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Whether someone in your life has just embarked on a healthier lifestyle or is a full-on fitness guru, these top gift ideas are sure to keep him or her motivated, energized and looking great:

David Kirsch Ultimate Energy Blast
The man responsible for Heidi Klum's abs and Kerry Washington's derriere offers this brilliant kit to kick-start your day. includes Energy Bubbles (Boosts physical and mental performance, increases defense against stress, aids in the reduction of fat & helps to build muscles), Vitamin Mineral Juice (potent multivitamin) and Muscle Restore (for energy and recovery). ($112.50, DavidKirschWellness.com.)

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Balm, Vitamin Body Wash, Body Lotion & Smoothing Body Buffer
This quartet of invigorating, peppermint-scented bath and body products boasts a blend of nourishing, all natural ingredients and retro-inspired packaging. ($7.50-$14 ea; $47.50 for all 4, BigelowChemists.com.)

Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil
Firms and tones, improving skin elasticity to help prevent slackening and leaves skin soft and satin-smooth to the touch. Also reduces the appearance of stretch marks and promotes an overall feeling of well-being. ($52, Clarins.com.)

Aveda Ritual of Relief
Includes both travel-size and full-size tubes of the brand's beloved Hand Relief and Foot Relief therapies, which work to exfoliate and soothe. ($53 value for $44, Aveda.com. BONUS: Purchase this gift set and receive a free sample of Aveda's Light Elements Smoothing Fluid.)

Philip Kingsley Swimcap
Guards against discoloration and damage caused by weathering from sun, chlorine, salt water and wind, whilst simultaneously providing a super conditioning treatment for hair. ($33, SpaceNK.com.)

Molton Brown Bracing Silverbirch Thermal Muscle Soak
Enriched with dynamic thermal muscle salts and active extracts of linden and birch, this uplifting soak helps to flush toxins, soothe the muscles and boost skin condition. ($28, MoltonBrown.com.)

TechnoGym Wellness Pad
A perfect blend of functionality and design, this ab/yoga/pilates accessory folds up to become a stylish carryall and includes a series of go-to streches right on the mat. ($95, TechnoGym.com.)

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Achieve lustrous, healthy-looking locks with these foolproof tips from Antoinette Beenders, Aveda's Global Creative Director:

Try a Slicked-Back Style
To amplify shine, experiment with a tight, sleek ponytail. Instead of hair spray, work a few drops of a glossing serum, like Aveda Smooth Infusion, into your palms and slide it over the top of your hair for a glossy finish and to tame flyaways. Then, pull your hair back tight into a ponytail and it will stay lustrous all day.

Create a Shield
After blow-drying your hair, take a small amount of of a smoothing fluid (for fine hair) or pomade (for thick, course hair), such as Aveda Light Elements or Brilliant, and stroke over the top layer of your hair on top of your head. This will prevent moisture from entering your hair in humid climates, and will prolong your blow-out— plus it adds incredible shine.

Prep Curls
For curly hair, take a small amount of a prep/styling lotion, like Aveda Smooth Infusion, and apply it on wet hair prior to air drying/defusing your hair. This should help gaurd against humidity, and give you the luminous finish you seek.

Control Frizz
For extremely frizzy hair, apply a small amount of a smoothing straightener, such as Aveda Smooth Infusion, to damp hair, and then add a small amount of retexturizing gel over the top. Comb this combination thoroughly through the hair and slick back into an updo, and allow to dry naturally. This potent combination will keep your hair frizz-free in the most humid climates, and adds amazing shine.

Have any tips/tricks of your own? Do share!

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Three lucky HTS readers will be gifted with a basket full of luxurious Aveda hair care products.
Included in the prize:

Smooth Infusion Shampoo & Conditioner
A two-step, daily hair care system to smooth, soften and moisturize hair while reducing frizz and unwanted wave. The ideal foundation for creating sleek, smooth hairstyles. When used together, Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner smooth and soften hair up to 60%.

Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother
Infuses smoothness by creating a sleek new surface on hair that helps reduce frizz and fly-aways.

Light Elements Smoothing Fluid
A weightless formula—with certified organic lavender—for fluid movement and shine, and hair that has a healthy look and feel.

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