SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE FOR MEN

Slick back hairstyle or often is called ‘slick’ is a retro and traditional hairstyle evolved in roaring 20s and still has an irresistible appeal and liking across the globe. Its subtle and refined appearance makes it suitable to the gentlemen and serious-minded people as it goes well with all hair types, face structures and is meant for all the occasions whether formal or informal. Slick back presents variety of hairstyles short and long, for youngsters and elderly and for casual look and formal and sophisticated appearance. These variations and adaptability have made it enduring and appealing through the years and decades and among the people across the globe having divergent taste and outlook.   

Here is a complete guide to various types of slick back hairstyle;

TRADITIONAL SLICK BACK

Traditional slick back hairstyle transcends time and boundaries as it has been all time modern and appealing and has irresistible liking in the nook and corner of the world. Its sober, refined and polished look makes an enduring crave for the gentlemen because it is easy to style, effortless to maintain and allows a satisfactory posture for all the occasions formal or informal. In this delicately carved style, the hair is combed back from the front for having a straight, smooth and fine look. The hair length may be different but 6–8-inch hair is the best for an easy and fortified hold. The hair is clipped and skillfully trimmed or faded on the sides to make a striking contrast with the thick top.      

 HOW TO ACHIEVE TRADITIONAL SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

The traditional slick back hairstyle can be developed by applying a styling product like pomade, wax or cream on the slightly wet hair. The hair is combed back straight from the front with a fine-toothed comb or a brush. For having a control and volume blow-dryer is recommended to maintain the shape. For a matte finish, apply some amount of hair spray to keep the style stay in place. 

SIDE PART SLICK BACK

The side part slick back is basically traditional slick back hairstyle with a difference of an edgy and definitive side part that gives it a manly look and makes it suitable to the professionals having serious business in life. The razor-sharp quintessential side part defines a structural base for the hairstyle with a tremendous appearance that shows the refined and sober personality. It shows a fine combination of vivid side part and slick back having shorter sides akin to fade and undercut.   

HOW TO ACHIEVE SIDE PART SLICK BACK?

A small amount of styling cream or pomade is applied on the towel-dry hair. After giving a blow dry for pushing the hair back, a sharp part is shaped with a fine-toothed comb. To have a matte finish, a texturing spray or holding product is used for keeping the style in place.  

WET LOOK SLICK BACK

Wet look slick back hairstyle has a great appeal for the young people who want to ensure a bold show of themselves as it appears creamy and greasy with a perfect shine and lustering gloss. It also has an attraction for the youngsters as it makes a show-off on red carpets and runaways. The hairstyle is perfect with medium and thick hair with straight threads but youngsters with curly hair can have the hairstyle with straightening products and hard combing. The wavy and thick top straightened to the sides with short and clipped hair having sideburns making the style attractive and appealing.  

HOW TO GET WET LOOK SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

For having this classy hairstyle, high-shine pomade or gel on the semi-damp hair is applied as all the strands are saturated to have a full wet and shiny look. A fine-toothed comb is used to straighten the hair back and to the sides. A hair spray is sprinkled for a matte finish with a lustering look and to keep the style in place.

VOLUMINOUS CLASSIC SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

The voluminous classic slick back hairstyle is the finest blend of classic slick and modern pompadour. The elegant and sophisticated hairstyle features a textured quiff with longer hair on top and shorter sides. The style is excellent for both formal and informal occasions as its wearer appears trendy with polished and refined taste and serious approach. The hair is styled upward and back with shorter or slightly faded sides.  

HOW TO ACHIEVE VOLUMINOUS CLASSIS HAIRSTYLE?

On the semi-damp hair, a blow dryer is directed with a nozzle to the roots of the hair to have volume and lift and a product such as pomade, molding paste or textured clay is applied for shaping the style and bringing a perfect hold.  A styling product is applied for a fine and matte finish.

THE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE HAS SOME VARIATION WITH PERFECT FADE WHICH CAN BE DISCUSSED AS UNDER;

LOW FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

Low fade slick back hairstyle offers a hero look with elegance and sophistication as it provides a refined, smart, modern and professional appearance. The hairstyle has a smooth, slicked back crown of the head and sides that moderately and delicately fade to the shorter tone above the ears and neckline. The hair is finely styled to the back thus creating a soft blend on the sides and back.      

HOW TO GET LOW FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

The hair is dampened for an easy work out and a styling cream, gel or pomade is applied to have a perfect hold and gloss. The hair is combed back to the direction of the fade on the sides. A vent brush or blow dryer is used for adding volume and achieving a unique style.

