Shop My Braids Kit

Who This Braid Kit Is For

If you’re wearing braids or getting ready for your appointment, this kit will help you:

• Prep your hair properly

• Reduce scalp irritation and itching

• Keep your braids fresh for weeks, not days

Clients & braid lovers

If you’re building your braid kit, this page is your shopping list:

• Salon-tested products, not random TikTok trends

• Notes on how I use each product in a professional setting

• A clear starting point instead of buying everything and still feeling lost

Aspiring & practising braiders

🧠 Want braiding tutorials and technique breakdowns?

My Free Fab Braiders Hub goes beyond products and shows you how to actually use them for clean parts, neat tension and professional results.

Prep & Cleanse – Get Your Hair and Scalp Ready

Bad prep = itchy scalp, flaking and braids that don’t last. Good prep = smooth install and a healthy scalp under your braids.

Clarifying Shampoo

What it does:

Removes product build-up, oils and dirt so your braids sit on clean hair.

As a braider, I want a fresh base before I add any gel. A good clarifying shampoo helps reduce itching and makes your braids last longer because they’re not fighting through layers of old product build up.

• The wash before you get braids

• Clients who use a lot of gel/edge control

• Oily scalps

Best for:

Adds moisture back without coating the hair in heavy oils or butters.

Scalp Tonic / Pre-Braid Treatment (Optional But Helpful)

What it does:
Soothes the scalp and creates a cleaner environment under your braids.

Why I love it:
For sensitive or itchy scalps, a good scalp tonic helps clients last the full style without wanting to take it out early.

Best for:

• Sensitive scalps

• Clients who always complain of itching by week one

Styling Products – For Clean Parts and Sleek Braids

This is where most people get it wrong. The wrong gel or wax = white residue, flaking and dull-looking braids.

Shine ’n Jam Conditioning Gel – Extra Hold

What it is:
A conditioning gel with extra hold that keeps parts sharp and roots sleek when used correctly.

Why I love it:
I use Shine ’n Jam for parting and base control on knotless and stitch braids. It gives a clean, polished look without making the hair rock hard.

Best for:

• Clean parting and feed-in braids

• Clients with thick or frizz-prone hair

• Braiders who struggle with flyaways

Styling Wax (e.g. Gummy Wax) – Maximum Grip

What it is:
A thick styling wax that gives stronger hold and grip than regular gel.

Why I love it:
When I need extra control – detailed stitch braids on different hair textures, stubborn short hairs or sharp edges – this is what I reach for. You don’t need a lot, but it makes a huge difference to the final result.

Best for:

• Stitch braids

• Very stubborn flyaways

• Tight, clean designs around the hairline

• All hair types

What it is:
A lightweight mousse I apply after braiding to melt flyaways and set the style.

Why I love it:
This is the finishing touch. It brings everything together, gives a soft shine and helps braids look “salon-finished” in photos and real life.

Best for:

• Finishing knotless and box braids

• Smoothing frizz on natural hair

• Braiders who want that professional, polished look

Setting Mousse (e.g. ORS Wrap/Set Mousse)

Scalp Care & Refresh – Keep Your Braids Comfortable

Braids should look good and feel good. This is how I keep scalps happy.

Lightweight Scalp Oil / Serum

What it is:
A light oil or serum that nourishes the scalp without clogging the pores.

Why I love it:
I prefer formulas that don’t feel greasy or heavy. The goal is comfort and moisture, not suffocating the scalp under braids.

Best for:

• Dry or flaky scalps

• Clients wearing braids for 4–6 weeks

• Anyone who wants their hair to feel healthy when the braids come out

Braid/Scalp Refresh Spray

What it is:
A refresher spray that cleans and freshens the scalp between washes.

Why I love it:
Perfect for gym-goers, long braids or hot weather. A good refresh spray helps with odour, sweat and mild itching.

Best for:

• Long-term protective styles

• Active clients

• Hot climates or holidays

Sleep Protection – Keep Your Braids Looking New

Satin Bonnet or Scarf

What it is:
A satin bonnet or scarf that covers your braids at night.

Why I love it:
It reduces frizz, protects your edges and helps your style last significantly longer. It’s that simple.

Best for:

• Everyone. No exceptions.

Satin Pillowcase (Backup)

What it is:
A satin pillowcase for the nights your bonnet “mysteriously disappears”.

Why I love it:
Even if your bonnet comes off, your hair still rubs against a smooth surface instead of cotton.

Best for:

• People who hate bonnets

• Extra protection on top of your bonnet/scarf