The Products You Need to Achieve the Perfect Slicked-Back Bun

For that super-sleek look, you’ll want a boar bristle brush like this one from PATTERN to firmly sculpt your hair into place. Plus, the nylon bristles on the other side of this dual-sided brush help smooth flyaways down.

Before you begin slicking, apply Olaplex’s No.7 Bonding Oil to the ends of your hair to repair, strengthen, and hydrate your locks in preparation for styling.

As seen on #BeautyTok, this multi-purpose Dae cream can be used to smooth strands down and tame frizz with its moisturizing blend of hydrating botanical ingredients.

This mist-to-mousse structure spray by Oribe keeps hair in place all day long while still looking soft and adding a dose of salon-worthy shine.

Prefer a gel to slick your strands back? Eco Styler is a classic — especially for those with curly hair! Made with 100% pure olive oil, this product is sure to leave your hair as hydrated as it is sleek.

Fight frizz with this buildable styling cream by JVN, formulated with strengthening squalane, making it suitable for all hair types.

Here’s another TikTok viral product worth the hype — TIGI Bed Head’s Hair Stick. Use this styling stick around the hairline before and after brushing your hair back for an extra slick hold without any build-up.

Curlier, more textured hair types will find that using an edge brush is helpful when trying to tame flyaways and baby hairs.

Seal the deal with a dollop of Ouai’s cult fave Matte Pomade to lock in your sleek style without it leaving it looking greasy.

For hair that may need a little extra hold around the hairline (like types 3-4c hair), reach for an extra firm hold edge control like this castor- and coconut oil-infused pick by Mixed Chicks.