As a Black girl I understand that our edges are the weakest link when it comes to our hair. They go through the most torture. From pressing them out, laying them down, pulling them super tight for high buns and pony tails, to intricately placing them to look like baby hair. Our edges are unfortunately victims of constant abuse. It's time we took better care of our hairlines!
1. Larger parts
With braids, twists and faux locs being the major hair trends right now, it's important to remember to take care of those edges. Try to steer clear of skinny parts at the hair line. Making larger parts at the hair line will put less stress on your already stressed out edges. Also, try and refrain from over styling your already styled hair. Too much manipulation of braids and twists can put a lot of stress on those edges as well!
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2. Low maintenance styles
When protective styling your natural hair try to remember less is more. Do a style that doesn't require daily detangling and constant manipulation. Do something that isn't going to make you brush down your edges for 20 minutes like you do in order to get the highest, tightest bun or ponytail. Try a halo braid. They are pretty and very low maintenance.
3. Moisturize
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Be sure when you are moisturizing your hair that you are paying special close attention to your edges. Many people swear by Jamaican castor oil and Dr. Miracles Temple and Nape balm. Either way, make sure you aren't forgetting to take extra effort at moistening these strands up!
4. Loosen up
With the knot bun being in full effect trend mode it's hard not to want to pull your hair up into a cute face revealing look. Only problem is that these type of styles require you to pull your hair so tight. Your edges are screaming and cursing at you the entire time because they are holding on for dear life! This may sound funny, but it's the truth. Limit your tight styling options and stick to the more relaxed hairstyles. If you must wear you hair like this be very mindful of how tight you are pulling. Opt for a looser look if possible.
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5. Wear a scarf
As much as you may want to go to sleep with beautiful hair and wake up with beautiful hair and not wear a scarf, this isn't the route to take. Wearing a satin scarf at night not only protects and prolongs your hairstyle, it also protects your hair from damage. Sheets and pillow cases are often made up of cotton blends that soak all of your hair's moisture right up out of it. This leaves your hair weak and vulnerable to breakage, as well as leaves your hair looking a mess the next morning.
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