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Guard Gloves
Guard Gloves
Students
Want to know how your team is scored?
Understanding how your team is judged is an amazing tool to have when you want to score well! This way you can understand why your coaches do and change what they do. And is also a great tool to help you understand the judges and play up exactly what they're looking for.
WGI Judging criteria
DCI Judging criteria
UIL Judging criteria
Our favorite Spinfluencers
Spintronix
Spintronix provides so many great resources, tutorials and content for the colorguard world. Looking for funny tik toks/ reels? She's got you! Looking for how to do Sabre Flourishes? She's got you! She helped all of us here at guard gloves learn and we cannot thank her enough!
Instagram: @spintronixcolorguard
Youtube: SpintronixGuard
TikTok: @SpintronixGuard
I Spin Flag
David Delikat, the owner of I Spin Flag makes funny videos that are relatable to all skill levels and equipment choice. He also posts some great tutorials especially in the 45 degree plane!
Instagram: @ispinflag
TikTok: @ispinflag
bluedevils.org
The real Drum Corps Tea
Nikki Brose is a retired phantomette who creates amazing content about DCI and tutorials.
Instagram: @therealdrumcorpstea
Youtube: @drumcorpstea
Oppourtunities
Whether you're looking for DCI or Winterguard experience we've got you covered! Often these teams will hold camps and enrichment days where they will help to improve your skills. Graduating soon? Join one of these groups!
Our favorite products!
Tap below to jump to a certain section of recomendations!
Makeup recommendations
Liquid Foundation: Fit Me by Maybelline
- This can be found at most drugstores and is one of our favorites for everyday wear but especially on the field/tarp!
link: on Amazon
Powder Foundation: L'oreal Infallable power foundation
- This can also be found at most drug stores, and is a great alternative to liquid fondation.
link: on Amazon
Concealer: Fit Me by Maybelline
- Found at most drug stores and covers those eye bags and blemishes for a flawless performance!
link: on Amazon
Primer: Nyx Blur Screen Primer (for outdoor)
- Found at most drug stores and creates a great base for outdoor marching season!
link: on Amazon
Primer: Nyx plum right back primer (for indoor)
- Found at most drug stores and creates a great base for indoor winter season!
link: on Amazon
Blush: Colourpop super shock cheek
- Found at Ulta or online, and is a cream blush that lasts all day!
link: on Amazon (found in other colors as well)
Blush: Elf Camo liquid blush
- Found at most drug stores, and is a great alternative to powder blush, and will last all day too!
link: on Amazon
Countour: Elf Halo Glow Beauty Wand Contour
- Found at most drug stores, and is an easy application for quick countouring before a performance!
link: on Amazon
Eyeliner: Nyx epic wear waterproof liquid liner
- Found at most drug stores, and is a great option to get that flawless wing for your show makeup!
link: on Amazon
Mascara: Wet n Wild Big Poppa Mascara
- Found at most drug stores, and is great for outdoor and indoor!
link: on Amazon
False lashes: Diosa lashes
- Found at most H-E-B's and online! Stay on well with various lengths and styles and are reusable!
link: on H-E-B
Liquid lipstick (Matte): Nyx Lingerie XXL
- Found at most drug stores, and is great matte lipstick for a long lasting lip!
link: on Amazon
Liquid lipstick (glossy):Nyx Shine Loud liquid lipstick
- Found at most drug stores, and is great glossy lipstick for a long lasting lip!
link: on Amazon
Setting powder: Elf Perfect Finish HD powder
- Found at most drug stores, and is a great option for holding that makeup in place!
link: on Amazon
Setting Spray: Nyx Matte Finish
- Found at most drug stores, and is a great alternative for powder!
link: on Amazon
Makeup Brushes: Elf
- Found at most drug stores, elf offers a wide variety of brushes for all things makeup!
link: on Elf (this is a link to all brushes so you can browse, but can often be purchased on amazon or in-person at a store)
Hair recommendations
Hairspray: Glued Blasting Freeze Spray by Got2b
- This can be found at most Ulta Beauty stores and is a favorite for performers!
link: on Ulta
Hair-gel: Ultra Glued Invisible Styling Hair Gel by Got2b
- This can also be found at Ulta Beauty stores, and is a great alternative to hairspray.
