5 DIY Hair Must-Haves

Here are your five “basics” for building your DIY-hairstyle tool collection. I'll tell you why each item is essential, a price-range to help you stay in budget, and an Amazon link to where I purchased these items for myself.

1. 360° Hanging/Trifold Mirror

Why it’s a must: Neatness depends on being able to see all angles of your head. Whether it's a twist-out, loc re-twist, quick weave — and you turn your head, only to see a slanted part, a stray coil, or a slanted bun. With a hanging 360° mirror you can view your hair from all sides (back, sides, part), you avoid “did-I-do-that?” moments and walk away feeling confident. Especially for textured hair, seeing the full picture helps with symmetry, neat sections, and those finishing touches.

Cost range: $20 – $75

Amazon Link to Purchase: https://amzn.to/3LGrtat

2. Tension‑Free Hair Scrunchies

Why it’s a must: Your curls, coils, and kinks deserve a gentle hold that won’t tug or break when you take it down. A scrunchie designed for textured hair (think satin-lined or soft elastic) gives you that “updo or ponytail” moment without damage to your beautiful hair. It's best that you have an abundance of these because you're likely to loose them, so the more the merrier!

Cost range: $5 – $30 (depending on fabric/brand/quantity)

Amazon Link to Purchase: https://amzn.to/4oz8sVW

3. Duck‑Bill Clips

Why it’s a must: If you’re doing twist-outs, braid-outs, pin curls, sectioning for a wash, or even prepping for heat or heatless styling—having reliable clips is key. Duck-bill clips let you hold large or small sections without slipping, tugging, or messing up your natural texture.

Cost range: $2.50 – $15 a pack (Examples: $3.99 for 4-pack, $5.49 for 12-pack)

Amazon Link to Purchase: https://amzn.to/49e1Jw6

4. Metal‑Tooth Parting/Sectioning Combs

Why it’s a must: Getting clean, crisp parts and neat sections is how you go from looking like a DIY project to looking like you just stepped out of a salon. A metal-tooth comb (or fine pintail/rat-tail comb) can handle your thicker, textured strands without bending, breaking or slipping. It gives you control for braid setups, parting for twist-outs, or even executing a sleek bun.

Cost range: $1 – $10

Amazon Link to Purchase: https://amzn.to/4hPiakq

5. Edge Brush

Why it’s a must: To sleek those baby hairs, flyaways, and edges, you must have a good edge brush. Whether you’re wearing a sleek bun, protective style, locs, a weave, or rocking your natural texture, an edge brush puts the finish touch on your hair style. Whether you are a swoop and swirl girly or just want a smooth, sleek finish, an edge brush is the item you need to finalize the details on your hairstyle. It’s all about the finishing touch.

Cost range: $2 – $15

Amazon Link to Purchase: https://amzn.to/3JXqFNX

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