There are many pros to styling your hair in a slicked-back ponytail or bun — it’s relatively easy to do, doesn’t require you to wash your hair beforehand and helps you achieve a sophisticated look.

The slicked back bun, a signature of the viral “clean girl” aesthetic that emerged on TikTok in the early 2020s, is under scrutiny as experts warn of a serious consequence: Traction alopecia.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Almost everyone I know wears a sleek, runway-ready chignon or ponytail these days. Initially, I was ...

Can slicked-back hairstyles cause hair loss? In her TikTok of about 151,000 views, April forewarns the damages of that dewy, sleek Spring look. While she is out to eat and wearing her hair down in a ...

Hair trends tend to change almost every single year, slicked-back hair is an evergreen style that won't be going anywhere, anytime soon. First introduced in France in the 18th century, it's now a red ...

What’s not to love about slicked-back hairstyles? They instantly make you look put together, work great on all hair types (even greasy hair), and are relatively easy to execute. Most people will be ...