Love Mum big time but don’t have the endless budget to show her? Same. Luckily, we’ve rounded up a lineup of hair and beauty gifts under $50 that feel anything but basic.
Think elevated essentials, clever time-savers and little luxuries she’ll use—wrapped up in price tags that’ll make you just as happy.
By Maddy, Store Manager, Fountain Gate
Gift Her the Ultimate Mum Massage
Mum love a massage? This one’s a must. The Hairhouse Scalp Stimulating Therapy Brush delivers a DIY dry massage that melts away tension while she has her feet up watching TV. She can also work it into a lather in the shower to lift buildup and deeply cleanse the scalp.
Shop Hairhouse Scalp Stimulating Therapy Brush, $19.95
Gift Her Hair Health
Ideal for air-dry hair days, Matrix Total Results Food for Soft Oil is infused with avocado oil and vitamins to lock in hydration, smooth strands and add softness in seconds. Super easy to use, mum can apply to mid-lengths and ends and tie her hair back. The perfect present for off-duty days.
Shop Matrix Total Results Food for Soft Oil, $25.80
Gift Her Pretty Practicality
A fresh beauty bag is always a win. The Coco & Eve Limited Edition Beauty Bag is as functional as it is cute —perfect for organising her go-to's. Want bonus points? Fill it with a bunch of little luxuries.
Shop Coco & Eve Ltd Ed Beauty Bag in Blue, $27
Gift Her Time Back
Busy mornings, solved. The Davroe Curlicue Rapid Dry Hair Wrap cuts drying time in half while reducing frizz and helping curls hold their shape. It’s the ultimate low-effort, high-reward swap for heat styling. Perfect to use after washing your hair and before hitting the pillow.
Shop Davroe Curlicue Rapid Dry Hair Wrap, $29.95
Gift Her Glossy, Repaired Hair
A Salon-favourite for a reason. L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Oil is a multi-tasking Leave-In Treatment that smooths, strengthens and adds serious shine while helping repair damaged strands. A little goes a long way with this super luxe lust have.
Shop L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Oil, $45
Gift Her Tangle-Free Days
A great brush is a great gift! The NAK Hair Detangle & Styling Brush works on all hair types, gliding through knots, smoothing flyaways and adding polish—without pulling or breakage. The big bonus? It’s the perfect handbag size.
Shop NAK Hair Detangle & Styling Brush, $27.95
Gift Her 11 Big Benefits
This gift gives 11 times more than mum could ever imagine! The ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment is a multi-benefit formula that tackles frizz, boosts shine, plus strengthens and protects in one easy step. It’s the definition of low effort, high impact gifting!
Shop ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment, $31.96
Gift Her Gorgeous Skin
Nothing says Mother’s Day Gift like a Hand and Body Cream. And Antipodes Joyful Hand & Body Cream does it so well. Rich, nourishing and subtly scented with wild blackcurrant and avocado oil, its everyday hydration served super sweet.
Shop Antipodes Joyful Hand & Body Cream, $35.20
Gift Her Colour Confidence
Encourage her new Salon colour with Nouvelle Color Glow Duo, designed to gently cleanse fresh shades while protecting vibrancy. Hair looks and feels deeply conditioned, with abundant softness and shine. It’s colour care made easy for mum!
Shop Nouvelle Color Glow Duo, $37.95
Gift Her Effortless Glow
You can’t go wrong with a great gloss. Eye of Horus Lip Elixir in Rose is one mum will be reaching for daily, delivering a sheer wash of rosy colour with a hydrating, high-shine finish. This pretty colour suits every skin tone and will literally keep her smiling all day!
Shop Eye of Horus Lip Elixir in Rose, $38
Gift Her a Makeup Upgrade
Nude by Nature Essential Collection Brush Set is the ultimate make up upgrade! Featuring ultra-soft, cruelty-free brushes in a sleek case, it’s a gorgeous gesture that simplifies and boosts her cosmetic powers every single day!
Shop Nude by Nature Essential Collection Brush Set, $39.96
Gift Her an At-Home Spa Moment
Turn a daily essential into a sensory moment. Hunter Lab Hand + Body Wash delivers a fresh, botanical cleanse with a subtle, elevated scent, turning her shower time into a spa-inspired luxury. Plus, the packaging elevates any bathroom shelf.
Shop Hunter Lab Hand + Body Wash, $42
Gift Her Style On-The-Go
For mums constantly on the move, the Silver Bullet Mini Straightener is a gamechanger. Compact, travel-friendly and perfect for quick touch-ups, it keeps her polished wherever she lands and looks like a million bucks, without the gifting budget to match.
Shop Silver Bullet Straightener Mini in Gold, $44.95
Gift Her a Scalp Reset
Think skincare—but for hair, the Davroe Scalp Remedy Trio works to soothe, rebalance and hydrate the scalp while supporting stronger, healthier growth over time. She’ll love the indulgent feels and the luxurious results.
Shop Davroe Scalp Remedy Trio Pack, $49.95
Gift Her Effortless Eyes
For quick, foolproof makeup, the Nude by Nature Natural Illusion Eye Palette has mum covered. With five wearable shades and blendable pigment, it’s designed for easy application. Keep it sheer and simple for day or layer it up for evening elegance.
Shop Nude by Nature Natural Illusion Eye Palette 01, $31.96
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