Hair care is a gift that someone really uses, and it suits Christmas and Sinterklaas. It can also be tricky, because hair is personal. This article explains what suits whom, how to give it without it feeling like a hint and when to order.
Why hair care makes a good gift
It is something the other person uses every week, not something that disappears into a drawer. You decide how big the gift gets: a single product or a complete routine. It also suits people who have already said they want to be more careful about what goes on their hair and scalp.
Hair loss is sensitive: how to give it without awkwardness
Many people do not enjoy talking about thinner hair. A gift can then feel like a comment. A few rules of thumb:
- Do not give anything "against hair loss" to someone who has not brought it up. Present it as care for hair and scalp.
- Listen to what the person says. If someone mentions that their hair feels drier or thinner, or is looking for a natural shampoo, you know it is welcome.
- A set with shampoo and conditioner feels like a normal care routine and not like a message.
- Not sure what suits? Let the person take the free hair assessment. It takes about a minute and suggests a routine that fits their hair.
What suits whom
For someone starting with natural hair care: the Shampoo & Conditioner Set. A shampoo and a conditioner together make a complete wash. Want to know what is in it? Our ingredients page has the full list, and in what is in your shampoo you can read what to look for.
For someone who already has a routine and wants something extra: the serum. You apply a serum to the scalp, not along the length of the hair. In how to choose the best natural serum you can read what to look for.
For someone who likes a fixed routine: the roller together with the serum. Read first how to use them together. Only give the roller to someone who asked for it. Not everyone wants to roll something over their scalp, and that is fine.
For him and for her: the routine pages show how the products work together. Take a look at the routine for men or the routine for women. Looking for a gift for a father or another man? Then also read why haircare is a surprisingly good Father's Day gift.
What not to promise
Hair care can look after the scalp and make hair look better. It is not a medicine. Hair grows slowly and results differ from person to person. So give it as care and not as a fix.
Does someone have sudden or severe hair loss, or bald patches? Then the GP is the first step, not a product. You will find more background in our guides to male hair loss and hair loss in women.
Ordering: what to know
- Orders are processed within 24 hours on working days and usually arrive within 1 to 3 working days. Shipping is free from €40 or with a ZENLUCA membership. Delivery times for your country and all other details are on our delivery and returns page.
- Want it at home before 5 December? Then order in the last week of November if you can. Parcel services are busier around Sinterklaas and Christmas.
- Does the gift turn out not to suit? You have 14 days to return it. Exchanging is only possible with unopened products in the original packaging, so leave the gift sealed if you want to be able to swap it. Also see the terms of our 150 day guarantee.
- Want to buy smart around Black Friday? Then read our article on natural hair care as a smart Black Friday deal.
One last tip
Add a short, personal note and do not make it about hair loss. "For you, because you take such good care of yourself" is enough. Want to know more about what natural hair care means? Read our guide to natural hair car
