Let’s save you hours of online searches and treks to the mall. We’ve shopped and dropped, researched and rummaged — and have curated the ultimate list of 2022 gifts. From beauty treasures to candles, cookbooks, and more, your friends and family are going to be jumping for joi this holiday season. Start shopping, here:
THE SUPER-CUTE BOOT
Take a chic little block-heel bootie; do it up in a stretchy fabric that actually molds to your feet; and you’ve got a shoe-in for classic leather that checks all the boxes. Yes, it’s available in black…but we think the gorg “dark sand” color looks like cashmere for the foot.
THE NOTEBOOK
A stylish, under-$40 gift from a Black-owned business that’s perfect for the person who loves to journal? Done! Grab your list and jot down this beautifully designed, slim travel trio featuring cover artwork by MKoby.
HOLD EVERYTHING
When InStyle mag named this hair clip the “best overall,” we sat up and took notice: It’s a dead-ringer for those pricey ones you always see in high-end boutiques; reliably holds even long hair with no prob; and the sleek design is seriously durable (as evidenced by a tester, who stepped on hers with zero damage).
SWEETNESS AND LIGHT
Anyone who’s just a little weary of those classic blue-and-white Hanukkah candles will love the artistry and vibrance of this 45-piece set. They’re lively and colorful, dripless, kosher, and made from 100% beeswax.
HAIRCARE WITH FLAIR
This shampoo-and-conditioner duo from Defy Damage celebrates strong, resilient hair with a hardworking two-fer that’s all wrapped up for the season and waiting for you on Ulta shelves. Defy Damage is a game-changing treatment strategy that protects all hair types from the ravaging effects of daily heat styling, UV exposure, and environmental pollution; resulting in 80% less breakage, and visible healthy results after just one use.
COOKED TO PERFECTION
Any fan of Ina’s will want to get their hands on her latest cookbook – the 13th addition to her beloved series of relatable, delicious recipe collections. Go To Dinners celebrates everything that’s about easy cooking…from whipping up foolproof meals using leftovers, to “assembled dishes and boards that don’t even require you to turn on the stove.”
THE BIG BRUSH-OFF
We love this eco-friendly, bamboo-handled thermal brush – and not just because it’s an Earth Day Beauty Award Winner. Available in four sizes, the ion-charged bristles hydrate hair’s cuticle, adding shine while eliminating frizz and flyaways.
IT’S A WRAP!
Call it a shawl, a cape, a poncho…or even, “that wrap I always throw in my carry-on bag.” Either way, this premium quality mega scarf (it’s has over 8,000 near-perfect ratings on Amazon) keeps you in cozy, luxe-looking style. Oh…and it comes in 40+ colors/patterns.
