Our pick of the best wellness gifts for Christmas 2026
Ninja Crispi Microwave, Air Fryer & Oven
Ninja’s debut microwave earns its considerable patch of worktop space by doing more than reheating leftovers. Its air-fryer hardware sits in the upper part, above the conventional microwave cavity, producing that delicious crunch with far less oil. An optional FusionCrisp mode can even microwave first, before switching to air frying, heating food quicker from within before applying that delicious golden finish. The pull-out glass air fryer dish is easy to clean as well, with a much larger capacity than you’d think. There’s even a dedicated button for the light, letting you turn it on only when needed. Something something chicken dinner.
No spin zone
The flatbed cavity has no rotating glass turntable, leaving an absolutely gloriously uninterrupted base that’s exceptionally easy to wipe clean. SharkNinja claims 20 per cent more usable space than a 33cm turntable, in fact.
Mode to measure
Fourteen functions cover eight microwave presets, five air-fry presets, and one hybrid programme. With temperatures reaching 240°C, it can crisp, roast, bake, grill, reheat, and defrost, without another appliance joining the queue.
Room for seconds
The roomy cavity can fit four bowls, a 3kg chicken, or up to 1.8kg of frozen food, according to Ninja. A two-step child lock also helps keep curious hands out during cooking.
Philips Baristina Espresso Machine BAR300/00
Philips shrinks bean-to-cup convenience into a machine that looks far friendlier on your worktop than an intimidating metal beast with all manner of spouts and handles. Ideal for purists (there’s no milk frother), this is just a delightfully simple and attractive way to pour caffeine juice down one’s gullet with minimal hassle – though when put that way, it seems less relaxing. Better make it a double.
Braun Nevo
Braun’s new flagship gave our reviewer (well, me) the closest electric shave I’ve ever experienced – as it should, for the price! Pairing its low-friction AeroTouch foil with a light stainless-steel unibody, adaptive power, and a smart display, it produces a shockingly close shave that’s genuinely on par with a traditional razor. This isn’t light praise. Any recipient will be thrilled.
SKG G7 Pro-Fold
This lightweight, foldable neck massager slips into luggage without hogging space, then offers electrical stimulation, vibration, warmth, and red and near-infrared light to melt away aches, pains, and tension. The lower settings are delightful. Crank it up, though, and it feels like a sumo wrestler angrily kneading bread on your neck. Ideal, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Hatch Restore 3
Hatch’s bedside companion swaps the phone alarm for a custom sunrise, wind-down lighting, and a broad sound library. Once it’s configured in the app, tactile controls keep bedtime mercifully screen-free, and core light and audio features work without Hatch+ after the trial. The UK site supplies a US-plug model, so tuck an appropriate adaptor into the wrapping to avoid disappointment.
Therabody SleepMask
Therabody’s featherweight blackout mask brings a little engineering to lights-out. Three quiet vibration patterns – pulse, wave, and constant – offer adjustable sensory cues without needing the app, and the battery lasts up to 240 minutes. Contoured padding and a curved adjustable strap shape the fit, while a travel pouch and USB-C cable are included.
Myokine Refresh
Designed as a post-workout facial mist, Refresh gives gym bags a smarter alternative to yet another bulky bottle. The unscented formula contains niacinamide, panthenol, squalane, and allantoin, delivered in a simple spray for use after training or cleansing. The small bottle travels easily from gym to office, letting one freshen up discreetly. It pays to be nimble.
Salter VertiCook View Air Fryer
Stacking two 4.5L drawers vertically lets this 9L air fryer serve larger appetites on busy nights without swallowing quite so much counter width. Each drawer has a viewing window, while Sync and Match coordinate different foods or duplicate settings. Two supplied stainless-steel racks create four cooking levels and are also dishwasher-safe – another win for convenience.
Shark CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body
Shark scales its illuminated skincare hardware beyond the face with a flexible ArcFlex body panel. Across 17 routines, the system deploys red, deep-infrared, and blue LEDs, while the mask adds hot-and-cold under-eye contrast treatment. This high-end model comes with an extra attachment, letting you reap the same benefits on your hands, chest, and back.
Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Flow
Roborock’s first roller-mop model for the UK scrubs with constantly refreshed water rather than dragging two spinning pads around. Its 35,000Pa vacuum, edge-adaptive roller, and low-profile body tackle dirt, edges, and furniture, while the dock empties dust, refills water, washes the roller, and dries it with warm air. Less floor care leaves far more weekend for almost anything else.
Dyson Corrale CoolShine Straightener
Dyson has radically reworked the Corrale into a lighter straightener with familiar flexing plates and an unexpected finishing move. Its CoolShine and sealed copper heat pipes draw warmth from freshly straightened hair, aiming to smooth the surface and add shine. Four temperatures range from 145°C to 210°C, with a zippy15-second warm-up. The Ceramic Pink finish brings some suitably festive theatre, too.
Meater Pro XL
Four wireless probes let one cook monitor separate meats, guests’ preferred doneness, or several zones of a barbecue simultaneously. Each tracks internal and ambient temperature, while the bamboo USB-C hub adds Wi-Fi, cloud connectivity, and a standalone OLED display. The waterproof probes tolerate extreme heat, while a five-minute charge supplies enough power for a two-hour cook. We’ll bring the beer.
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