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Braids and Twists

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Everything I use to do protective styles at home. From prep and parting to styling and finishing touches. These are the products and tools that make protective styling so much easier.
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Wash

 
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This is by far my favorite shampoo that I have ever tried!! Be sure to add plenty of moisture to your hair after using it.
10.0 oz Clarifying Detox Shampoo - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
 
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Sometimes you have to go back to the basics🤷🏾‍♀️ This conditioner got me through elementary, middle, AND high school. Honestly don't know why I switched
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Dry Defense Conditioner 12oz
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Prep

 
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I use this on my roots but not my scalp because my scalp is sensitive
AmPro Shine-n-Jam Regular - Echinacea Hair Growth - 8 Oz
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I am waiting for mine to come in the mail because parting the back of my head for braids (even with the screenshare method) is soooo hard.
OLIBUY 3-Way Adjustable Hair Cutting Mirror
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You need a rattail comb to get the parts straight and sometimes they disappear into the abyss so you need more than one.
10pcs Rat Tail Metal Fine Tooth Combs Set
 
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This is also on the way because having to stop, separate hair, then resume braiding is annoying and takes up too much time.
Braiding Hair Rack, 144 Pegs, 2-sided Adjustable Stand
 
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Not my favorite leave-in but it does come in bulk. I use it for my hair in its natural state, when my hair is in mini twists, and I add it to a spray bottle with water to spray added hair to prevent tangling.
Almond Avocado Leave-In Conditioner - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
 
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This keeps my hair nice and moisturized and seals it so it lasts longer.
Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer - tgin | Ulta Beauty
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Hair

 
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I braided my hair for the first time and used this hair. It rarely tangled and the braids still look good almost a month later.
French Curl 14 Inch Braiding Hair 8 Packs
 
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Just basic braiding hair
Sensationnel X-pression 6x 58in Kanekalon Braid (27 Honeyblonde)
 
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I love love loooveee mini twists natural and with added hair.
Outre X-Pression Twisted Up Afro Twist 16"
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Finishing Touch

 
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This is my go to mouse because its not too drying and it smells amazing
Kaleidoscope Miracle Drops Styling Foam 8 fl oz
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Helps prevent to french curl hair from tangling and adds a nice shine to the finished product.
ORS Olive Oil Sheen Spray w/ Coconut Oil 2oz
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Good to keep scalp hydrated. I use this after my scalp serum.
Bask & Lather Scalp & Hair Balm, Mango & Shea, 6 oz
 
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My scalp is usually dry and irritated this helps with that and help my hair grow back in areas where it has thinned.
2.0 oz Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density for Thicker, Fuller Looking Hair - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty