In January, I did a post on products for yourhair toolbox. I just realized that I
never did one on hair tools. Here are the ones on my list:
- Wide Tooth Comb - This is optional. Some women use one, and some rely solely on their fingers. I use my fingers to detangle regularly. But, I find that, with my curl pattern, I have to do an intensive detangling periodically with a wide tooth comb. I have two Hercules Sageman Magic Star Rake combs, but I've found that I actually prefer my cheap jumbo rake combs made by Annie and Diane these days.
- Soft Boar Bristle Brush - Again, this is an optional tool because not everyone uses one. You also have to be careful if you have fine strands like me. I only use my boar bristle brush if I want a sleek bun or puff. Also, my boar bristle brush has hairs that are almost as soft as a baby brush.
- Headbands - I have a ton of these. I use thick, decorative ones when I don’t want to brush my edges but I still want a neater look. I use thin, stretched out ones to do my buns and puffs. My hair is too thick to gather it all up with a ponytail holder (I’ve broken a lot of them trying and I get headaches from them).
- Ponytail Holders - I use these mainly for sectioning my hair to deep condition and wash it. I also sometimes use a couple of these, once my hair is already in a bun, to catch any remaining strands or flyaways. I buy these in bulk because my hair snaps them easily. Some people use the stretchy lace kind, but I’m a bigger fan of the traditional Goody or Scunci ones, which are cheap and effective. Plus, my hair is too big for the tiny lace ones. Just don’t buy the ones with metal clamps because these can snag your hair.
- Hairpins - These should be self-explanatory. I have not met a natural yet, who does not have a stash of hair pins. This is another cheap tool that I usually buy in bulk, but I also have travel packs.
- Hair Clamps - Now that my hair is longer, I don’t use these as often as I used to, but alligator clips and roller clamps are still great for sectioning off the hair to flat twist or braid. I also use duckbill clips to set my part for a wash n’ go.
I'll try to post part 2 soon.
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