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1. What Are Edges Hair/Baby Hair?
Edges hair is the shorter hair located in the hairline area, surrounding textured hair. As you might imagine, it's called "the Edges" because it's at the edge of your hairline, and it typically has more edges than other hair and can be easily damaged or broken.For black women, styling baby hair is part of the culture, and as children, their parents comb the fine hairs with toothbrushes.
2. History Of Edges Hair/Baby Hair
Edges hair originated in the early 1920s, with artist Josephine Baker, one of the early pioneers of the baby hair trend, who wore an elaborate baby hairdo while performing at the Paris theater, framing her face with a sleek bob chiseled; by the 1960s, the edges hair trend was back on the rise, with black women sporting afros and gelled baby hair; fast forward to the 1990s, and baby hair was ubiquitous in black celebrity hairstyles, and it was red staple for black women on carpets and runways, it has slowly become a must-have for women around the world when it comes to styling their hair.
3. What Is Needed To Create A Beautiful Edge?
1) Honey edge gel: This gel is organic and contains aloe vera, honey and ginger root. It is alcohol-free, gentle and non-irritating, and can provide your hair with the nutrients it needs. While having incredible hold, it's not sticky or greasy, it doesn't flake and works great for those with sparse edges.
2) Curl mousse: Mousse effectively tames frizz and provides hold without leaving your hair feeling crunchy or stiff, making it perfect for creating fringes in a variety of styles.
3) Edge Brush: Find an edge comb brush at your local beauty supply store, or just use a regular old toothbrush. Because hair is fragile around the edges, don't use a brush with too stiff bristles, which can cause more tension and breakage.
4) Silk edge headband: A must-have to keep it flat. After applying hair gel or mousse, use a silk scarf or styling strip to fix the edge to make the style last longer.
5) Hair dryer: If you want to speed up the drying process, having a hair dryer can help.
4. Trendy Styles With Edges Hair
1) Wave edge hair
Waves are great for those with shorter edges because the waves are connected and don't require particularly long edges. The waves frame your face and the tiny crescent shape penetrates into your hairline. Spray some water into your hair and lightly dampen your hair, then lightly apply hairspray to your edges in a crescent shape until it shapes your face
2) Swoops edge hair
This style is achieved by combing the hair forward on the fringes and then sweeping them back. Each edge is separate and does not need to be joined together like finger waves. Perfect for those mornings when time is of the essence and you don’t need to pay special attention to whether the edges are connected.