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My Haircare Keepsakes: Style/Heat Tools, Hair Accessories, Etc. 💆🏽♀️🪮
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items This is one-stop shop for all your haircare endeavours! This is tailored to natural hair girlies, but honestly there is something beneficial for all hair types within this list. I come from a 3 girl household so I've gone through my fair share of hai...
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Styling Hair Tools 🪮
Washing Day Products 🚿
Repairing Hair Products
Leave-In Hair Products
Gel Products / Edge Control Hair Products
Mousse / Foam Hair Products
Styling Hair Tools 🪮
These are the tools I have acculated in my styling tools collection There's a variety. of tool that go into making wash days smoother & more effective and hair tools that make stying much more easier & preceise. I have all those tools listed here for you 😌!
This is my bestie when shampooing my hair! I use this to get the hair bowl experience AND a squeaky clean scalp.
HEETA Scalp Massager
The price may seem steep but when it comes to cutting down both detangling time & breakage amount, this brush is priceless!
UNbrush - Detangling Hair Brush
This is another fav pick when it comes to my collection of detangling brushes!
Tangle Teezer - BeautyThe Ultimate Detangler
THIS BRUSH HERE! This was my absolute baby before I got my hands on the Unbrush! The slip & ease I got when using this to detangle my hair is unreal & minimal breakage.
Livhil 3 Pack Hair Detangler Brush
I use this for crisp parting & some good head scratching!
Rat Tail Comb
You can never go wrong with a multi purpose edge brush gurl! I use one end to scoop out the edge control & the other to slick my edges ofc :)
Evolve Triple Edge Styler
This here has been my tried & true slick back brush since the 7th grade, I'm now a sophomore in college..mind you I still have this brush! I think that's enough said.
Goody Detangle It Detangler Brush
If you don't have the means to splurge on a hooded dryer or bonnet dryer this is the most affordable options for deep conditioning! Just slap this on your head & set a timer anywhere between 25-45min queen. The cap allows for enough heat to get t...
Adama - Full Size Plastic Caps
This is ANOTHER option for if you don't have the means to splurge on a hooded dryer or bonnet dryer this is the most affordable options for deep conditioning! Put this bad boy in the microwave for 90-120sec (depending on how much heat you can withsta...
Boloye - Flaxseed Deep Conditioning Heat Cap
Washing Day Products 🚿
These are my go-to wash day products that have stuck out to me through all the trial and error, and I'm sharing them with you so you don't have to break the bank like i did.
I know you may be discouraged about the price, but let me tell you once you try this brand you will never go back! Literally gold in bottle.
Briogeo - Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Shampoo for Damaged Hair
Before you question, yes this does have horses on it & yes I do use this on my hair. Often times animals are more cared for than humans & this right here is exhibit A. The one thing I will say about this is “inches of growth” & I think th...
Mane 'N Tail & Body Original Shampoo
As a natural hair girly who sometimes has to be heavy handed with products, this is my bsf on wash days! Leaves me scalp extra squeaky clean.
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
This is the conditioner duo that goes with the shampoo! Some may or may not relate but I honestly use deep conditioner more than I use regular conditioner. I often just add regular conditioner to a spray bottle with water to use when I have boho brai...
Mane 'N Tail Original Moisturizer Conditioner
Repairing Hair Products
Products I use to strengthen, repair, and restore moisture to keep hair healthy.
I have been using this for a couple months as a fully natural girly & apparently I'm not supposed to, but nonetheless this product is amazing!
ApHogee - Two Minute Intensive Keratin Reconstructor
All I'm say is that I used to have very badly head damaged hair when trying to transition to being fully natural after perming my hair for years straight, and after using this religiously I have been fully natural for about 6-7 years now. (This is st...
Aphogee - Two Step Protein Treatment
All I'm say is that I used to have very badly head damaged hair when trying to transition to being fully natural after perming my hair for years straight, and after using this religiously I have been fully natural for about 6-7 years now. (This is st...
ApHogee - Balancing Moisturizer
This another one of my favorite affordable options for deep conditioner that gets the job done!
Luseta - Curly Hair Mask
This is one of my fav yet affordable options when it comes to deep conditioners!
SheaMoisture - Hair Mask Moisturizer
If I had to use one deep conditioner for the rest of my life it would be this one. No doubt about it. The softness of my hair after using this is absolutely unreal.
Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask - Briogeo | Ulta Beauty
Leave-In Hair Products
These are my favorite leave-in products as someone who has thick, low porosity hair, and hair that doesn't lick thick creams/butters!
As someone who has hair that hates cream I stick to spray/liquid leave-in to keep my hair moisturized & this is one of my picks!
African Pride - Olive Miracle Moisture Refresher Spray
The is my second fav leave-in spray that I gravitate towards when it comes to keeping my hair moisturized throughout the week.
