Confessions of a Braider

After 22 years and 4,000+ heads – here's what finally stopped the itching:

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For 15 years I thought the itching was just their scalp – it never was

At first I was angry at myself. But then I realized the hair industry has lied to me the entire time...

Why I swear by Gyal Braids
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It’s itch-free because the chemical stuff is washed off

Gyal Braids rinse off the hair in apple cider vinegar before it even leaves the factory. You can literally feel and smell the difference.

Why it stays fresher for longer
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I noticed it stays fresher for longer – without frizzing

Some of my clients keep these in 8, 9 weeks. It’s because every strand is the same length. Other brands use off-cuts from the factory floor to cut costs (yes, for real!)

What clients say after 8 weeks
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My clients all say the same – “silky soft and lightweight”

“Yvette, it feels just as soft 8 weeks later!” It’s thanks to the 100% Japanese kanekolon. Other brands use heavier fibers, mixed with cheap filler.

And I got their test results back
Independently tested by SGS
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They tested for carcinogens – I asked for the results

I wanted to be sure. They sent it to an independent lab. Lead, cadmium, arsenic, formaldehyde, benzene: None detected.

Independently tested by SGS
What their customers say
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They've sold over 1 million bundles in the US

I’ve had clients in tears after feeling the difference. Check out some of the comments from some of their customers:

The only way to know for sure
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Just braid it and see – you’re covered for 60-days

You have to put it in somebody’s head to know for sure. But if a client gets irritated, Gyal Braids refund us – and it barely ever happens.

Plus, it costs less than you’d think
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It currently costs less than beauty supply store hair

With the Buy 2 Get 1 deal, it works out to just $3.75 per bundle – cheaper than the beauty supply store brands.

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Apple Cider Vinegar Pre-Rinsed Braiding Hair 8 Bundles

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Itch-free, pre-washed braiding hair.

Our ACV rinse cleanses residual manufacturing substances – so you can install without itching, bad smells, or irritation.

  • 26" (52" end-to-end) Apple Cider Pre-Rinsed Kanekalon Braiding Hair
  • x8 90g bundles per pack (1 pack = full install)
  • No chemical smell
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No color bleed
  • Pre-stretched & ready to use
  • 100% Japanese afrelle kanekalon

We ship all orders within 48 hours of ordering.

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Returns

If you’re not happy for any reason, start a return by

contacting us at support@gyalbraids.com

We stand by our hair.

If you experience irritation or you're not fully satisfied, return it within 60 days for a full refund. No hassle.

Just 1 pack of Gyal Braids is enough hair for most styles compared to 5-6 packs of beauty supply hair.

of Gyal Braids customers reported less scalp irritation vs their old braiding hair

Consumer study, Jan 26

Trusted by stylists. Loved by you.

With over 1 million+ bundles sold, Gyal Braids has been installed at homes and salons all over the US.

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Hear from women that made the switch to Gyal Braids and never went back:

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    I'm a professional braider and this is the best hair that I've ever used

    First, the ACV rinse is top tier because it decreases discomfort. Secondly, it does not tangle much, compared to other hair. Which reduces a lot of hair shedding while braiding. The tangle-free also cut the time by 30-45 minutes because my hands can freely braid without stopping to detangle it.

    Kiani B.
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    I needed my hair to be perfect for my daughter's wedding

    I was skeptical. I brought the hair to my appointment along with another brand of hair in case my stylist didn't like it. She LOVED it. She said it separated nicely and there were no tangles. The hair was soft and did not leave her fingers dry. The ends curled and sealed with ease. I only used 3.5 packs so I have enough for another full head of braids. I will definitely purchase more!

    Pinky
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    All the hair that I buy breaks me out, even after I wash it

    I bought this product because all the hair that I buy breaks me out, even after I wash it. First, let me start by saying my hairdresser had never heard of this product, but loved it. She couldn't stop talking about it. It is everything that they say it is. I had medium Boho braids installed and I only used 3 1/2 bundles. I love it.

