I will be at 6 months in a week. I use mango butter and aloe gel to slick down my edges. I use ORS olive oil on the length of the hair if in a dry state. I spray a mix of rose water, almond oil, coconut oil, and glycerin on my hair as well. I cowash'd like crazy at my 3-4 month mark. As in, three times a week. I would french braid for work and do a wash-n-go in my banana clip on weekends. I would use frizz ease and the blue and white spray activator in a bottle (can't remember the name) for that. Also, rollersets are my friend. At month 5 I flat iron twice, otherwise, I stick with the rollersets. O yea -- headbands that stretch around my whole head and match my hair color are great because they keep my edges down and they aren't childish.