slicking back
Greasing hair flat
Slicking back is smoothing hair flat against the head, typically using gel, pomade, or water to create a sleek, controlled look: He stood at the mirror, slicking back his hair before the interview.
The style suggests formality or careful grooming, sometimes associated with old-fashioned elegance or trying to look presentable.
- comb-overHair draped over baldness
- gellingBecoming solid or unified
- hair gelViscous styling product
- wet lookGlossy, damp-seeming finish
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
retro revival · quiff · sleekness · pomade · pompadour · blow-dry · mousse · polish · smooth finish · hairspray · Brylcreem · shine · wax · greaser · razor cut · serum · undercut · neatness