As I Am - JBCO Nano Water
When I have mini twists I love to use thick butters/smoothies to moisturize my hair & this is my pick.
As I Am - Jamaican Black Castor Oil Smoothie
This is also another one of my top picks for leave-in products, although it not a liquid its as close to the texture of a gel you can get & my hair loves it so a win is a win!
Design Essentials - Almond & Avocado Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion
My mom used blue magic grease on my hair when I was a baby & I still use it to this day! I Mostly apply it to the ends of my hair & I kid you not my ends are still gonna be soft, shiny, and mouisturized at the end of the week.
Blue Magic - Super Sure Hair Growth Product
Gel Products / Edge Control Hair Products
We all know the struggle of finding good edge controls for long lasting edges & good gels for long lasting wash & go's but guess who has you covered..me!
This edge control is the truth omg! Edges be slick all day everyday loves her zownnn. BUT I will say my results are better if I tie me edges down with a scarf for at least 5min bc my hair tends to be picky.
BASK & LATHER - Edge Control Hair Gel
Some days I will layer this edge control with the Bask & Lather edge control if I'm feelling snazzy!
She is Bomb - Fast Drying Edge Control
This was another product I had in my line up solely for slicking my hair! I would often swap between “Firm” hold & "Ultra Super" hold.
EBIN - 24hr Edge Tamer Firm Hair Gel
This was another product I had in my line up solely for slicking my hair! I would often swap between this "Ultra Super" hold & the “Firm” hold.
EBIN - 24 Hour Edge Tamer Ultra Super Hold Hair Gel
This is eatsss when it comes to parting & doing mini twists, she gets down & she does not play!
AllDay Locks - Braid Gel
This is my second pick when it comes to braiding gel esp if your picky when it comes to scents.
PureO Natural - Neatbraid Conditioning Shining Hair Gel
If your like me & your wash & go's have to be crunchy with a capital “c” for them to last throughout the week, this is the gel of your choice bookie! If your soft and bouncy this might not be the choice for you UNLESS your someone who break t...
Innersense - Create Hold Styling Gel
I loved this gel DOWN when it came to wash & go's but unfortunately my hair likes to switch up on me sometimes & once I use a product for too long it decides that it hates it </3 BUT i now use it when doing my mini twists b/c it doesn't revert my hair.
Aunt Jackie's - Flaxseed Don't Shrink Curling Gel
Now THIS gel i use to ged rid of the like thick clumoy feeling when using lots of gel in my hair & this does just that!
Uncle Funky's Daughter - Curly Magic Curl Stimulator
This is the primary gel I used to define my hair for wash & go's loves her unconditionally!
Wet Line Xtreme - Pro Styling Gel
Again I used to use this for my wash & go's but I now use it for my mini twists!
The Doux - Big Poppa Curl Defining Gel
I honestly used to use this for wash & go's too during the winter for extra hold, would I recommend it due to the amounts of alcohol in it..no but desperate times cause for desperate measures! BUT other than thati use this in combo with the Got2b...
Göt2b - Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel
This was one of my fav products when it came to slicking my hair! I used this in combo with Got2b Styling Gel, and Ebin edge control
Got2b - Glued Styling Spiking Hair Glue
Mousse / Foam Hair Products
Mousse has been an important step in my hair for months & it still is, so why not add it to yours queen!
This is the mousse I use whenever I have braids & its chef kiss! Nothing beats a good amount of mousse + durag + blow dryer combo! Frizzness where??!
Lottabody - Wrap Me Foaming Curl Mousse
This is was my girl whenever I was wash & go warrior but I am now a mini twist warrior & I still use & love her very much :)
The Doux - Mousse Def Texture Foam Curl Enhancer
I used this mousse for a wash & go & I still yearn for that was & go to this day!
Nairobi - Wrapp-It Shine Foaming Lotion
When my wash & go's were in their prime & my hair actually cooperated with my this was the mousse I would reach for.
Dippity-do, Girls with Curls - Curl Enhancing Mousse
Now if you want your curls locked in, shiny, mouisturized, and smelling define this is the mousse for you!
Camille Rose - Spiked Honey Mousse
Moisturizing Hair Products
We don't need our hair snapping off like potato chips from dryness do we?? Don't skip that oil step queen, you have to lock in the moiture somehow!
I mix this in a oil bottle with all the other oils listed & I put this on both my scalp & the ends of hair and it keeps my hair very shiny & moisturized & ofc promotes hair growth!
Okay Pure Naturals - Black Jamaican Castor Oil
As someone who has very sensitive skin & a sensitive scalp this is one of the very few products that helps with the itchiness & irritation ESP from braiding hair. Like my scalp gets to the point to where is strawberry red, tiny irritation bum...
