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Slicked edges, also known asbaby hairs, have been a hallmark of Black beauty for decades.
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Jaz Turneris one creator who recently sharedher edge relaxing processon TikTok.
What is relaxer?
“When these disulfide bonds are broken, it removes the strength and the integrity of our hair.
When you have a lack of strength you’re going to get breakage.
What are the side effects of using relaxer?
No matter where on your head youre applying it, you may want to rethink relaxer.
Recent studies have found links betweenrelaxers and cancer.
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“It won’t move.”
And for those with finer hair textures or flat-ironed edges, theTancho High-Grade Wax Stickwill do the trick.
Wright recommends this for those going after a simpler edge look.
This multipurpose stick is also great for taming flyaways.
But be warned, this is not a straight-out-of-the-shower hair product, notes Wright.
“It cannot go on wet hair since it’s a waxy consistency,” she says.
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