Edge control for 4c hair

I know I’m committing a major black-girl sin by coming for beloved edge-control gel, but I’m on a rampage to stop traction alopecia—so let me drop this knowledge. I’ve been getting my edges laid since I was a young girl sitting between my mom’s legs, getting cornrows, and watching the lion king.

I would even say even more so now edge control that wigs and natural hair are the norm. The african pride braid, loc, & twist gel uses black castor and coconut oils to add moisture to your delicate hairline. The 2019 best of beauty winner is one of editorial assistant gabi thorne's go-tos.

"I was first introduced to this gel by my coworker, jihan, who couldn't stop raving about it," she says. Once you're done styling, you can get up and go or take some extra time to set your edges. It’s a thick, non-sticky, and flake-free gel, but note that if you have fine hair, you might want to apply this product sparingly.

The eco styler olive oil styling gel is one of the most popular edge control gels around due to its strong hold and hydrating ingredients such as glycerin, water, and olive oil. Even the most stubborn flyaways can be slicked down and defined without flaking.

My mom would use a brush to slick the gooey black gel around my hairline when I’d wear afro puffs and ponytails. Twenty years later, baby hairs and slicked-back edges are still in fashion.