades, perfect for festive season parties and events; so why not encourage your clients to spread the joy this Christmas, by gifting it to their friends or loved ones.
More reasons to love: With a vitamin rich formula, cruelty-free Mii nail polish helps to nurture, strengthen and protect nails for healthier, longer lasting results. Infused with vitamins E, C, B5 and A, Mii nail polish helps prevent yellowing, as well as encouraging stronger growth. The colour confidence collection has a quick drying, ultra-shiny finish that transforms nails.
Skincare stocking fillers
A touch of luxury...
avrybeauty hand cream 45ml, champagne hour
Why it’s perfect: A great stocking filler for everyone at this time of year is avrybeauty hand cream. Ultra-nourishing, it provides instant hydration for dry, tired skin, and the delectable champagne hour fragrance adds a touch of luxury to everyday hand and nail care routines
More reasons to love: New to Ellisons, avrybeauty offers premium skincare products that combine nutrient-rich ingredients with irresistible aromas. From their luxurious shea butter hand creams to their indulgent jelly pedicure kits, every product is ethically sourced and designed to rejuvenate and revitalise the skin. Featuring a deeply moisturising formula that calms, soothes, and hydrates, the Champagne hour hand cream is infused with nourishing shea butter and a blend of natural extracts. Restoring essential nutrients, it delivers instant hydration throughout the day, making it an excellent retail opportunity for your professional spa or beauty salon.
Absolutely flawless…
Skin Republic charcoal facial scrub mask
Why it’s perfect: Designed specifically for men, Skin Republic charcoal facial scrub masks, contain charcoal and walnut shells to help detoxify and exfoliate the skin of impurities.
More reasons to love: Relieving skin issues such as clogged pores, dead skin cells and ingrown hairs, the mask helps to brighten and revitalise dull winter skin, when we could all do with a little pick-me-up. Easy to use with a professional formula, they’re also re-useable up to three times. These masks are perfect for your retail shelves and great little stocking fillers. Helping to brighten and revitalise dull winter skin, this easy-to-use professional-grade formula is re-usable up to 3 times and makes a thoughtful addition to self-care routines.
Sweet treats for hands and feet
VOESH pedi in a box, peppermint swirl
VOESH vegan hand creme 45ml, peppermint swirl
Why they’re perfect: With cute candy cane packaging, the new VOESH peppermint swirl vegan hand crème and peppermint swirl pedi-in-a-box are ideal for clients to create pamper gift sets for their loved ones, or even to bulk out Christmas stockings.
More reasons to love: Hugely popular, the pedi-in-a-box range allows your clients and their family and friends to create that spa experience in the comfort of their own homes, while they’re in between salon pedicure visits. In the new peppermint swirl fragrance, this 4-step system includes pre-measured foot treatments derived from organic ingredients to target dry and cracked heels, helping to calm and soothe stressed skin, leaving it hydrated, healthy and soft. In addition, VOESH peppermint swirl vegan hand crème is the perfect complement, packed full of natural antioxidants and vitamins with anti-inflammatory properties, helping to maintain hydration and protect from ageing free radicals.
Get your glow on
+serumology revitalising serum duo
Why it’s perfect: The +serumology revitalising serum duo includes lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas that layer seamlessly. A perfect gift for friends who are wishing for more radiant, hydrated skin.
More reasons to love: This set is ideal for all skin types including those with sensitive skin and anyone looking to combat winter dryness and dullness. Including a hydrating serum to deliver long-lasting moisture and smoothness and a revitalising serum with powerful antioxidants to brighten and restore tired dull skin. Who wouldn’t want the gift of radiant skin?
All I want for Christmas is... great hair
Free-styler
ghd Chronos Styler
Why it’s perfect: Ideally suited to style perfectionists, the ghd chronos styler is the ultimate styling tool for anyone who loves to experiment with their look.
More reasons to love: To achieve a variety of styles, from sleek, straight hair, to soft, glamorous, voluminous curls, this innovative hair styling tool delivers professional-quality results at home. With advanced heat technology it maintains an even, optimal temperature of 185°C, to make sure hair isn’t damaged during styling. Being ergonomic and lightweight, it is also perfect for those who need a reliable, quick styling solution.
Frizz-buster
ghd Helios professional hairdryer
Why it’s perfect: For a friend or loved-one that is always battling the frizz, the ghd Helios professional hairdryer is a salon-grade tool designed to deliver fast, professional-quality blow dries.
More reasons to love: With a sleek design and a lightweight frame, the Helios professional hairdryer offers advanced ionic technology to reduce frizz and increase shine for a sleek, smooth, polished finish. With customisable settings such as variable power and temperature controls to suit all hair types and styles, it’s easy to handle and control, it is ideal for hair enthusiasts looking for a high-performance, professional hairdryer to use at home.
Why not combine the ghd Helios hairdryer with a round brush and a volumising mousse for a special, Christmas-themed gift bundle, for clients looking to give the gift of voluminous, shiny hair?
Crowning glory
ghd duet blow-dry
Why it’s perfect: Taking centre-stage, the ghd duet blow-dry delivers the ultimate in style, performance and convenience for anyone obsessed with the latest gadgets or looking for top of the range styling solutions.
More reasons to love: The ghd duet blow-dry is a revolutionary hair drying and styling tool that combines the functions of a hairdryer and hair straighteners in one, allowing drying and styling at the same time. The innovative product simplifies haircare routines in one seamless step, cutting styling time in half and leaving the hair feeling silky smooth and hydrated. Perfect for anyone with unruly hair, or those up and out in the morning
Why not introduce your client to it at checkout, as a time saving solution, in case it’s something they might want to ask their special someone for this Christmas? (It’s certainly on all our Christmas lists!)
Now that you’ve got plenty of Christmas gift ideas for your salon, why not create an eye-catching festive retail space in your reception, with fairy lights and decorations if you choose, so that your salon can become a go-to for Christmas shopping. Don’t forget to include hair, nail and beauty bundles festively wrapped up, to make your clients’ choices even easier.