Christmas Gifts for Women
Updated for Christmas 2011- The must-have Christmas gifts for Women! Finding Christmas Gifts for women is a no-brainer using our suggestions below!
Christmas gifts for the sporty woman
The perfect gift for the woman who loves yoga or pilates - or perhaps will start yoga in the new year is a yoga mat. The Manduka BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat is twice as thick as a standard yoga mat, slip resistant (but not sticky) and it comes with a lifetime guarantee.
BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat
The perfect gift idea for the woman who wants to get fit, but never has the time to go to the gym? Buy her a elliptical trainer that can fit under her desk! The Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer has a lightweight design (30 pounds) and can be used anywhere around the house or the office. The low impact design keeps hips, back, knees and ankles protected. And did we mention that the price is well below $100? What are you waiting for?
Buy: Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer
The gift idea for women who love to run must be a Satellite watch. Satellite watches have gained popularity as they monitor your progress, your heart rate and many stats while you run. These satellite watched can be pretty expensive but Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor is mid priced with good customer reviews.
Buy: Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor
Top Women’s Perfume For Christmas 2011
There’s nothing more classic than giving fragrance to the special lady in your life at Christmas. Every year there are a few fragrances that are expected to outsell others, so here’s a quick guide to the top perfumes for Christmas 2011 to give you an idea of what women love.
1. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette for Women: This is a top quality fragrance for the very special lady in your life. The scent is described as a way to capture living the Mediterranean life, with a fresh, floral and fruity aroma that is feminine and confident.
Buy:Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
2. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker Eau De Parfum for Women: This perfume has been a favorite for years now, and makes use of layered scents. The top notes include bergamot, lavender and Apple Martini, the middle notes are patchouli, paperwhites and creamy orchid, and the bottom notes are white amber, cedarwood, sultry woods and musk. This is a feminine perfume for everyday casual wear.
Buy:Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
3. Euphoria By Calvin Klein Eau De Parfum For Women: Another firm favorite, Euphoria by Calvin Klein is sexy and sensual. It carries an aroma of fruits, florals and more. Some of the notes include black orchid, liquid amber, persimmon, lotus blossom and pomegranate.
4. Jessica Mcclintock Eau De Parfum: This fragrance was first introduced in 1987, and is designed to be worn during the day. Its notes include basil, white rose, citrus and white jasmine.
Buy:Jessica Mcclintock Eau De Parfum
5. Paris Hilton Eau De Parfum: The pink bottle and chic fragrance is designed to represent its creator. This is a perfume that can be worn out clubbing and is perfect for the younger generation. Fragrance notes include mimosa, sandalwood, frozen apple, peach nectar and oakmoss – though it also contains a “secret” ingredient to make it extra special.
Buy: Paris Hilton Eau De Parfum
6. Ralph HOT Eau De Toilette: This fragrance comes in a unique purple bottle and carries a distinctive scent to hot things up! Notes include cinnamon, toasted waffle and mocha crème.
Buy: Ralph HOT Eau De Toilette
7. Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette: This is another high quality fragrance, defined by fresh and vibrant notes. You’ll find hints of musk, plant amber and acajou, making this the perfect glamorous scent for women.
Buy: Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette
8. Burberry Brit Eau Du Parfum for Women: A long time favorite, this perfume comes in the distinctive Burberry bottle and is a unique yet familiar fragrance. Its top notes are green almond, iced pear and lime, the middle notes are dragée and white peony, with bottom notes of amber, vanilla, mahogany and Tonka bean.
Buy: Burberry Brit Eau Du Parfum for Women
Whatever perfume you buy, remember to choose one that matches the tastes and style of the wearer. If she already has a daytime perfume, consider getting her something for the evening. And remember, even the bottle is important if she likes to display perfume on her dresser.
The Top Women’s Hair Styling Tools for Christmas 2011
When it comes to finding the perfect gifts for women, hair styling tools are always a firm favorite. But if you’re not sure which brands are the best right now, here’s a quick guide to what you can buy to keep her smiling.
