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We Tested 10 Edge Control Products for Black HairstylesFind out which edge-smoothing formulas get the thumbs-up for taming those kinky hairline wispies |
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This non-sticky, non-greasy gel-like formula adds shine and subtle hold on most hair types, but if you need it to work all day long and beyond, keep looking. Just a couple hours after applying it, my flyaways were alive and kicking again, and after using it a few days in a row, I noticed it left a filmy residue along my hairline. It contains olive oil (a jackpot ingredient for natural and relaxed hair), and aloe vera and wheat protein, which condition and strengthen the cuticle to prevent breakage. Plus it's alcohol-free, which means it won't slurp moisture from your hair. However, the formula contains glycerin -- a no-no for those seeking a truly organic product.
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In the world of hair styling, edge control is something most of my fair, flaxen-haired friends have never heard of, but it's an essential step for kinky-curly, bound-to-be-frizzy, African-American hair maintenance. Those stray wispies along the hairline aren't meant to roam free, as in some sepia-toned Alicia Keys video. If there's anything our favorite naturalistas have taught us, it's that going natural isn't just about going with the 'fro, and taming those frazzled edges at your hairline takes a lot more artillery than a little shine serum and hairspray. Controlling your edges can be a lifelong project ... a mission, if you will. But there's a whole category of products designed to make this mission: possible.
We've selected some of the best edge control products for everything from natural black hairstyles to relaxed hair and pressed looks. Because choosing edge control products is personal -- the formula needs to target your specific hair type without altering the state of your hair -- we found a full range of edge control products for different hair types and textures. Whether you've got chemically relaxed hair or a full-blown 'fro, try one of these edge smoothing products for black hairstyles.
We've selected some of the best edge control products for everything from natural black hairstyles to relaxed hair and pressed looks. Because choosing edge control products is personal -- the formula needs to target your specific hair type without altering the state of your hair -- we found a full range of edge control products for different hair types and textures. Whether you've got chemically relaxed hair or a full-blown 'fro, try one of these edge smoothing products for black hairstyles.
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