When styling your hair, baby hair plays an important role in your style. Adding fringe hair will add style and take your look to the next level. Before trying fringe hair, read this article to learn about fringe hair. Care, styling, tools, and everything else you need to know!
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.
3)"S" edge hair
Separate the edges of the S" shape in different directions. Blogger "FKA Twigs" creates spiral edges. The rest of the hair is tied up to reveal the three-dimensional facial contours. The small freckles also add points to the overall look.
4)Shiny edge hair
Try adding some sparkly hair embellishments to your baby' hair to add appeal to the overall look.
5.How To Style Edges Hair/ Baby Hair?
1) Wash your hair: Before you start making fringe hair, wash your hair first to remove hair dirt and make your hair more pliable. The more moisturized your hair, the easier it will be to style.
2) Apply gel: After your hair is clean and dry, apply a strong styling gel or other styling product to the edges of your hair.
3) Smoothly separate your edges:Place the edge brush on top of the edge, then move the brush down to create swoops and swirls according to the curvature you want to have, use your finger pressure as you change the direction of the brush/edge brush Live on the edge. Throughout the process, be careful to comb the edges without pulling too hard to prevent them from breaking.
Note: It may take several attempts to get the fringe hair to line up correctly, don't be discouraged if you don't get it right the first time, spray a small amount of water on your hair to moisten it for a second brushing.
4) Finally: When your edges look how you want them, spray mousse and secure the edges with a silk hair tie for 8-10 minutes. Once they are dry, remove the scarf and you are done! Be careful not to tie it too tightly to avoid headaches.
6. How To Maintain Edges Hair/ Baby Hair?
1) Keep it clean:To prevent dirt from building up around the edges of your hair, use a clarifying shampoo once a week.
2) Oil Regularly:Oiling your edges at least once a week is key to keeping them healthy and strong. When you oil your edges, use a light oil to avoid weighing your hair down or making it look greasy.
3) Massage the edges:It is recommended to massage your fringes for 5 minutes daily with a light oil like grapeseed oil. Massaging the fringes helps stimulate blood flow to that area of the scalp, thereby promoting hair growth.
4) Be gentle with edges:When brushing the edges, do not pull on it, use a soft bristle brush, and please do not use hot tools too frequently as the edges are fragile and can be easily damaged. If you must use heat, be sure to use the lowest setting possible and don't leave the tool in one position for too long. Also, use a heat protectant before you begin.
5) Avoid using irritating products:Avoid maximum retention gels that contain alcohol and look for fatty alcohols that provide moisturizing benefits to your hair.
7. How Will The Baby Hair Trend Impact The Wig Industry?
Black women are still the largest buyers of the wig industry. The resurgence of the baby hair trend has forced the wig industry to progress, providing wig makers with ideas for more suitable design wigs with baby hair. From a humble accessory on black mods in the 1920s, to high popularity in Hollywood in the 1990s, to its current prevalence among millennials, baby hair has proven to be an indispensable accessory.
