Slicked-back hair is back Chanel SS20 Couture show

July 2024 · 2 minute read

As the models burst onto the runway for the Chanel spring/summer 2020 couture show, so too did a recurring trend you may or may not be happy to see return - slicked-back hair.

Luckily, the wet-look style seen on Kaia Gerber, Gigi Hadid and the rest of the model army, was given a subtle upgrade by the hairstylist Sam McKnight backstage, which hopefully will make it a little easier to wear off the runway.

Depending on the length of their hair, the models were either given a sharp high-shine look that was completely scrapped off their faces (both Gerber and Hadid received this treatment), or a slicked-back style that was made less severe by a gentle wave through the lengths.

It was this second look that will update your opinion on wet-look hair for good.

While the front, as you might expect for a slicked-back style, was kept flat to the model's head, through the use of a far right-hand side parting and a careful tuck behind both ears, there was much more movement at the back, with what we expect was plenty of Sam McKnight's Cool Girl Texture Mist used to encourage flyaways.

The two-textured approach helped the style from falling into the awkward 'greasy hair' bracket that has long troubled anyone attempting the tricky wet-look hair trend.

To achieve it yourself, you'll need:

How to recreate modern slicked-back hair
Sam Mcknight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist
Sam Mcknight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist

Encourage flyaways by spritzing only your lengths with Sam McKnight's effective texture spray.

ghd Curve Soft Curl Tong
ghd Curve Soft Curl Tong

A wide-barrelled tong will help you achieve effortlessly loose waves.

L'Oréal Professionnel Tecni.ART Volume Lift Mousse
LOréal Professionnel L'Oréal Professionnel Tecni.ART Volume Lift Mousse

Use mousse or lots of shine spray (instead of heavy wax) to saturate your roots for a high-shine finish.

Balmain Golden tail comb
Balmain Golden tail comb

Use a tail comb to create a sharp parting. 

Toni & Guy Bobby Pins
Reviews Toni & Guy Bobby Pins

If required, use grips to secure your hair behind your ears.

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