4 tips to make edge control more effective
From box braids to TWA, no matter what hairstyle we choose, we all pay attention to one thing: our edges. The way we brush and style the edges can really determine the success or failure of the hairstyle.
Personally, I think there is nothing more frustrating than blowing and ironing my hair for most of the morning, only to have frizzy, frizzy edges after a few hours.
Edge control can usually get the job done and make these babies’ hair beautiful and smooth. Edge control products use gel, wax or pomade, the texture of which can be easily applied to our hairline to eliminate frizz and fly away. Sounds like a miracle product, right? Incorrect.
Depending on the product you use, edge control may cause many problems. From the wax that leaves white streaks on your edges to the pomade that flows from your face as soon as the sun touches your hair.
This may be difficult, but the most common and frustrating problem with edge control is that edge control cannot control the edge! So, with this in mind, here are 4 ways to strengthen the control of the edges and make your hairstyle look fresher and longer lasting!
1. Wet and tie your hair
Before using edge control, spraying a small amount of water on the edges will help the pomade or gel stick to the hair better; extra moisture will also help make the hair smoother, because wet hair tends to be much less frizzy than dry hair .
Be careful not to apply too much water on your edges, otherwise once it falls on your hair, the edge control will appear white and look unpleasant.
After you have designed the edges according to your preferences, take a tight-fitting headband* or a folded silk or satin scarf and place it on the hairline. Tie it tightly enough to hold down the edges and hold for 5-10 minutes.
When you need to remove the scarf, carefully lift it from the edge to avoid flying away. After that, your edges will be properly smoothed and there should be no frizz throughout the day.
2. Combine Edge Control and Gel
The key to using two or more hairdressing products at the same time is to start with only a little bit of each product. This rule is especially true when using edge control and hair spray at the same time, because using too much will make your hair look super white and waxy, which you absolutely don’t want.
For best results, apply a thin layer of edge control, and then fix it with a small amount of maximum holding hairspray. Be sure to stay away from gels that will harden or dry your hair and peel off, so that the edges don’t look crispy.
3. Use a hair dryer to take a cold shot
Some people have no problem with heating on the edges, especially if their hair style requires heating on the rest of the hair. However, other people don’t like to use heat at all, especially where the edges are the most vulnerable.
This is where your hair dryer* comes into play. I know you are saying “Wait, use the hair dryer* to heat up!” But this is not always the case. Most modern hair dryers* come with a cool setting, also called cold air, which means they blow cool air instead of warm or hot air.
After brushing the edge control gel into the hair, blow the edges of the hair with cold air to dry quickly. This method is most effective if your hair returns to frizz within a few minutes after applying the product. Blow-drying the edges will make the edge control dry faster and keep the hair in a smooth style.
4. Moisturizing, moisturizing, moisturizing
Whether you are relaxed, natural or transitional, one of the most important parts of a hair care regimen is to keep your hair moisturized. This step is still very important when applying edge control products to the hair, because certain formulas are more effective on recently dampened hair compared to dry hair.
Before using the edge control, try to use head dices, cream or just spray a little water, like the “wet stick” method mentioned earlier, it may really be beneficial to you.
If you have ever tried to brush the edge, you will know that the correct tool for this method is a universal toothbrush, or if you are a probe, then maybe an edge brush. This small hairbrush helps to apply the product to your baby’s hair, giving you more control over how the edges are placed.
That’s it! I hope you like these tips. Go there now to kill those edges.
