The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Gift ideas fit for every kind of friend.
by KATE WALKER ★ DECEMBER 7, 2019
The holiday season is upon us! This time of year is full of fun festivities, precious time spent with your friends and family, and the spirit of giving. Gifts are a fun and thoughtful way of expressing how much one means to you and can be a way to express your creativity when tailoring them to the receiver’s personality. Yet, deicing what to get someone can be stressful and put a damper on the holiday season. However, it doesn’t have to be! Follow this simple gift guide for every kind of friend and take the stress out of giving.
The Self-Care Goddess: For that friend who loves all things wellness and self-care, these three gifts are perfect.
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Crystals are a great asset to place in your room or even carry around with you in your bag. There are so many different kinds of crystals, all designed to promote various factors, such as your love life or even curing hangovers. Holding crystals or placing them on your body is thought to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, and are an excellent gift for your wellness junkie!
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Who doesn’t love a self-care day? Face masks are a great way to wind down after a stressful day and have a little alone time. There are so many different face masks aimed at healing various factors, making it easy to personalize it to your self-care BFF! You can find face masks anywhere, Ulta is a great place to start looking!
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Crystal face rollers are being used by celebrities and beauty experts everywhere. The face rollers are thought to help with under-eye puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles, and acne. You can tailor the face rollers by choosing different crystals, each with different functions and goals.
The Tech Guru: Everyone has a friend who is passionate about all things technology, and these gifts are sure to become their new obsession.
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AirPods have taken the world by storm and are being sported everywhere! AirPod cases are a fun way to personalize this popular piece of technology and express yourself.
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This innovative and high-tech Smart Alarm Clock will be your friend’s newest favorite. This alarm clock ensures you will get up in time for class by using natural light technology, which creates a more natural wake up.
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Happy Lights are perfect for any technology lover who is sun-deprived! (like most of the Syracuse student body). Happy Lights are proven to boost energy, improve mood, regulate sleep, and enhance your focus. Bright light exposure, specifically during the long and dreary winters, is a great way to support a healthy lifestyle.
The Workout/Health Fanatic: These three gifts are every workout junkies dream!
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Everyone has their go-to workout class, whether it be cardio intensive or more revolved around toning. Classes can be pricey, making it the perfect gift for your workout/health-obsessed friend who has always wanted to try a class, but didn’t want to spend the money.
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Adding weights to workouts, or even just your everyday life, can be a game-changer to one's fitness routine. These specific weights are one pound each, add a constant but comfortable level of resistance that helps to increase heart rate, burn fat, and build muscle. For your workout junkie who is always looking for something to spice up their health routine, these weights are a must!
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Everyone hates removing their hair tie from their head after an intense workout and being left with a crease in their hair and/or a sweaty hair tie. Hair ties, such as the ones pictured above, eliminate this problem and come in multiple different colors!
The Life of the Party: For that friend who is the life of the party and loves a good time, keep reading to find their perfect gift!
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Drinking games are a great way to get the party started and have a good laugh with your friends (all who are 21 or older, of course). There are so many different games out there, and Buzzed is a great go-to!
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Lip-tints are a great way to spice up an outfit, yet maintain a natural look. For your effortless friends who love a good night out, French Girl Organics Le Lip Tint is perfect.
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For your friend who loves to put on makeup as fun and extravagant as she likes to party, glitter shadow is an absolute MUST. Glitter shadow is a great way to spice up any outfit, and it sets the tone for a great night.
Everyone Else! Not everyone fits into the four categories above. If you are struggling to find a gift for your friend or someone you don’t know as well, don’t fret! Anyone will fall in love with these kits listed below.
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If your friend’s favorite asset is their hair or loves to experiment with different hairstyles, this OUAI UO Exclusive Holiday Kit is perfect. The kit includes leave-in conditioner, volume and wave spray, as well as a pearl barrette to top it all off.
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Who doesn’t love experimenting with different skin products, especially if they're mini! This Mario Badescu skincare kit features four cult favorites and travel-ready sizes.
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Receiving gifts unique and special to you is always appreciated, which is why this pocket-sized guide that delves into one's zodiac sign is perfect for anyone. This guide reveals one unique trait and teaches readers how to live well and enhance every aspect of their lives based on their zodiac sign. It also makes the perfect coffee table book!
We at UGirl hope this gift guide helps you find the perfect present for everyone in your life, and that you have an amazing (and relaxing) holiday break!