Choosing the perfect gift for your trans masculine friend, lover, or family member can feel daunting, especially if you're looking to show your support and understanding of their journey. Whether it's for a holiday, birthday, anniversary, or simply to brighten their day, the right gift can express your acceptance and a deep consideration of their identity. In this blog, we'll guide you through DR DHT product gift ideas that will not only be sure to put a smile on their face, but make sense for them in their current stage of transition.
STEP 1
Consider the types products we offer, and what your person may need. Right now, we have hormone friendly beard growth and care products, scar care, and face/acne care. And we're always working on something new! So there really is something for every trans masc or trans man.
BEARD PRODUCTS
You think your person might want beard products, let's figure out what’s right for them.
Which of these scenarios best describes your person?
NO FACIAL HAIR (YET)? NO PROBLEM!
Your person doesn't have much growth, if any, but has expressed interest in growing facial hair, or you have seen how happy their growth has made them.
Get them these: Beard Grower Oil, Beard Derma Roller - perfect for anyone at any stage, even if they have no facial hair yet! They can use it pre-T as well, just know progress will look different since this type of hair is androgen driven.Â
ALREADY GOT SOME SCRUFF? THIS IS THE GO-TO KIT
Your person already has some very noticeable growth. You know they’ve expressed interest in growing more facial hair, or have seen how happy their growth has made them.Â
Then get them this: Beard Grower Oil, Beard Grower Balm, Beard Derma Roller - this combo perfect for people who have some facial hair or a beard already, but want more growth!Â
GOT A BEARD ALREADY? LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY!
Your person wears a notable beard (whether short, medium or long):
Get them this: Our Hormone Safe Beard Wash is a perfect gift. It’s 100% naturally scented, gentle, made with natural ingredients, and friendly to the hormones that help them grow facial hair in the first place.Â
Our Oil & Balm are also perfect for them at this stage of development. Help keep that beard healthy, while further stimulating growth.
And lastly, beard combs and brushes! Everyone who wears a beard should have these tools. Combs are perfect to carry around for touch ups, and brushes are great for the morning go-through, and to help spread product around evenly.Â
ALLERGIC TO MINT?
Your person wants more facial hair growth but is allergic or sensitive to peppermint:
In this case, I would recommend a Beard Derma roller alone, (until we release an unscented oil.) This helps stimulate growth by stimulating blood flow, and it can be used without any topical.
A good boar brush is a great option too, especially if they have any facial hair at all, as brushing the skin with the slightly scratchy bristles daily can stimulate blood to flow closer to the surface, which is great for hair health.
PRE-T OR NOT ON T? STILL GOT YOU!
Your person is Pre-T and wants some facial hair:
If your person is pre-T but is hoping to get some hair going, the Beard Grower Oil in combination with the Derma Roller is a must. Since not being on T is a setback when it comes to androgenic hair, it’s important to apply BOTH in a consistent routine in order to get growth. Be sure they understand growth innately looks different if they don’t have much T, since the thicker hairs are androgen driven, and the products help circulate your androgens to the facial skin layer.Â
FOR THE DIY BEARD MAINTAINERS
Your person cuts/manages their own beard:
Some great tools for self beard management are our beard line-up tool, to get those crisp lines, as well as our 3-sided-mirror. It allows you to see your beard & head hair from all angles, so you can get a clean cut. It’s easy to store and portable as well!
IDENTITY UNSURE? EXPLORE IT
Your person is not sure if they're trans or want facial hair, but are exploring it:
If your person is exploring their identity and considering they may be a trans man or trans masculine, then the beard filler pencil could be a good tool to help them visualize what they make look like with some facial hair (some skills/practice required!)
Another great option for anyone is our face washes; since they don’t mess with hormones, anyone can enjoy the benefits.Â
FACE CAREÂ
DEALING WITH T ACNE?
Your person gets acne:Â
If your person is struggling with acne, grab our Red Clay Face Wash. Our one-of-a-kind formula helps fight acne without wrecking hormones, and without overly-stripping the skin.Â
LOOKING FOR A NEW ROUTINE?
Your person has expressed interest in wanting a new face wash/routine:
If your person is looking to try something new or start a skincare routine, grab them a Clay Face Wash. We have varieties for acne-prone & oily, to normal & dry skin.
JUST STARTED TRANSITIONING?
Your person is just starting their transition with T:
An awesome bundle for folks who just started T is our red clay face wash (for when their skin break-outs surge) and green clay face wash (for when their skin isn't acting up.) Bundle both for a few bucks off!
SENSITIVE SKIN? NO PROBLEM.
Your person has sensitive skin:
If your person has sensitive skin but needs a skincare routine, they could benefit from either of our face washes. Even our acne wash is gentle on skin! They contain NO added scents, don't overly strip the skin, and contain gentle ingredients including jojoba and vitamin E.
SCAR CARE
UPCOMING SURGERY? HERE'S THE PERFECT KIT.
Your person is having surgery within the next year:
If your person has an upcoming surgery then our Pro Scar Care Bundle is the perfect option. It comes with our Fade & Soften Scar Salve, our Fade & Flatten premium Scar Strips, and a scar massage tool. Everything they need to manage their scar care post-op.
SEMI-RECENT SURGERY?
Your person has had surgery recently, or up to a year ago:
If your person has had surgery within the last year, then our Scar Salve & massage tool are must haves. If their surgery was within the last 4 months or so, definitely add in silicone scar strips too, as they help the scars settle flatter.
AGED SCARS? WE GOT YOU!
Your person had surgery several years ago but still wants their scar to improve:
Does your person have an older scar that they want to lighten or flatten? Give them the gift of our Fade & Soften Scar Salve. It’s 100% natural, vegan & organic, and we have successfully tested it on scars up to 3 years old.
NO CLUE WHAT THEY WANT
You have no idea what your person may like; they either don’t have facial hair or you’re not sure if they want more growth than what they have, and they don't have/aren't getting any surgeries anytime soon:
A. A gift card is always a great option! We have digital ones available here:
B. If you want a physical product and are absolutely unsure, go with a face wash! Most people have to wash their faces at least in the shower, and we offer a variety for oily & acne prone skin, and a variety for normal & dry skin. They are phenomenal, even for sensitive skin types!
In conclusion, finding the perfect gift for a trans person is about more than just choosing an item; it's about recognizing their identity, preferences, personal journey & desires with their transition. Ultimately, the key to choosing a meaningful gift is showing that you understand their unique personal care related challenges, and support them as they continue to grow. By choosing gifts that align with their gender identity & ones that make sense for folks going through FTM, trans man, or trans masculine transitions, you can offer something that is not only meaningful & considerate to their transition, but something that will affirm and aid them in their journey to self-comfort, care, and wholeness.
Did you know we give out a Gender Affirming Surgery Grant?
With your help, we can keep our grant ongoing! As a small, trans-business, every little contribution helps keep our grant open. Grab our pride themed stickers, or make a direct dono here to help keep it alive.
If you're interested in applying, check it out!
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