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I’ve been braiding hair for over 15 years and have used dozens of edge control products to help me achieve the looks that my clients ask for on a regular basis, but none of them have ever compared to this one:
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Here’s why this edge gel is the best:
I love the consistency.
It’s firm yet smooth, can easily be applied to any hair texture, doesn’t feel sticky on my hands or my client’s hair after it’s applied, and gives me the hold I need.
Because of how firm it is, I like how it stays on my hand as I braid.
My clients—and anyone who is a fan of Cosmo’s The Braid Up—knows that I like keeping extra product on the top of my hand. It’s easier for me to access the formula that way as I work, and it’s firm enough that it doesn’t slide off (while other formulas have definitely slid down my wrist in the past).
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It leaves your hair feeling soft.
Since it doesn’t contain alcohol or parabens and is enriched with silk protein, it won’t dry your hair out and it’s easy to comb through.
It works well on all textures.
I like using the clear gel [mentioned above] typically for finer hair when I’m braiding, since the product makes sections easier to grip, and the brand’s extra hold orange gel for every other hair texture because it offers a stronger hold.
There’s no flaky residue left on your hair after it’s applied.
You can even reapply it daily or every other day, especially if you exercise often, with no sign of any product buildup.
So, how do you use it?
When you’re creating braids: Part clean, product-free hair into sections using a rattail comb. Then, with the teeth of the comb, apply an ample amount of product to each section you’re about to braid. Create your style of choice.
If you’re laying your edges: Apply some gel to the teeth of the comb and shape the hair along your hairline into the look you prefer.
Ruben Chamorro