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Protect & Flourish: My Favorite Protective Styles
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Welcome to my collection of protective styles! As someone who prioritizes the health and growth of my natural hair, I love styles that allow me to "set it and forget it" while keeping my strands tucked away and protected. In this section, I’ve gather...
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My Braiding Hair Collection: Quality & Versatility
 
Scalp Care: The Best Oils for Your Protective Styles
 
Essential Braiding & Refresh Sprays
 
Nighttime Accessories: The "Must-Haves"

My Braiding Hair Collection: Quality & Versatility

Welcome to my curated selection of braiding hair! Whether you are looking for the ease of crochet braids, the luxury of human hair boho braids, or classic textures for your next look, this collection has you covered. I’ve gathered high-quality option...

 
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Crochet Braids Senegalese - are a fantastic protective style that offers a classic, polished look without the hours spent in the salon chair! These pre-twisted braids are lightweight and easy to install, making them a perfect time-saver for busy days...
Crochet Braids Senegalese
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Keeping Your Human Hair Boho Braids Beautiful Human hair boho braids offer a gorgeous, high-end look, but because they feature loose human hair strands, they require a little extra love to stay tangle-free and fresh. Here is how I keep mine looking e...
Pre-Divided Curly Bulk Human Hair Boho Braids
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Bulk Human Hair for Braiding – Color 30/Blonde Mix (Curly) This is the secret to achieving those high-end, salon-quality Boho Braids or Goddess Braids! Because this is bulk hair with no weft, it is specifically designed to be "fed in" to your braids ...
Bulk Human Hair For Braiding Color 30 Blonde Mix Curly No Weft Double ...
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Curly Human Hair Knotless Pre-Separated Crochet If you love the look of natural, curly extensions but want to skip the hours of manual separation and installation, this is a total game-changer. This hair combines the luxury of 100% human hair with th...
Curly Human Hair Knotless Pre-Separated Crochet
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Curly Crochet Human Hair Extensions – Pre-Separated & Feathered If you are looking for the ultimate "natural look" with a fraction of the effort, these feathered human hair extensions are a must-try. This isn't just standard crochet hair; the fea...
Curly Crochet Human Hair Extensions Knotless Pre Separation Feather ...
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Scalp Care: The Best Oils for Your Protective Styles

Avoid Heavy Buildup: While it's tempting to use heavy greases, I recommend sticking to these lighter oils. Heavy products can lead to buildup at the roots, making your braids look dull and making the takedown process much harder. A light application ...                                                                                                                        When your hair is tucked away in braids or twists, your scalp becomes the star of the show! Keeping it hydrated and healthy is the secret to retaining length and preventing that uncomfortable itchiness. Here are my favorite oils for scalp care durin...

 
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Pattern: This is a top pick because its structure is so similar to our skin’s natural sebum. It absorbs easily without clogging pores, which is essential when you can't wash your hair as frequently.
Jojoba Oil Blend
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A true powerhouse for stimulating the scalp. Using a Rosemary blend helps promote hair growth and maintains a healthy scalp environment while your natural hair is protected. It’s also incredibly refreshing during those dry Canadian winters!
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
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(Diluted): If you experience any "new braid itch" or tension, a diluted peppermint oil provides a cooling sensation that soothes irritation almost instantly.
Peppermint Halo Cooling & Soothing Oil Blend for the Head
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Volumizing, Thickening & Strengthening.
Batana-Oil Collection
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Essential Braiding & Refresh Sprays

These sprays are designed to soothe the scalp and keep extensions from looking dull or frizzy.

 
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African Pride Braid Sheen Extra Spray: A classic for a reason. It’s excellent for adding shine to both synthetic and human hair while relieving the "tightness" of new braids.
Braid Sheen Spray
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Sulphur 8 Braid Spray: If you struggle with an itchy scalp, this medicated spray is a lifesaver. It prevents flaking and helps maintain scalp health throughout the duration of your style.
Medicated Dandruff Treatment Spray
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The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam: While not a spray, this is a "must-have" for crochet and boho braids. Applying a bit of mousse every few days helps "reset" the curls and tame flyaways without making the hair crunchy.
Mousse Def Texture Foam
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Rosemary & Mint Scalp Mists: Look for water-based mists (like those from Mielle or Cantu) to provide daily hydration to your natural hair tucked underneath without causing heavy product buildup.
Scalp Love Daily Scalp Refresher Rosemary Mint
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Cantu: Provides daily hydration to your natural hair tucked underneath without causing heavy product buildup
Cantu Scalp Oil | Hair & Scalp Treatment
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Jamaican Mango & Lime: Helps soothe itchy & dry scalp non-greasy formula helps prevent breakage great for locs, twist and braids.
Mango & Lime No More Itch Spray | Textured Hair
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Vigorol Curls Mousse - creates super silky, shiny curls eliminates frizz.
Super Hold Mousse Curls
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Curl Mousse: Other brands you could try.
Hair Mousse For Curls | Sephora Canada
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Nighttime Accessories: The "Must-Haves"

Cotton pillowcases are the enemy of braids—they soak up moisture and cause friction that leads to frizz.  Finger-Detangle Daily:" For any style with loose human hair (like Boho Braids), I recommend a 'mist and separate' routine. Lightly spritz with water, then use your fingers to gently separate any strands that are trying to "marry" together. This keeps...

 
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Even if you wear a bonnet, a satin pillowcase is a great "backup" for those nights when the bonnet inevitably slips off.
Satin Pillowcases - Silver (Set of 2)
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For a more stylish nighttime look (or even for wearing around the house), a silk turban provides a secure, snug fit that keeps everything in place during content filming prep.
Silk Turban
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Extra-Long Satin Bonnets: For styles like Senegalese twists or long boho braids, a standard bonnet will "scrunch" the ends and cause tangles. Look for "Jumbo" or "Long" bonnets that allow the braids to lay flat.
Bonnet Satin Extra Large
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These are superior because you can adjust the tension. The wide tie-band also helps keep your edges laid while you sleep, preventing the hair from friction-frizzing at the roots.
Silk Bonnet With Tie
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