Depending on the shape or pattern you want, you’ll need to carefully comb and shape your edges to pull it off. Ahead, learn about the different types of edgers and why one may be a better fit for your project than the others. We asked a few hairstylists to share exactly which styling tools they use to create artistic baby hairs or just simply maintain a single, straight texture that starts at the root. It helps get those tiny hairs that you wouldn't have as much control over with a regular-size flatiron. Also, don't use heat on your hairline more than once a week, and be sure to add a heat protectant before you even pick up the flatiron.

While they both have the ability to shape your edges, the two tools have key differences that you should note.The kit includes five replaceable rollers and five replaceable following brushes for quick and easy changes with less cleanup between changes. On the flip side, a toothbrush is nothing more than a hygiene product that can be used as an alternative when you’ve misplaced or don’t have a brush for edges. While you may use a toothbrush to shape your edges, there is a styling tool that goes the extra mile to style your baby hairs with ease—the edge brush.

But not all paint edgers are suited for all projects; some, for instance, may be best for spray-painting.This tool applied a nice coat of paint over large areas, but using it effectively means the edges should be taped or trimmed with a different tool.

It also worked along the ceiling line, but my textured ceiling caused the finished edge to be slightly less precise. And not just any old edge brush you pick up at the beauty supply will cut it (though you can find some good options there). Wooster Brush’s Shortcut trim brush offers excellent control and comfort for precision brushing and extended use.

The thing about soft curly hair is that it’s the easiest hair texture to use edge control on,” Kiyah says.

For this reason, the Shur-Line edger seemed best suited for flat, mostly smooth surfaces, not deeply textured surfaces or molded trim. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast.

With an edger, you may not need to tape along trim molding or ceilings, nor do you have to cut in with a paint brush. And though yes, the type of edge control you use to do it is key, if you want a swoopy, swirly hairline, you've gotta have the right tools, too. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. The two included fabric paint pads are well suited to gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, and flat paints.