OSMO Essence Edge Defining Gel Strong Hold & Sleek Finish for All Hair Types 100ml/3.38 oz
Edge gels live or die on two things: whether the hold survives a full day, and whether it dries white. This 100ml tub is built for the first and clean on the second.
It is a firm gel with a glossy finish, so laid edges catch the light instead of looking dry. The small size is deliberate, since you use a fingertip at a time with a brush and 3.38 oz goes a long way.
- Lays baby hairs and holds the shape through the day
- Smooths flyaways at the hairline and the nape
- Dries with shine rather than a chalky cast
- Firm enough for sharp swoops and sculpted partings
Apply with an edge brush or a toothbrush to damp edges, shape, then tie a scarf over the hairline for a few minutes while it sets. Suits every texture from 2c through 4c.
Aqua (Water), Ceteareth-25, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1)
- 24-hour delivery
- Every brand we carry ships within 24 hours, not just the hero lines. Order before 2pm and it leaves the same working day.
- Free over £40
- UK delivery is free on orders over £40. Below that it is a flat rate, shown at checkout before you pay.
- Tracking
- You get a tracking link by email the moment it is picked up.
- 30 days
- Send anything unopened back within 30 days for a full refund. No explanation needed.
- Opened it and it is wrong for your hair?
- Tell us what happened. Curl products are hard to judge from a photo, and we would rather swap it than have you stuck with it.
- We price match
- Find it cheaper somewhere else and we will match the price.
Application tips
A little on the fingertip or an edge brush, worked along the hairline in the direction you want the hair to lie. Build in thin layers rather than one thick one, which is what causes flaking.
Tie a scarf over the edges for ten minutes while it sets, then take it off. Wash it out properly that night rather than adding more on top tomorrow.
Results
Edges lie flat and stay there through a full day, including a windy one. The finish is glossy rather than dull, which is what makes a laid edge read as deliberate.
It holds without going crusty or white, and it comes out with an ordinary wash. On baby hairs and short front pieces there is enough control to sculpt a shape and keep it.
Composition
Full ingredients list
Aqua (Water), Ceteareth-25, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1)
