Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Honey & Shea Edge Tamer 3.7oz is a non-greasy, nourishing edge control formula infused with moisturising honey and shea butter that lays down the hairline and tames flyaways with a firm, all-day hold delivering a fabulous shine with no flaking, build-up, or residue.
Key Benefits for Natural, Curly and Coily Hair
This edge tamer is specially designed for curly and coily hair textures that need firm, reliable hold at the hairline without the stiffness, flaking, or drying-out that many edge gels cause.
The formula grips even the most resistant edges and baby hairs, laying them down smoothly and keeping them in place all day long. Whether you’re completing a sleek bun, a slicked-back ponytail, or a smooth protective style, this edge tamer delivers the polished, blended finish that elevates the look.
Unlike traditional edge gels that can dry out and cause breakage at the fragile hairline area, this edge tamer is enriched with honey and shea butter to actively nourish and protect the hairline whilst controlling it. Honey is a natural humectant that seals in moisture, reduces breakage, and adds brilliant shine, whilst shea butter moisturises and restores hair health from inside out. The result is a hairline that looks groomed and polished rather than dried-out or stiff.
Hero Ingredients and What They Do
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey is the star ingredient a conditioning derivative of honey that attracts and seals moisture into the hair, dramatically reducing breakage at the delicate hairline whilst adding a natural, brilliant shine. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter provides deep moisturisation and restores the hair’s natural health, keeping the hairline area soft and conditioned rather than dried and brittle from repeated styling.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil penetrates the hair shaft to provide intense moisture and strengthen fine hairline hairs, whilst Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil nourishes and softens each strand for a smooth, luminous finish. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28 is an advanced peptide ingredient that supports hair strength and resilience at the follicle level, making this edge tamer a genuinely strengthening choice for the hairline area.
How to Use
Apply a fingertip amount of edge tamer directly to the hairline, focusing on baby hairs, edges, and any flyaways that need to be smoothed down. Using a soft-bristle edge brush or small-tooth comb, smooth and lay edges into place with short, precise strokes, working in the direction of hair growth. For a longer-lasting, extra-smooth finish, cover with a silk or satin scarf and leave for 20 minutes or overnight the heat from the scarf helps the formula set the edges firmly in place for all-day hold.
Who Is This Edge Tamer For?
This edge tamer is designed for curly and coily hair types 3A through to 4C particularly those who struggle to lay down stubborn edges and baby hairs at the hairline. It is ideal for women of African and Caribbean heritage who regularly wear sleek protective styles, buns, ponytails, or braided looks that require a polished, smooth hairline. Those with fragile or thinning edges will particularly appreciate the nourishing honey and shea butter formulation that holds without drying out or causing damage over time.
Why Choose Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Honey & Shea Edge Tamer?
Design Essentials has developed the Honey & Shea Edge Tamer to be the most nourishing, effective edge control product for curly and coily hair combining firm hold with the moisturising benefits of honey and shea butter to protect the delicate hairline area. This is an edge tamer that truly cares for your hair whilst keeping it looking polished and perfect all day long. Stocked and shipped from the UK, it is the go-to edge tamer for those who refuse to compromise on both style and hair health.
- Apply a fingertip amount of edge tamer directly to the hairline, focusing on baby hairs, edges, and flyaways that need to be smoothed.
- Using a soft-bristle edge brush or small-tooth comb, smooth and lay edges into place with short, precise strokes, working in the direction of hair growth.
- For a longer-lasting finish, cover with a silk or satin scarf for 20 minutes or overnight to set edges firmly in place for all-day hold.
Aqua (Water), Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Gluceth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28
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