Enter the Gummy era.
While Tik Tok may be the birthplace of some of the worst trends of all time, there are those precious moments when the stars align and the algorithm is in your favor.
Somehow amidst dancing challenges I could never replicate and dating POVs no one asked for, the controversial app threw me a bone, pointing me in the direction of the edge control of the moment.
While most formulas turn into oil on the scalp, the Gummy Styling Wax promises it would never do you like that. Since it's a wax formulation, it's designed to mold and sculpt. The first line on the directions say it all, "Gives hair extraordinary texture and ultra control without leaving it oily." Say less.
User @ebonyyybryant used the Bright Max Hold version in a video commenting, "It don't turn white, it don't flake. It holds all day. It's the best." Beauty influencer AllyiahsFace prefers the Ultra Hold version which is slightly different and offers less hold but offers a more matte finish.
Here's the very *scientific* ranking of each iteration courtesy of Gummy.
If you're interested in trying, you can pick these up straight from the Gummy website, Walmart or Amazon. If you've tried 'em already drop a comment below and rate 'e from 1-10.