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As the festive season draws near, many have already begun their Christmas shopping for loved ones. Beauty products have long been popular gifts that are practical, not just novelty items - but haircare can be a surprisingly personal choice, making it difficult to find the perfect present.
Slick Gorilla may have the answer, having recently unveiled a range of gift sets that provide an easy way to sample its most reliable grooming products. Included in the collection is the Care Box Set, designed to eliminate build-up and rejuvenate the scalp.
It's priced at £39.95, but readers can currently enjoy a 10% discount on each full-priced set when they use the code 'REACH10'. This set revitalises hair with four essential products, the brand says.
For regular upkeep, a daily 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner keeps hair clean and healthy, while the natural fragrance ensures it smells pleasant too. There's also a detox 2-in-1 for those who frequently use products, providing a more comprehensive clean that's ideal when a reset is needed, reports the Mirror.
Also included is a scalp scrub, which exfoliates and soothes dry and flaky skin. Slick Gorilla suggests using once or twice a week. A scalp brush with wide silicone massage bristles rounds off the gift set, which the brand claims promotes a healthy scalp by boosting blood flow and circulation.
Slick Gorilla, a brand with an increasing number of high-profile fans - including MMA superstar Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett, rugby union player Louis Rees-Zammit, and NFL quarterback Sam Hartman - claims that its products work on any hair type, are never tested on animals, and are vegan certified too.
Other gift sets in the collection include the Volume and Texture Set for £24.95, which comprises a hair styling powder, sea salt spray, and a pair of socks to add a festive touch. Alternatively, there's the Full Styling Box Set for £49.95, featuring a texture powder, a styling clay, sea salt spray, cream styler, and a wide-toothed comb for creating bold textures.
In other shopping options, customers could opt for the Nivea Men Feel Set To Go gift set for a body treat, retailing at Boots for £16. It includes a shower gel, face wash, anti-perspirant, and moisturising cream, all neatly packaged in a stylish brown washbag.
Another choice is Bulldog's original grooming kit available at Debenhams for £12.80, reduced from £16 currently. It contains a gently cleansing shower gel, moisturiser for 24-hour hydration, and a refreshing face wash.
Returning to Slick Gorilla, many of its products have garnered positive reviews on the brand's website. One customer commented on the daily 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, stating: "After years of using all kinds of waxes, gels, hairsprays, etc., I just gave up at the thought of having nice hair and put it down to my hair texture.
"Then came along Slick Gorilla with their Hair Powder product and all of a sudden the game changed! My hair looks so much thicker using this powder and styles superbly while looking clean with a matte finish. It actually gets stronger as the day goes on, I've found, which is even better."
A second bought the scalp scrub, simply commenting: "This leaves you feeling super refreshed after every use!".
One customer bought the Slick Gorilla sea salt spray and left feedback. They said: "Very good product, stays in for ages. Only bad thing, it takes a little bit for it to set. Apart from that, 10/10."
Another purchased the brand's clay pomade, commenting: "Pretty good. I finally found something I like putting on my hair. I only wish the smell was a bit nicer and a bit less shiny. I would buy it again."
Nevertheless, most folk were chuffed with what they'd ordered. Another shopper snapped up the scalp brush and gave it five stars, saying: "Quality product as always, used by me and my son to ensure we always look 10 out of 10."