The Best Hair Gifts to Give This Mother’s Day

05/03/2021

With Mother’s Day just days away, the pressure is on to get your mom the perfect gift. If she fancies herself a hair lover, consider pampering her with some amazing hair products to help her look and feel her best. From sleek hair tools to cult-favorite hair essentials, we’re rounded up the best hair buys that are sure to make all her hair dreams come true.

Here, see the best hair gifts to give this Mother’s Day. 

T3 Fit Compact Hair Dryer

Give your mom the gift of great hair with a sleek new hair dryer from T3. This compact and lightweight dryer (it weighs only 14.11 ounces!) has 3 heat and 2 speed settings to ensure the right heat and speed combination for your specific hair type. Not to mention, it comes in the prettiest dusty rose colorway!

Promising review: Emelee says, “It’s my new favorite blow dryer. It’s compact so I have been taking it with me when I travel. It’s also light, but quite powerful. I like how quickly it warms up whenever I use it. I also love the modern look and design while retaining its function.”

Shop: T3 Fit Compact Hair Dryer, $149.99

OUAI Air Dry Foam

Help any busy mom save time on her hair in the morning with this wash and wear foam from OUAI. Suitable for wavy and curly hair types, it dries hair to perfection, (without the use of hot tools!) creating instant waves and defined curls. Best of all its packed with kale extract to ensure your hair retains its softness and never gets crunchy!

Promising review: Grace says, “I am so amped up about how much I love this product right now. This makes my curls look amazing and not crunchy or forced. It looks all natural and doesn’t weigh down my hair. The smell is amazing too. Plus it’s zero effort. You just put it in and walk away.”

Shop: OUAI Air Dry Foam, $28.00

Alice + Olivia x Aquis Double Layer Hair Wrap

Her wash days will never be the same without this stylish hair wrap from Aquis. Created in collaboration with Alice + Olivia, this multi-tasking wrap not only helps cut your hair’s drying time in half, but it also helps eliminate damage caused by traditional terry towels.

Promising review: Monica says, “ I love my Aquis hair towels. This is my fourth purchase!”

Shop: Alice + Olivia x Aquis Double Layer Hair Wrap, $55.00

Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil

Treat your mom (and her locks) to this super luxurious hair oil from Fable & Mane that’s inspired by ancient Indian hair rituals. This cult-favorite oil makes a great pre-wash treatment thanks to its powerful ingredients like nourishing castor oil, strengthening dashmool, and circulation-boosting ashwagandha.

Promising review: Marta says, “I’ve been using the HoliRoots Hair Oil and I absolutely love how my hair feels. My hair is stronger and more nourished. And the smell, it’s just delicious. Also, I love that the product is vegan and cruelty free.”

Shop: Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil, $34.00

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

When it comes to texturizing sprays, few are better than this one from Oribe. Working as both a dry shampoo and texturized, this spray helps deliver shine, volume, and definition — all without ridding your hair of moisture. Best of all, it works on all hair types, even color-treated strands. 

Promising review: Katrina says, This is officially my new favorite dry texturizing spray! It smells amazing and is easy to use. A little spray goes a very long way. I have dark roots and there’s no visible powder after use. It gives me the texture and volume I need!”

Shop: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $48.00 for 8.5 oz

Briogeo Superfoods Banana + Coconut Nourishing Shampoo + Conditioner Duo

Take your mom’s hair routine to the next level with this nourishing wash-day combo from Briogeo. This fruity-smelling, juice-inspired shampoo and conditioner will cleanse and moisturize hair like no other thanks antioxidant-rich ingredients like banana, coconut, and acai.

Promising review: Steph says, “ I just love this shampoo/conditioner. It’s really effective and I have had this for over 2 months now. I have seen a change in my hair texture. It’s thicker and my scalp is not as dry as it used to be. My kinky coils feel silky and I wash my hair once a week.”

Shop: Briogeo Superfoods Banana + Coconut Nourishing Shampoo + Conditioner Duo, $49.00

Pattern Beauty On-The-Go Kit

Moms with textured hair that find themselves constantly on-the-go will love this kit of curl essentials from Pattern Beauty. It contains a travel-size of the brand’s Hydration Shampoo, Heavy Conditioner, and Leave-In Conditioner — all packaged in an adorable jelly pouch!

Shop: Pattern Beauty On-The-Go Kit, $24.00

Olivia Garden Fine to Medium Detangler 

Swap out your mom’s old hairbrush for one of Olivia Garden’s beloved detangler brushes. It will soften and detangle even the toughest of hair knots thanks to its scalp-hugging bristles. Not to mention, it features a removable cushion that will make cleaning up your hair build-up easier than ever.

Promising review: Melly says, “I use this either when I’m blow drying my hair or after it naturally dries and I see a huge difference in how much my hair comes out plus how much breakage. I love it and it goes so smoothly through hair.”

Shop: Olivia Garden Fine to Medium Detangler, $11.95

Product reviews have been edited for length and clarity.

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Camille Nzengung

Camille Nzengung is a Features Editor at The Tease, where she covers all things hair. You can find her writing about the best hair products, the coolest hair trends, and all the exciting new hair launches. Send her a pitch: cnzengung@thetease.com.

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