DIY Natural Hair Gift Guide: Easy Ideas

Thoughtful, Affordable Gifts for Naturalistas

If the holidays roll around every year and you find it hard to choose the right products for your friends and family, you are not alone.

If you’re shopping for someone who loves their natural hair (you can get in on this too!) I’ve got some gift ideas that will save you money while still feeling personal and special.

These DIY natural hair gifts do not require a ton of creativity, but they will definitely show someone that you care. And let’s be honest, with the way this economy is set up…

Why DIY Natural Hair Gifts Are a Great Idea

Aside from sparing your wallet, giving the natural ladies in your life a DIY gift is a great idea for many reasons:

You can customize them to match the person’s style or hair needs
They feel personal and meaningful
You can use all natural ingredients, making them better in quality than many store bought products

Now, let’s get into some ideas for DIY gifts that you could easily make:

Gift basket with handmade shea butters and/or creams and or flaxseed gels
A collection of items for those who value tracking their hair length
Specialty themed gift basket
A specialty deep conditioner “kit”

Let’s explore each.

DIY Hair Care Gift Basket

Gift baskets are a go to when you are not sure what to give people. For the natural hair lover in your life, take it up a notch by filling the basket with useful hair care items like:

microfiber towels
scalp massage brushes
shampoo and conditioner bars
detangling combs or brushes
natural hair products like flaxseed gel, hair oils, hand blended (optionally scented) hair butters and creams

How you assemble this type of gift basket can be customized to the person you are making it for:

Christian woman? Add a meaningful scripture for a nice touch
Someone who likes certain colors? Choose matching accessories or bows. You can even choose their favorite colors for the items in the basket
Minimalist? Stick to a clean and simple look with one color palette

Hair Length Lovers Gift Set

If you know a lady who has a goal to grow her hair longer, why not gift her a set containing:

a hair length tracker
hair length t-shirt for measuring
a bottle of hair growth oil
an encouraging note or set of affirmations

This is a very thoughtful DIY hair gift because it shows the person that you are giving it to that you care about their goals as much as they do.

Specialty Themed Gift Basket

I love creating a specialty themed gift! These are typically themed in a way that includes the natural hair items and something the person enjoys doing. For example:

Movie night basket: popcorn, snacks, plus satin scrunchies and a silk bonnet
Art lover’s basket: coloring or painting supplies or books/guides paired with hair oils and combs
Book lover’s box: a few favorite novels in various genres with hair care samples and/or hair tools

Mix and match based on what they love. The more personal, the better.

Deep Conditioning Kit

This can be as simple or as grand as your budget allows and should, at the very least include:

a microwaveable heating cap
a small sample size of conditoner
DIY recipe card for creating their own deep conditioner (or you can create it yourself)
plastic caps for deep conditioniong

Quick Note About DIY Hair Products

If you’re making any hair butters, conditioners, or treatments yourself, make sure to use a safe preservative. And always label the product with an expiration date.

Here are two common preservatives on the market that have been deemed safe for preserving hair care products for at least 6 months:

Optiphen Plus (Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid)- Works best in emulsions or water-based products. It’s to be added during the cool-down phase of creating a hair product – below 140°F (60°C).

Optiphen (Phenoxyethanol + Ethylhexylglycerin) – Works well in both oil-in-water and water-based formulas.

These are widely used in personal care products and are considered low risk by the Environmental Working Group.

How to Make Your DIY Products Last Longer

Even when using preservatives to make your DIY hair products, keep the following in mind to extend their lifespan:

Store the products in airless pumps or squeeze bottles (avoid jars when possible).
Add vitamin E (tocopherol) at 0.2–0.5% to slow down oxidation.
Store it in a cool, dark place. Avoid keeping the products in a hot, steamy bathroom.

Sources: EWG Skin Deep Database, School of Natural Skin Care (they also offer a guide to natural preservatives and emulsifiers)

Free DIY Gift Basket Planning Sheet

Download a high resolution copy of my free Gift Basket Planning Sheet (no email sign up needed). It’s a printable organizer designed to help you create thoughtful, customized gifts. You can use it for all sorts of gifts basket creations. Whether you’re planning for the holidays, a birthday, or “just because,” this tool will help you plan, and stay on budget.

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You don’t need to spend a lot of money this holiday season to give a valuable or thoughful gift. These easy DIY natural hair gifts are full of love and are made with purpose. They also make great gifts for birthdays or other occasions.

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