Gear List
Your go-to tools for smoother mornings and stronger braids.
💡 Start with the essentials.
The Dad Braids Toolbox includes everything you need to begin confidently — the rest of this list is here to help you level up and find your favorite add-ons.
👇 Pre-Order the Dad Braids Toolbox →
(Ships Dec 1. Order by Nov 5 for guaranteed holiday delivery.)
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.
- 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
🪮 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)
- Mini 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)
Ready to Start Strong?
The Dad Braids Toolbox includes every core tool you need -
brush, comb, spray bottle, clips, elastics, bows, scrunchies, and your exclusive teal Dad Braids scrunchies.
👇 Pre-Order the Toolbox Now →
Ships Dec 1. Order by Nov 5 to make the holiday batch!