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Black Girl Hair Faves - products & braiding hair
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items As a black woman who owns a part-time braiding business (Carefully Crowned - Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok) I take the products that I use for my clients hair very seriously. Don't get me wrong, I also take careful consideration to what I use on my...
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Hair Care Products
Braiding Hair
Hair Moisturizers
Coils and Curls Products
Let's dye!
Hair Care Products
These are the products that I would often use in my braiding business and would also use on my own hair.
Shine and Jam has been the most effective holding gel for me when I am braiding my clients hair. It leaves no residue and is easy to use.
Ampro Shine 'n Jam Gel, Extra Hold, 4 Oz
It is one of the best braiding/hair sheen products ever! This is one of my final go-to products that I use on my clients. The locks into your hair and does not transfer.
Ampro Shine-N-Jam Magic Fingers Sheen (3 Pack)
Unbeatably the best smelling hair sheen product you can use for your hair. I can attest to this as it was one of my first purchases I've made for my business.
Proline Oil Sheen Spray, 10 Ounce
The most effective hair mousse for braiding. It is effective to neaten up your braids or your natural hair if frizzy.
Shine N Jam Magic Fingers Setting Mousse 12oz
Keep those edges tamed with this product. It is unbelievable! You just need a very small amount to apply to your edges. But you must ensure to tie your hairline with a silk scarf for example.
Red One Aqua Hair Wax 150ml Red
If you're looking for a gel that holds and yet gives your hair a bit of moisture, this is it. This can be best used especially for kinky twists braids.
ECO STYLE Olive Styling Gel - 32 fl oz
I've used this product several times before. So, if you desire to get that glossy shine for your hair or braiding hair but, you want it to be very high in it's product distribution, I strongly suggest ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray. The fragran...
ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray - 11.7oz
Braiding Hair
The type of Braiding hair you use can determine the results you get. Here are my favorites that give you the goddess feels once done correctly.
Outre twists has it on lockdown. If you wish to find something that mimics your natural hair, look no further. I've used this particular hair on myself and I constantly get complements on my look
Outre X PRESSION TWISTED UP SPRINGY AFRO 16 (3-PACK, 1B)
Super TZ X Braid is one of the easiest braiding hair to use for cornrows, knotless, box, ponytail etc. braids. I came across many brands of hair and it separates e
Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair Extensions (1B)
If you want your braids to last extremely long, RUWA hair is it. It is low to frizz and looks very neat once done right.
Sensationnel Ruwa 3x 18in Braiding Hair 1B
If you want a sexy wavy hairstyle try the Lulutress Crochet Braid Water Wave. One trick you can do if you want to mix things up is you can easily use this hair for a twist hairstyle.
Sensationnel Lulutress Water Wave 18" (4-Pack)
Hair Moisturizers
Believe me when I say, if your hair is lacking moisture and is in dire need of a treatment. Girl, you must try this on yourself. I would never again skip this step in my hair care routine. The very moment I tried this on my hair (braids and all) I in...
Cantu Intensive Repair Deep Treatment Masque - 1.75oz
Coils and Curls Products
The hunt over the past few years for the right curling product for my coils led me to these heavyweights.
Hands down the best curling product I have ever used. Once I sprayed sections of my hair with water and apply this it immediately pops and I mean POPS!!!
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard - 12oz
If you're looking to lock in that moisture, this smoothie is vital to give your curls that added strength.
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Smoothie - 12 fl oz
When I was first searching for a hair curling product about eight years ago, I came across the Design Essentials Almond Avocado Curl Custard in my local store. I didn't know what to expect and at that time the natural hair community was raving it up ...
Design Essentials Almond Avocado Curl Custard - 12oz
As a natural hair girl when you make an investment in a product you want to get results. If it doesn't work you move on to the next. I can attest that this one can be a bit harder to find but, if you do I think you should give it a go. The consistenc...
Suave Gel Serum for Curly Hair Styling Define & Shine 4.75 oz
When the natural curly hair phase was on hype Hair Rules came out with this product. I made a trial run with it and the results was okay. I would give it a try if you have much more defined curly hair.
hair rules Kinky Curling Cream 8 oz
Let's dye!
When I need to change my look it sometimes start with my hair color. So, these dyes where a great choice for me.
Clariol Textures and Tones was so gentle on my hair. I did not get any breakage and it lasted a long while.
Clairol Textures & Tones Hair Dye Ammonia-Free Permanent Hair Color, 4RC Cherrywood
Creme of Nature is my second choice if I were to purchase hair dye (semi-perm). It works really well.
Creme of Nature Exotic Shine Color Hair Color, 10.0 Honey Blonde