Edges need tender love and care (TLC)

Things you can do include:

• Take a break from extensions, braiding, cornrowing, over-twisting the edges

• Take a break from edge gels, hardening products and glues

• Avoid combing, brushing, styling while “dry” (spray with water or leave-in conditioner and apply oil or butter moisturizer before manipulating)

• Properly moisturize edges often (spray with water or leave-in conditioner and apply oil or butter moisturizer)

• Avoid tying scarves tightly on hairline

• Avoid hairstyles that pull the hair at the hairline