The only thing I put on my straightened hair was oil: jojoba and castor. Maybe castor oil is thick enough to get them to lay down? I was putting MN on my scalp and water is listed as the LAST ingredient, and my roots reverted immediately. Sorry to be of no use.
I've been using profective break free It's the only cream type thing that will lay my edges down without taking the press out. Or just some Softee or coconut oil type stuff.