In a world where everything seems to be inflating (except our patience and budgets), it’s only right we serve up something that keeps your beauty game high and your spending low. Enter this DIY gem, courtesy of the ultra-clever Tenisha Smith—a true braid babe innovator. In her viral reel, Tenisha shows braiders how to cut costs and boost efficiency by turning simple Dollar Tree and Walmart finds into a fully functional, no-stress braiding cart. If you’re new to braid extensions, you might not yet understand the true sorcery of this discounted dupe. Spoiler alert: braiding hair can go from organized to chaos in under a minute. And separating hair pieces one-by-one? That adds serious time to your installs—not to mention stress.

But this DIY cart? Finessed that problem right into a polished solution using:

• Sewing Rack (2 pack)
• Utility Cart
• Zip Ties 
• Rustoleum (Optional)

💡 Finessed Tips to Maximize the Magic:

💖 Elevate the Look – Spray paint your cart to match your brand colors or personal style. Rose gold, matte black, or soft lilac? Instant glam.

🛠️ Customize for You – Add hooks, drawers, or small baskets for clips, edge control, or thread. Turn it into your mobile beauty command center.

🧼 Stay Fresh – Keep disinfectant wipes or a mini sanitizing station on your cart so cleanliness never gets compromised.

⏳ Time is Money – Pre-separate your braiding hair before clients arrive using your rack setup. Your future self (and your bookings) will thank you.

📦 Amazon Girly Approved – We’ve linked some affordable Amazon dupes below if your local stores are low on stock. Because convenience is also self-care.