While you're probably still reaping the benefits of last year's laid-back vacation—wearing matching tie-dye tracksuits under a weighted blanket—get ready to be smitten by some of TikTok's seriously exciting gift ideas this year. On TikTok, creators are sharing their holiday wish lists, posting slideshows of their most popular items using hashtags like #christmaslist (460 million views) and #gifttok (120 million views). While some items, like a beautiful candle and a mindfulness journal, may not come as a surprise, others, like a portable hand-warming battery charger and a floating globe, may inspire you to spice up your list.
The main reason TikTok has become a hub for wishlist fodder is that, according to its creators, product reviews and promotions are more trustworthy than other apps. "People are very honest on TikTok," Janette Ok, a creator who posts on TikTok as @inmyseams, tells Bustle. "It's almost like QVC, with unique gifts that go viral," she added, referring to the various small businesses that end up featuring their products on the For You page, thereby getting featured on the app Very popular. Creator Drea Okeke (who posts as @dreaknowsbest) tells Bustle that if you really want to know if a gift is as good as someone claims, "Check the review section, people are exposing the product." Assuming the product lives up to the reviews, though In response to requests from readers, here are some of the products TikTok users have added to their wish lists this year.
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1. This professional-grade hair tool
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Yes, the coveted, super expensive, multifunctional hair dryer set is still a fan favorite. After a few years of watching, other TikTok users picked up on the technique, and videos with the hashtag #DysonAirwrap convinced people that the dryer was worth the splurge. Well, let's just say it's a hit with everyone. "I already gave my mom a gift last year—it's a universal gift that goes back to the For You page and is suitable for all ages," she tells Bustle.
2. Diagnostic Car Gadgets
fixed fixed netCreator Alexia Del Valle (who posts as @lexdelvalle) is dedicated to tech gifts that solve real problems. Fixd is a little plug that connects to your car's port under the driver's side dash and reads service codes so you don't have to take your car to the shop just to know what's going on with it. For example, instead of spending hundreds of dollars just to discover low tire pressure, you can find it at home and spend a few dollars at a service station to fill it up. "It's cool because for people like me who know nothing about cars, it protects them from unnecessary car repairs," Del Valle tells Bustle.
3. Family Photo Booth
Created by Sofia Bella, posted by @iamsofiabella, is Polaroid’s answer to on-demand party photographers. "An instant photo booth at home allows you to take a Polaroid selfie and print it instantly," she said of the touchscreen device, which also offers filters, stickers and 16GB of storage.
4. Pocket Printer for Photos and Labels
Gen Z may use their phones more than any other generation, but that doesn’t mean they can’t appreciate analog novelties. This mini printer syncs with the app, allowing you to preserve real-life images, designs, labels, and annotations. Oak said she wanted it because she has a soft spot for scrapbooking and visually pleasing organization. "I really enjoyed going all out with my agenda and custom labels, which would make a great gift for any stationery girl in middle school who loved gel pens," she tells Bustle.
5. Virtual reality headsets
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Okeke makes her VR headset a solid holiday gift. " Now, even though my downstairs neighbor might hate me for stepping on me while I play different VR games, it's worth it because it's a whole new experience," she said. "Plus, let me start exercising without even trying to do it."
6. Encoded Music Keychain
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This futuristic yet understated keychain has been making the rounds on the For You page. The #Spotifycode hashtag itself has 20 million views, as Taylor Swift fans particularly enjoy its sentimentality. The soundbar scans your phone and plays an engraved song or playlist, making it a special and personal gift to commemorate meaningful tunes.
"Music is one of the best ways to connect with people, and everyone brings their own key, which makes music so personal," Ok tells Bustle. Bonus: "If you make a public playlist and add the person you're gifting it to, you can update it together," she adds.
7. Take away espresso
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While coffee snobs might have you think you need to spend hundreds of dollars and donate tons of counter space to get a good cup of espresso, creators Lisa & Pope, who posts as @lkbphotography_, tell Bustle that this is “shocking of” game-changer gifts on their wish list. Weighing less than a pound, this mini press makes one cup of espresso at a time, making it perfect for camping or experimenting with flavors at home.
8. Hand warmer to charge your phone
This portable USB rechargeable hand warmer can solve the problem of cold fingers in winter that slow down typing speed and the phone freezes too quickly in the cold. Plug it into your phone to charge the battery, then hold it to relieve the cold. Ok love it because it's super practical. "Killing two birds with one stone, it's perfect for travel or vacations," she tells Bustle.
9. Gadgets for grilling dog treats
Ok claims this non-stick, dog-bone-shaped heat press can make eight bones at once, which is the most outrageous thing she's seen on GiftTok, but she points out that if you're a dog who only wants the best Master, then it's worth considering. dog. "I would never have thought of buying something like this for myself, but it makes sense," she said.
10. Near-instant translator
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Do you have a tech traveler in your life? del Valle recommends this device, which can translate 43 languages in real time with a delay of only 1.5 seconds. You can chat with locals anytime, anywhere in almost real-time without having to look up keywords or fumble for apps. Battery life lasts up to four days, which is about as long as a girls' weekend.
11. Head-warming headphones
Worried about dropping your AirPods on a slope? Bluetooth beanies completely eliminate the need for headphones while keeping your ears warm and comfortable. OK want this because it's stylish in a literal sense. "You already have a hat on your ear, and I think stylish tech clothing is the future - plus , I love multifunctional items."
12. Wearable speakers
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Whoever said clutches were useless broke their promise. The gift was a clutch bag with enough space for a few small personal items and a Bluetooth speaker. "I think this is so cool because if I go out to an event and the music is weird, I'll just turn on my clutch speakers - I no longer have to bother the DJ with a long list of Afrobeat song requests because they always get it We get mad at us when I do that,” Okeke told Busy.
13. Floating Desktop Globe
This may be a gift you may have stumbled across when you used to frequent the Sharper Image store in the mall . It's an electronically controlled magnetic system that, when plugged in, causes a small, glowing sphere to float in the air between two magnets. “It’s such a futuristic gift — I wouldn’t have known something like this existed without GiftTok,” Okeke said.