Design Essentials - Scalp & Skin Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief
As someone who has very sensitive skin & a sensitive scalp this is one of the very few products that helps with the itchiness & irritation ESP from braiding hair. Like my scalp gets to the point to where is strawberry red, tiny irritation bum...
Glovers - Dandruff Control Medicine
Heat Protectant Hair Products
As a heat damage warrior & survivor of almost 5 years, trust me when I say that heat protectants do work & are most definitely needed! These are my tried & true heat protectants.
As someone who is a survivor of heat damage I don't play when it comes to my heat protectants! I quite literally take every heat protectant I own & spray it on my hair whenever I'm going to apply heat to my hair.
CHI - 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
This is a old one but a goody! This is the one & ony product from the treseme line I will use on my hair.
Tresemme - Protecting Heat Spray
Redken is thatt girl when it comes to hair care & one of my fav products is their heat protectant! I have the older version of this but I'm sure the newer version is even better.
Redken - Quick Blowout Heat Protectant Spray
Hair Spray Hair Products
I love me a good sew-in & I love nothing more than when my hard work of 45min+ of curling is locked in & that starts with a good ole hairspray!
This gem here in combo with Got2b is what kept my curls from falling & gave them a fighting chance in humidity.
Sebastian - Shaper Plus Medium Strong Hold Hairspray
I used this hairspray in combo with the Sebastian hairspray is what kept my curls from falling & gave them a fighting chance in humidity.
Got2B - Glued Blasting Freeze Hair Spray
Heat Styling Tools
My go-to heat styling tools for sleek looks, curls, and salon-level results at home. These are the tools I trust when I’m heat styling and want it done right.
Want to cut your drying time in half?? Look no further! RevAir is a game changer for blowouts. Uses reverse air to dry and stretch hair with less heat and frizz.
RevAir - Reverse-Air Hair Dryer
This was my tried & true blow drier before I made the investment of a Revair & she got the job done!
Gold 'N Hot Ionic Dryer & Styler
If your feeling fancy & want to splurge on a hooded hair dryer this is the brand you want! My mom has had this hair dryer since we moved into our now home in 2011 & I kid you not this thing is still kicking in the year 20251 It's been used fo...
TASALON - Ionic Hooded Hair Dryer
I used this baby when I didn't feel like pulling out the rolling hair dryer. She's portable, she's affordable, AND she gets the job done! If you have low porostiy hair & you're not using heat when deep conditioning, let me let you in on a little ...
Conair Bonnet Hair Dryer
You want your curls to come out just like your hairdresser did them??! This is your pick of choice/ Consistent heat for effortless curls. Gives polished results without multiple passes.
T3 - SinglePass Curl X Ceramic Curling Iron
Can't go wrong with a tried & true product! I've used this since I was a little girl, literally a staple curling iron. Heats evenly and gives long-lasting curls with shine.
BaBylissPRO - 1" Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron
Want something that is beginner friendly? Well this is the perfect tool for you boo! When I got my first ever sew in & I'd never touch a curler before this is what I started out with, I could do this blindfolded now :)
Nume - Classic Curling Wand
I absolutely loveee using this to straighten my sew-ins! High-performance flat iron that styles while helping protect hair. Perfect for silky finishes.
Bio Ionic - 10X 1” Pro Hair Styling Iron
Lovessss her down! If your not investing in your heat tools babes what are you doing??!
BaBylissPRO - Nano Titanium Ionic Straightening Iron
Hair Accessories
The little extras that pull a hairstyle together—cute, functional, and always on rotation.
These are my absolutely favorite hair ties ever! I bought these last fall & I haven't used or bought another brand of hair ties since.
Hairology Thick Hair - Elastic Bands
These are the cutest & my most favorite hair clips in my hair clip collection!
Wild Fable - Bow Claw Hair Clip Set
I thought these were super duper cute to elevate hairstyles, esp in the winter :)
5pcs Soft Non-Slip Headbands
Another super affordable option to elevate any hairstyle!
3pcs Wide Headbands
I loved typing my Nike headbands into a cute little bow on-top of my head, so this is my now more affordable option!
Adjustable Elastic Tie Headband
I love cutting ribbon & making tiny bows to put in my hair! I get mine from Shein b/c their very affordable & have a variety to choose from. I love the lace detailing of this ribbon.
White Lace Ribbon
This is another ribbon option I have in my collection & I absolutely love the pearl detailing on the side! I often pair it with a simple solid colored ribbon to switch it up.
Scalloped Edge Ribbon
These are super cute & simple! I have this ribbon in white, black, and a light pink!
Satin Ribbon for Handmade Bow
I loved using this ribbon when I do half up half down space buns on my mini twist!
Hobby Lobby | Light Pink Organza Ribbon