slick down
Press hair flat
To slick down hair is to smooth it flat against the head, typically using water, oil, or styling product: He slicked down his cowlick before the interview.
The phrase suggests a neat, controlled appearance, often deliberately formal or old-fashioned.
- flattenMake level or smooth
- lay flatMake horizontal and smooth
- combToothed grooming implement
- comb overBalding man's hairstyle
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
smooth · groom · wet · wet look · neaten · style · press · plaster · barbershop · flyaway · hairstyling · pomade · tidy up · cowlick · sleek · Brylcreem · hair gel · oil