Hair's the Scoop

Have some beauty buffs on your list this year? Here are eight ways to score major savings just in time for the holidays:

Stockngo.com: Receive 30% off (and score free shipping) on skin care basics, high-end fragrances, and more with code 12DAY1 thru Dec. 24.

Ulta.com: Save $3.50 on any $10 purchase (see original coupon and exclusions) with code 64069 thru Dec. 17.

Bloom.com: Earn 20% back (in BloomDollars) when purchasing gift cards (so, for example, if you buy $100 worth of gift cards, you'll have $20 to spend on yourself) thru Dec. 25.

Bathandbodyworks.com: Take advantage of 25% off select holiday gift sets, 2 for $20 holiday candles and Buy 3, Get 3 body products for a limited time only.

Loccitane.com: Receive a Shower Celebration Set (more details here) for $15 with any $45 purchase by entering code TRIO at checkout thru Dec. 18.

Drugstore.com: Save 20% off on anything in the beauty department with code 20beauty thru Dec. 17.

Philosophy.com: Score a Winter Skin Survival Kit with any purchase of $65 or more by entering code winterskin at checkout thru Dec. 15 (while supplies last).

Moltonbrown.com Receive 20% off your purchase of $85 or more when you enter code TWENTY at checkout thru Dec. 15.

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Click here to browse a luxe assortment of Mother's Day gift ideas that won't break the bank.

Plus, leave a comment anywhere on the gift guide through June 5, 2011, and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win our Philosophy Mother's Day beauty bundle (valued at $229)!

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Delicious treats that are sure to please:

Philosophy Peppermint Bark Gift Set
This giftable tin includes mint chocolate candy shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath and high-gloss, high-flavor lip shine, for clean, soft skin and irresistibly kissable lips. ($15, Philosophy.com.)

Byredo Bakers' Guild Candle
Boasts top notes of bitter orange and star anise, heart notes of ginger, clove bud and beeswax and base notes of bran and white cedarwood. ($65, Barneys.com.)

Kiehl's Liquid Hand Soap Trio
Celebrate your loved ones with a unique gift of splendidly scented hand cleansers for the holidays – Grapefruit, Coriander and “Pear Tree Corner.” ($46.50, Kiehls.com.)

Caudalie Merlot Friction Body Scrub
This "mint butter" scrub shapes and tones with organic essential oils of lemon, peppermint and sweet mint, as well as fine grains of sugar. ($29, Caudalie-USA.com.)

C.O. Biglow Lemon Body Care Collection
Mix & match any (or all!) of these luxurious, lemon-scented products for the ultimate body care gift set. ($7.50- $49.50, BigelowChemists.com.)

Crave more? View a complete listing of our holiday gift guides here.

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First up on our Holiday Gift Guide, that much-loved-yet-awkward-to-give anti-aging aid. Though even pre-teens are now slathering themselves in the latest formulations, there's nothing more deflating than receiving a present boldly marked with words like "crow's feet," "age spots" or "sagging skin" — especially from a loved one or co-worker.

7 discreetly packaged, must-try miracle workers that are sure to please:

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Beloved by fresh-faced stars like Cate Blanchett, this powerful potion has been the brand's best-selling SKU for over 20 years. Suitable for all skin types. ($100-$195, SK-II.com.)

Kerastase Elixir Ultime
This lightweight treatment oil delivers a powerful cocktail of emollient and anti-oxidant active ingredients for ultimate shine and suppleness, whilst also promoting cellular renewal. ($50, Kerastase-Usa.com.)

Guerlain Midnight Star Collect'or Extraordinary Radiance Treatment
Contained in convenient, single-dose capsules, this potent pearlescent gel dispels the signs of fatigue and stress, to reveal a fresh, radiant complexion. ($73, Sephora.com.)

Fresh Brown Sugar Escape
Includes Kate Hudson's beloved Brown Sugar Body Polish, a purse-friendly tube of Brown Sugar Body Cream and the brand's ultra-nourishing Brown Sugar Oval Soap. ($96 value for $75, Fresh.com. BONUS: Spend $75+ before 12/25, and you'll receive a complimentary Brown Sugar Body Lotion with code GIVEMORE75.)

Lip Fusion Objects of Desire Micro-Collagen Lip Plump
Creates fuller, smoother, perfectly plumped and moisturized lips in seconds, with results lasting up to 48 hours. Available in four shades. ($29, FusionBeauty.com.)

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight
A luxurious lip therapy that works on contact to soften roughness and soothe dry lips, and also reduce the look of fine lines for a more youthful-looking pout. ($20, Philosophy.com.)

Bliss Make Over Your Mani
This dual-action hand treatment set combines Bliss' gel-lined Glamour Gloves and High Intensity Hand Cream to transform winter-worn paws from parched to petal-soft in minutes. ($66 value for $48, BlissWorld.com.)

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Enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pad duos, valued at $70 each!

The prize:
Pour your way to healthy looking, youthful, radiantly luminous skin. Philosophy's cutting-edge retinoid pads feature a fresh skin-restoring liquid formulated with a fast-acting, next-generation retinoid that supports natural collagen and helps speed cell turnover, while minimizing the risk of irritation commonly associated with traditional retinols. This miraculous multitasker diminishes the appearance of wrinkles, dramatically improves skin discoloration and promotes flawless clarity, while inspiring a stunningly healthy glow in one easy step. Clinical results show in 1 week: noticeable results in smoothness and clarity. 4 weeks: visible results in discoloration and dullness. 8 weeks: significant improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and pore size.

For a chance to win one of these luxurious sets, simply leave a comment on any Hair's the Scoop post. Contest closes at 11:59 pm EST on July 21, 2010, with a lucky winner chosen at random from the eligible entries. And remember – entering the same comment over and over again will not increase your chance of winning, so please be fair and comment appropriately. Click here for a full list of rules & regulations.

In the News	Love It or Hate It?	Best in Blonde

I recently tried one of my favorite holiday shower gels as a shampoo... And, much to my surprise, it did more for my hair than many of the salon products I've tested!

Philosophy's deliciously scented Gingerbread 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath leaves my locks feeling wonderfully soft (without weighing them down), and their moisturizing formula imparts a beautiful, healthy-looking brilliance to boot.

Gingerbread can also help curb those holiday sugar cravings as it smells as scrumptious as the real thing, sans the calories. Now if that's not a reason to try this multi-tasking wonder, I don't know what is.

Philosophy Gingerbread 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, $16. Available at Philosophy.com.