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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hair gel is usually a non-negotiable when it comes to crafting a slicked-back look, but the best edge ...

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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Laid and slayed baby hairs are a touch that can truly finesse a hair look. And while it’s not by force (like truly girl, your edges also look good even if they aren’t slicked to an inch of their life) ...