For women of African descent, thinning edges represent more than just a cosmetic concern—they often signal underlying health issues or damaging hair care practices. Recent studies indicate that over ...

For many Black women, edges frame the face and complete hairstyles, making them an essential element of overall appearance. These delicate hairlines often bear the brunt of styling damage, ...

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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.

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) ...

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 ...