The Higher the Cost of Edge Control the Sleeker the Edges?







As an African American female, Who lives in today's society we are pressured by societal norms to obtain "perfect edges". As said to today "edges on fleek". Females use edge control most of their life and pay the cost of about $15.00 (being the most costly) for a jar of edge control. As someone who uses edge control on an almost daily basis we decided to question, Does edge control still work the same even if you pay more money? To put this to the test we have conducted an experiment to see if edges are more or equally controlled when you pay more money.

Chemistry and Safety Concerns 

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Glucose & Fructose

First, we'll take a look at the Carol + Daughter edge control. Honey abstract also is known as glycolic is one of the bases of edge control. It provides the moisture and anti-bacterial effect for hair care and skin care formulas Glucose and Fructose are two of the sugars that are inside of honey. Honey abstract has only been found to be unsafe when taken by mouth if there is an infant or very young child. It is also unsafe if you are allergic to pollen. It can cause an allergic reaction.

Another ingredient is Propylene Glycol, Which is an organic compound, it is colorless and odorless and gives a faintly sweet taste. Chemically it is classed as an idol and miscible with a broad range of solvents like water, acetone, and chloroform. Propylene Glycol can cause irritation to the eyes, causing burning. It can also be extremely flammable meaning as you tend to use this product stay cautious of any flames nearby.

The final ingredient that is used in edge control is Ceteareth-30 This ingredient is non-ionic polyoxyethylene it has no odor and can dissolve in water. It is a fatty alcohol that can be derived from plants or animals. Ceteareth-30 can be used with universal emulsifiers and are compatible with vegetable oils and active ingredients. There were no known hazards for Ceteareth-30 but though it is known as fatty alcohol keep clear of all flames.
                                           Propylene Glycol

Experimental Procedure

1. Wash hair so it is as clean as possible

2. Begin to place your hair in a style of your choice. (take a photo of edges)

3. Apply Ebin 24 Hour Edge Tamer and design edges as desired. (take a photo)

4. Go on with your daily doing (wear for 8-10 hours)

5. By the end of the 8-10 hours have your initial photo where you can compare them to your current results.

6. Record data

7. The following day repeat steps 1-6 with Carol & Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother.

Ebin 24 Hour Edge Tamer


Results


Ebin 24 Hour Edge Tamer ($6.99)Carol & Daughter Black Vanilla
Edge Control Smoother
(moisture & shine) ($10.00)
Observations



  • Smell: Chemicals 
  • shiny (first applied)
  • Firm
  • Dull looking after a few hours 
  • End Result: Still very sleek just dull looking 

  • Smell: Sweet 
  • shiny 
  • Firm but manageable 
  • Hair begins to lose hold a bit 
  • End Result: Still very sleek and shiny just a loose hold 

Proposed Improvement

In conclusion, I'm extremely surprised with the results of my experiment, as Ebin 24 Hour Edge Tamer and Carol & Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother performed very similar against one another when it comes to which is sleeker. My chemical research was not quite as satisfying, and I would definitely suggest that Ebin 24 Hour Edge Tamer replace Ceteareth-30 with an alcohol-free chemical since alcohol dries out your hair. I would also recommend that Carol & Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother use more products to form a stronger hold which lasts longer on African American hair. 


Carol & Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother 







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