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Dance Recital Must-Haves
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Patricia Erwin
As a dance mom for five years, I’ve learned some hard lessons about coming prepared to recital. Here’s a little cheat sheet of what we use to make the day run smoothly!
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Hair
 
Costume
 
Make-Up
 
Miscellaneous

Hair

The hair has to be picture perfect on stage! these are some of our favorites to get that perfect ballet bun!
 
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Perfect for the girlies with thicker or textured hair! These hold thicker hair so much better than traditional shaped bobby pins!
U-Shaped Bobby Pins
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Keeps those ballet buns looking neat and tidy!
Bun Hair Nets
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The BEST hairspray to keep those flyaways at bay!
got2B Schwarzkopf Glued Blasting Freeze Hair Spray - 12oz: Hair Styling, All Hair Types, Phthalate-Free
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Our FAVORITE gel for that slick back bun!
Göt2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel - 6oz: Aluminum-Free, Dye-Free, Paraben-Free Formula for All Hair Types
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Can’t do a bun without your base: a hair tie!
scünci No Damage Elastic Hair Ties - Black - Thick Hair - 5mm - 24pcs
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Costume

 
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The girls often have to wear tights, this brand is our favorite and they convert to footless.
Pink Ballet Tights
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These garment bags are perfect for costumes. They have zipper compartments for accessories, so everything stays together!
Univivi Clear PVC Dance Costume Bags 3 Pack
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Costumes wrinkle easily so I always bring a portable steamer in our dance bag.
Nexdoo G6 Portable 2-in-1 Travel Steamer
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I cannot tell you how many times safety pins have saved us from a costume malfunction.
Fiskars 75pc Craft and Quilting Safety Pins: Steel Silver Pins for Sewing and Multipurpose Use
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Make-Up

 
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My all time favorite lashes for the littles. Don’t need trimmed down and the band is thin so it’s not uncomfortable on sensitive eyes!
Ardell Natural Lashes Babies Black - 1 Pack
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Our go-to red for recitals and competitions! Lasts all day and really pops on stage!
NYX Shine Loud Liquid Lipstick & Gloss - Rebel In Red
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The perfect mini neutral pallete for eyes that shine on stage!
Maybelline City Mini Eyeshadow Palette Chill Brunch
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Perfect for pink cheeks!
NYX Buttermelt Powder Blush, 12HR Wear, Vegan
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Miscellaneous

 
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Our dance studio provided us with bags for our make-up like this and they’ve been a lifesaver in keeping it all organized.
Make-Up Bag w/ compartments and a mirror
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We keep all of the hair stuff in a pouch like this. Love that it’s clear so I can see what I’m grabbing!
Chenille Letter Clear Makeup Bag PVC Waterproof
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If your kiddo is in a few dances make sure to bring snacks to keep a pep in their step! Hangry costume changes are so real but so easily preventable.
Large Snackle Box Warm - Sun Squad™
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The easiest way to haul around everything you need. Easily fits costumes, your steamer, make-up, you name it!
WORKPRO Medium Reusable Grocery Bag on Wheels
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