What would you put in a "Hair care" gift basket?

[Sweetest_Honey]

I made one of these after having several "LHCF seminars" with my mom about hair care products and gave it to her for Christmas. I included: a ionic hair dryer with 2 roller brush attachments, Profectiv oil, Surge Plus 14 spray, Woojee lotion (may be saying that wrong) Mane and Tail Conditioner and Shampoo, Nioxin Follicle Booster (?), a nice brush, VO5 strawberrys n cream conditioner and Aphogee treatment, conditioner and some kind of intensive leave-in and put it all in a nice basket. It looked like a picnic for her hair!! I couldnt find the Neutrogena Triple Moisture that everyone raves about when I made the basket, and when I finally did, I kept it for myself. *blushing*
Well, I am considering doing the same thing for a friend of mine and now that I have access to your expertise, I'd like to ask what would you put in a gift basket for someone? Any favorites or cant live withouts? Her hair is thick and in good condition, about chin length, but I know that she is trying to get it growing.

 

[jaded_faerie]

that was a nice gift...i never thought of anything like that...but i would put these products in my gift basket...

nioxin shampoo and scalp conditioner
Sebastian collection titanium protectore leave-in conditioner
Le Kair Deep conditioner
S curl activater moisturizer
surge 14
biotin and multivitamins
a silk scarf
a bottle of water
and last but not least...
a wide tooth comb

 

[MrsQueeny]

A good shampoo and Conditioner
Surge 14
A bone comb or good Detangler
Protectiv or a good oil
Some sort of deep conditioner
Satin scarf
Good scrunchies
Some sort of moisturizing spray/leave in
and maybe a nice pair of hair cutting scissors. Take care

 

[Isis]

Bone comb
Silk scarf
Satin scarf
Set of silk or satin scrunchies in good colors
Hair care book like Cathy Howse's, for example
Jojoba oil, lavender and rosemary essential oils
Satin or silk pillowcase

 

[bocagirl]

I would put something from each category: shampoo, conditioner etc.

Some of these would be Nexxus Humectress and Keraphix, Bone Combs, Silk Scarf etc.

 

[Kalani]

My personal hair must haves;

Aubrey's GPB
Nioxin shampoo and scalp conditioner
Nuetrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave in
Aveda humectant (excellent for new growth)


As a total PJ those are the only products that I always continue to keep in stock.

 

[VelvetRain]

I would definitley throw in some Kenra MC and Kenra MS and some aubreys gbp and nexxus emergencee.

 

[jasmin]

I actually sent my mom 3 tubes of Kenra Intensive Emollient Treatment and one tube of Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat as a Christmas present. She loves the Kenra and her beautician told her that her hair was really strong after using this. She should be set for awhile since she doesn't wash her hair as often.

 

[lalah]

In the basket, why not include a list of hair tips that you have learned from this board. People can have good products, but if they are not properly caring for their hair, it won't make a difference.

Tell them about weekly washing & cond., streching out relaxers, proper detangling, proper diet, not using products that is unresponsive to their hair, etc.

 

[Sweetest_Honey]

You know, I didn't even think about a good wide toothed comb. I can't begin to tell you how long I was inadvertently ripping out my hair using the ones with the smaller teeth. The satin scarf and pillowcase are great ideas too! I need to get a pillowcase for myself and my daughter because the scarf never stays on. (Attributable to our big noggins.) Great ideas ladies! I think I will give her a "seminar" and go through each product and hair tips like I did for my mom. Maybe I will make her my Kenra and Aveda guinea pig too, since I have never tried those products myself!

 

[MizAvalon]

What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. I'd love to do something like that for a friend of mine, but she'd probably use the stuff and follow a regimen for all of a week before she went back to old habits. Then have the nerve to wonder why her hair hasn't been past shoulder length in 15 years.

 

[LABETT]

Elucence shampoo and conditioner.
Lacio Lacio.
I think some sample products would be great too.

 

[Sweetest_Honey]

Lol...Well, I think that the majority of us were all a part of the hard-headed clic at one time or another. Maybe when she sees the example set by your healthy head of hair she will learn the lesson! *writing down Lacio Lacio* That is another one that I have heard alot about! I need to try that one too..

