Slicked Back Bob

Combed flat back from the hairline and set with product, so the whole length lies glossy and close to the head.

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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There is no volume anywhere in this. The hair is combed straight back while wet with gel or a firm pomade, then left to set hard so the comb marks stay visible in the finish. Because nothing frames the face, the cut underneath matters less than the product and the comb. It holds for a full day, survives weather better than any blow-dry, and washes out in one go.

Suitsoval, round face shapes. Combing everything flat to the head takes all bulk off the cheekbone, which is half of what a round outline wants, though nothing is added back and the whole face is uncovered.
Hair typefine, medium density, thick, straight. Any density works because product does the shaping, though coarse or curly hair needs a heavier gel to stay flat past the first hour.
UpkeepThe cut can run ten weeks, but the style is a daily product application and a wash each night to get the gel back out.
Ask forAsk for a bob cut at or just past the jaw with no short face-framing layers, so nothing falls loose when the whole thing is combed back.

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Questions about Slicked Back Bob

Who does the Slicked Back Bob suit?

It works best on oval, round face shapes. Combing everything flat to the head takes all bulk off the cheekbone, which is half of what a round outline wants, though nothing is added back and the whole face is uncovered.

Does the Slicked Back Bob work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, thick, straight hair. Any density works because product does the shaping, though coarse or curly hair needs a heavier gel to stay flat past the first hour.

How much upkeep does a Slicked Back Bob need?

The cut can run ten weeks, but the style is a daily product application and a wash each night to get the gel back out.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a bob cut at or just past the jaw with no short face-framing layers, so nothing falls loose when the whole thing is combed back.

Can I try the Slicked Back Bob on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Slicked Back Bob on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.