I’ve Tried Almost Every Edge Control Product Going—These 6 Actually Work

Two years on from its initial launch and black British brand Ruka still remains the word on many beauty lovers' lips. Their mongongo oil infused edge control is a gummy, no water reversion in sight, option that is perfect for regular wear. Thanks to its skincare-forward formula, it allows for equal parts chic and protected edges.

Although an unconventional choice, for anyone who has sighed deeply when faced with reverted coils thanks to the high water content of your edge control, this is wax is sure to be your new BFF. Plus, this is a favourite for smoothing down lace wig parting for lovers of 'do it all' hair options.

Maybe you know Mielle from their collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion or more likely due to their now (sold out constantly) rosemary oil. Point of reference aside, their edge option leans on their prized rosemary infusion to create a gel worth moving to the top of the styling pile.

Another US hair expat to have finally reached UK shelves (after much begging and twitter pleading) is Carol's Daughter. Famed for their natural ingredients and innovative formulation, a lot the product range is highly regarded, including this edge control made with aloe and honey. Not quite gummy oil based, but not fully slippery water based, it allows for occasional edge styling to be available to even the more sensitive of hairlines.

Pattern, the brainchild of the internet's favourite auntie/actress/hair-trepreneurTracee Ellis Ross, aims to provide options for all and every hair types. My favourite products include with this lightweight edge gel which is made from a formulation of sea moss and chia.

Got 2Be's Glued spray has no doubt become a queen amongst men in the hair styling department. I first tried this whlist on holiday in Ghana and was instantly wowed by it's staying power and the easy to use wand. In order to describe it best, I often recommend it as the 'beloved can minus the metal'. It really is just that powerful. 

Swoop and swish your edges to perfect with the help of this sturdy yet precise, edge control brush. It's double-sided head - boar bristles for smoothing, fine tooth for defining- and has a sharp tail end for parting making it the swiss army knife of combs.

Your edge control is only as good as the scarf or band that you set it with, so luckily Kitsch's multi-way sleep scarf has the laying part both literally and styling-wise, in hand. 

One of the worse feelings post-styling is the removing your scarf to find that the product has dried and now your perfectly crafted edges are more of an oilly mess? Well a cool shot blast from your favourite blowdryer is sure to put an end to this edge styling dilema.