Slicked Back Mid

Mid-length hair combed straight back off the face with product, hairline fully exposed and the length lying flat behind the ears.

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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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This is a styling position more than a cut. Strong hold gel or pomade goes through damp hair from the hairline back, then a fine tooth comb sets it, and you choose whether the comb tracks stay visible or get smoothed away. Mid-length works because the ends are short enough not to swing forward again. The wet finish holds all day but has to be washed out, and it will flatten the roots while it sets.

Suitsoval, round face shapes. The length is taken behind the ear and set flat, so a round face loses the width at its cheek, and with the hairline bare nothing is left to adjust the rest of the outline.
Hair typestraight, wavy, medium density, thick. Straight or wavy hair with some coarseness holds comb tracks, while very fine hair turns stringy and looks sparse once it is wet with product.
UpkeepThe cut needs a trim every ten weeks, but the look itself is a ten minute job with gel and a comb daily, and the product has to come out at night.
Ask forAsk for a shoulder-length cut with no face-framing layers, then set it back from the hairline with strong hold gel and a fine tooth comb.

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Questions about Slicked Back Mid

Who does the Slicked Back Mid suit?

It works best on oval, round face shapes. The length is taken behind the ear and set flat, so a round face loses the width at its cheek, and with the hairline bare nothing is left to adjust the rest of the outline.

Does the Slicked Back Mid work on my hair type?

Best on straight, wavy, medium density, thick hair. Straight or wavy hair with some coarseness holds comb tracks, while very fine hair turns stringy and looks sparse once it is wet with product.

How much upkeep does a Slicked Back Mid need?

The cut needs a trim every ten weeks, but the look itself is a ten minute job with gel and a comb daily, and the product has to come out at night.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a shoulder-length cut with no face-framing layers, then set it back from the hairline with strong hold gel and a fine tooth comb.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Slicked Back Mid 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.