The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to show some appreciation to the colorists in your life than with a really great gift. After all, we have these incredible artists to thank for helping us look good and feel good every single time we leave their chairs. Wish them a season of fabulous hair by treating them to some incredible tools and products for their kit.
To help guide your holiday shopping, The Tease enlisted the help of some of the industry’s most talented hair pros—including Richy Kandasamy, Belen Gomez, and Cesar Deleon Ramirez—to curate an incredible selection of gifts for colorists. Keep scrolling to shop their picks.
Richy Kandasamy (@richykanda), Colorist, VP of R+COLOR Development and R+ Co Collective Member
His Gift Picks
R+COLOR Stellar Demi-Permanent Liquid Hair Color
“The R+COLOR Stellar Demi-Permanent liquid hair color is a luxurious treat for clients, and a great gift for colorists as it provides both a healing bond builder and a glossy shine for hair color. The instant gratification and low maintenance, coupled with its ammonia-free, fragrance-free, and vegan attributes, make it a thoughtful and pampering gift to end the year on a high note.”
Shop: R+COLOR Stellar Demi-Permanent Liquid Hair Color, (pricing available on R+Co Pro)
R+Co SUN CATCHER POWER C BOOSTING LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
“The R+Co SUN CATCHER POWER C BOOSTING LEAVE–IN CONDITIONER is an excellent choice to maintain and enhance color gloss treatments. Its super-charging, nourishing, and protective properties make it ideal for softening, sealing, detangling, and combating frizz. The versatility of being able to use it on damp or dry hair, either alone or layered beneath styling products, add to its convenience and effectiveness in keeping your hair vibrant and healthy. It’s a great product for colorists to have in their kits.”
Shop: R+Co SUN CATCHER POWER C BOOSTING LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER, $32.00
Belen Gomez (@belengomezhair), Hairstylist at Hair Los Angeles
Her Gift Picks
Virtue Healing Oil
“[A] product I love year-long is the Virtue Healing Oil. [It’s] a blend of hydrating oils that gives shine, softness, and moisture. I apply it three times a day on the ends, especially when dry.”
Shop:Virtue Healing Oil, $45.00
Color WOW Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused Hydrating Leave-In Treatment and Color WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment
“Color WOW’s Leave-In and Dream Coat [are the] best products for shine and longevity for styling.”
Shop: Color WOW Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused Hydrating Leave-In Treatment, $26.00; Color WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment, $28.00
Cesar Deleon Ramirez (@cesar4styles), Celebrity Hairstylist
His Gift Picks
Framar Tools, Gloves, and Foils
“They have a huge range of color paraphernalia—from capes to foils to bowls and brushes. The range of foils is super cool, in many different colors and designs to fit everyone’s vibe. They even make green biodegradable color gloves ($15.49), which is totally my vibe.”
Shop: Framar Products, (prices will vary by product)
Toppik Fill Me In Hairline Filler
“It’s so multifunctional and easy to use so as a colorist it’s what I recommend to my clients to use in between visits so they can disguise sparse hairlines and also cover stubborn grays/roots. This way I know they won’t get impatient and either self color at home or cheat on me.”
Shop: Toppik Fill Me In Hairline Filler, $24.95
KING MIDAS Chemical Proof Apron & Cape Set
“They make really nice aprons in all colors and patterns that are chemical-proof. All colorists know the misery of the craft: the constant stains on everything we own. So, a colorist can never have too many protective aprons.”
Shop: KING MIDAS Chemical Proof Apron & Midas Camo Cape Set (Red), $49.99
GHD Holiday Dreamland Collection in Jade
“Ok, now colorists are amazing at styling and finishing, but our main concern is using hot tools that will destroy the cuticle of the hair. GHD has amazing tools that are so gentle on the hair and won’t fade fresh color. Plus, the new Jade color is super sweet and will be sure to make a statement at the salon.”
Shop: GHD Gold Flat Iron in Alluring Jade, $191.20; GHD Glide Hot Brush in Alluring Jade, $135.20
