6 hair tool gifts any beauty lover will thank you for

Our advice for choosing between a blow-dryer and a straightener? Um, don't. We know it may seem OTT, but here's the honest truth: you're going to end up having to buy both eventually anyway, so you might as well take advantage of a bundle deal, especially when it's as beautiful as this one. Housed in a festive red travel/storage case and offering ghd's iconic platinum+ styler and their incredible helios dryer (both dressed up in a chic champagne gold), it's a combo that'll end up having a pretty incredible 'cost per use' figure in the end.

$680 at ghd

Anyone pretending they don't desperately want/need a Dyson Airwrap is straight-up kidding themselves. You know you do! So just call it a Christmas gift and get on with it. On top of the fact that it provides the best blow waves in the game, it will be the key to nailing your 'do for years to come (so yes, the price will be justified in the end, we promise). The fact that this one is looking snazzy in Christmas metallics is simply a deal-sealer!

$899 at Dyson

There's no gift more game-changing than the ability to create curls that actually last. That's exactly what you'll be blessing the lucky recipient of this next-gen curler with. It features patented Cool-Air Technology that protects hair from heat damage,  effortlessly creating gorgeous, long-lasting curls using a perfect mix of both cool air and heat. Snazzy!

$149 at David Jones

Want an eternally bouncy blowout for Christmas? This fancy yet affordable blow-dry brush is the gift that keeps on giving. It uses 360° airflow vents to dry, style and volumise hair all at once, allowing you to easily create the flippy ends and airy body we all crave. If your limit is $100, we think we've found your winner!

$99.99 at Bondi Boost

There's no time quite like summer to rock beachy, boho-esque waves. And this beach waver is the way to get 'em! It's the secret to taking the hassle (and TBH, the skill) out of styling this summer. It's a 'clamp and go' style scenario, and works a treat for touching up your natural texture post-swim (as it gives more 'tousled crimp' than 'spiraled curl' results). Two big wins!

$109 at The Iconic

Another example of Christmas colours making a classic tool a December must-buy? This forest green straightener set! The star of the show may be the chic emerald flat iron (with instant heat and mineral-infused ceramic plates, may we add). But on top of said styler (and the silky-smooth strands or wondrous straightener-styled curls it can create), there are also an array of accessories included. Snap up one of these sets and you'll also be the glossy-haired owner of a mini paddle brush, protective heat-resistant guard, accessories bag, styling case and matching green scrunchie.

$249 at Cloud Nine