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From Basic Beginners to Paid Professional- Here’s Everything You Need For Braids and Locs!

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Get Everything You Will Need!! This has all your tools to start your braiding or loc journey, as a stylist or even just to add to your collection! This list is curated for you to go from just “Playing around” to providing “Professional” services!
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Become a Beauty Braiding Beast- All You Need to Slay!

 
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This is a major part of having crisp, clean parts for a providing a professional service!
Rat Tail Combs
 
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These will be your best friend for helping control the hair after it’s parted!
Crocodile Clips For Hair
 
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This is perfect for prepping the hair before your client arrives to save time during your appointment!
Hair Rack For Braiding Hair
 
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This will help you access your products easily while also being sanitary!
Gel Bracelet For Braiders
 
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These are my secret weapons to a beautiful silk press!
Nano Titanium Flat Irons
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This is great for the roots and around the edges!
DAN Technology Electric Hot Comb for Wigs
 
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It’s a must to Always protect the hair when using any type of heat!
Cantu Thermal Shield Heat Protectant 5.1oz x3
 
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Any natural styles must be thoroughly blown out to stretch the hair before pressing or curling it!
Salon One-Step™ Hair Dryer and Volumizer
 
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Braid oil is a must after after any braid or loc style! It’s so important to add the oils back into your hair!
Oil For Braids
 
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This Is A Smooth and Strong Hold with NO FLAKING on CLEAN hair!
LOC N EDGE GEL EXTRA HOLD 16 Oz

Loctician Level Up

 
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These are a must for hair control!
Duckbill Clips For Hair
 
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This will help hold you Retwist in place without unraveling!
50pcs Wobe 1.8" Double Prong Hair Clips
 
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Working with damp hair is a must! This will help retain moisture as you work
Continuous Spray Bottle
 
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This is the finishing touch, the cherry on top of any loc install and retwist
AmPro Shine-n-Jam Supreme Hold Foam Wrap Mousse
 
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This is great for sanitation purposes! It also helps with saving time!
BTL Braider Band Adjustable Band Gel Po
 
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One Option for adding curls to your locs!
120Pcs Hair Perm Rods Set, 6 Sizes Plastic
 
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Secret Weapon to the perfect Loc Curls
Pipe Cleaners Craft Chenille Stems DIY Art
 
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A “FLEXable” option for curling you locs
Small Flexi Rods
 
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This isn’t just a must have to loc styles, but also great for my younger clients that get beads for styles
Black Rubber Bands
 
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This is what really seals the deals for any of your natural hairstyles like Rod/Roller sets! Also great for deep conditioning and home hair care!
Standing Hair Dryer

Salon Sanitation and

 
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Protective Wear for your clients!
Haircut Capes, Barber Cape, Salon Capes, Shampoo Cape

Unbe”Weave”able Tools and Techniques for Wigs and Hair Extensions

 
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This an essentials tool for sewing down your wig caps and added hair extensions with wefts!
GlamorDove 10Pcs 3.5in Curved Sewing Needles
 
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The thread you use should be based on the hair extensions color you’ll be using! Choose the color that matches best!
Weaving Thread For Hair
 
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This pairs as an essential for great foundation with your braid down before your installation! It’s also a way to protect the natural hair while you’re wearing extensions!
Mesh Wig Cap
 
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This is a way to protect the natural hair while wearing hair extensions, typically used for a “quick weave” installation!
Wig Caps & Hair Extensions - Beauty Care
 
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These are a salon must have, from cutting hair and wigs to just sniping the thread for your sew in, you’ll want to keep a pair!
Professional Hair Cutting Shears for Hairdressers
 
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It’s a MUST to use quality human hair whenever you’re installing it for longer wear like a sew in! It will require the same maintenance for the best results!
Body Wave - UNICE