Gift Sets and Books

What can you find in the gift sets and books range?

Our gift sets and books range brings together ready-to-give gift ideas around hair. It is split into two families: care gift sets and practical books. Both suit a birthday as well as a treat for no particular occasion.

The hair gift sets bring together several products from the same range in a decorated box: shampoo, mask, serum or oil. Kérastase offers sets for each hair type, such as Nutritive for dry hair or Genesis for fragile hair. Energie Fruit, Luxéol and a Cottage advent calendar complete the selection.

The hair books teach you how to style, braid and look after your hair yourself. Some show braids and hairstyles for children step by step, others explain how to care for your hair naturally.

A gift set lets you try a complete routine before buying each product in full size. A book, on the other hand, is kept for years and lent around the family. The products in this range are chosen to be easy to give, even without knowing all the person’s habits. The gift sets suit adults and teenagers alike. The books are aimed at beginner parents and hairdressing enthusiasts alike.

How do you choose a gift set or a book about hair?

For a gift set, start from the person’s hair type. Dry, thick hair needs nourishing: the Kérastase Nutritive range is designed for it. Dull hair gets a shinier look with Gloss Absolu, and Genesis is aimed at hair that breaks easily.

Then look at the exact contents. Some gift sets offer travel sizes, perfect for discovering a brand. Others offer large sizes that last several months, sometimes with a pouch or a case. For coloured or highlighted hair, prefer a sulphate-free range, gentler on the colour. For a sensitive scalp, choose lightly perfumed formulas. If you do not know the hair type, a nourishing range suits the greatest number of people.

For a book, think about the person’s level and hair type. A parent of a child with frizzy hair will appreciate a collection of afro hairstyles, and our curly and coily hair range complements this advice with suitable products.

Luxéol, part of the selection, offers food supplements. Check the composition and the directions for use on the pack, which are your reference. In the event of sudden or lasting hair loss, consult a doctor or a dermatologist before any purchase.

Which gift sets and books should you give at Christmas?

The Cottage advent calendar hides a small care surprise behind each of its windows. It opens from 1 December: so give it at the end of November. The Kérastase gift sets are the most requested for the festive season. The Routine de Nuit set revolves around an evening treatment to leave on overnight. The Nutritive and Gloss Absolu sets please those who like supple, shiny hair.

A braiding book makes an even more complete gift with a few accessories: a tail comb, elastics and clips. A teenager can start practising on Christmas Day.

These ideas are not only for December. A gift set also makes a lovely birthday or Mother’s Day gift, and its original box often needs no wrapping paper. For a child, a hairstyle book with a detangling brush helps them style their own hair.

For a man, also think of our men and beard range: clippers, beard oils and barber’s pomades make lovely gifts.