Here are some brilliant things that I use on an almost daily basis and would really miss if I didn’t have in my life. Would have to replace instantly, in fact, if they went missing. I’m telling you about them because they are all infinitely useful and therefore make the most excellent, non-frivolous Christmas presents.
Great for people who feel aggrieved at the idea of receiving little luxuries they have absolutely no need for, and say things like “but what would I do with cashmere socks?!” People who find joy in the functional and the practical. All of the things on my list serve an important purpose but pleasingly, a lot of it is also nice to look at and/or luxurious to the touch! Which is a bonus…
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Good Wash Day towel. This ethically sourced organic jersey cotton towel (pictured below) helps hair to dry more quickly, but with less friction and therefore less frizz. I bought one a year or so again and have never looked back – it’s gentle, soft and incredibly lightweight, which means you can wrap up your hair whilst you do your makeup without needing the neck muscles of Hulk Hogan.
Loads of colours and prints, this is the ideal present for beauty-lovers who think they have everything, but evidently haven’t. Smoother hair awaits them. And now is the time, if you’re after the frizz-free life: I have a 10% off code for subscribers, RUTH10 which gives 10% off until 10th December!
Shop Good Wash Day towels here
Good Wash Day are a very small independent brand and work hard to be the most sustainable they can possibly be within very tight margins. Giving this discount is a huge deal for them when they’re up against companies who can regularly afford to slash prices because their manufacturing costs are so small and I’m really honoured that they’ve done it exclusively for my readers! The towels come beautifully wrapped and so can be sent directly to the recipient to save you the packaging-up and postage hassle.
See also the OG of the detangling brush world, Tangle Teezer, (in Burgundy above) and the more ergonomic (really gentle) Manta brush (pictured in white) that fits in your palm and feels as though it’s massaging your scalp as you brush. All are fantastic, Manta is now my most-used detangler, especially for travel, my daughter loves Wet Brush.
Find Wet Brush Pro Detangler here* (different types, but I like the Pro version – £13.99)
Shop Tangle Teezer* (loads of varieties, the Christmas edition is £14)
Manta brush is here online* (currently £25.50 instead of £34)
