Gear List
Your go-to tools for smoother mornings and stronger braids.
The First Run Sold Out
The Dad Braids Toolbox is everything you need in one box (detangling brush, spray bottle, clips, ties, and the tools I actually reach for every morning). The first batch went fast! Version two is in the works and I'm making it better.
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Why This List Exists
After trying dozens of products (and plenty of fails), these are the tools I actually trust and recommend.
Whether you’re just getting started or moving into advanced braids, this gear makes hair time smoother, calmer, and a lot more fun.
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💦 Detanglers & Leave-In Conditioners
Smooth, hydrate, and keep the knots away - these are our go-tos before every brush or braid.
- Ceremonia Guava Detangler Spray
- Evereden Kids Detangler Spray
- Fairy Tales Tangle Tamer
- SoCozy Detangler Leave-In Conditioner
- SoCozy Curly Hair Leave-In Conditioner
- Dola Hair Wax Stick
- Dae Styling Cream
- Amika Dry Shampoo for Fine Hair
🪮 Brushes & Combs
The right tools make all the difference — less drama, more control.
- Tangle Teezer Detangling Brush (for tangles and knots)
- Soft Boar Hair Brush (for smoothing)
🧷 Tools & Accessories
Little helpers that make a big impact during any braid session.
- Kitsch Spray Bottle (for light dampening)
- Framar Alligator Clips (to section hair)
- Topsy Tail Tool / Rat Tail Comb / Smoothing Brush Set (8pcs)
- Bobby Pins (for tucking and securing flyaways)
- Magic Grip Hair Pins (strong, durable U-shaped pins)
- Kitsch spin pins (great for buns)
🧵 Hair Ties
Gentle on hair, strong on hold — the best bands for buns, braids, and ponies.
- Kitsch Mini Elastics (won’t snag, great for small sections)
- Mini Seamless Ties (gentle, ideal for toddler hair)
Large Seamless Ties (strong hold without damage)
🎀 Clips, Bows & Scrunchies
Fun, flair, and function — these add personality and keep things in place.
- 100pcs Colorful Hair Clips
- Pinwheel Bow Clips (40pcs)
- Kitsch Satin Scrunchies (5pcs) (colorful, all hair types)
- Velvet Scrunchies (12pcs) (gentle and cute)
- Mini Butterfly Hair Barrettes (10pcs) (fun + functional)
Everything In One Box
No more digging through drawers. The Dad Braids Toolbox holds every tool you need to go from tangled chaos to out-the-door, and it's the one thing I'd hand a dad who's just starting.
First run sold out. V2 is coming, and it's better!