Hair Straighteners
There are now more choices than ever before in the world of hair straightening. There are a few things to consider when choosing the right hair straightener to buy. For thick hair, wider straightening plates are useful. The material of the plates is also important, with ceramic irons generally considered as the best for minimizing hair damage and speeding up straightening times.
Some of the most popular available on the market today are:
* The Farouk CHI 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron: A high quality ceramic straightener. Buy: Farouk CHI 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron
* Babyliss BABNT2091T Pro Nano Titanium Digital Ceramic Ionic Iron 1-1/4": Similar in price to the Chi straightening irons, these are also high quality and have the benefit of LED temperature settings.
Buy: BabylissPro Nano Titanium 1 1/4
* Remington S-9400 Tstudio Collection Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener with Tourmaline 2 1/4" Wide Plates: The wide plates on this straightener make it suitable for thicker hair. It’s a more budget option, but still features temperature controls.
Buy: Remington S-9400 Tstudio Collection Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener with Tourmaline 2 1/4
Hair Dryers
Hair dryers are constantly being upgraded: many women will need a new one every few years, which makes them the perfect gift for Christmas! Again, there are a few things that you should look for in the perfect hair dryer. Ionic hair dryers are extremely popular thanks to the fact that they keep hair looking shiny. The ability to blast cold air is also useful for setting styles, and hair dryers that include ceramic or tourmaline as materials are often higher quality. The wattage is an indication of how powerful the dryer is.
Some of the top selling hair dryers for Christmas 2011 are set to be:
* Revlon RV544 1875 Watt Tourmaline Ionic Lightweight Dryer: This dryer incorporates ionic/ tourmaline technology for best results, along with 2 heat settings, a cold shot, and a diffuser attachment to suit all types of hair. It is very reasonably priced.
Buy: Revlon RV544 1875 Watt Tourmaline Ionic Lightweight Dryer, Silver/Black
* Andis RC-2 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer: This hair dryer is perfect for people who need to take it out and about with them. With a folding handle and retractable power cord, it takes up the minimum amount of space. It is also ionic, includes a cold shot and various heat settings.
Buy: Andis RC-2 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer with Folding Handle and Retractable Cord
* BaByliss PRO BAB2000 Professional Ceramix Xtreme: This is for those who want a more professional option, though it only costs slightly more than the above models. It incorporates ceramic technology to eliminate frizz, has 6 speed and heat settings and a narrow barrel for maximum air pressure.
Buy: BaByliss Pro BAB2000 Ceramix Xtreme Dryer
The Top Back, Foot And Scalp Massagers for Women
If you’re trying to come up with the perfect gift for a special lady this Christmas, then nobody can deny the sheer pleasure that a massager can bring. If this is a gift for your wife, you’ll even have the added benefit of being able to use the massager yourself! Here’s a quick guide to the different types of massager available and which models are hot for 2011.
Manual Back Massagers
If you want a small gift that will still make her feel great, then a manual massager is a good choice. Some of the top manual massagers available, all coming in at great prices, include:
* The Knobble II: This doorknob shaped massager fits in the palm of the hand and can effectively massage pressure points.
Buy: The Knobble II by the Pressure Positive Company, Sapphire Blue
* Bamboo Back Scratcher Massager: Back scratchers are so simple, yet they feel great! This one is designed to ease those itches with one end, and gently massage with its rollers on the other end.
Buy: 2-Pack Bamboo Therapeutic Back Scratchers Backscratchers w/ two Massage Roller Wheels -- 19
Electric Back Massagers
If you want the ultimate gift then an electric back massager really is the way to go. She will thank you for it! Some of the very best electric back massagers available today are:
* LGMedSupply LG-7000 Digital TENS Unit: This unit is designed for pain relief, and comes with five different massaging modes to work on the back, feet, neck and other areas.
Buy: LGMedSupply LG-DLX Digital Deluxe Tens Unit With 12 Treatment Modes
* Hitachi Magic Wand: This affordable massage product can be held in the hand, and works at two speeds for a soothing massage.
Buy: Hitachi Magic Wand Massager
* Homedics BKK-200 Shiatsu Lumbar Massager: This massager is designed to be placed into a chair for a state of the art rotating massage on the back. It even sends out soothing heat to the area!
