How to Fix Edge Control Flaking Without Over-Applying Product
Begin with a clean, fully dry hairline. Apply one pea-sized dab of edge control to each side, spread it into a thin layer, and smooth for 10 to 20 seconds.
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How to Assess Low-Porosity Hair at Home
Assess porosity through repeated wash-day behavior, not a strand-float test, then adjust one product variable at a time.
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