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HQ REVEAL THE WORST CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THEY’VE EVER GOT

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We’ve all been there – ripping off the wrapping paper to reveal… the worst Christmas presents ever 😶 The HQhair squad at head office are sharing the worst gifts they’ve ever received, ‘cos all we want for Christmas isn’t you.

Worst Christmas Presents

1. Golf Clubs

NO WAY

“My nan saw my brother as the golden child which meant he got everything he wanted and, to be fair, I got the same but cheaper. One year he wanted golf clubs, so guess what I got…”

Kirsty, Senior Campaigns Executive

SLAY

One up the worst Christmas presents with the ghd platinum+ straighteners – ’cause who wants to be basic anyway?

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2. A Fitness Watch

NO WAY

“A Fit Bit I didn’t ask for… #needtobeinthegym”

Fran, General Manager

SLAY

There’s only one kind of fit we want. Treat yo’ self to the Maybelline Fit Me range, ideal for oily to normal skin types.

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3. A Banjo

NO WAY

“A very expensive banjo”

Jack, Content Executive

SLAY

Go for an alternative sort of music with these eyeshadow palettes by theBalm.

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4. Matching Crochet

NO WAY

“A crocheted flower hat and scarf. It was purple and brown. It also matched my sister’s. I was 25.”

Laura, Campaign Manager

SLAY

The only kinda’ flowers we want? In our skincare, duh. You can shop some of our fave natural beauty products right here.

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5. Gin Gifts

NO WAY

“Every year my Nana buys me gin and gin related gifts… even though I’m allergic”

Izzi, Head of Trading

SLAY

Tonic presents you can’t use with our edit of botanical beauty products.

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6. A Pink Knitting Set

NO WAY

“A pink knitting set. I’ve never knitted. I still can’t.”

Rahoul, Senior eCRM Executive

SLAY

Don’t tie yourself up in knots – figure things out and straighten up with Tangle Teezer.

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7. The Apprentice DVDs

NO WAY

“My secret santa specially ordered me a DVD of the Apprentice – it even had extra scenes”

Melissa, Content Executive

SLAY

Don’t get fired – look fire with our fave red lipsticks.

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8. A Pill Box

NO WAY

“My mum once bought me a pill box. I wasn’t taking any pills so who knows why.”

Matt, eCRM Manager

SLAY

Looking to get your everyday essentials in order? These are our daily go-to skincare products.

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9. Plastic Frogs

NO WAY

“A jar of plastic frogs. I was 10 years old at the time and no longer interested in plastic toys… and I never liked frogs”

Rob, PPC Executive

SLAY

Swap the frogs for a prince with our fave Lipstick Queen blusher – the green changes to create a bespoke pink hue, perfect for your skin tone.

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9. A Food Blender

NO WAY

“A RED food blender, as it didn’t match the décor of the kitchen and I don’t blend anything.”

Amelia, Content Manager

SLAY

Get your blend on the sassy way with the best makeup brushes EVER

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