Summer is finally here, and although I'm grateful for the warmer temperatures, my rib-skimming wavy hair is tacking a beating. UV rays are killer on blonde and textured hair, which is why most days I'm pulling it off my neck and shoulders and calling it a day. It's the go-to style for many an It Girl so why not make the slick-back bun my own? Celebrities like Bella Hadid and Nicole Ari Parker frequently wear the sleek style, and I completely understand why—there’s something so timeless about the look, no matter the season. Summer, winter, doesn't matter; you can never go wrong with a slick back. Plus, I’ve yet to see someone who doesn’t look like a bad bitch with her hair pulled back in a high-shine style. Bonus points if you pair it with a fierce red lip and a man-eater perfume.
A sleek bun is also one of the easier updos to DIY as long as you have the right products and tools on hand to tame flyaways and secure your hair (especially if you’re rocking a ton of length like me). I’ll admit that I can’t just twist my hair into a knot at the back of my head and be out the door, at least if I want to nail the slicked back part of the style. Messy buns have their time and place, but this is not the look we’re going for at the moment. But don’t worry—there’s still not a ton of prep work that has to be done to perfect the look. Here’s everything I use to nail a slick-back bun at home.
