Known as corn sugar gum. Often used as a thickening agent in hair and beauty related products. Used also as a stabilizer and an emulsifier. Not considered to be toxic for use in humans.
Hair at the nape of the neck often misbehaves because it is where finer baby hair grows. Harness baby locks w/ faux-jeweled claw clips or smooth on your favorite hair paste or wax to hold fragile strands in place.