It works best on medium to long hair but also works with straight hair or only a little wavy hair. The great thing about this hairstyle is that it will consist of a decent hair gel that will make the crown smooth and a braid that will not come off throughout the day.
24. Twin Slick Puffs with Natural Texture

Two large puffs on the sides are balanced in this style that glorifies the natural hair. The slick middle separates the style to remain contemporary, whereas the puffs texture injects vitality and character.
This is a playful yet fashionable hair look that is very ideal to black women and natural hair. An edge control and a moisturizing cream will help to keep the slick parts of the hair tidy and allow the puffs to stand out.
25. Wet-Look Slick Back with Glam Edge

This is a very theatrical wet-looking slick back with sleek roots and sleek ends, not to mention an air of confidence. The appearance is rather daring but glamorous with statement jewelry.
Straight or a little wavy hair looks best with it and it works fast in styling with a firm hold wet look gel. It is the ideal one when you do not want your hair to be quieter than your outfit.
26. Slick Back with Soft Glam Waves

It is a polished yet feminine look comprising of smooth sophistication and flowing movements, which is polished up by the smooth crown and still romantic and easy to wear with the loose waves. It is that type of style that can be worn during brunches, on date nights, anything in between.
Ideal with medium length or long hair and particularly in a wavy curly form. The top will be tidy and the ends shiny with a curling wand and a bit of smoothing cream.
27. Sleek Bun with Natural Curl Detail

This bun is not about not so much making yourself look natural but it is more about defining your natural beauty and giving the bun a chic touch with even edges and a textured bun in the back. It’s a quick and chic solution for busy days.
It is ideal for natural hair and black ladies to match it with a moisturizing gel and edge control as it defines the hairline allowing the curls in the bun to look fluffy and free.
28. Sleek Low Puff with Glam Edges

Sleek, sophisticated and yet playful glamour, a sleek finish and turned edges allow this low puff to look amazing. It is a style that leaves your face free and at the same time displays the bouncy tresses.
This is best when done on black women with natural hair and it requires the use of a fine-toothed comb, edge control, and a satin scrunchie to keep the puff fluffy and healthy looking.
29. Half-Up Slick Back with Locs

The half up is a half way technique between tightness and body that makes the crown neat yet maintains the locs as a beautiful flowing charecter. It is effort-free cool and serves well on casual days and more laidback occasions.
The styling option is lightweight gel or styling cream that will make the slicked part smooth, but not stiff, particularly on medium hair or long hair with locs.
30. Ultra-Long Sleek Ponytail

The final word ponytail hair-straight at the crown with a well-ironed pony even to the tips with length to create an impression. This style- it is raw power and style integrated.
It is best suited to straight hair or extensions, and is done by putting the hair in a fairly tight ponytail and wrapping a strand of hair around the base, then the finishing touch is added with the shine spray that gives it that glass effect.

No wonder, the slick back trend recurs time after time, as it is one of the most revolutionary hair styles you can choose. In less than a few minutes you can go to an office and to a red carpet just with a few styling adjustments. The attractiveness of such looks is the way they leave your face, your clothes, and your vibe in the middle of the stage. Whatever wet look you go up-high gloss trend, romantic half-up style, textured puff or ultra-long ponytail, you become a part of a trend that is vivid and trendy but still classic at the same time. By 2025, it is not just a hairstyle anymore but a statement, a slick back.