link: on Ulta
Dry Shampoo: Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo by Batiste
- Found at most Ulta Beauty stores and cleans up your hair for a beautiful performance!
link: on Ulta
Hairties: Ouchless rubberbands by Goody
- Found at most drug stores and helps create a great hairdo for performing!
link: on Amazon
Hairbrush: Go Green Speed Dry Brush by Wet Brush
- Found at most Ulta Beauty stores and creates a great and silky hairdo!
link: on Ulta
Hair Donut/ Bun Maker: Bun Maker by MeetFavorite Store
- Found at most drug stores or online, and is an easy way to make a bun!
link: on Amazon (found in other colors as well)
Bobby Pins: Bobby Pins by Scünci
- Found at most Ulta Beauty stores, and is a great way to hold in your hair as opposed to hairspray or gel!
link: on Ulta
Anti-Frizz Mist: Anti-Frizz Oil Mist by Sun Bum
- Found at most Ulta Beauty stores, and is a great way to maintain your frizzy hair, especially on those humid performance days!
link: on Ulta
Heat Protectant: Heat Protector by Sun Bum
- Found at most Ulta Beauty stores, and is amazing for those of us that need to straighten or curl our hair for performances!
link: on Ulta
Band Camp Essentials
Lotion Sunscreen: Sunscreen Lotion by Sun Bum
- This can be found at most drugstores and Ulta Beauty stores and is one of our favorites for everyday wear but especially on the field. This comes in 4 different SPF grades (also it smells good)!
link: on Ulta
Spray Sunscreen: Sunscreen Spray by Sun Bum
- This can also be found at most drug stores and Ulta Beauty stores, and is a great alternative or addition to lotion sunscreen.
link: on Ulta
Face Stick: Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 30 by Sun Bum
- Found at most drug stores and Ulta Beauty stores. Small enough that it fits in your fanny pack/ butt bag, but big enough that it will last you all marching season! (bonus this also smells good)
link: on Ulta
Facial Mist: Face Mist SPF 45 by Sun Bum
- Found at most drug stores and Ulta Beauty stores and is a great alternative to the face stick! It also works great with the face stick!
link: on Ulta
Scalp Spray: Sunscreen Scalp Spray SPF 30 by Sun Bum
- Found at most drug stores and Ulta Beauty Stores. A great alternative to spraying normal sunscreen in you hair as it doesn't get damaged!
link: on Ulta
Lip Balm: Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 by Sun Bum
- Found at Ulta or online, and is great for hydrating your lips and keeping them from getting sunburnt! (yes that happens)
link: on Ulta (found in other flavors as well)
After Sun Care: Cool Down Spray by Sun Bum
- Found at most drug stores and Ulta Beauty stores. It's a great way to cool down during indoor block, also helps heal sun damage!
link: on Ulta
After Sun Care: Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Gel by Sun Bum
- Found at most drug stores and Ulta Beauty stores, is a great alternative to the Cool Down Spray
link: on Ulta
Fanny Pack: Large Crossbody Fanny Pack by MAXTOP
- Fanny packs can be found at most department stores, and outdoor stores! This one has multiple pockets, giving you room for sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, chalk, etc!
link: on Amazon
Chalk: Chalk 12 ct by Crayola
- Found at most drug stores, department stores, and office stores, and is a must for bands that rehearse on a blacktop!
link: on Amazon
Water Jug: Water Jug by Igloo
- Found at most grocery stores and online! Is a definite need for band camp! Most schools will supply their students with these, but just in case here it is! You will need a big jug for band camp, nit a small bottle!
link: on Amazon
Yoga Mat: Yoga Mat by Amazon Basics
- Found on Amazon! Many bands will require their students to bring towels or yoga mats for outdoor stretch blocks!
link: on Amazon
Sunglasses: Sunglasses by MEETSUN
- Sunglasses can be found everywhere! We recommended cheaper ones, because they're bound to break!
link: on Amazon
Hats: Baseball cap by Carhartt
- These can also be found everywhere during the summer! Wearing hats will help protect your hairline and face from getting sun damage!
link: on Amazon
Snacks: Variety Snack Box by Frito Lay
- Found at most grocery stores! You're going to want snacks to keep you through the long days! This goes for savory, as well as sweet, and healthy! We recommend things easy to eat, such as chips, protein bars, fruit, etc!
link: on Amazon
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