As the holiday shopping season reaches its final stretch, we’re all likely feeling a bit anxious about finding the perfect gifts for the last few people on our list. But don’t fret, because there’s still time to grab a few gems that will impress your loved ones.
If you are searching for a present for a hairstylist or makeup artist this year, you may want to consider shopping from one of the many brands in the industry that were founded by a fellow hair or beauty professional. Let’s face it—brands started by expert colorists, stylists, and makeup artists have a tendency to be really good because, oftentimes, these pros have spent years working in their field and know exactly what makes for a good product and what doesn’t.
Whether you are looking for one last gift to fill a stocking or a treat for yourself, you seriously can go wrong with any of these gift ideas from some incredible pro-founded hair and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for our picks—and happy shopping!
Glamazon Beauty Second to None Foundation Stick
The brainchild of celebrity makeup artist and former Wilhelmina model Kim Baker—who’s painted the faces of major stars like Angela Bassett and Toni Braxton, Glamazon Beauty is an artist-led makeup brand that’s renowned for offering high-quality makeup at affordable prices. Their Second to None Foundation Stick is easily a fan-favorite for its ability to effortlessly blur skin imperfections and discolorations for a natural, skin-like finish. Offering buildable, lightweight coverage, this foundation never feels heavy on the skin. Plus, it comes in a portable stick format, making it a great gift for a makeup artist who’s constantly on the go.
Shop: Glamazon Beauty Second to None Foundation Stick, $46.00
Highbrow Hippie Root Replenish Active Growth Serum
Back in November, celebrity hair colorist Kadi Lee of the famed LA salon Highbrow Hippie, which serves the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle, and Julia Roberts, launched her own haircare collection with friend and business partner Myka Harris. Perfect for any hair pro that’s passionate about scalpcare, this fast-absorbing scalp serum supports a healthy scalp by balancing its microbiome and neutralizing environmental damage. It also promotes thicker and denser hair thanks to its supercharged formula which contains fermented antioxidant-rich resveratrol and probiotics.
Shop: Highbrow Hippie Root Replenish Active Growth Serum, $88.00
Prados Beauty x Steven Paul Judd OG Eyeshadow Palette
Know a makeup artist who’s in the market for a new eyeshadow palette? You can’t go wrong with gifting them this one from Indigenous-owned beauty brand Prados Beauty, which was founded by Xicana makeup artist Cece Meadows. The possibilities are truly endless in terms of what eye looks you can create with this palette which features 30 highly pigmented and blendable shades in matte and shimmery finishes. And as an extra special touch, Meadows worked with Indigenous artist Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw) to assist with the design of this palette’s beautiful, vibrant packaging.
Shop: Prados Beauty x Steven Paul Judd OG Eyeshadow Palette, $50.00
RŌZ Hair Santa Lucia Styling Oil
If there’s one thing any hairstylist needs in their styling arsenal, it’s a good hair oil—RŌZ Hair couldn’t be a better one to receive. Celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak designed all of her RŌZ Hair to be easy-to-use hair essentials that are highly effective, and this one certainly lives up to that promise. Made with a blend of nourishing plant-based oils and extracts, this lightweight oil smooth frizz, adds natural shine, and protects hair from up to 450º F. Safe to use for all hair types and textures, this will surely be one styling product that they will continue to reach for time and time again.
Shop: RŌZ Hair Santa Lucia Styling Oil, $45.00
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Any makeup artist would love to receive the gift of yummy skin this holiday season—whether it be for themselves or their clients, which is why you can’t go wrong with gifting them this Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder from Danessa Myricks Beauty. Known industry-wide as “your makeup artist’s favorite makeup artist,” brand founder Danessa Myricks is a master at achieving a flawless makeup application, so you can trust that her balm powder will help anyone achieve similar results. Its award-winning balm-to-powder formula is packed with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and upsalite to help boost and maintain the skin’s hydration. Offering an instant buildable coverage this powder slides on smooth and can be used many different ways: to prime, to highlight and contour, to set foundation, and to even add sheer coverage.
Shop: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder, $36.00
Curl Queen Intense Therapy Masque
Having styled the manes of Alicia Keys, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Yara Shahidi, celebrity hairstylist Nai’vasha Grace definitely knows her way around a curl and coil. This Intense Therapy Masque from her haircare brand Curl Queen, will surely be a treat to anyone hair pro that regularly works with textured hair. This rich treatment is packed with reparative ingredients like raw manuka honey, avocado oil, murumuru seed butter, which work together to add softness and shine to the hair while also strengthening it and smoothing split ends.
Shop: Curl Queen Intense Therapy Masque, $42.00
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty Thermal Blush
Emmy-nominated celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, who counts Taraji P. Henson, Zendaya, and Olivia Palermo as clients, founded her makeup line Ashunta Sheriff Beauty with the idea of offering highly pigmented products that work on all skin types. One of the brand’s standout is most certainly their Thermal Blush. It’s a long-wearing clear blush that adjusts to skin’s natural pH levels to deliver a perfectly flushed look that flatters the face. NOt only is it adjustable and buildable, but it can also be used a lip stain too!
Shop: Ashunta Sheriff Beauty Thermal Blush, $26.00
Ciele Cosmetics Sponge Brush
Celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest and beauty executive Cerre Francis is the creative mastermind behind all of Ciele Cosmetics’ incredible beauty products—including this one-of-a-kind sponge brush. This brush features a small sponge tip that’s perfect for accessing hard-to-reach areas and blending the small contours of the face. It’s super soft with an easy,smooth bounce and supports minimal absorption of product. There’s a good chance the makeup artist in your life has never seen anything like it, which is why it will serve as a perfect gift this holiday season.
Shop: Ciele Cosmetics Sponge Brush, $18.00
Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush
Celebrity hairstylist and colorist Kristin Ess has been serving affordable luxury with her haircare and styling line, since it launched back in 2017. This gold detangling brush is sure to surprise and delight any hairstylist that’s on your list this year. It has ultra flexible bristles making it perfect for gentle detangling or scalp stimulation. Plus, it will look extra pretty lying around any hair pro styling station.
Shop: Kristin Ess Style Assist Medium Detangling Hair Brush, 10.00
Jenny Patinkin Luxury Vegan Makeup Brush Soap
Celebrity makeup artist Jenny Patinkin’s award-winning beauty tools continue to be a favorite amongst beauty experts worldwide. With that said, any makeup artist would be happy to find the brand’s bestselling Luxury Vegan Makeup Brush Soap in their stocking this holiday season. Suitable for both synthetic vegan and natural hair brushes, this antibacterial and antimicrobial soap easily deep cleans your brushes, breaking down oils and pigments for a thorough cleanse. Not only is this brush soap fast and convenient to use, but it also cleans sponges, blenders, and puffs.
