Men's haircut
Slicked back
Opens up the face: great with a strong jaw, harsh on a long face.
- Hair types
- Straight, Wavy
- Barber visits
- Every 4 weeks
- Best for
- oval faces, square faces
Who it suits
Pulling everything back shows off a strong, even jaw.
Think twice with a oblong face or heart face or triangle face
With nothing at the sides or forehead, a long face or a narrow chin looks more pronounced.
How to style and look after a slicked back
- Water-based pomade on damp hair.
- A clarifying shampoo once a week.
- Trim every 4-6 weeks.
Cutmaxx for iPhone and Android
See a slicked back on your own photo.
Try it on with AI before the barber touches your hair, then show them the barber card.
Similar cuts for the same face shapes
Low taper fade
Clean sides with length on top: sharpens a soft face without looking severe.
Textured French crop
A short fringe shortens a long face and hides a high forehead.
Classic quiff
Height at the front lengthens a round face and adds presence.
Side part
The safest classic: works on almost every face and every dress code.