23 Edge Control Products That Keep Your Baby Hairs Super Sleek

Half the battle of laying your edges is figuring out which product to use. Ideally, your edge control should make styling easy and keep your hairline in place without leaving behind any flakiness or buildup. Your baby hairs are delicate and should be treated as such. When you're looking for an edge gel, hairstylist Vernon François recommends products with "moisturizing ingredients to help avoid flaking and an anti-humectant to help prevent curl-back."

Then, it's time for the styling, which doesn't have to be super difficult. First, find the look that works best for you, and then go from there. Hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew likes to start with a little bit of product and add more as needed when she's sculpting baby hairs. "I start by putting some on my fingertip, and then add it onto the toothbrush and create from there," she says. "At times, I like to use the end of a tail comb to shape with product as well."

Once you're done styling, you can get up and go or take some extra time to set your edges. François recommends "covering the fine hairs around the hairline with a silk scarf will help them stay flat while they set in place." Let it dry and carefully remove the scarf for baby hairs that are to your liking. 

Whether you're adorning your hairline with elaborate loops or just a simple few swoops, we've found some of the best products on the market that will ensure they will stay in place. Check out these 23 editor-approved edge tamers that will suit any budget. 

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