What are you laying your Edges down w/?

itismehmmkay · Nov 18, 2011

Just cut my hair short and wanna lay the edges and front sides down some more. So far I've just been doing so while the hair is dry, but I'm thinking I'll need to mold those areas while wet. Any ideas? I currently use that Profectiv cream on dry hair, but after it dries my hair looks kinda dry :ohwell:

and not as 'laid' as I want it. I'm thinking of trying wrapping foam/lotion while it's wet. It doesn't need to be a glazed/gelled look, but I do want it to look like it's supposed to be laying down that way and molded.

Evolving78 · Nov 18, 2011

i use keracare edge tamer

http://www.amazon.com/Avlon-Keracare-Edge-Tamer/dp/B003XWLH36

grownupnai · Nov 18, 2011

have you tried gel on damp hair, brushed and followed by a scarf for about 1/2 an hour?

Ronnieaj · Nov 18, 2011

I mist my hair and use with Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade or ORS Edge Control, then tied down with a scarf for as long as possible.

naturalpride · Nov 18, 2011

Elasta QP Mango Butter, old formula.

nikolite · Nov 18, 2011

A thick creamy lotion or my whipped shea butter and water.

Your Cheeziness · Nov 18, 2011

ORS Edge Control is a beast on my edges. I'm 19 weeks in a stretch and it still lays them down. I read Keracare and Syntonics has one that's even better.

Kn0ttyByNatur3 · Nov 18, 2011

water, eco-styler gel, scarf and time. :grin:

SuchaLady · Nov 18, 2011

I use ORS Edge Control or either EcoStyler Olive Oil and a scarf. My hair responds best when wet.

KurlyNinja · Nov 18, 2011

Castor oil and a scarf, shea butter and a scarf, eco-styler and a scarf, edge control and a scarf.

I think really the scarf is the main thing that keeps my edges down...

MiWay · Nov 18, 2011

Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade works great! I have also used ORS edge control, which isn't bad either.

ChasingBliss · Nov 18, 2011

Kn0ttyByNatur3 said:
water, eco-styler gel, scarf and time.

This is not working for me. Every time I do my bun, my edges look like a mini curly afro around my head while the rest of my hair is laid. I hate it. I need something very natural but with more staying power. I'm 20 weeks and I dont plan on going back to relaxing.

Thanks for starting this thread OP.

Love Always · Nov 18, 2011

shortdub78, does this product have water in it?

ChasingBliss · Nov 18, 2011

shortdub78 said:
i use keracare edge tamer

http://www.amazon.com/Avlon-Keracare-Edge-Tamer/dp/B003XWLH36

Is this a pomade or gel?

neisharenae · Nov 18, 2011

ChasingBliss said:
This is not working for me. Every time I do my bun, my edges look like a mini curly afro around my head while the rest of my hair is laid. I hate it. I need something very natural but with more staying power. I'm 20 weeks and I dont plan on going back to relaxing.

Thanks for starting this thread OP.

I know what ur going thrugh, it happening to me too.
I use eco styler with my hair wet... it works best like that and a. Hard brush and scarf overnight

tbaby_8 · Nov 18, 2011

My new favorite is ORS edge control. It is the BOMB.COM!!!!!!

Kn0ttyByNatur3 · Nov 18, 2011

ChasingBliss said:
This is not working for me. Every time I do my bun, my edges look like a mini curly afro around my head while the rest of my hair is laid. I hate it. I need something very natural but with more staying power. I'm 20 weeks and I dont plan on going back to relaxing.

Thanks for starting this thread OP.

forgive me for lol @ mini curly fro. It sounded so cute picturing it.

I wish I could offer more help. I did very I lil slicking down while i was transistioning.

Aicer · Nov 18, 2011

I think this is pretty good at laying my edges. And I agree that the scarf is the main thing that helps.

iCandyc · Nov 18, 2011

naturalpride said:
Elasta QP Mango Butter, old formula.

are you still able to find it?? I can barely find the new one! I used to swear by it

candy626 · Nov 18, 2011

tbaby_8 said:
My new favorite is ORS edge control. It is the BOMB.COM!!!!!!

I second this

iCandyc · Nov 18, 2011

double post

krissyprissy · Nov 18, 2011

Carol's Daughter Macadamia Hold and Control Smoother

Napp · Nov 18, 2011

Curls passionfruit paste works wonders for my edges

naturalpride · Nov 18, 2011

iCandyc said:
are you still able to find it?? I can barely find the new one! I used to swear by it

I still have an old jar from 2 year ago, lol

divachyk · Nov 19, 2011

Bee Mine Curly Butter

greenandchic · Nov 19, 2011

Oyin Burnt Sugar or raw shea butter and a scarf in a pinch.

Evolving78 · Nov 19, 2011

yes it does, but i mean it is the strongest thing i every used. but Keracare's wax stick is great too if you need something more oil-based.

Love Always said:
shortdub78, does this product have water in it?

wheezy807 · Nov 19, 2011

I'm using s curl with aloe vera gel. GREAT COMBO for my protective styles (over 20wks+ post).

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Mis007 · Nov 19, 2011

Ronnieaj said:
I mist my hair and use with Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade or ORS Edge Control, then tied down with a scarf for as long as possible.

ResultsMayVary · Nov 19, 2011

Mango butter, ElastaQP

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