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✨ At-Home Hair Braiding Essentials for Black Women-A Self Starter Guide
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items Whether you’re a seasoned braider or just learning how to part clean and grip tight, this list is your go-to guide for all things braid life. From nourishing braiding gels and edge control that actually holds, to the must-have tools that make section...
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Braiding Hair
Braiding Gels
Braiding Tools
Finishing Mousse
Scalp Treatment
Hair Accessories
Braiding Hair
This my second choice for kanekalon braiding hair. This tried and true and relatively inexpensive.
Sensationnel X-pression 3x 58in Kanekalon
This synthetic braiding hair is the safest for your hair. It’s does not have the chemicals that eat away at your natural hair. You won’t experience any itching or irritation. It’s more expensive than beauty supply store but will benefit your hair in ...
Braiding Hair - Premium Quality - No more itchy scalp - Gyal Braids
Braiding Gels
This condition gel is best to sleek natural hair and achieve clean parts.
Shine 'n Jam Extra Hold Conditioning Gel
This is another good option for braiding gel. It’s made with all natural ingredients and is flake free.
AllDay Locks Braid Gel 5oz | Extreme Hold & Shine
This braiding gel is one of the better ones in the market. It doesn’t have alcohol that will draw out your hair and does not flake.
Pure O Natural Neatbraid Conditioning Gel 16oz
Braiding Tools
Rat tooth combs to keep those parts crisp and clean.
Rat Tail Teasing Combs Set - 3 Steel Pin Combs
This back of rat tooth combs comes with clips which is a pretty good deal.
Rat Tail Combs & 7 Sectioning Hair Clips
Hair sectioning clips are a must!!
HH&LL Hair Clips Wide Teeth Double-Hinged 10Pack Rose Red
This a 3 way mirror you can mount. This is needed for parting the back of your head.
The 360 Mirror - 3 Way Adjustable Trifold
This rack is essential for keeping braiding hair sorted and neat. While braiding you can easily grab and go, decreasing braiding times.
JANMPASK Adjustable Braiding Hair Rack 144 Pegs
If you want to add curls to ends of your braids. You will need foam curlers. Add the curlers before dipping the hair in hot water to add curls. The curlers are reusable even after dipping in hot water.
xnicx 47pcs 7'' Flexible No Heat Hair Curlers
For any style it’s important to keep a good hair of shears. Hair cutting scissors are a must have.
COOLALA 6.5" Stainless Steel Hair Scissors
Sometimes it’s easier to start braids with blow dried hair. This is the product that I use.
REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler Brush
More styling tools including an edge control brush
3-Piece Hair Styling Comb Set for Women (Pink)
Finishing Mousse
This is the finishing mousse to use when you’re finished braiding. It’s alcohol free and won’t damage or dry out your natural hair.
Ampro Shine-N-Jam Magic Fingers Mousse (2 Pack)
This mousse is great for touching up the braids. I use this mousse and then wrap my hair so it sets in place. It also smells clean and fresh. It’s a highly recommended mousse.
Lottabody Coconut & Shea Wrap Me Curl Mousse
Scalp Treatment
This product in spray or cream form is good soothe the scalp in between washes. It prevents your scalp from feeling dry or itchy.
Head & Shoulders Royal Oils Scalp Elixir 4.2oz
If you are using braids as a protective style for hair growth, I recommend using this rosemary oil. It’s 100% rosemary oil. No additives.
SVA Rosemary Essential Oil 1 Fl Oz Natural
Hair Accessories
If you like to finish with gold accents, I would recommend getting this set of gold beads.
Lucomb 220 Pcs Gold Hair Jewelry for Braids
I always use silk scruntchies on my natural hair. These will prevent snags and damage.
KECUCO 30Pcs Small Silk Satin Hair Scrunchies
Adding these because the butterfly accents are so cute!
Formery Butterfly Hair Charms Gold (15pcs)
You can be creative with these gold thread!
Gold Braids Hair Accessories, 2 Pieces 5M
These accessories are fun for a silver moment. I love the lightening bolt, star, and Saturn accents.
Lucomb 259 Pcs Silver Hair Jewelry for Braids
Aftercare for braids is important. Always recommend getting a long bonnet. This two back is perfect
Wbfwbb 2 Pcs Satin Silk Bonnet for Women
Edge Control
This is the best edge control on the market. My hair reverts easily, and I have never found an edge control that lays my 4b hair flat. This will lay my hair for days and I exercise daily. All the ads you see for this edge control are true. No gimmick...
BASK & LATHER Edge Control Gel with Castor Oil