Silky Smooth Edges

[cclark1]

Naturals,

I can never get my edges silky smooth like some of you girls. What are you doing to get yours that way? I'm using my beloved Denman on hair after I condition. Slick it in a loose bun and put a scarf on my head to hold my edges down. It's good for maybe a day or two. But I know I could get them straighter. Another natural suggested that I use another brush for my edges. But I'm afraid that another brush might cause damage. Any advice?? PLEASE??

 

[Ericka]

I use Elasta QP Mango Butter to smooth down my edges. I just apply a tab bit to my edges then smooth and style with a toothbrush and then apply a scarf for about 5 mins to lay it flat. After that I have smooth straight edges.

HTH

 

[MirrorDoll]

I use a very soft brush and gel. I tie the edges down for 10 mins and voila! Nice, smooth edges.

A little brushing with a SOFT brush on the edges only won't hurt you.

I like lighter hold gels, nothing that'll leave you hair crunchy or flakey... fantasia IC aloe (the green one) is great.

 

[GeorginaSparks]

jane carter nourish and shine

 

[chebaby]

aved humectant pomade or mizani night treatment on the edges and then a lil coconut oil on top.

 

[jujufireal]

IC styling gel the blue one for color treated hair

 

[anja1970]

My edges are a hot mess!!

 

[Irresistible]

I use Elasta QP Mango Butter to smooth down my edges. I just apply a tab bit to my edges then smooth and style with a toothbrush and then apply a scarf for about 5 mins to lay it flat. After that I have smooth straight edges.

HTH

it gets my vote too!

 

[Ericka]

Does the gel leave your hair hard and flaky?

 

[ladylibra]

use a toothbrush! (obviously not the same one you use in your mouth though ) i used to do this to smooth any flyaways around my hairline, but i stopped caring so i don't do it anymore

 

[sareca]

Applying gel to damp not wet or dry edges and tie it down with a scarf for 10 minutes.

 

[LadyRaider]

Thanks Ladies, I am holding out on relaxing as long as I can. I just reached six months and going good, except the edges thing might be the thing that tips me off the no-relaxer wagon.
Any other tips for keeping edges from being fuzzy?

 

[shtow]

elasta qp glaze literally saved me from ending my transition last night. My edges are stretched out, yet defined, and moist.

 

[mg1979]

I love Keracare Edge Tamer and Hicks Transformation Smooth Edges. Elasta QP Glaze worked okay, but I had much better luch with the other two.

 

[Smiley79]

i use JBCO and tie it down with a scarf.

 

[Lola Laughs]

A little castor oil smoothed down gently with my fingers.

 

[sharifeh]

great thread, I can never get the fuzziness out of mine either

 

[Diva_Esq]

use a toothbrush! (obviously not the same one you use in your mouth though ) i used to do this to smooth any flyaways around my hairline, but i stopped caring so i don't do it anymore

I agree with the toothbrush. Sounds like you're doing it right with Denman and the scarf. I use Garnier Fructis Brilliantine Water-based wax and a little Eco Styler gel and mine edges lay better than when I was relaxed! No flaking, not hard. Perfection. Here's what the GF Wax ($3.50 or less) looks like:



Good luck! Oh, and also I do this while my hair is wet.

 

[loolalooh]

I agree with the toothbrush. Sounds like you're doing it right with Denman and the scarf. I use Garnier Fructis Brilliantine Water-based wax and a little Eco Styler gel and mine edges lay better than when I was relaxed! No flaking, not hard. Perfection. Here's what the GF Wax ($3.50 or less) looks like:

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Good luck! Oh, and also I do this while my hair is wet.

Love that stuff for my edges. I use shea then Eco Styler on top.

 

[LaToya28]

Ecostyler gel and a scarf should be your bff...it works wonders and it doesn't turn greasy after an hour like Elasta Glaze or Jam...and it's cheap!

 

[Tif392002]

it gets my vote too!

mines too, as well as the toothbrush and scarf, thats what i was gonna say.

 

[almond eyes]

My edges are fine and flyaway, nothing works. I don't bother anymore.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[Mz_Zartavia]

Where do you get EcoStyler from?

 

[loolalooh]

Where do you get EcoStyler from?

They sell it at Sally's. Maybe at other BSS's too.