{"id":176429166,"date":"2013-12-12T01:04:42","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T07:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kalamu.com\/neogriot\/?p=176429166"},"modified":"2013-12-12T01:04:42","modified_gmt":"2013-12-12T07:04:42","slug":"culture-12-great-gift-ideas-for-the-natural-haired-person-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kalamu.com\/neogriot\/2013\/12\/12\/culture-12-great-gift-ideas-for-the-natural-haired-person-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"CULTURE: 12 Great Gift Ideas For The Natural Haired Person In Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The only thing naturals love more than buying stuff for their hair?\u00a0Someone else buying it for them!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Natural hair is amazing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s freeing, it\u2019s beautiful, and it\u2019s\u00a0fun.<\/i>\u00a0But keeping those kinks and coils fierce and moisturized can sometimes take a lot of time and supplies, so treat the natural person in your life to some hair maintenance goodies this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1.\u00a0Oils, oils, oils!<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Moisturizing is essential for a healthy head of natural hair, and extra virgin oils are a staple for many naturals. Coconut, olive, and Jamaican black castor oils are very popular, as are grapeseed, avocado, and the ever expensive argan oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2.\u00a0A brand new Denman brush<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Detangling is crucial for preventing matting and for obtaining optimal curl definition. The Denman brush serves as a go-to for many a natural\u2019s detangling needs. At\u00a0$20 a pop<\/span><\/a>, replacing a Denman after its been beat up is kind of daunting. Perfect stocking stuffer!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3.\u00a0Pretty head coverings for going out<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Everyone has bad hair days, and a pretty, colorful scarf is the perfect ticket out of them. Tie on a scarf and no one will ever know that your hair looks like it lost a fight with a Tasmanian devil underneath. And with so many\u00a0different ways to style the<\/span><\/a>m, the looks are endless!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4.\u00a0Protective head coverings for staying in<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Hair care continues even as we sleep! Silk or satin bonnets, scarves, wraps, and pillow cases work best, as harsher fabrics like cotton can zap moisture from the hair, encouraging breakage. They are essential and inexpensive, an plentiful at supply like\u00a0Sally Beauty Supply<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5.\u00a0Conditioner<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Naturals go through a\u00a0lot<\/i>\u00a0of conditioner \u2014 it has tons of uses, and thick hair requires much more than the dime sized amount the bottles recommend. A lifetime supply would be ideal, but if your pockets can\u2019t accommodate that, a few bottles of their favorite (Trader Joe\u2019s\u00a0Nourish Spa<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and Kinky Curly\u2019s\u00a0Knot Today<\/span><\/a>\u00a0conditioners are internet darlings) make a thoughtful gift!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6.\u00a0Shea butter<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Moisture is essential for curvaceous curls, and shea butter is the moisturizer of choice for many naturals.\u00a0Belle Butters<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Whipped Goods<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are favorites of the online natural community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7.\u00a0Raw honey<\/span><\/h2>\n
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One of the best things about being natural is trying out all the DIY recipes that the \u2018net is brimming with. Raw honey is a staple of many of them, renowned for its humectant and moisturizing properties. Manuka honey is purported to be\u00a0the best<\/span><\/a>, but it is pricey, costing\u00a0as much as $40<\/span><\/a>\u00a0a jar. The good news is that local raw honey works just as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8.\u00a0A hair steamer<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Steam<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is one of the best kept secrets for a healthy head of natural hair, and a good steam treatment is often the highlight of a natural\u2019s trip to the salon. It helps infuse conditioners into the hair, increasing strength, moisture retention, and curl pattern definition. They can be a bit pricey \u2014 the popular\u00a0Huetiful steame<\/span><\/a>r will run you about $150 \u2014 but with the money saved on salon visits, it could be worth it!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9.\u00a0Basic hair pins, clips, and holders<\/span><\/h2>\n
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While completely integral to the styling process, hair clips, ponytail holders, and bobby pins are small and fragile and naturals run out all the time. Not having to think about replenishing them would be a definite luxury! The\u00a0Goody spin pin<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is great for creating up-dos with thick hair, and\u00a0these bobby pins<\/span><\/a>\u00a0come in their own holder\u2014how genius is that.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10.\u00a0Really fancy hair pins, clips, and holders<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Nothing pretties up a head of hair like a gorgeous headband or a snazzy clip. The internet is full of beautiful hair trinkets, like the clips, holders, and beads at\u00a0Afrique la Chic<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the headbands and fascinators at\u00a0Boutique de Bandeaux<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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11.\u00a0Awesome jewelry<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The best way to accentuate a crown of curls is with some pizzazz on the ears, wrists, and neck. Bold jewelry, like these pieces at\u00a0Rachel Stewart Jewelry<\/span><\/a>, are perfect for making \u2018dos pop.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12.\u00a0Gift cards!<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Turn your natural into a kid in a candy store with a gift card good for their favorite hair goodies. Stores like Sally Beauty Supply as well as Target, CVS, Walgreens sell popular natural hair care lines like\u00a0Shea Moisture<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0Miss Jessies<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0Cantu<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0Taliah Waajid<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0Kinky Curly<\/span><\/a>. Give \u2018em a card and turn \u2018em loose!<\/span><\/p>\n

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