The slicked back bun, a signature of the viral "clean girl" aesthetic that emerged on TikTok in the early 2020s, is under scrutiny as experts warn of a serious consequence: Traction alopecia.

Your greasy-hair-day updo can be safer with the right brush, tie, and styling products.

Almost everyone I know wears a sleek, runway-ready chignon or ponytail these days. Initially, I was hesitant about wearing my hair slicked-back for fear of looking like an egg, but ultimately I was ...

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There’s plenty to gain from participating in the trend. Thinking outside the box from your regular hairstyles might help you learn new styling skills or embrace your natural texture, and your hair ...

In her TikTok of about 151,000 views, April forewarns the damages of that dewy, sleek Spring look. While she is out to eat and wearing her hair down in a relaxed wavy style, her middle hair parting ...

From runway-ready chignons to sleek high-ponytails, using the best slick-back hair products makes it simple to craft tailored updos that look seamless for hours on end. As easy as it may seem to ...

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There are only so many slicked-back buns you can do before you a) get bored and b) start to worry about your hairline. Sure, tying your hair back super tight can give you a quick facelift — and buy ...

Hair trends tend to change almost every single year, slicked-back hair is an evergreen style that won't be going anywhere, anytime soon. First introduced in France in the 18th century, it's now a red ...