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Slick Back

Groomed slick back: hair on top combed straight back with a light-hold shine, sides short and tidy.

  • Length: Medium
  • Vibe: Boardroom
  • Hair types: straight, wavy
  • Needs on top: about 8 cm (3.1 in)
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What to tell your barber

In English

  1. Sides: short taper or #2 all round, tidy above the ears.
  2. Top: 3–4 inches, kept an even length so it combs straight back.
  3. Neckline: tapered.
  4. Style: comb straight back with light-hold gel or pomade, slight shine.

हिंदी में (in Hindi)

  1. साइड: छोटा टेपर या चारों तरफ़ #2, कानों के ऊपर साफ़।
  2. ऊपर: 3–4 इंच, एक जैसी लंबाई ताकि सीधा पीछे कंघी हो सके।
  3. गर्दन: टेपर।
  4. स्टाइल: हल्के जेल या पोमेड से सीधा पीछे, हल्की चमक।

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Frequently asked questions

What is a slick back?

Groomed slick back: hair on top combed straight back with a light-hold shine, sides short and tidy.

How do I ask my barber for a slick back?

Sides: short taper or #2 all round, tidy above the ears. Top: 3–4 inches, kept an even length so it combs straight back. Neckline: tapered. Style: comb straight back with light-hold gel or pomade, slight shine.

How do I ask for a slick back in Hindi?

साइड: छोटा टेपर या चारों तरफ़ #2, कानों के ऊपर साफ़। ऊपर: 3–4 इंच, एक जैसी लंबाई ताकि सीधा पीछे कंघी हो सके। गर्दन: टेपर। स्टाइल: हल्के जेल या पोमेड से सीधा पीछे, हल्की चमक।

Will a slick back suit my hair?

It works best on straight and wavy hair. You need about 8 cm (3.1 inches) of hair on top for the barber to cut it. The quickest way to know is to preview a slick back on your own photo before the cut.

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