The fall season is here, and between the holiday celebrations and cooler weather, it can be tempting to keep your braids a little longer than usual. While the duration for how long you wear your braids can vary based on your style and hair type, the products and tools you use for maintenance in between are essential. For the amount of time, effort, and money you invest in getting braids, you want to ensure you get the most out of the style by taking care of your hair.
We’ve seen an explosion of braid products that can help improve your scalp health, lay your edges, and give you the flexibility to retouch and revitalize your strands. Check out the products below to start revitalizing your braid regimen and routine.
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Camille Rose Mint Condition Braid + Scalp Spray
There’s nothing like finding the right product to eliminate a dry, itchy scalp, and Camille Rose delivers! The handcrafted blend of herbal tea, aloe vera, and sea moss can strengthen hair and reduce breakage.Available at Amazon
If you’re planning to be on the go during Halloween, you’ll need the Briogeo Sleek Stick to keep frizz and flyaways at bay. This slidable slick packs a powerful punch that will leave any style glossy and frizz-free.Available at Amazon
With a high hold for up to 48 hours, this edge control keeps even the most stubborn edges laid yet is still pliable enough to rework style without causing flakes. It is infused with Pro-Vitamin B5 and nutrients to rejuvenate and control your edges simultaneously.
Your braids will thank you for a quick and easy way to seal your hair cuticles and add shine. The pointed nozzle makes it simple to cleanse and remove any impurities from your hair without stripping natural oils.
This award-winning scalp serum optimizes and resets your scalp with balanced hydration. It relieves dry scalp while reducing the appearance of flakes and irritation, supports a healthy microbial ecosystem, and helps protect the scalp barrier. Fast absorbing and non-greasy. Developed specifically to be safe for sensitive, acne-prone, and eczema-prone skin.
There’s no such thing as keeping your edges and flyaways looking sleek and slicked down without a brush. The comb side is for separating the baby hairs, a natural boar bristle side is for swooping and slicking down flyaways, and a rat tail pointed tip is for detailing and defining.
For those busy days between washes, the Foams & Refresh Dry Wash has you covered. It cleans and refreshes your braids without getting your hair wet! No more build-up, just fresh, braided hair.
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African Pride Black Castor Miracle Take Down Moisture & Detangling Masque
There are moments when we must go back to the beginning and redo a few braids or twists that need some TLC. This moisturizing masque can help easily remove tangles, knots, and build-up between styles.
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KISS COLORS & CARE Premium Perfect Melt Silicone Elastic Fashion Edge Wig Band
The hallmark of a tremendous braided style is laying down your edges. It can be tough to keep your edges down between sweating, workouts, and the weather, but this handy wig band can help set you up for success.
This sheen spray can be used daily or as often as you need to help ease tension, scalp irritation, and itching from new braid styles. Ditch the itch and give your scalp the relief you need with this lightweight formula that won’t leave any residue.
If you’re ready to pack up and take your braids on vacation, you don’t wanna forget this must-have travel set. This kit includes a TSA-approved ACV Hair Rinse, Leave-In Conditioner, and Hair Balm. Made with botanical ingredients, including castor oil, neem oil, and tea tree oil, to maximize hair retention and strength.
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Cantu Protective Styles by Angela Braiding & Twisting Gel
Whether you’re touching up a few loose strands or just need to redo sections of your curls, coils, or waves, this twisting gel will give you moisture sans the crunch or flakes. You’ll be able to keep any braid style in place whether you’re wearing your natural hair, weave, or extensions.
Give your scalp the relief it deserves with a cleansing treatment to help dissolve buildup and remove excess oils from the scalp. No water? No problem, you can use this anytime between wash days and enjoy the instant cooling sensation that your scalp will love.
Serums are great for relieving tension or discomfort caused by tight braids. This non-greasy formula is perfect for type 4 textures who need to soften and revitalize their hair quickly.
