Slick Back for Women: How to Get the Sleek Look with Pomade

The slick back for women is one of the most elegant looks of all: hair laid smoothly back with shine and the face free. Worn down, as a low ponytail or as a bun, with pomade the look holds all day. Here's the guide for every hair length.

Why pomade for the sleek look?

Gel dries hard and can flake. Oil-based pomade stays smooth, adds shine and reliably keeps baby hairs at the roots flat. You can restyle the look with a comb during the day.

Version 1: Sleek bun or low ponytail

1. Let your hair towel-dry or dampen it slightly.
2. Warm a pea-sized amount of pomade and spread it at the roots from front to back.
3. Comb it back smoothly with a fine comb or brush.
4. Tie it into a ponytail or twist it into a bun and pin it.
5. Smooth flyaways with a little pomade on your fingertips.

Version 2: Slick back worn down with short hair

With a pixie or short bob, the hair is combed straight back. Work pomade in from back to front, guide it back with a comb and tuck it behind your ears. The basic technique is the same as for the classic slick back.

Version 3: Slick back worn down with long hair

Only the roots up to about ear level are laid back with pomade, while the lengths fall loose down your back. For a wet look, add shine to the lengths with a little pomade. More at wet look.

Common mistakes

• Too much product in the lengths: they look stringy. Pomade belongs mainly at the roots.
• Brush too coarse: for smooth lines you need a fine comb or a boar bristle brush.
• Hair too wet: oil-based pomade grips best in towel-dried hair.

The right pomade

NO STYLIST Pomade Pure Lemongrass is oil-based and combines petrolatum, beeswax and lanolin. It gives you a strong, pliable hold, a silky shine and a water-repellent texture. The scent comes only from lemongrass oil, patchouli oil and lavender extract. Handmade in small batches in Germany, free shipping to Germany and Austria. To try it, there is a 10 g size with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

The fresh lemongrass scent is unisex.

Frequently asked questions

Can women use men's pomade?

Yes. Pomade is a styling product for any hair. What matters is hold, shine and scent, not the target group on the tin.

How do I get pomade out of long hair?

Massage shampoo into dry hair, then rinse and use conditioner. Guide at washing out oil-based pomade.

Does the sleek look hold in wind and rain?

Oil-based pomade is water-repellent and keeps the look in shape in wind too. Tips for warm days at pomade in the heat.