Side-by-side comparison of glossy wet-look slicked-back hair and a smooth matte slicked-back bun, illustrating two sleek hairstyles with different finishes.

How to Slick Back Your Hair: Wet Look or Matte, Step by Step

How to slick back your hair with gel for a sharp wet look, or pomade for a softer matte finish, plus how to make it last and how to slick back curly hair.

— Charlotte Read