Finally, Stephen advises sealing the style with edge control or braid gel, which is important for both maintaining your look and promoting moisture. This pre-stretched kanekalon hair from The ...

For a sleeker, tighter braid, Rubenstein suggests Gorilla Snot. "It's a super-strong gel which will create a more severe look," she says. To tame flyaways, Rubenstein likes Ticky Light by Unite.