Black women deserve gifts that feel real, intentional, and actually useful — not stuff that ends up in the back of a closet. When it comes to gifting us, skip the default candles and bath sets. We want things that make our lives easier, elevate our look, or fund our next soft-life chapter. No matter what our love language, here are the gifts that the Black women in your life will love. You’re welcome.
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Hair So Chic
For the friend whose life revolves around installs, silk presses and sew-ins. Bundles aren’t just a treat, they’re a strategy. It’s giving confidence, convenience, and a fresh mood for the next two to four weeks. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Hair So Chic Raw Indian Wavy, $, available at Hair So Chic
Delta Gift Card
For the friend who’s always ready to book a trip, a flight fund is the ultimate blessing. Whether she’s planning a girls’ getaway or a spontaneous reset, this gift literally opens the door to outside. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Delta Delta Gift Card, $, available at Delta
Honey & Spice and Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Some people might not put romance novels in the “necessity” category when it comes to gift giving but that person ain’t me. Books are always a great gift and if you’ve got a friend whose love language is physical touch but they haven’t exactly cuffed this cuffing season yet, I’ve got the steamy literature that’s going to keep them warm. These two books by Nigerian-British author Bolu Babalola are hot and spicy and go together like fried yam, plantain and eggs (Nigerian fam, did I get that food combo, right?). Both novels follow the on-again, off-again love story of Kiki and Malakai. - Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Sr. Content Director of Entertainment
Rep Club Honey & Spice and Sweet Heat, $, available at Rep Club
Yellow Picnic Meal Prep Subscription
Because cooking after a long day? Yeah… sometimes the answer is absolutely not. A Yellow Picnic meal prep subscription is the perfect life support system. Fresh, flavorful meals delivered right to her door so she can stop pretending she’s going to “meal prep on Sunday. Give her one less thing to worry about. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Yellow Picnic Yellow Picnic Meals, $, available at Yellow Picnic
Shark FlexStyle® Air Styling & Drying System with Storage Case Bundle
A blowdryer and flat iron in ONE?! This product has single-handedly saved my wash days. I get the most effortless blowouts with it, perfect for braid-outs or right before I get my knotless braids done. The flat iron attachment is the perfect follow-up for the best silk press of my life. However, even though this tool claims to be “heat-damage free,” I’ve definitely noticed my curls loosen if I don’t apply enough heat protectant, so proceed with caution. - Jessika Hardy, Social Video Producer
SharkNinja Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, $, available at Shark
Spotify Premium Gift Membership
Music is therapy, mood-setting, and a daily ritual. A Spotify Premium membership is the gift that truly upgrades her entire life. No ads interrupting her deep-condition-and-clean-up playlist. And let’s be serious, Spotify Wrapped is basically our personal Super Bowl. I look forward to it every year, and this year their celebration event had Clipse performing live. If that isn’t a sign to give someone a Premium subscription, I don’t know what is. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Spotify Spotify Gift Card, $, available at Amazon
Brandon Blackwood Bag
Who doesn’t need a new designer handbag? This is for the stylish woman in your life who likes to show up and out to the function, without sacrificing quality and practicality. Brandon Blackwood bags are affordable, durable and can go with just about anything. It’s the brand’s 10-year anniversary so they’ve got even more styles (and sales!) to satisfy even the pickiest fashionista. - Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Sr. Content Director of Entertainment
Brandon Blackwood Brandon Blackwood Bag, $, available at Brandon Blackwood
Gwen Beloti Jewelry Set
Jewelry is the universal “I get you” gift and Gwen Beloti makes pieces that feel luxe without trying too hard. Think everyday gold, clean lines, and instant heirloom energy. It’s the kind of gift she wears daily and tells everyone you gave her. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Gwen Beloti Everyday Linked Necklace, $, available at Nordstom
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Gen 2)
These glasses are for the girl who stays capturing a moment. This gift will make her feel like she’s low-key in her tech era. They’re stylish, futuristic, and let her live her life without constantly holding her phone in the air like she’s filming a documentary. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Meta, RAY BAN Ray-Ban | Meta Headliner, $, available at Ray Ban
Pattern Body Juicy Hydration Duo
Will all my Amber Musk girls please rise?! Pattern’s Juicy Hydration Duo is essential for all of my date nights/girls night outs. Not only is it incredibly hydrating, but the notes of amber make me feel grown and sexy! - Jessika Hardy, Social Video Producer
Pattern Beauty, Pattern By Tracee Ellis Ross Pattern Juicy Hydration Duo, $, available at Pattern Beauty
PrettyLittleThing Gift Card
Instead of guessing her size or style, give her the freedom to build the look herself. PLT has everything from loungewear, date-night dresses, brunch looks & vacation slays. Let her build the wardrobe her soft-life era deserves. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
PrettyLittleThing PLT Gift Card, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
iPhone 17 Pro
Let’s be honest, our entire lives live on our phones. Content, group chats, travel plans, voice notes, reminders we ignore. The iPhone 17 Pro is the ultimate upgrade gift. Better camera, better storage, better everything. If you're like me a just have to have every new upgrade, this is the perfect gift. - Sandy Pierre, Branded Partnerships Lead
Apple https://ift.tt/YBjl7Hf, $, available at Apple
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