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A Guide to Edge Control

 

When one speaks of edge control, it is something that keeps hair on the edges in place, and there are a number of products in the market that can be used just for that purpose.  A lot of women forget that edge control is simply for use on the hair edges and not on the hair itself because they are made to keep the small amount of hair in place and come in the form of waxes, grease, and heavy oil.   IF women use edge control products on their hair the film that it produces is spread all over the hair which makes it difficult for shampoo to penetrate once the hair has been wet.  The color of your hair will also become uneven as a result of the film being on your hair.

Edge control on the hair can be removed only with dry shampoo, that is, shampooing your hair without wetting it.  Having a dry shampoo treatment is not a good idea yet it is the only method that can remove whatever edge control product you used on your hair, and the disadvantage of this is that it also removes your natural oil and gives you very dry hair which needs much reconditioning afterward.

Edge control products are really beneficial when used properly to hold small bits of hair which are in our hairline.  There are many edge control products out in the market today which consist of oils, wax, gels, and one can even buy an edge control styling brush to help apply these products and brush those stray hairs in place using Regal Edge.  If you need a product to help control your hairline's edge then find below some of the products being recommended by hair experts today.

One of the best gel-like edge control products is non-sticky and non-greasy and its main ingredients are olive oil, aloe vera and wheat protein, and which is also good for the hair's moisture because it is alcohol free.  Another great beauty product is good for not too windy, rainy, humid or hot days, is a water-based cream gel, can last a full workday, and has a great packaging which only needs a swipe on your hairline and has no need of a brush.

An edge control product made of beeswax and olive oil is good for soft textured hair and it comes as a stick which can be swiped over the edges.  One edge control product can keep the edges smooth and shiny which a great sweet scent and keeps frizzy edges at bay for natural and relaxed style hairs.

If you go and select products for hair control the above products describes the best ones in the market that hair experts recommends.

You could also take a look at http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/13/living/hair-myths-o/index.html if you like to know more.

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