Slicked Back Long

Long hair taken straight back from the hairline in a wet, glassy finish, with the full length falling loose down the back.

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Both renders come 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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With this much length the slick only holds through the top and sides; from the nape down the hair hangs normally, and the contrast between the polished crown and the loose ends is the whole effect. Weight helps, because long hair pulls itself back rather than springing forward. Build product at the roots and taper it off toward the mid lengths, or the ends turn stiff and gather into clumps.

Suitsoval, square, round face shapes. The top is taken back flat while the length hangs below the jaw, so the eye runs past a square corner instead of stopping on it and no width sits at the cheek.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy. Length and density are what keep it back, and loose curl can be slicked at the root but the ends will still expand as they dry.
UpkeepEnds want a trim every twelve weeks, and the daily routine is product through the front section only plus a wide tooth comb, washed out that evening.
Ask forAsk to keep it all one length past the shoulder blades, then slick the front and top back to the crown with pomade and leave the rest loose.

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Questions about Slicked Back Long

Who does the Slicked Back Long suit?

It works best on oval, square, round face shapes. The top is taken back flat while the length hangs below the jaw, so the eye runs past a square corner instead of stopping on it and no width sits at the cheek.

Does the Slicked Back Long work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Length and density are what keep it back, and loose curl can be slicked at the root but the ends will still expand as they dry.

How much upkeep does a Slicked Back Long need?

Ends want a trim every twelve weeks, and the daily routine is product through the front section only plus a wide tooth comb, washed out that evening.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask to keep it all one length past the shoulder blades, then slick the front and top back to the crown with pomade and leave the rest loose.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Slicked Back Long 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.