What is a slickback?
The slickback haircut remains one of the most popular hairstyles for men. With a modern slickback haircut, men combine a low or high fade with long hair on top to create a stylish and cool hairstyle.
Does a slickback suit you?
A slickback haircut is one that will look good regardless of your face shape. So it does not matter if you have a round, square, diamond-shaped or oblong face. The slickback will give you a soft, yet cool look. Some hair types - such as thick and coarse hair - are less suitable for the slickback hairstyle. Do you have somewhat thinner hair that is easy to comb in one direction? Then you're in luck!
Advantages of a slickback
- Stylish modern hairstyle
- Easy to style and maintain
- The slickback can enlarge your forehead and hairline
Styling tips: the do's & don'ts of the slickback
Some men with slickback hairstyles like to add extra volume or texture to their long, smooth hairstyle, while others prefer their slickback to lie flat. Short slickback hair can be easy to style and maintain. Crazy about styling? A longer slickback offers a versatility of styling options!
What to look for.
The perfect hair length for achieving a cool Slickback varies between 10 cm and 15 cm. At such lengths, you will find that you can easily smooth your hair and keep it flat.
To get you started, we have selected below some products that will help you get and keep your slickback absolutely perfect!
The best pomade for slickback
- Corleone - High Shine Pomade
- Uppercut Deluxe - Pomade
- Suavecito - Firme Hold Pomade