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These hair care products are the key to creating theslicked-back looksthat have been trendingbut thats not all.
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“I love styling products that also care for your hair.”
It’s our favorite for pulled-back, sleek styles on all hair types.
“It does what you need it to do without leaving behind residue or a greasy finish.”
Angela Trakoshis applying Briogeo Style + Treat Yuzu + Plum Oil Sleek Stick to her hair.
It has a light lavender scent and can be used to create texture ortame edgesand flyaways.
Pro tip: It’s great for wigs, too.
So if you decide to let your hair down, it won’t feel clumpy.
Jesa Marie Calaor applying the R+Co Dart Pomade Stick to her hair.
And no, you won’t leave the house smelling like a dippromise.
In fact, reviewers rave about how deliciously fruity the fragrance is.
This one is also stellar for anyone with thick, textured hair that tends to frizz.
Nicola Dall’Asen applying Tigi Bed Head Wax Stick on her hair.
Beeswax keeps everything in place, especially fragile edges.
It’s ideal for calming down baby hairs and creating sleek buns and updos.
The Not Your Mother’s All Eyes on Me 3-in-1 Wax Stick is affordable and effective.
“Hair wax sticks work best on medium to high-density hair, regardless of texture,” says Querisma.
And for anyone with thick hair, know that a hair wax stick might need some backup support.
How do you use hair wax sticks?
There are three main ways hairstylists recommend using these wax sticks.
For fine hair, use your fingers for more control.
Do hair wax sticks leave buildup?
Our favorite hair wax sticks aren’t like hairspray, instead, they leave hair touchably soft and tousled.
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.
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