Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love, but love between you and your girlfriends as well! Finding gifts for those unbreakable bonds can be tricky, but luckily, the brands below have just the right thing to make your Galentine smile. Be sure to bookmark these for future birthday and holiday gifts, too!
For your bestie who sings her favorite jams in the shower or never misses an episode of “The Voice,” this simple gift brings her love of music and lip care together. TrapStix is the lip balm line combining all-natural flavors with clever wordplay, paying homage to some of the biggest artists in the music industry. Ingredients feature beeswax, soybean, grape seed, coconut, and sweet almond oils that nourish and hydrate while vitamin E, stevia, and rosemary extract further rejuvenate lips.
Trending flavors include:
- Wu-Tangerine – Add a burst of citrusy freshness to your lips’ moisture during your wintery adventures with this zesty tangerine flavor.
- Cardi-Bees – Treat your lips to the essence of this rich, golden sweetener without the sticky, sugary mess.
- H.E.R.Shey – Put down the box of chocolates and satisfy your cocoa cravings all day with this velvety rich-tasting lip care.
Entwine pulls no punches when it comes to protecting Black women, girls, and their curls. Break up with your breakage, untangle your knots, and replenish your dry ends with salon-tested and scientifically proven formulas that help hair absorb 46 percent more water and remain hydrated four to five days longer.
Surprise your BFF with three gifts instead of one. The L.H.O (Leave-In, Hydrator, Oil) Bundle has the moisturizing trio benefitting hair routines for the unpredictable weather this season. Hyper-hydrate with a leave-in detangler, butter cream booster, and finishing argan oil trio.
Want a gift that makes a self-care statement? Kuza promotes curly, kinky, and coily hair textures with its Indian Hemp Hair & Scalp Treatment with Chebe. Distinguishing itself from other hair masks and scalp treatments, the beauty brand empowering African heritage introduces powerhouse chebe powder (pronounced shay-bay) to a proprietary blend of coconut, sweet almond, and avocado oils in addition to natural herbs. This treatment is ideal to rescue hair from dullness, breakage, damage, itchiness, and dryness in between protective styles. It also helps protect, strengthen, and moisturize while assisting with length retention.
Because healthy, moisturized skin is always in, Kuza’s number one selling 100% Pure African Shea Butter is another great option. The non-greasy, super absorbent formula is a skin-nourishing essential, and a safe one at that. With 100 percent shea butter as the sole ingredient, it’s allergy-friendly and free of chemicals and additives. Restore skin’s natural oil barrier, reduce scarring, wrinkles, and other blemishes.
Hollywood Beauty Premium 100 Percent Natural Oil Blends
For the practical gift giver, Hollywood Beauty makes versatile skin, scalp, and cosmetic solutions that elevate your beauty to star power levels on a budget. Select from top-selling premium 100 percent natural oil blends to use solo or combine with favorite body butters, shampoos, and conditioners. For the DIY enthusiast, the possibilities to craft self-care beauty cocktails are endless.
Get your fix with these oils:
- Vitamin E Premium Oil – Recognized as a hydrator and healthy promoter of skin and hair, this oil contains anti-aging properties and can be used as a carrier oil.
- Rosemary Premium Oil – Now available in an eight-ounce size, elevate your mood and the length of your hair at the same time. This aromatic oil promotes hair growth, length retention, thickness, and a healthy, moisturized scalp.
- Aloe Premium Oil – Eliminate dry, itchy skin and redness this season with conditioning aloe and vitamins A, C, and E.
Taylor Jay’s objective is to make every woman feel beautiful and empowered. Replenishing your wardrobe with comfort, style, and versatility, the label makes a passionate statement about inclusion. Apparel features include universally flattering lines and quality fabrics that feel “tailor-made” to the female body.
Spoil her with these fashionable finds:
- Willow Pant – The pull-on style pants go from stylish day to evening looks. Unlike traditional stiff dress pants, the fabric wears like a dream and is machine washable. Their versatility makes them a best-seller.
- TJ Bag – The understated wine-red color makes this vegan leather crossbody a wardrobe winner. Grab your keys, wallet, sunglasses, and other necessities easily on the go with the circular zip top. The embossed TJ emblems and cylindrical shape make this bag a stand-out accessory.
For the mom-to-be on your gift list, Melabébé designs clean, eco-friendly skincare products with babies and their families in mind. In addition to offering plant-powered and moisture-rich formulas, the brand focuses on skin inclusivity. Founded by a mom who was frustrated with the lack of effective and inclusive brands on retail shelves, Melabébé ensures all hues receive healing and protection from dryness, eczema, rough patches, inflammation, and more.
The Moisture Care Bundle Box introduces the best of the brand with the moisturizing body wash safe for rosacea and eczema-prone skin, the non-greasy daily hydration cream parents love for baby’s skin including diaper rash, and the deep hydration cream made with shea butter.
