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There are three things you’ll always find in my purse: Vaseline, gum, and edge control. A year ago, that last item would’ve been hair gel but I have since come to understand traditional gel’s alcohol ...

Read the original article on Purewow. Is it really possible to lay my edges without feeling like I’ve applied superglue to my hair? About a decade ago, I didn’t think so. One bad experience with ...

There are a few trusty items you’re bound to find in the kits of anyone with 4C hair. Among them are hair pins, a spray bottle equipped with their choice of curl-reviving liquid, and for anyone who ...

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 ...

To understand what makes a great edge control, I tapped three pros who know their way around curls, coils, and sleek finishes to break down the ingredients to watch for, the best styling techniques, ...

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 ...

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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.

There's nothing worse than spending hours styling your hair to perfection, just to have creepy crawlies break away as soon as the sun hits. Coming in clutch are the best edge tamers for both natural ...

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 ...