All I want for Christmas is big, shiny hair — and this Drybar kit

If you’ve ever wanted to give someone the gift of fabulous hair — and, let’s be honest, the bragging rights that come with a perfect at-home blowout — the Drybar You Had Me at Blowout Kit is the kind of holiday magic that earns you instant legend status.

It’s chic, it’s useful, and it has that “wow, you really thought this through” feel that separates a great gift from the classic last-minute candle grab. As someone who’s been testing beauty products for over five years (and has had my fair share of bad blow-dryer brushes, trust me), I can confidently say that this one passes the test with flying, glossy, bouncy colors.

TLDR: this kit is a salon-level experience disguised as a perfectly wrapped present.

Drybar You Had Me at Blowout Kit

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Inside the box is everything you (or the lucky person unwrapping it) needs for a full-on, Drybar-quality styling session. The star is the Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush, which is basically what happens when a professional round brush and a high-powered dryer fall in love and have a very glamorous baby. It smooths, lifts and shines all in one go, saving you from the circus act of juggling a brush in one hand and a dryer in the other.

But Drybar didn’t stop there. The kit also includes the Prep Rally Prime & Prep Detangler (to protect and smooth before heat styling), Detox Dry Shampoo (for those “I’ll wash tomorrow” days), Triple Sec 3-in-1 Finishing Spray (a texture-boosting, volume-making wonder), and the Final Call Frizz & Static Control Mist (for that polished, humidity-proof finish).

The whole thing is a $240 value, which makes its holiday price tag feel like a beauty editor’s inside secret, and a sneaky early Black Friday deal.

Now, I’ve reviewed more hair tools than I care to admit, and some that could double as jet engines and others that couldn’t dry a kitten, but Drybar consistently lands near the top of my list. The Double Shot, in particular, has earned its place among the best blow dryers I’ve ever tested. It dries quickly, adds real shine (not the fake, silicone kind that feels like a coating) and somehow gives you volume without the frizz. It’s the rare tool that delivers salon results without requiring you to have, you know, actual salon skills.

I’ve tried so many devices that promised to make me “look like I just left the stylist,” and most of them left me looking like I just survived a small electrical fire. But this one? It’s the real deal.

What I love about this kit, especially as a gift, is that it hits that perfect mix of luxurious and practical. You’re not just gifting someone a beauty present; you’re giving them an entire hair routine, neatly packaged and ready to make mornings easier.

And let’s not ignore the fact that Drybar products just look luxe. The signature yellow packaging is bright, modern and Instagram-ready. That said, this isn’t a gift you hide under the tree; it’s one you put front and center so everyone can ooh and ahh over it before the wrapping paper even hits the floor.

The bottom line

After half a decade of testing every hair tool and product under the sun, I’ve become a little jaded — most beauty gadgets make big promises and underdeliver. But Drybar consistently surprises me by doing exactly what it says it will do: make your hair look amazing, fast. And that’s why the You Had Me at Blowout Kit made my cut, not just as a solid product lineup, but as one of the smartest holiday gifts you can buy this year.

So if you’re on the hunt for a present that’s equal parts thoughtful, practical and glamorous, skip the scarves and slippers and grab this kit instead.

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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best vitamin C serums on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos of 2025. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.