Using Gel As An Edge Control

vtoodler

New Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #1

How do you feel about using gel as an edge control? If that's something that you regularly do, which gels do you most recommend, and does gel work better on certain hair types for this purpose?


Finally, have you used a standard edge control pomade--such as Hick's or ORS? If so, what was your experience like? And how does it compare to gel?

 

A.Marie

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #2

I apply gel with a little water and smooth with a brush on a daily basis. I tried Hick's but did not like it

I have used Shine and Jam, Elasta QP Glaze, Cream of Nature Edge Control, but my favorite gel is Design Essentials Sleek Edge Control. Here is a picture of my edges at about 11-12 weeks post relaxer.

 

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greenandchic

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #3

I'm not a huge fan of gel on my edges. I mostly use Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste or a thick butter and a satin scarf to set. That gives my multi day hair more than gel would.

I will use gel in a pinch and if its wash day though. I always have a tub of Ecostyler and Fantasia IC gels in my stash.

 

Healthb4Length

New Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #4

I use gels on my edges often, especially when I do buns and updos. I've tried a multitude of them and my fav is Hicks edge control. Expensive but worth it.

 

Tene

New Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #5

I love and use As I Am Smoothing Gel for my edges.

 

EnExitStageLeft

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #6

I use gel everyday. My fav's are Afroveda Pur Whipped Hair Gelly and Eco Styler (Pink Version).

 

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SuchaLady

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #7

Absolutely. I thought that's what gel was for? I use it err'day without fail.

 

veesweets

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #8

I like the Curls control paste when I want a really sleek, almost like I relaxed my edges look and aloe vera gel when I just want a nice, tame appearance.
Eco works really well but doesn't always play nice with my other products so I try to avoid using it.

 

TamaraShaniece

Ayurvedic Life

• Nov 14, 2013

• #9

I use Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste to control my edges...

I normally use plain ol' Aloe Vera Gel most of the time... But if I have heavy build up or week old hair... I'll use Curls.

The AVG gets my edges straighter...but ultimately they both are water based so I have to tie my edges down w/ a scarf.

 

Embyra

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #10

It depends but I use either blue Eco styler or I use control fruit paste but I think syntonics edge define has a better hold

Or That may be just me talking myself into buying it again lool

 

daydreem2876

carpe diem

• Nov 14, 2013

• #11

Gel has been applied to these edges since I was about 13 and get my own (my mother wouldn't buy it). I am natural so it depends. When my hair is blow dried, I use ORS edge control. I like to use ORS edge control and beeswax when my hair is blow dried and EcoStyler Olive Oil otherwise. I like these because they not only give good hold but also wash out easily.

 

Americka

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #12

Ecostyler Olive Oil plays very well with Carefree Curl Gold on my 28 weeks post relaxer hair. Very soft, with no crunch.

 

Dayjoy

Old School Member

• Nov 14, 2013

• #13

Another vote for Curls Passionfruit Control Paste.

 

chrisanddonniesmommy

New Member

• Nov 15, 2013

• #14

I didn't know anything was wrong with using gel to control edges. I've been using gel for a while with my buns.