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15 Products That Will Help You Achieve Laid Edges

A seriously fierce 'do isn’t complete without laid edges, but whether your roots are natural or relaxed, finding a product that tames hairline frizz and flyaways can be daunting. These 15 edge control products are top-rated and won’t leave you with crunching or flaking.
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 27, 2020
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Design Essentials Sleek Edge Control

This firming gel is a great way to add texture to short hairstyles. designessentials.com.

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Dark & Lovely Edge Sleeker

This edge tamer is a standout, thanks to a flex-brush applicator. $6, softsheen-carson.com.

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Nubian Heritage Grow & Strengthen Edge Taming Taffy

Thanks to a petroleum-free formula, this all-natural edge tamer is a safe way to control and smooth your ‘do. $9, amazon.com.

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The Mane Choice Stimulating Edge Control

This product is loaded with healthy hair essentials (vitamin E, castor oil, avocado) that smooth edges and stimulate growth. $10, themanechoice.com.

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A Value Pack Of Edge Control
Once the New Orleans heat hits at ESSENCE Fest, this may quite possible be the best gift she’s ever received.
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Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste

This frizz-tamer is made with all natural ingredients like fruit oil and mango seed butter. $18, amazon.com.

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Mielle Organics Honey & Ginger Edge Gel

Honey naturally softens hair while ginger stimulates growth. This product utilizes both so you can avoid that crunchy feeling post-application. $13, mielleorganics.com.

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Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Control Edge Gel

This frizz-fighting product is infused with coconut and shea butters to prevent drying. $9, sallybeauty.com.

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Hicks Edges Pomade

For best results, smooth this product in with fingertips or a comb after applying to edges. $15, sallybeauty.com.

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Deeper Than Hair Laid Edge Control

Made with lanolin and beeswax, this paste will provide flexible hold with a matte finish. $14, deeperthanhair.com.

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KeraCare Edge Tamer

If you have heat-styled hair, this non-greasy formula will lay your edges without adding texture to straight strands. $12, hqhair.com.

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Dr. Miracle’s Style Edge Holding Gel

The star ingredient of this conditioning gel is jojoba oil, which adds shine and luster upon application. $7, sallybeauty.com.

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Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother

This clear gel dries upon application so you can avoid sticky and flaky edges. $8, target.com.

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ORS Monoi Oil Edge Control

Monoi is a Tahitian oil frequently used to prevent breakage and provide moisture. $6, target.com.

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Madam C.J. Walker Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oil Edge Control Paste

Jamaican castor oil and murumuru both have restorative qualities that will benefit both the hair and scalp. $26, sephora.com.

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