We tested all the products that will help you nail that slicked-back hairstyle

AFTER months of trying, I’ve finally nailed the slicked-back hairstyle, and have tried every type of oil, wax and gel there is to get that polished finish.

Here’s the ones that actually work . . .

These products will actually work at keeping your hair back in place

Budget

Lionesses Alessia Russo and Ella Toone swear that this keeps their hair in place on the football pitchCredit: Boots

Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze hairspray, £5.50 for 300ml, boots.com: Lionesses Alessia Russo and Ella Toone said they swore by this hairspray to keep their hair in place for games.

If it can last 90 minutes on a football pitch, then it would keep my locks in place all day.

Turns out the England aces knew what they were talking about – once you spray it on your hair, it is not moving for love nor money.

But it is not so handy when you are still trying to perfect it, so I use it alongside a wax to seal my style in place.

Mid-range

You don't have to use loads of product to properly get your hair slicked back with thisCredit: Mermade

Mermade hair styling wax stick, £12 for 75g, mermadehair.co.uk: I used this on a whim after it landed on my desk and I needed to touch up my hair during the day – and I couldn’t not take it home with me that night.

It’s the easiest wax I’ve used – the stick means you don’t have to get your hands dirty and you can apply it exactly where you need it.

I love that you don’t have to use loads of product to get the slick-back finish, and it doesn’t seep into hair in the same way gel, creams or oils do.

I also find it works better than hairspray for keeping fine, baby hairs down.

It tugs slightly, but not enough to destroy the slick finish, and you can layer it for extra hold. If I could only pick one, it would be this!

Luxury

This provides the most hold, and a little really goes a long wayCredit: Olaplex

Olaplex No7 Bonding Oil, £28 for 30ml, uk.olaplex.com: There’s a reason the slick-back style is known as the “Olaplex bun” on TikTok – using the repairing product to hold the ’do without damaging hair has become just as popular as the look itself.

And it’s great for anyone with dry, damaged or brittle hair.

Out of the full range of products, I find the oil to provide the most hold and a little goes a really long way.

Granted, you have to wash your hair at the end of the day or you will end up with an oil-stained pillow, and it’s not so great for people with greasy hair.