“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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