An edge control can come in the form of a gel, paste or wax. The one you should choose depends on what works best for your hair type. A water-based edge control is lightweight and soft, while an ...

Why we love it: TPH by Taraji’s Slick Edge Control Cream is a 2024 Allure Best of Beauty winners, so it should come as no surprise that it’s on this list. The gel is ideal for sculpting baby hairs, ...

Pandemic or not, Tracee Ellis Ross’ popular hair care line Pattern Beauty is moving forward with new products by adding something different to their lineup: styling products! For Phase 2, which ...

Ah edges! The making and breaking of a beauty look is often predicated on the status of ones edges being laid. Many of us graduated from the days of laying our edges with JAM, and Ampro PRO STYL to ...

I gave up on having laid edges a long time ago. It sounded cool in theory, but finding an edge control that actually held my 4C hair and didn’t melt down my face became a mission I soon had to abort.

Hair gel is usually a non-negotiable when it comes to crafting a slicked-back look, but the best edge control gels are the cherry on top of a smooth finish for your final style. Not only are the ...

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on the Strategist in April 2020, and the products are still some of our favorites for laying edges. So we’re republishing it today as part of Natural-Hair ...