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 ...

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 ...

Edges. Baby hairs. Those delicate little strands at the front of your hairline that can either make you look like you walked out of a beauty campaign or like you just fought a tornado and lost badly.

Hands up if you can’t stand your edges to look frayed, dry, and unruly. Yeah, you aren’t alone, sis. It’s a hard same for us too. We love to rock cool hairstyles, but if it means our edges won’t hold ...

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Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...