This holiday season, there are a multitude of gifts to be given and received. Holiday shoppers are in luck, thanks to Aveda and the amazing gift sets available for purchase.

My favorite set to give (and receive!) is the Smooth Infusion box set. With full-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and prep/style products, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who dreams of smooth, shiny, glossy locks for their holiday parties.

Another favorite is the volume box set—Volumizing Tonic, Phomollient, and Control Force make this a go-to for anyone looking to pump up the volume and create a serious style, without having to worry about their hair falling flat.

The Grounding candle gift set is the perfect hostess gift, and it would go over well with a boss or co-worker who seems impossible to buy for. The scent is wonderfully aromatic and calming, and because it is exclusive to the holidays, anyone you purchase this for will look like a true beauty insider!

Last but not least is the Exhilarating Journey set—this makes the perfect stocking stuffer. Nothing reminds people of the holidays like the calming scent of Rosemary Mint, and the handy travel size makes getting through all that holiday traffic worth your time.

These gift sets are just some of my favorites to give this holiday season, but you’ll be the toast of any holiday party by making Aveda your one-stop shop this season.

Blog post by cosmetology student: Shana Heagwood

This year, the AVEDA gift sets are phenomenal. Not only do they come with a beautiful back story and benefits for otherwise struggling communities, but they also provide essential things for both you and your family!

One of my absolute favorite gift sets is the one including the hand and foot relief. Hand relief and foot relief are two absolutely healing lotions. I’ve seen the hand relief work miracles on fingertips that were cracking and dry due to an allergic reaction from a random chemical substance. As for the foot relief, the soothing menthol works wonders on tired feet! If you buy the “economy size” hand and foot relief gift set, you could keep two for you and use the minis as stocking stuffers for a loved one!

Another great gifts set for just about any girl, is the lip gloss! Something like this will make any girl smile and is even great for little kids! The lip glosses smell good, taste good, and like all other AVEDA products, they’re natural and not bad for you!

Really, you can’t go wrong with any AVEDA gift set purchase (especially the Damage Remedy one), but these two sets are probably my favorite when shopping for other people. Sometimes though, you just need to treat yourself as well!