trouble slicking down transitioning hair!

[monie20032007]

I have been transitioning for almost a year now and after I wash my hair it is usually unruly until the next day. I washed my hair w/ shampoo yesterday and this morning I put leave in and IC Fantasia gel on my hair to slick back the front, but only one side stayed slicked back. The other side is just a poofy hot mess even after the scarf method.

What can I do to make sure it stays slicked down?

 

[ChasingBliss]

Are you talking about hte Frizz Busters gel? Cus I was going to suggest that. It really works well for me.

 

[Soliel185]

Are you putting products in damp/wet hair or waiting until the next morning?

In my experience, it works best if I put in my leave-ins etc after I kind of wring it dry, then work them in with a denman and tie down to airdry over night. If I wait until it's already mostly dry my hair is too far gone to listen.

 

[monie20032007]

I put it on there damp and then put on my scarf

 

[Allandra]

I put it on there damp and then put on my scarf

This works for me (the times that I do this).

 

[Eisani]

Are you using a brush of any kind? Boar bristle is my bff on those edges.

 

[likewtr4chklit]

Use honey! Before you put your scarf on apply honey to your edges, brush and tie down. If it still isn't laying like you want it in the morning dab a little more honey, brush and tie down till you're ready to leave the house. I'm 20 weeks post and haven't used gel since b4 my last perm.