Shopping for someone who cares about their hair or skin? These are the gifts we would actually give — professional products our stylists use at our Irvine salon, most of them Japanese salon brands that are hard to find in U.S. stores. Every pick below ships from our salon in Irvine, California.
Good to know: U.S. orders over $40 ship free, and qualifying orders over $75 get a free gift of your choice.
Gifts Under $25: Stocking Stuffers
- Arimino Spice Tube Series Jelly — $22. A flexible-hold gel for clean, touchable styles.
- Arimino Spice Mist Gloss Water — $23. A light spray that adds shine and tames frizz.
- Arimino Spice Foam Hard — $24. A strong-hold styling mousse for volume that lasts.
- Arimino Spice Cream Soft Wax — from $18. A soft wax for texture and movement — an easy first step into Japanese styling.
- Johnny B Mode Styling Gel — $20. A classic barbershop gel for a sharp, finished look.
Gifts for Him: Men’s Grooming
The Arimino Men line is one of our most popular ranges. Not sure which one he needs? Our guide to which Arimino Men product to use compares them side by side.
- Arimino Men Freeze Keep Gel — $35. Strong, long-lasting hold with a natural shine and a fresh citrus-and-musk scent.
- Arimino Men Hard Balm — $36. A natural-looking hold for textured styles.
- Arimino Men Hard Milk — $32. A glossy wet look that stays put.
- Arimino Men Hard Spray — $42. A strong-hold finishing spray to lock the style in.
- Arimino Men Scalp Care Shampoo — from $31. A deep-cleansing citrus shampoo made for men’s scalps.
- Arimino Spice Cream Hard Wax — from $21. A strong-hold cream wax for defined, separated texture.
Gifts for Her: Salon Hair Care
- Margaret Josefin Intensive Hair Care Essence — $64. A marine-collagen leave-in oil that turns dry, brittle ends smooth and shiny without a greasy feel.
- Amatora OQ Leave-In Treatment Mousse — $52. A foam treatment with ceramides and keratin that repairs damage and adds instant gloss.
- Amatora QUO KitomasQ — $50. An intensive repair mask from Amatora’s anti-aging QUO line.
- KIDA Beverly Hills Pracaxi Oil — $46. A versatile oil for both hair and skin — an easy gift for anyone.
- MUCOTA CS+DD Oil Treatment — $44. A lightweight Japanese leave-in oil that smooths frizz and protects color-treated hair.
- Margaret Josefin Deep Hair Mask — $40. A weekly deep treatment with marine collagen for dry, damaged hair.
Luxury Skincare and Beauty
- Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream — $75. A rich face cream from Shiseido’s anti-aging Benefiance line.
- Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Surge — $75. A brightening treatment for a more even-looking complexion.
- Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate — from $70. Shiseido’s signature serum, the first step in a skincare routine.
- Tom Ford Lip Color — $30. Tom Ford’s iconic lipstick in a pink shade — a small luxury that feels special to unwrap.
Not Sure What to Choose?
Match the gift to their routine: if they style their hair every day, start with Arimino; if their hair is dry, colored or damaged, choose Margaret Josefin or Amatora; if they love skincare, choose Shiseido. For more ideas, see our guide to the best Japanese hair care brands.
Questions about a gift? Send us a message and we will help you choose.