Updated: 2023
By: Guest Writer, Elaine Raffel
One might say great gifts are just like redheads: unique, captivating and, above all, destined to be remembered. Here is a round-up of innovative ideas guaranteed to surprise and delight redheads this holiday season.
1. H2BAR Box Subscription
A beauty subscription box for redheads! What could be better than redhead-friendly approved beauty boxes delivered to your doorstep? How to be a Redhead offers a quarterly box, so the gift options are endless.
2. Seeing Red
Inspired by the internet-fueled notion that “gingers” were becoming extinct, director/photographer Stewart Cohen created the ultimate tribute to redheads, styled in the way he envisioned an endangered species should be displayed for posterity. A great coffee table book! $40
3. Bottega VenetaSunglasses
These retro-inspired, cat-eye sunnies come in the chicest shade of teal ––– a versatile ‘redhead friendly’ color. $295
4. Redhead Apparel
Show your redhead pride this holiday by rockin’ a Ginger Goddess Sweatshirt!
5. Aesop Ginger Flight Therapy
Ginger root oil is just one of the magical ingredients in this invigorating, botanical blend designed to enliven the spirit and stimulate the senses. $41
6. Truff Hot Sauce
Like the white truffle oil it’s infused with, this rare (like redheads!) sauce is meticulously crafted with ripe red chili peppers and organic agave nectar, then tied together with a hint of coriander. $35
7. SwimZip Palm Leaf Shirt
Sun protection with style: this long-sleeve rash guard shirt is perfect for the pool, outdoor sports or everyday errands. UPF 50+ protection blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays. Also available in children’s sizes. $30
8. Finally Glossy® Shine & Luminosity Shampoo for Redheads
It took many years to custom-make the Finally Glossy® formula and we’re so excited for redheads to enjoy it. We’re thrilled to release another clean redhead beauty product. It is paraben-free, cruelty-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free, mineral-oil, and vegan.
9.San Diego Hat Company Women’s Ultrabraid Visor ‘Squishee Champ’
A totally on-trend way to protect sensitive eyes from the sun. Fashion meet function with this woven, crushable, packable visor. $16
10. Finally Have Lashes®
Make her eyes and red hair pop with a ‘redhead friendly’ mascara. The Finally Have Lashes trio consists of three mascara shades: Red-y for Lashes Perfectly Auburn Redhead Mascara, Brown With a Splash of Red: Perfectly Brown Mascara, and A Full 180: Perfectly Black Mascara.
11. Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera with Fuji Instant Film
Dispelling yet another extinction myth, the polaroid camera is back— and better than ever. The set includes instant film, a camera case with an adjustable strap, lens, color filters and a cleaning cloth to capture every moment of the season in sharp, vivid color. $99
12. Redhead Mug
Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or a beverage of your choice in this 11 oz. Ginger Goddess ceramic mug. Made with high quality and with excellent durability. Smooth molded with ceramic composite and a c-curved handle for an easy comfort grip. $14
13. BOY SMELLS Damasque Candle
Deep stone fruits, traces of burnt spices and dark woods give this luxe and exotic (sound familiar?) candle its sensual, moody scent. Hand-poured in a glossy burgundy-red tumbler. $34
14. Red Hots Cinnamon Candy
A favorite since the 1930s, these cinnamon spice candies are—and always will be—an original. A superlative stocking stuffer for any ginger. Pack of 6, $16
15. Metallic Red Socks
A sparkle of red too pretty to hide. These calf-high socks are a lightweight wool-blend flecked with shimmering metallic threads. $7
16. Finally Have Brows®
They say: A redhead with great brows can conquer any day. Treat her to the full redhead brow experience. Use the Ultra Fine Redhead Brow Pencil’s automatic liner with a built-in grooming brush to fill in brows. Then, use the Volumizing to tint, condition, and fluff. Lastly, use the Longwearing to tint, tame and lock. Get ready for fluffy, full, and always natural-looking redhead brows.
17. Happy Plugs Air 1 Wireless In-Ear Headphones
An always-in-fashion leopard print makes these third-generation Happy Plugs the ultimate mix of superior sound and unsurpassed style. Includes a matching case. $99
18. Hum Nutrition “Red Carpet” Supplements
For every redhead who wants to take center stage: these all-natural vegan soft gels (featured in an H2BAR Box!) contain black currant seed oil and Vitamin E for glowing skin and shiny hair. $25
19. Red Velvet Cupcakes
Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, these yummy cupcakes are a special holiday treat for any redhead. $10 for 24
Happy holidays & Rock it like a Redhead!
About the Guest Author: Having left the corporate world in 2018 to launch her own full-service freelance creative business, Elaine Raffel considers herself fortunate to be able to work on an extensive array of intriguing projects—including collaborating with the How to be Redhead team on compiling a holiday gift list specifically geared for gingers. She currently writes and produces features for a growing list of lifestyle, city, arts, and interior design publications including D Magazine, Modern Luxury Dallas, Modern Luxury Interiors, and Patron.
