Not all Bobby Pins are created equal. I always go for the professional brands to be sure they actually hold the hair
Professional Bobby Pin
Same thought process here with the professional brand. My daughter has super thick hair and I need to make sure the pins actually hold the hair. I've had a box of these for the past 5 years of competition and they're still lasting
Salon Care Professional Hair Pins
Must have hair nets! We are required to have a neat and tidy bun. My daughter's curly hair does not cooperate unless I have on of these on hand.
Hair Nets
THE hairspray. This stuff will smooth and hold any frizz. I coat my daugher's hair and it will hold all day without fly aways despite her curls
Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray
A good hair tie is a must. These are strong enough to hold my daughter's thick hair in a pony tail. They stay tight and keep her hair in place
Goody Ouchless Blonde Elastic Hair Ties, 37 Ct
My daughter gets tons of fly aways which are a big no no on competition day. This gel helps me slick back her hair and keep that perfect part.
Hair gel
We use these bottles to wet the hair before working on getting the bun slicked back. It really helps to smooth things out before holding in place
Continuous Spray Bottle
A boar bristle brush is a necessity to make sure hair is bump free!
Hair Smoothing Brush
Comp buns are often middle parted and need that perfect line. These combs ensure I get any stray hairs from crossing over
Parting Comb
Love this bag for travel. It's plastic so if anything leaks its very easy to clean. Makes life simple to grab when it's time to get hair done!
Clear Hair Bag
We use these for fun hairstyles on convention days. Easy to use for braids, etc
Clear Elastics For Hair
Make up
The best palette. Our company requires a more neutral browns and golds for the eyes. This palette gives me several options for shading, darkening, whatever I might need.
Jaclyn Hill Morphe Palette
I like this brush set for dance make up. Everything I need, good quality without spending a fortune.
The Core Five Set
So many uses for a beauty blender, I keep several on hand
Makeup Blenders & Sponges
My daughter is very fair so she tends to get drowned out by stage lighting. This foundation has great coverage without making her look too cakey. It's got a bit of shimmer to it as well so it really compliments the skin while giving her some depth.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
I use this as a concealer to cover under her eyes and around the nose.
Clean Matte Pressed Powder
The color of this blush is just enough to give her some color without overdoing it.
Blush Products & Powders
We use this as a setting and finish powder all over the face and neck. It takes some of the shine or greasy appearance of the foundation away.
Bake & Set Soft Focus Setting Powder - Translucent Rich
We don't do fake lashes so this mascara really helps accentuate her already beautiful lashes. It lengthens but does not flake or bleed onto her cheeks. Lasts all day.
Exhibitionist Uncensored Volumizing Mascara
This is the required lip stain for our dance team. It stays on alllll day. It does not fade or smudge but beware, because of it's super stay ability, if you make a mistake its tough to get it off!
Super Stay Matte Ink® Liquid Lipstick
I've tried many make up bags and this is the best I've found. All the pockets I could possibly need, folds up nicely to pack away, and plastic pouches that are easy to clean.
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Dressing Room Essentials
We love our Glam'r Gear duffle. There are many options out there but we went with this brand due to it's quality and durability. No these things aren't cheap, but they are an absolute necessity!
Glam'r Gear® Bags
New addition for us but loving it. Having a full length mirror is so helpful and the lighting makes make up touch ups so much easier than searching all over for a good mirror!
LED mirror
All the pockets in these garment bags make it easy to keep the many pieces of costume, accessories, hair pieces, etc organized and together for each dance.
Glam'r Gear Garment Bags (Hangers Sold Separately)
These hangers are great for costumes due to the material they are made with. It holds the clothes on vs a plastic hanger where everything slides off. Such a life saver for those strappy costumes!
Kids Velvet Hangers
More of a nice to have vs need to have. We usually just pop a seat on the floor but I have seen moms on these stools and they seem to be worth it
Black Super Sturdy Folding Stool
I've recently started bringing a yoga mat to place in front of our duffle. It gives my daughter a clean place to sit and change. It also provides a good spot for stretching vs those nasty ballroom floors!
Yoga Mats
My daughter uses her yoga blocks for various stretches and splits.
Yoga Blocks
Our company has weekly Mobility and flexibility classes and these loops are utilized to really get the girls stretching properly and using the correct muscles
Stretch Band
The girls need fuel through these long days. I love a multi purpose box so that I can include some options…healthy, protein, salty, sweet
Patent Design Ribbed Divided Snack Container
Aside from food, this is the next most important! We keep this full plus a back up bottle to refill
Adventure Quencher H2.0 Travel Tumbler | 40 oz | Stanley
We love smart water for the taste and electrolytes. Such a good way to keep my girl hydrated
Glacéau smartwater - Original Products & Details
As the girls get older they value that privacy a little more. This curtain has really come in handy.
uHide ™ Privacy Curtain
Odds and Ends
Must have on hand for emergency costume repairs!
E6000 Mini Tubes
I'm no seamstress but I can thread a needle and fix a costume as long as I have this.
Small Sewing Kit
WIth all the snacking and running around, accidents happen!
Tide Stain Remover for Clothes
I always have these in our make up bag, never know what you might need them for
Q-tips® High-Quality Cotton Swabs and Cotton Balls
Our girls are not allowed to have polish on for competitions and it's happened that we show up totally forgetting. These have been literal life savers for me and so many other moms.
Nail Polish Remover Pads
Tights tear so easily. We have extras in whatever color and style we might need
Women's Tights by Capezio
An extra pair of black leggings, panties and a company tshirt also live in our bag for awards or a quick change to go out in public
Girl Leggings - Athleta
Goes without saying we have to get that make up off somehow!
Best Makeup Cleansing Wipes
Great to have on hand to clean up costumes
Scotch-Brite Mini Travel Lint Roller
Can't count how many times we've needed scissors backstage. I always keep these packed
Small Scissors Fiskars
Phone batteries drain awfully quickly on a comp day. This keeps things running
Portable Chargers & Power Banks
Skin toned bandages just in case
Band-Aid Flex Fabric Travel Pack
These girls work hard and their bodies take a beating. KT tape in tan helps back up those injuries to keep performing
KT Tape Pro Extreme® - Sports Tape for Athletes & Muscle Pain
