In the world of beauty trends, there has been one that has become quite addictive. The trend of laid edges is either loved or hated by the masses. But the fact of the matter is it’s even addictive to debate about. Few trends have been able to captivate everyone’s devoted attention, both on and off social media. Everyone has a love-it-to-hate-it relationship with this topic.
But the pursuit of achieving flawlessly laid edges is more than just your average trend. It has become a lifestyle for some; some people won’t even leave the house without having their edges laid down. More importantly, it’s a cultural identity to others. The obsession with perfection is something serious in the beauty and fashion industries. So follow along with us closely as we unwrap the trend of precisely laid baby hairs also known as edges.
The Art of Edge Laying
Now if you’re not into the whole gelled-down baby hairs look then let us get you to understand what the hype is all about. It began as a nod to traditional Black hairstyling techniques. This addictive trend has formulated a community of dedicated edge layers. Just so you know, the art of laid edges is rooted in the rich tradition of Black hairstyling.
Meticulous attention to detail to achieve these intricate designs has been passed down through generations. The modern interpretation of this technique has taken on a life of its own. Achieving picture-worthy laid edges is one of the trends that have transcended cultural boundaries. Now it has become a symbol of beauty for individuals of all backgrounds.
Edge Control Obsession
We find that one of the most iconic aspects of the baby hair trend is the escalating expansion of edge-control products. There are so many different kinds so you can find exactly what you get to satisfy your hair styling needs. From heavy-duty gels to lightweight pomades, the market has been flooded. You will be able to find at least three brands with an array of formulas you can use to get those baby hairs turned into laid edges.
At that point, every brand promised their customers the maximum hold and minimal flaking that you could only find in your dreams. Beauty supply stores have also become the holy grail for finding baby hair styling products. Products such as ECO Styler gel, KISS Edge Fixer, and many others can be taken for a test drive to see which one of these products will have your edges slayed.
However, this obsession with having perfectly laid edges can also have its downsides. Unfortunately, when some people spend hours and hours in front of the mirror playing with their edges repeatedly, they are risking hair breakage. Another possible downside to this craft is the scalp irritation it can cause in the pursuit of flawless edges.
Baby Hair & Laid Edges
It doesn’t matter if you’re a culturally seasoned edge layer or a newcomer to the trend, you know for a fact there’s no denying that desire for perfection. All you subconsciously want is to have perfectly sculpted swirly designs insightfully plastered with gel across your forehead. On the other side of the spectrum, there is now a whole anti-laid edges crew that believes there are some hairstyles that look better without being put together with any amount of controlled edges.
In their book tamed baby hair is a no-no. Yes, we’re sorry we would like to agree. As far as certain styles go, adding the extra oomph to it takes the template of the hair somewhere completely different. However, there are many hair classics and newer (hair) do’s that look creatively paired with some laid-edges. Don’t forget to emphasize the ‘DO’ because this trend is one we suggest you try at least once. Who knows, you might end up liking it.
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