Few hairstyles can claim to be as versatile as the slicked back bun. Whether spotted on the red carpet or during an off-duty moment, A-listers prove time and time again that it's a worthy go-to for any occasion. Lock down your technique and it's a look you can achieve in mere minutes too. It's by no means a new hairstyle, it was a well-known hallmark of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's iconic 90s style, but in 2023 this go-to finishing touch to a snatched, put-together look calls for a new level of sleekness.
Thanks to the rise of the Clean Girl Aesthetic, the snatched bun is is soaring in popularity. So much so, #slickbun has received over 111 million views on TikTok and counting. Paired with minimalist make-up looks and glossy skin, it's a 'cool girl' style frequently adopted by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid.
To nail the look, you'll need a precision centre parting and high-shine finish, the latter of which can be easily achieved with a little-known hair hero that's capable of locking your style into place all day long.
Enter the hair stick. This nifty tool, which could easily pass as a Pritt Stick, is a TikTok find that - according to rave reviews - holds hair in place even more effectively than some of the best-loved hairsprays on the market. You apply the Tigi Bed Head A Hair Stick, £15.60, like a glue stick, it goes straight on without mess and the pressure you use to run it over hair helps to smooth fly-aways. Bring on the snatch.
TikToker @morganbcohensays 'Bella Hadid and all these models use this.' Gliding it over the top of her hair, she says the product helps to keep her hair 'up'. If you're looking to recreate the classic Bella bun, arm yourself with one of these.
Main image: TikTok @morganbcohen
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Tigi Bed Head A Hair Stick, £15.60
1 of 1Tigi Bed Head A Hair Stick
Glide this over the top of your hair to smooth fly aways and give you the ultimate snatched, slicked back bun.