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9 Holiday Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop

She'll love you for thinking of her and her newly cropped crown.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
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By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

While a big chop can be both scary and liberating, it can also be a time of discovery for a first timer. The holiday season is a great time to show friends and family some hair love with something that will help them navigate their newly chopped tresses.

Whether they’re just going lower than they’ve ever gone before a la Jodie Turner-Smith in Queen & Slim, or taking it off completely like DeWanda Wise did this summer, their need for the right products and tools will feel ever so present when those curls and coils are gone.

From cover ups they didn’t know they needed, to the simple styling products they’ve never heard of, we’ve got the gifts that’ll give your loved ones big chop energy all winter long. They’ll love you for thinking of them, and their newly cropped crowns.

01
LILYSILK Silk Travel Pillowcase
Holiday time is also big travel time for many. Make sure she’s preserving her newly chopped tresses with the all-important silk pillowcase even when she’s on the go to connect with family and friends.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
LILYSILK
available at LILYSILK $20 Shop Now
02
Hicks Total Transformations Edges Pomade
Whether her hair is cropped close to the head like Sanaa Lathan in Nappily Ever After, or those curls are floor-grazing, edges still matter. This edge gel for 4C hair will help her manipulate patterns she didn’t know short hair could create.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Hicks
available at Sally Beauty $15 Shop Now
03
Baby Tress Edge Styler
Make sure she has the right edge tool to accompany that pomade. This styler will help slay those edges from the initial big chop, to the grow out, and then if she decides to chop again.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Baby Tress
available at Baby Tress $15 Shop Now
04
Grace Eleyae Dark Gray Warm Slap
One thing that folks will forget to tell her when she cuts her hair in the winter is that it gets very cold up there. Show your girl some love with a silk-lined hat that will keep her head warm while protecting her curls.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Grace Eleyae
available at Grace Eleyae $23 Shop Now
05
Uncle Funky’s Daughter Extra Butter Curl Forming Creme
When we go from long to short, or from texture to texture, our curl patterns change tremendously, and so do our products. This styling creme works across so many curl types, lengths and textures, and even works well on low porosity hair with a little bit of heat.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Uncle Funky’s Daughter
available at NaturallyCurly $22 Shop Now
06
Twist It Up Comb
This Shark Tank success product has easily become a must-have for anyone looking to define their short curls in a creative, healthy, and hygienic way. Introduce your friend to this snazzy tool and you’ll never catch her without it.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Twist It Up
available at Twist It Up $24.95 Shop Now
07
Warmfits Holographic Chunky Glitter Set
Her hair may be too short for clips or even bobby pins, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get creative with decorating it. Gems and confetti are not just for Euphoria inspired makeup. A little hold spray and some colorful hair glitter will go a long way for festive holiday hair.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Wamfits
available at Amazon $14 Shop Now
08
Anewow Creative Open Crown Headband
Another thing people will forget to tell her when she goes super short is that her hats and headbands might not fit anymore. She’ll need some new ones. Make sure they’re silk-lined like this adjustable band that’s perfect for sleeping in or going out.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Anewow
available at Anewow $20 Shop Now
09
Tezam Head Massager
Whether she’s keeping her hair short or growing it out massaging the scalp and hairline are important, as stimulating blood flow stimulates healthy hair growth. Plus, this electronic massager feels incredible on the scalp.
9 Gifts Under $25 For The Friend Who Just Did A Big Chop
Tezam
available at Amazom $13 Shop Now
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