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

I would include:

Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
Suave Clarifying Shampoo
Ultra Black Hair Care Conditioner
Ultra Black Hair Lotion Creme Moisturizer
Virgin Oil de Coco Creme
Surge Plus 14
Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair
Jilbere Shower Comb
Satin Bonnet
A copy of "Ultra Black Hair Growth II"

 

[dreemssold]

Nexxus Therappe and Humectress
Surge 14 Plus
LeKair Cholesterol
Elasta QP Mango Butter
Jojoba oil
Good Hair Day Pins
A bottle of hair vitamins and a bottle of a womens' one a day multivitamins
A satin bonnet
A seamless comb
A pretty jeweled hair pin or comb
A haircare book

 

[goldensugar23]

silk scarfs(preferably the ones with conditioners in it)
jumbo bobby pins(for wrapping)
large tooth comb
3-1 phrase oil by profective
con shampoo
keracare oil moisterizer with jojoba oil
neutrogena triple moisture mask treatment
organics hair mayo leave-in
can of coconut milk(for pre-shampoo treatments)
jar of olive oil(to add to products)
little jar of coconut oil(for ends)

 

[Sweetest_Honey]

All great ideas! I need to get my bank account beefed up first I guess, because there is so much that I want to get now!! (mostly for me, and a few for her) LOL

 

[MissB]

I would probably put some of these items in the gift basket:

hair vitamin (Vitamin Shoppe or Vitamin World)
Denman paddle brush
satin bonnet/satin pillow case
satin scrungees
Shower comb
extra large shower cap
Mebco wide tooth comb
Hype Hair Satin rollers
Hair polish (Design essentials, Keracare or Straight Request)
clarifying shampoo (Redken Hair Cleansing Cream)
Keracare shampoo and Conditioner
protein condition (GPB or Nexxus Keraphix)
daily moisturizer (JF Secret Weapon)
Neutrogena serum
Dudley's creme press (to use before flat ironing/curling)

If I really liked this person:

ionic blow dryer
ceramic curling iron

 

[amy1234]

I would use NTM shampoo, NTM conditioner ...basically the NTM line..this way ,they will be able to find it much easier (know where to purchase) when they are replacing them. -Which reminds me to treat my cousin to some hair products for her birthday

 

[carolina_belle]

That was such a great gift! I have a couple of birthdays coming up so I might try the same thing. To piggback on some of the great responses so far, I would include:
NTM shampoo and conditioner (an excellent price point and easy to replace)Keraphix
Emergencee
Surge 14
Salerm 21
JF Secret Weapon/ Dove Weightless Moisturizer
NTM Serum (excellent price point and almost as good as Semi di Lino)
Surge Ultra Max or Liv
Satin/silk scarf, bonnet, and pillowcase
Seamless combs
Ouchless elastics

 

[soulchild]

I would be sure to inclue a K-cutter comb and silk scarf

 

[ballet_bun]

Maybe:

NTM line
Kid's Organic Line
AO GPB
ION Bonnet dryer
plastic caps
oil starter kit: various oils and essential oils
Carolyn Grays Book
HHIAB
maybe some things by Nexxus
gift certificate for some place that has pretty hair accesories

 

[Michelle79]

Jilbere Shower Comb
Denman brush
Silk scarf & pillowcase
Surge Hair Revitalizer
hair vitamins
satin ponytail holders
Hype Hair Satin Rollers
Gift certificate to Ulta, Trade Secret or Sally's

 

[UmSumayyah]

Bone comb or seamless comb
Satin pillowcase and cap
Ouchless hairbands
Suave Milk N' Honey conditioner (for conditioner washes)
Elucence Moisture Balancing Shampoo
Mild Protein conditioner like K-pak or Keraphix
VO5 Hot oil or other "tube" hot oil

 

[Tee]

this is a great idea. Esp since the holiday season is here again.

 

[camellia]

A "hair basket" is a great idea for a gift! I'm stealing it and giving hair baskets to my mom and sisters this year.

a large plain silk scarf (I use one to cover my hair with in cold weather before I put on a wool hood or scarf.)

a good wide toothed comb

small bottles of shampoo, moisturizing conditioner and protein reconstructer (a mixture of Nexxus and Redken)

sampler of oils and butters

maybe some hair sticks too

 

[Tee]

A "hair basket" is a great idea for a gift! I'm stealing it and giving hair baskets to my mom and sisters this year.

a large plain silk scarf (I use one to cover my hair with in cold weather before I put on a wool hood or scarf.)

a good wide toothed comb

small bottles of shampoo, moisturizing conditioner and protein reconstructer (a mixture of Nexxus and Redken)

sampler of oils and butters

maybe some hair sticks too

Hair sticks are a good idea. Thanks!!

 

[gymfreak336]

this is a great idea. Esp since the holiday season is here again.

Soooo, what are you gonna send me

 

[rdm]

What about including a $5.00 membership to LHCF? I think that would be priceless

 

[Tee]

Soooo, what are you gonna send me

giggles. Big Hugs. I just love you! I think I will email this off for the hubby. Hint Hint Hint for him!