    Waters
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    I will NEVER go back to the beauty supply store

    10 outta 10 hair per my braider and me. This hair doesn't frizz when it gets old, it's super easy to take out, I could almost reuse. I had my braids for three months, they were still very defined and shiny. No itching no snagging. I will NEVER go back to the beauty supply store. I only used 4 packs for a full head of small knotless. So basically 2 styles 1 order.

    Candice N.
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    I was about to give up on braids

    So for the past few years whenever I used expression hair, my scalp broke out, so I was about to give up on braids. When I saw this hair in the ads on Facebook I was skeptical. But I have had my hair done for over a month and I don't have any sores or breakouts. My head doesn't itch. Seriously thank you so much.

    Tiffany S.
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    My hairdresser was so impressed

    I am blown away by the quality of the hair. My hairdresser was so impressed, she said she will have to order for herself. Normally when I use expression braids, my braids are stiff for a couple of days and my scalp very tender. This morning I got up, I am able to style my hair, my scalp feels good, my hair is soft, almost feels real. I will be ordering real soon for my daughter and sister.

    Nordia E.
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    I'm a 37 year old who literally felt like I could no longer have braids

    This is hands down thee best braiding hair I've ever used in my life. I'm a 37 year old who literally felt like I could no longer have braids because every brand that swore up and down that they were hypoallergenic has broken me out. I've had this hair in a month and haven't itched and even after washing it looks just like the first day I put it in.

    Athena W.
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Questions women actually ask

“I’ve tried ‘no-itch’ hair before and it still itched.”

Most hair labelled “itch-free” still carries the factory coating: it’s a sticker, not a step. Gyal Braids is physically pre-rinsed in apple cider vinegar, so the coating is actually gone before it reaches you. And because it’s backed by risk-free returns, finding out costs you nothing but a click.

“Isn’t it more expensive than beauty-supply hair?”

It looks it, until you do the maths. Each pack is 8 bundles of 90g hair (bigger than beauty-supply bundles), one pack covers a full head, and with buy 2, get 1 free it’s as little as $3.75 a bundle. Add in the vinegar, sprays and three-day take-downs you no longer pay for, and as one customer put it: “You get more hair for your money. It’s really worth it.”

“Will my braider be okay using it?”

Braiders love it. It installs like premium Kanekalon. One common review: “my braider couldn’t stop complimenting how it didn’t tangle.”

“My scalp is really sensitive – I have eczema/psoriasis.”

Those are exactly the women who write the most relieved reviews. “My 13-year-old has psoriasis… with these Gyal Braids they are so light weight and they don’t itch her at all. This is a game changer.” Risk-free returns mean you can find out safely.

“Is it too heavy or rough for fine, grey or thinning hair?”

It’s the opposite. The fibre is lighter and smoother than beauty-supply hair, so there’s less weight pulling on fragile strands and tender edges, one reason women who’d given up braids for years come back to them. Gentle enough for sensitive, mature scalps, and risk-free to try.

P.S. – The itch was never random, and it was never about being “tender-headed.”

It’s what happens when chemically-coated hair sits against your scalp for six weeks straight.

You can try soaking beauty supply store hair in your bathtub and hope it’s free from those heavy metals – or you can start with clean and safe hair.

Over 1 million bundles sold, a 4.8/5 average rating, and our 60-day money-back guarantee.

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Independent laboratory testing has identified heavy metals and other chemicals of concern in synthetic braiding hair. Gyal Braids hair has been independently tested by SGS; lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and benzene were not detected in the braiding-hair fibre tested. Customer quotes drawn from verified Gyal Braids reviews and post-purchase surveys. Gyal Braids hair is pre-rinsed in apple cider vinegar to remove the alkaline factory coating commonly associated with scalp irritation and chemical odour. The braider persona featured is a composite voice based on verified stylist and customer reviews. Gyal Braids is a hair product and makes no medical or treatment claims.