HOLIDAY 2026
GIFTS THAT GIVE MORE
Holiday Retail, Without the Guesswork
Limited-edition sets bring more to mind, body and the holiday spirit. Drive retail revenue with Aveda’s most giftable categories, rooted in a powerful story of care, connection, and community giving.
2026 Holiday Gift Sets + Limited-Edition Accessories
*Holiday gift sets includes retail products, and box or bag for packaging. Tissue, ribbon, safety pins not included.
VOMOR HOLIDAY CLIP INS
Professionally applied VoMor Clip-Ins. Custom tailored, then for guests to take home and clip them in anytime for polished perfection.
ELEVATE SILVER & GOLD CLIPS
Stocking-worthy. Stylist-approved. Elevate Holiday Silver & Gold Clips. (qty of 4 - 2 gold & 2 silver)
Holiday Conversations at the Learning Wall
Your conversation with the guest is key! Make sure your guests know they are in good hands. A thoughtful consultation is important so the advisor/stylist can guide the guest to the right gifts. Let’s break it down step by step.
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Make it easy and personal.
• “Who are you shopping for
this holiday?”• “Tell me about their
hair/skin/self-care routine.”• “Are you looking for something quick and ready-to-gift, or
more personalized?”• “What is your ideal price range?”
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• For anyone (easy wins):
Body care sets
Hand Relief™ or Foot Relief™
• For hair results:
Hair care gift sets
Styling + treatment sets
• For self-care/wellness:
Aromas + candles
Ritual-inspired gifts
Scripting suggestions:
This is one of our most giftable sets—super easy and universally loved.
This is perfect if they want [hydration, relaxation, etc.].
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Keep it short.
Scripting suggestions:
“This Holiday collection is inspired by Aveda’s partnership with the Yawanawá community.”“It’s more than a gift—it’s a meaningful ritual experience.”
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Add ONE simple upgrade.
Option 1: Complete the ritual.
“Let’s pair this with a candle or aroma to elevate the experience.”Option 2: Add a personal touch. “We can customize this with a gift box, ribbon and tag.”
Option 3: Expand the set.
“We can add a small add-on like travel-size Hand Relief™ to make it feel more complete.” -
Keep it natural.
You might say:
“This is ready to gift and covers everything they’ll need.”
“I can show you how to present it—it’s really beautiful.”
Capture the Season: Holiday in Phases
Create excitement and awareness all Holiday Season long, streamlining processes to increase profitability.
01 Phase: Trim the Tree Jul 27 - Sep 26
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• Engage Team in Holiday Pre Sell
• Pre Sell Holiday to guests in salon or
contact Top 100
• Pre Sell Holiday to local business
• Set Goals - Review last year Holiday
results and plan for this year
• Identify Holiday champions
• Schedule Holiday events
• Determine team sales incentives
• Determine guest incentives
• Create Marketing & Social plan
• Update Google My Business page &
website (i.e. expanded hours, images of
gift sets)
02 Phase: Gifts for Me Sep 27 - Oct 31
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• Promote self-care gifts – travel, hair care
and skin care
• Bounce Back offers with gift sets
• Merchandise Holiday In Domain
• Gift set menus at the chair
• Shop Early, Shop Local
• Put Holiday Goal Tracker in backroom
• Plan Holiday Events
• Download assets on Marketing Library
• Leverage A-Comm, Social Assets & A+
Rewards calendar to plan promotions
03 Phase: Gifts for Them Nov 1 - Dec 3
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• Who. Who. Who. Is on your list?
• Promote gift sets, body care, aroma
• Bounce Back offers with gift sets
• Host Holiday Event during Aveda
25% Haircare & Styling Event
11/19/26-12/3/26
• Black Friday / GWP Offer
• Small Business Saturday
• Cyber Monday / GWP Offer
• Challenge your team to use NEW
Color Conserve on every color guest.
04 Phase: Gifts in a Hurry Dec 4 - Dec 31
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• Gift Ideas:
Aveda Travel Bar
Buy XX travel, get XX free
Artist Favorite’s
Products We Love
Gifts under $30
Gift Card Sales
• Last Minute Shoppers/Post Holiday
Event - 25% Off Gift Sets & Body
Care 12/21/26-12/30/26
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
4 WINS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
01 EVOLVED ASSORTMENT
Evolved assortment & most giftable categories (body care and aroma)
02 COMPELLING STORY
A meaningful Holiday story rooted in Aveda’s mission of care ad connection
03 PROVEN PERFORMERS + NEWNESS
A balance of offerings between tried-and-true and new
04 LIMITED-EDITION EXCLUSIVES
Limited-edition Holiday exclusives to drive engagement