The slick back is arguably the most classic and versatile hairdo. While the hairstyle is easy to do, you will need the right products to achieve your desired look specially if you don’t want your hairdo failing apart halfway through the day.


If you’ve tried to achieve this look, but haven’t had any luck getting it right, we have some tips and tricks that will transform your slick back game!

First: Your Hair Length

In order to achieve the perfect slick back, your hair needs to be at least 3.5 inches long. Why? Because this will give you enough length to push all the hair back uniformly.


Ideally all your hair is the same length, if some parts of your hair are shorter than others, you risk hair springing out through out the day.


So your first task, is to make sure all your hair is long enough to achieve the hairstyle.


Products like the Highland Glacial Clay Pomade, will help with keeping all your hair in place but to get the true, classic slick back look, longer hair is best.

Second: The Products and Tools Needed

You can have the right hair length, but without the right products and tools you are not going to achieve the look you’re going for.


For one, you need a good pomade like the Glacial Clay Pomade, to give you the strong hold and the sleek finish required to achieve a proper slick back.


Some key benefits of our Glacial Clay Pomade to achieve the slick back look include:

  • Quality natural ingredients that will also help improve the health of your hair not just style it.

  • Desired medium-to-strong hold to achieve the perfect slick back hairstyle.

  • Can be used daily with any leftover product being totally normal and is actively nourishing & hydrating your hair throughout the day.

  • Versatile pomade that will work on all types of hair.


In addition to the Glacial Clay Pomade, you will need a comb to push back all the hair in a uniform direction.

Third: The Slick Back Technique

Step 1: Apply Hair Cream (Optional)

If you’re starting with wet hair, we highly recommend using our Glacial Cream to prep the hair. The cream will help nourish and smoothen your hair before your start styling.

Step 2: Apply Pomade

Follow-up with a small amount of the Glacial Clay Pomade to help keep your hair flattened and close to the scalp; remember you can always add more product as you see fit.


Keep in mind, you should always rub the product into your hands and allow it to emulsify, then apply all over the hair evenly.

Step 3: Evenly Comb Hair Back

Using your comb, make sure to comb the hair back evenly. The direction in which you comb is key to avoid your hair from splitting midday. Make sure to comb all your hair back uniformly and apply more pomade to set the style.

Step 4: Add a Little Heat to Finish

To lock in your slick back look in place, add a little heat. The heat will help lock the product in place and secure your hairstyle all day.


Once you’re done and feel good about how your hair looks, don’t touch it!


Avoid moving the hair by touching it throughout the day. If you see the ends of your hair spiking up a bit, this might mean it’s time for a trim to get rid of split ends.


Prepping your hair with the Glacial Cream will help smooth those ends before you style your hair.

The Bottom Line

The slick back is a classic hairstyle for any occasion from formal to casual events; you can go to work or to a wedding with the same hairstyle. To get the perfect slick back look, you need the right products, good technique and a little practice. Soon you’ll know what works best for your hair and the amount of product your need to achieve your desired look.