Stop Buying Both: Edge Naturale vs Wild Growth for Edges

By the Edge Naturale Editorial Team · Medically reviewed by Shelia Davis, Edge Naturale Medical Team · Last updated June 2026

Quick answer: Edge Naturale and Wild Growth Hair Oil are built for different jobs. Wild Growth is a lightweight oil blend good for moisture and shine. Edge Naturale's Follicle Enhancer is a cream specifically made to stimulate the scalp along the hairline. If your edges are actually thinning, the approach and the formula matter more than the brand name.

Why Does This Comparison Even Come Up?

Both products get recommended in naturalista communities for edges, and both have loyal fans. That's where the similarity stops. One is a general-purpose hair oil that happens to get used on edges. The other was built from the ground up to address the hairline specifically. Knowing that difference saves you money and, honestly, time you don't have to waste on trial and error.

Step 1: Know What You're Actually Dealing With

Before you spend a dollar, figure out what's going on with your edges. Thinning falls into a few different categories and the right product depends on which one applies to you.

• Traction alopecia: Repeated tension from braids, weaves, tight ponytails, and wigs pulls on the follicle over time. The American Academy of Dermatology recognizes traction alopecia as one of the most common and preventable causes of hairline loss in Black women.
• Breakage vs. true hair loss: Breakage means the hair shaft is snapping. True loss means the follicle is affected. Products can help with both, but in different ways.
• Postpartum shedding: This is hormonal and usually temporary. It tends to resolve on its own within several months, though scalp care can support healthier regrowth during that window.
• Chemical or glue damage: Relaxers and lace adhesives can inflame the scalp and weaken the follicle environment over time.

Once you know what you're working with, product choice gets a lot clearer.

Step 2: Understand What Each Formula Is Actually Doing

What is Wild Growth Hair Oil?

Wild Growth Hair Oil is an oil blend that includes olive oil, jojoba oil, and a mix of other ingredients including chebe powder in some formulations. It's been around for decades and has a real following. People use it all over the scalp and hair for moisture, manageability, and to soften thick hair. Some women do apply it to the edges and see improvement, mostly from the moisturizing and reduced breakage effects. It is not formulated specifically for the hairline.

What is the Edge Naturale Follicle Enhancer?

The Follicle Enhancer is a cream, not an oil, built around peppermint, argan oil, jojoba oil, and coconut. Peppermint is where things get interesting. A 2014 study published in Toxicological Research found that a 3% peppermint oil solution promoted hair growth in mice more than minoxidil during the test period, connected to increased IGF-1 levels and dermal thickness. That's one study, in animals, and it doesn't prove the same happens in humans. But it's a real signal, not marketing language. The cream base also means it stays where you put it, which matters when you're applying to a narrow hairline area rather than spreading oil across a full head of hair.

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Step 3: Stop Layering Products Without a System

One of the most common mistakes is buying multiple products and using them at the same time with no real plan. You end up with buildup on the scalp, which can actually clog the follicle environment and slow things down. Pick a lane.

If your edges are thinning, your routine needs three things: protection from further damage, scalp stimulation, and moisture. Not seven products. Three things.

Step 4: Build a Simple Edge Routine That Works

1. Remove tension. This is non-negotiable. No product on earth outworks a too-tight braid install every two weeks. Give your hairline a break between styles and ask your stylist to leave the edges out or looser.
2. Cleanse the scalp. A clean scalp absorbs product better and keeps inflammation down. Wash at least every one to two weeks. Buildup is not moisture.
3. Stimulate the follicle. Massage a peppermint-based cream like the Follicle Enhancer into your edges using a firm circular motion for two to three minutes. Scalp massage itself has some research backing it: a small 2016 study in Eplasty found that standardized scalp massage over 24 weeks increased hair thickness in male participants. Again, one study, but the mechanism (increased blood flow to the follicle) makes physiological sense.
4. Seal and protect. If your hair needs extra moisture, a light oil can layer over the cream. This is where Wild Growth could have a role as a second step, not the primary treatment.
5. Be consistent. Twice daily application for at least eight to twelve weeks is typically the minimum window to notice any change. Hair grows slowly.

Step 5: Know When a Product Can't Fix the Problem

If your hairline has been thinning for years, if the skin along the hairline looks shiny or scarred, or if you're not seeing any fuzz or new growth after several months of consistent care, it's time to see a board-certified dermatologist. Conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia can look like traction alopecia but require medical treatment, not topical products. No cream or oil changes that equation.

So Which One Should You Buy?

If you want overall moisture and you're managing breakage across your full head of hair, Wild Growth is a solid, affordable option with a long track record. If your actual edges are thinning, the hairline is receding, or you're recovering from braid damage or postpartum shedding, a formula built specifically for that purpose makes more sense. Those are different problems and they deserve different tools.

You don't have to buy both. Spend your money on the one that matches what your scalp actually needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Wild Growth Hair Oil and Edge Naturale at the same time?

You can, but keep them in separate steps. Apply the Follicle Enhancer cream directly to the scalp and hairline first, let it absorb, then use Wild Growth as a light sealant on the hair shaft if needed. Layering too many things on the scalp at once invites buildup.

How long before I see results with either product?

Hair grows roughly half an inch per month on average. Most women who see improvement report noticing baby hairs and reduced shedding within six to twelve weeks of consistent daily use. If nothing is happening after three months, see a dermatologist.

Is Wild Growth Hair Oil good for traction alopecia?

It may help with moisture and reducing breakage, but it wasn't formulated to address the follicle-level damage that traction alopecia involves. If traction alopecia is the issue, a product focused on scalp stimulation and a serious reduction in tension on the hairline are both needed.

Does the Follicle Enhancer work on a completely bald hairline?

If the follicle is still alive (meaning the area is not fully scarred over), topical stimulation may support regrowth. If the follicle has been permanently destroyed by scarring alopecia, no topical product will reverse that. A dermatologist can assess whether your follicles are still active.

Wild Growth has been around longer. Doesn't that mean it's better?

Longevity means people keep buying it, which says something about customer satisfaction. It doesn't tell you whether it was designed for your specific problem. A product being popular and a product being the right tool for your situation are two different things.

Is the Follicle Enhancer safe for color-treated or relaxed hair?

Yes. The formula is free from harsh chemicals and is applied to the scalp, not the hair shaft, so it doesn't interact with color or chemical treatments. If you have a sensitive scalp, do a small patch test before full application.

This article is for education and is not medical advice. If you are worried about hair loss, see a board-certified dermatologist. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Edge Naturale products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.