How to get the best laid down, sleek edges for your updos!

One day in the Salon, one of the customers kept looking at my hair with a question in her eyes (I had an updo using braiding hair) and I guess when she couldn't take it anymore, bluntly asked me if I had relaxed hair and why I was running a natural hair salon if my hair was relaxed! I thought it was quite funny because she was really convinced my hair was relaxed and I had to whip out my pictures and show her what my hair looked like.

Now, the reason she was so convinced I had relaxed hair ( and the reason why I have gotten asked this question a few times when my hair is in a protective up-do with braiding hair) is because my edges were very well laid down and slicked back.

Now, people use edge control alone and while this is quite good all by itself, I prefer to use the method which I am about to describe.
What you will need are:
1. Eco Styler Gel
2. Bristle Brush
3. Silk/Satin Scarf
4. Moisturizer of choice