Gear list

Everything I actually use.
Nothing I don't.

Four years of trying things on my own kid's hair. These are the ones that stayed in the drawer.

What's actually in my drawer.

I've tried a lot of stuff that didn't work. This is what survived. Nothing here is fancy, and you don't need all of it to start.

💦 Detanglers & leave-ins

Smooth, hydrate, and keep the knots away. These go on before every brush or braid.

Ceremonia Guava Detangler Spray Ceremonia Guava Detangler SprayView on Amazon → Evereden Kids Detangler Spray Evereden Kids Detangler SprayView on Amazon → Fairy Tales Tangle Tamer Fairy Tales Tangle TamerView on Amazon → SoCozy Detangler Leave-In SoCozy Detangler Leave-InView on Amazon → SoCozy Curly Hair Leave-In SoCozy Curly Hair Leave-InFor curls and coilsView on Amazon → Dola Hair Wax Stick Dola Hair Wax StickTames flyaways fastView on Amazon → Dae Styling Cream Dae Styling CreamView on Amazon → Amika Dry Shampoo Amika Dry ShampooFor fine hairView on Amazon →

🪮 Brushes & combs

The right tool means less drama and more control.

Tangle Teezer Detangling Brush Tangle Teezer Detangling BrushFor tangles and knotsView on Amazon → UNbrush UNbrushVented head, powers through thick hairView on Amazon → Soft Boar Hair Brush Soft Boar Hair BrushFor smoothingView on Amazon →

🧷 Tools & accessories

Little helpers that make a big difference mid-braid.

Kitsch Spray Bottle Kitsch Spray BottleFor light dampeningView on Amazon → Framar Alligator Clips Framar Alligator ClipsTo section hairView on Amazon → Topsy Tail & Comb Set Topsy Tail & Comb Set8 pieces: topsy tail, rat tail comb, smoothing brushView on Amazon → Bobby Pins Bobby PinsFor tucking and securing flyawaysView on Amazon → Kitsch Spin Pins Kitsch Spin PinsGreat for bunsView on Amazon →

🧵 Hair ties

Gentle on hair, strong on hold.

Kitsch Mini Elastics Kitsch Mini ElasticsWon't snag, great for small sectionsView on Amazon → Mini Seamless Ties Mini Seamless TiesGentle, ideal for toddler hairView on Amazon → Kitsch Seamless Ties, 20pc Kitsch Seamless Ties, 20pcLarge, strong hold without damageView on Amazon → Gimme Seamless Ties, 12pc Gimme Seamless Ties, 12pcLarge, strong hold without damageView on Amazon → Colorful Ties, 100pc Colorful Ties, 100pcLarge, strong hold without damageView on Amazon →

🎀 Clips, bows & scrunchies

Where she gets a say. Personality plus hold.

Colorful Hair Clips, 100pc Colorful Hair Clips, 100pcView on Amazon → Pinwheel Bow Clips, 40pc Pinwheel Bow Clips, 40pcView on Amazon → Kitsch Satin Scrunchies, 5pc Kitsch Satin Scrunchies, 5pcColorful, all hair typesView on Amazon → Velvet Scrunchies, 12pc Velvet Scrunchies, 12pcGentle and cuteView on Amazon → Mini Butterfly Barrettes, 10pc Mini Butterfly Barrettes, 10pcFun and functionalView on Amazon →

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The Dad Braids Toolbox is all of it in one box. Detangling brush, spray bottle, clips, ties, the things I reach for every morning.

The first run sold out. Round two is in the works and it's better.