Buy: Homedics BKK-200 Shiatsu Lumbar Massager
Foot Bath Massagers
There’s nothing as relaxing and stress-relieving as a foot bath massage. Although many women would love to visit the spa, the truth is that they either don’t have the time or the money to do it regularly. This can help to make up for it! Massage jets help to relieve tightness in the muscles in just a few minutes.
Some of the top foot bath massagers available, that you can often get for around $100, are:
* Conair FB51 Cord Reel Massaging Jet Footbath: This heats up to a soothing 115 degrees, includes a whirlpool bath and jets.
Buy: Conair FB51 Cord Reel Massaging Jet Footbath, Purple and White
* Helen of Troy HotSpa Professional Paraffin Bath: This comes with 6lb of paraffin wax to complete any manicure and pedicure. It’s easy to use and perfect for the hands and feet.
Buy: Helen of Troy HotSpa Professional Paraffin Bath (#61550)
* The Sharper Image MSG-F110 Deep Kneading Shiatsu Foot Massager:
A heavenly machine that comes with six deep kneading Shiatsu heads
a soothing heat option and with toe-touch control.
Buy: The Sharper Image MSG-F110 Deep Kneading Shiatsu Foot Massager, Black
Manual Foot Massagers
If you don’t want to go down the electronic route then you can opt for less expensive manual foot massaging options. Here are a few ideas that should all cost less than $20:
* Body Back Company Foot Roller and Porcupine Massage Ball: This is a small, simple foot roller that can be used to massage tired feet. It also comes with a porcupine ball, which features hundreds of sensory nodules to help relax you when used all over the skin.
* The Happy Company 00366 Foot & Body Roller: This comes in the form of a block of small wooden balls that can be used on both the feet and the body.
Buy: The Happy Company Therapeutic Foot and Body Roller
* Soothera Wooden Spindle Foot Massager: This works similarly to the massager above, made from wood and incorporating a number of different rollers to help relax tired feet.
Buy: Soothera Wooden Spindle Foot Massager
Scalp Massagers
Scalp massagers have really risen in popularity lately thanks to the fact that they feel amazing! These simple devices can produce tingles all over the body, and really leave you feeling relaxed at the end of the massage. They can also help to work on headaches and other problems. Because the devices are so simple, it isn’t difficult to choose one that you know is going to work well.
Here’s a selection of some of the top scalp massagers available, all generally available for under $20:
* The Original Tingler Head Massager: This is the original, non-motorized scalp massager. It includes cooper prongs to stimulate the nerve endings and tap into electrical fields.
Buy: The Tingler Therapeutic Head Scalp Massager Massage
* Ting Ting Motorized Head Tuner: This is a motorized head massager using batteries to help it gently vibrate.
Buy: Ting Ting Four Speed Motorized Head Tuner and Four Scalp Massagers
Hair Removal
* Panasonic ES-WD51-P Epiglide Ladies Wet Dry Epilator:
Comes with dual wide disc technology for up to 50% increased epilation speed, 48 precise tweezers capture long and fine hairs easily, the cordless design allows up to 40 minutes of cordless use, Lithium-Ion battery fully recharges in 1 hour, can be used wet and dry.
Buy: Panasonic ES-WD51-P Epiglide Ladies Wet Dry Epilator, Pink
* Braun 5270 X'elle Body System Epilator:
This Braun epilator has soft tips which can remove the shortest hairs, its smart light technology reveals the finest hairs, makes regrowth finer & slower and leaves the skin silky and smooth for up to four weeks.
Buy: Braun 5270 X'elle Body System Epilator
Facial Cleansing Systems
* Clarisonic Plus System & Spot Therapy Kit For Face and Body:
Professional salon facial care at home. Removes all makeup and cellular debris and deep cleans the pores, the rotating flexible head washes away six times more dirt and residue than cleansing by hand. Includes a full skin therapy kit to get started right away.
Buy: Clarisonic Plus System & Spot Therapy Kit For Face and Body
* NutraSonic Skin Care System Blue:
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, removes makeup better then manual cleansing, clears pores and reduces the appearance of pore size and helps reduce acne.
Buy: NutraSonic Skin Care System Blue
