Updated Jireh Edge Control Review

Bonjour tout le monde!

Now as many of you will recall, I made a post on my review of the Jireh Edge Control. My conclusion mid last year was that the edge control was fab but just didn't stay down for long. I thought it would be worth while to give an updated review so you can see how the edge control works on my hair. 

I have 4C hair which means that my hair is very coarse and can often be dry and brittle. I still struggle to find a range of products that are able to not only work in my hair but keep it moisturized. I've used a number of edge controls, Argan Oil, Olive Oil and Dr Miracle's just to name a few. The first two gave a less than temporary hold on my hair which wasn't helpful to me at all when trying to style my hair. I also felt that the Olive Oil Edge Control was too thin whilst the Argan Oil was a good consistency but couldn't hold my hair. The closest edge control I found in the hair shop was the Dr Miracle's Edge Control. This was able to hold down my hair but was prone to lift after about 20mins - 30mins. So I tried the Jireh Edge Control as I'd seen many naturals in America raving about it so I had to try it for myself. This edge control actually has a special place in my heart because it really holds down my 4C hair. Made from all natural ingredients, this edge control works to not only hold but also nourish your edges. Some edge control, whilst holding your hair, can actually damage your hair as its pulling out your hair. Jireh Edge Control doesn't do that at all and is so far, the only edge control that I've found which ticks all the boxes. Below I'll attach pictures of my hair:

As you can see from the above pictures, the Jireh Edge Control works wonders to lay my edges. Now I said in a previous post that there is a clear difference between and edge control and a hair gel. Edge controls are used for a temporary hold and often the hold provided is a light hold. Hair gels however are used for more of a long term hold on your hair. I don't tend to use gel that often on my hair because it can cause product build up and often seriously weigh down my hair. If you're looking for more of a long term hold from your edge control then I'd recommend applying a teeny tiny amount of hair gel over your edges once the edge control has been applied to keep it down. I apply a tiny dab of my Gorilla Snot gel just to keep my edges down if I know I'm going out. 

If you want to grab your own, hop on to eBay and search 'Jireh Edge Control', currently £10 for a limited time only!

PS - I'll be at Curlvolution tomorrow so I hope to see some of you there, I'll also be at the Afro Hair and Beauty Show UK on Sunday and (hopefully) Monday so see you then!

Au revoir X 

Exam Season!

Bonjour tout le monde!

I know it has been so long since my last post, it’s exam season sadly! I only have about one month left so expect posts to come here and there but I’ll definitely try my hardest to keep my posts regular even during this period!

Summer is coming and I’m sure many of you, like I am, are planning all of your exciting adventures that you’re going to undertake. Shopping, finding the perfect summer clothes but what really completes your look? Is it your glasses? Sandals? Accessories? Nope, it’s your hair! I’ve always found it difficult to look after and maintain my hair during the summer as I didn’t fully understand the needs of my hair. This summer however will be different. Compared to this time last year my hair is a lot shorter however this is the perfect time of year for all naturalistas to take pride in their gorgeous tresses!

I know there are many women out there who just don’t know what to do with their hair during the summer and so instead choose to hide their hair throughout the whole of summer under weaves/wigs. The same way we wear looser clothes during summer to cool down, our hair needs to breathe too. Hiding your hair during summer and allowing your hair to bake can in fact have the opposite effect on your hair and cause your hair to break. Instead, let your tresses be free and embrace them! There's never a better time to start loving your natural hair. Right now I have braids in as it is an extremely low fuss hairstyle which is exactly what I need. I'm thinking about having my natural hair out during summer, or perhaps faux locs? I'm still deciding but one thing is for sure, I can't wait for summer! That's me for now, new post this Friday!

Au revoir x

PS - I'll be attending the Curlvolution Event this Saturday, hope to see some of you guys there!