MID FADE SLICK BACK

The mid fade slick back hairstyle has a worldwide appeal and popularity as it makes the appearance beautiful and attractive. The hairstyle is characterized by the straight combed crown of the head which gives a refined and subtle look and is blended with the mid fade on the sides that provides a striking contrast with the thick top. The mid fade begins halfway above the head and the short hair is kept on the sides making a delicate blending with the top. The versatile style makes the appearance relaxed, smart, modern and professional. 

HOW TO ACHIEVE MID FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

It is best to wash the hair afresh and apply the pre-styler such sea salt spray or mousse on semi-wet hair for volume and texture then blow dry the hairs on low-to-medium heat to direct the hair backward with a vent brush or fingers as the roots should be lifted at the front to create volume. The style should be finished with a styling product to the keep the style in place.

HIGH FADE SLICK BACK

High fade slick back is a preferred choice of the young men as it exudes confidence and exuberance. The hairstyle has a touch of youthfulness showing courage of going away from the orthodox traditions having the rebellion spirit. The hairstyle of the stylish people features very short and faded sides beginning from the high on the crown of the head and the hair on the top is combed and slicked back for having a sleek and polished appearance. The style is also a perfect combination of classic slick back and contemporary fade that is clean on the sides and flowing on the top.

HOW TO ACHIEVE HIGH FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

High fade slick back hairstyle is achieved by applying a volumizing product such as mousse or cream on the damp hair. A vent brush and a hair dryer are used to move the hair backward to have a volume on the top and a styling product like pomade or clay is used for hold, gloss and for having a smooth and matte finish.  

SKIN OR BALD FADE SLICK BACK

The skin or bald fade slick back hairstyle has all the newness and versatility presenting bold and courageous temperament with the spirit of being different and standout. It has a large-scale adaptability because of its featuring in the high-fashion shoots for having a longer and fuller top as the fade makes a blend of thick top with the balded and skin-clean sides. 

HOW TO GET SKIN OR BALD FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

The styling cream is applied before the hair is blow dried for having a style and a shape. A vent brush and a blow dryer is used to give a flow to the hair towards back of the head. A wide-toothed comb is used to style the hair back. For a polished and sleek finish, a small amount of pomade is applied for a hold and gloss.

DROP FADE SLICK BACK

The drop fade slick back is a classic hairstyle with the tinge of modern fade having a premium appearance and gentlemen look. It has the key aspects of short and even skin faded sides with a striking curve down and neat flow to the back of the ears. The hair is kept thick on the top while the flow goes down the head with the natural curve creating a sharp and contoured appearance. The key features of this hairstyle is a refined, polished, subtle, voluminous look for having a modern appearance combined with classic expression, smart lines and natural flows.

HOW TO GET DROP FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

The top is blow dried and lifted with fingers or a brush as the texture powder is applied for a lift or clay for hold. The styling cream is used for having a subtle and controlled look.

BURST FADE SLICK BACK

Burst fade slick back is a classic and sophisticated hairstyle that suits the young men who want to show a spirited look with a rebellion outlook. This stylish haircut features top hair that slicks backward evenly making a refined and sleek appearance. The prominent burst fade on the sides makes a round and clean shape that curves to the ears and back. The fade down to the skin gives a smart, modern and edgy contrast to the thick top. The classic slick back has an aura of elegance and prestige in the relevant fade industry which provides an ideal volume and gloss.      

HOW TO ACHIEVE BURST FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

In the burst fade slick back hairstyle, a styling cream or gel is applied to have even, subtle and glossy appearance. The hair is blow-dried to give a backward curve while shaping is done with fingers or comb to give a volume and natural look.  

TEMPLE FADE SLICK BACK

The temple fade slick back is a perfect hairstyle for the gentlemen who want to be professional and serious in their appearance. The hairstyle features neat and straight slick back from the front that blends with the faded temple which is kept short and neatly tapered that sharply fades around the temple and sideburns providing an edgy and definitive finish. The low faded slick back style makes a classic and versatile appearance having striking appeal and prominence.   

HOW TO ACHIEVE TEMPLE FADE SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

A styling cream or a pomade is applied to the damp hair and a blow dry is used to comb back the fair for having volume and direction. For a neat, refined and sleek finish, a fine-toothed comb is used for having a natural appearance. For achieving a matte finish, a hairspray or strong pomade is necessary for keeping the style in place.

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