Other characteristics include proneness to breakage, softness, and potential dryness. 4C hair resembles 4B textures with tight zig-zag coils which explains why they experience 75 percent more shrinkage, unlike other types. "ABC, it's easy as 123" is not the case for 4C hair. There are different types of curl patterns and thanks to celebrity hairstylist, Andre Walker, and naturalistas all over the world, we have a better understanding of the strands that make up our crowns. From long wash days to finding products that work for your coils, you have to put in work. If you are going to use an edge control on your thinning edges, Spence suggests “lightly moisturizing and massaging the hairline with peppermint or lavender oil prior to using any edge control on thinning hair.” As for what edge control to use, Christopher recommends Instant Control Edge & Braid Gel Max because it’s lightly tinted, “so when you apply it to the hair, it makes your hair look a little bit fuller,” he says.Being a naturalista requires major strength and resilience. “You want to make sure it’s as loose as possible in those areas, because the more tension you put in it, the faster they are going to thin.” “Make sure you’re not putting too much tension on the edges if they are thinning, meaning no tight ponytails and no braiding in those areas,” he continues. “I like pumpkin seed oil and jojoba oil,” says Kahh Spence, stylist to Ella Mai and Kehlani, because “they help to moisturize and feed the hair, as well.” You should also avoid certain styles while growing your hair back. If your edges have been snatched or your hairline is thinning, the recommendation from our experts is to focus on nourishing the hair with oils and avoid any harsh products. We asked Kennard, Monique, and three other hairstylists about their favorites and broke them down by hair texture below.
Beyond that, using an alcohol-free formula with castor oil somewhere on the ingredient list, which helps to control frizz, will set you on the right path. Our experts say that water-based is preferred, but if you’re straightening your naturally curly hair and then laying your baby hair, experts recommend staying away from water-based edge controls or your hair will revert. There are two main types of edge controls: oil-based and water-based. And while the technique of laying edges is still very much a learned skill, a good edge control is the best place to start. It’s really just a decoration and an homage to this technique,” says Shannon Kennard, creative director of Mama Tress. “It’s not about being neat or conforming to anything. Originally, it was used to tame the hair, but today, it’s seen as a sign of healthy hair and used as a form of expression. “Snatched,” “laid,” “slayed” are all terms used to describe baby hair - the short, finer hair around your hairline that is also referred to as the edges - that have been properly slicked down and styled. Edge styling has a long history, one that can be traced back to Josephine Baker and her spit curls in the 1920s, and it’s been a staple in the black and Latinx communities ever since. “My hairstyle is not complete if my baby hairs are not snatched,” says stylist Myss Monique.
So we’re republishing it today as part of Natural-Hair Week (and check out our roundup of the best edge brushes, too). Illustration: Jordan Moss Photos: RetailersĮditor’s note: This article first appeared on the Strategist in April 2020, and the products are still some of our favorites for laying edges.
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