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 ...

Ladies, have you upped the ante on your protective styles during quarantine? If you’re one of the many who have taken extra care to perfect your at-home hair routine, then this step-by-step guide to ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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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Unlike the infamous tub of old school 'JAM' gel that previously stood pride of place on our mother's dressers and busy hair salons, newer iterations of edge control gels provide a more versatile ...