For thick hair: A strong-hold gel or styling cream is key. Work it in section by section to ensure control, then use a boar ...

If you have wavy or curly hair, you might want to flat iron your hair before attempting the slick ... your hair back in ...

But real ones have been slicking their hair back since elementary school, whether that was for dance recitals or special occasions. Today, I resort to a slick bun or ponytail whenever I'm short on ...

Expert advice from the actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the ballet dancer Devon Teuscher and the hairstylist James Pecis.