How to smooth edges on natural, flat ironed hair

[Kurlee]

What do you use? My edges stay all wavy and stuff. It's very annoying. Any pomades or anything to smooth down the hair line, without too much reversion?

 

[Kurlee]

I use a wax stick (Beyond The Zone), no reversion or build up.

@Pokahontas

Is it this?

 

[Kurlee]

k, the forum is acting weird and posting new posts out of order

 

[Vshanell]

@Pokahontas

Is it this?

Kurlee Yes that's it.

 

[Kurlee]

What do you use? My edges stay all wavy and stuff. It's very annoying. Any pomades or anything to smooth down the hair line, without too much reversion?

 

[Vshanell]

I use a wax stick (Beyond The Zone), no reversion or build up.

 

[BrownEyez22]

Something not to watery (oil based or wax) and a scarf.

 

[Rocky91]

the ORS pomade is pretty good.
you've got to use it very very sparingly tho.
it sounds crazy and counter-intuitive, but it works best when i dip my fingers in water and lightly place that little bit of moisture along my hairline, then apply the product.
i typically reserve using this for the tail end of a flatiron job, like 7 days in, when i'm just bunning or wearing ponytails/updos/braids.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I use Hick's Edge Pomade on my DDs.

I just brush my edges with a soft boar-bristle brush, tie my hair up for about 20 minutes without product and they lay flat the rest of the day. You may want to try that, first.

And I haven't forgot about dem pics, lol

 

[PopLife]

QP Mango butter works for me, but my hair responds better to water based products verses oil based/waxy products which makes my hair revert/curl.

 

[Napp]

I usualy use a pressing comb for the edges. This actually getsthem straight in the first place.

I used to also like beyond the zone stiff head. (It is really good for slick backs too!) but i do ot like the waxiness/heaviness it can leave.

My current favorite edge product is curls control paste. This product is so light and when it dries its like you didnt even put anything on the hair. I just apply a tiny bit(you only need a glazing of the finger for it to work) smooth it with a hard brush and use a scarf and my edges are bone straight.

 

[Qurlyqt]

I used to use a Tancho Stick. I was reading an article one time that featured Tyra and she said it was the best for slicking edges. I tried it and had to agree, although it smells like a man's cheap cologne.

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

I just tried ORS Edge control last weekend and it TOTALLY works, this is a miracle product for me because absolutely nothing would tame my edges prior to this, my edges are 4b and coarse, lasts about 2-3 days before needing to be reapplied and in some places longer. A little definitely goes a long way with this product, last weekend I got carried away because I was so shocked that it actually worked for me. Its a keeper!

 

[Nayna]

I'm still a big fan if Oyin's burnt sugar. Sometimes I use CURLS passionfruit curl control paste but you have to be careful with that one because too much will make it look wet.

 

[Ann0804]

I use Luster's slick stick or the TiGi stick for cool people. I get no reversion at all, and wonderful hold for my edges all day. Here's the links

http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Head-TIGI...ef=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1326425166&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Lusters-Renut...U218/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326425097&sr=8-1

 

[Kurlee]

I use a wax stick (Beyond The Zone), no reversion or build up.

bought it at Sally's! works pretty well. was trying to decide between that and the lustrasilk renutrients stick.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I just tried ORS Edge control last weekend and it TOTALLY works, this is a miracle product for me because absolutely nothing would tame my edges prior to this, my edges are 4b and coarse, lasts about 2-3 days before needing to be reapplied and in some places longer. A little definitely goes a long way with this product, last weekend I got carried away because I was so shocked that it actually worked for me. Its a keeper!

cosign. I applied it a couple weeks ago myself and I wanted to post here but I knew ppl would ask for pics and I'm on vacation...I was going to wait till I got back to NY to post. Yay so this saves me the trouble.

I used a soft tooth brush to evenly distribute it and it's set for the day...and the next...and even the next. You can even use water to re activate it (without fear of reversion for naturals in the 4 area)...just a little though. If you use too much though it gets white so use less before going crazy. BUT your hair will stay down without looking or feeling hard with this stuff. AND stay moisturized

 

[317537]

I stretch for long periods and i used used to use lustrasilk Renutrients stick with my rsession tools root control. Now I've discovered crisco + root control, and that is the bomb. Melts right in and stays straight with no reversion until I shampoo. I haven't tried The scarf method but my coarsest hair is right at my hairline so I'm always trying to tame it. The rsession tool is kinda expensive but I've had mine for about 6years no problems. Hth!


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[Kurlee]

also got edge control! gonna try it later

 

[Puddles]

I use a wax stick (Beyond The Zone), no reversion or build up.

Good stuff...I use that too.

 

[ChasingBliss]

I just found QP Elasta Glaze...so far it's been really good.

 

[Kurlee]

so i tried edge control and it's the bomb.com!!!!! officially sold

 

[luckiestdestiny]

so i tried edge control and it's the bomb.com!!!!! officially sold

Told ya! The first time I used it angels were singing. I walked around all day grinning and looking at my edges like a crazy person. The first time I've had so much "control" and without the hardness or anything. Added bonus it doesn't look like anything is on them if you do it right so no gel look. I kept saying "Ma look at my edges" and " X (my fiance's name as he's visiting my fam) look at my edges" until they finally told me to let.it.go I was just too happy!

Also it's great on wet edges (just tried it today after shampoo and condition) and dries the edges sleek and shiny when used this way. I do air dry my hair to 80 % first though so it's really not that wet when I applied.

 

[Napp]

so i tried edge control and it's the bomb.com!!!!! officially sold

this seems to work well for many people

i personally cannot stand the smell!

 

[Kurlee]

this seems to work well for many people

i personally cannot stand the smell!

has a salon smellerplexed

 

[Vshanell]

I always thought edge control would cause some reversion since it's like a jam/glaze? I may try it since I'll be straightening soon.

I totally love Ampro Shine N'Jam but it waves my hair up so I only use it for natural styles.

 

[Napp]

has a salon smellerplexed

salon smell? what is that? LOL

it just smells very strong to me and not in a good way.plus it makes my edges look "producty". but hey if you like it who cares what i think.

 

[Kindheart]

Co sign with OrS edge control ,awesome product .
Also Shory Looks gel and Designer Touch Finishing gel work very well

 

[addaboutmyhair]

Best product for this ever! Doesn't dry and get crusty. Doesn't break your hair. Is clear. And has serious hold.

Carol's Daughter Macadamia Hold http://www.carolsdaughter.com/portal.aspx?CN=2BEA09246253


And no, I don't work there

 

[SummerSolstice]

i like my edges kanky so I dont really have an answer lol. I think they add character. and they do well with a scarf and some hair butter