TBH, we bet you’ve already got your slick back routine nailed down to an absolute T. But on the off chance that those pesky flyaways are still popping up on your otherwise perf slick back bun, then you need to get your hands on one of these strong-holding strand-slicking products.
With the power to totally transform your look, these slick sticks are key to nailing the slick back bun aesthetic. So, let’s see the products that are totally going to transform your tresses…
2024’s Top 3 Slick Sticks
- Mermade Hair Hair Styling Wax Stick, $22, Mermade Hair
- Allkinds Get Slick Flyaway Wand, $14.99, Adore Beauty
- R+Co Dart Pomade Stick, $35, Adore Beauty
Mermade Hair Hair Styling Wax Stick
From $22 at Mermade Hair
Mermade hair (AKA the GOATS of a beachy wave) have taken strand styling to a whole new level. The formerly ‘hair tools only’ brand have finally launched hair care and styling products to finish off the look; obvs needed. And this wax stick will slick it down and keep it there for you, all while being totally lightweight.
Key features:
- Extra-strong hold
- Suitable for all hair types
- Lightweight formula
Available at:
- $22 from Mermade Hair
- $22 from The Iconic
- $22 from Sephora
Allkinds Get Slick Flyaway Wand
From $14.99 at Adore Beauty
If your stands need a little lovin’ while they’re slicked back , then this wand is here to help. Made by nourishing Allkind, the sweet melon scented wand leaves your hair with a totally handy hit of hydration along with a gorgeous scent.
Key features:
- Naturally sweet melon scented
- Made in Australia
- Hydrates while it holds
Available at:
- $14.99 from Adore Beauty
- $14.99 from Allkinds
R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
From $35 at Adore Beauty
This wax stick might be exxier, but for good reason. It’s the stick that’s going to get all heads turning to you. Because damn your strands are going to be fire and they’re going to smell amaze. Oh and it’s even got nourishing jojoba esters and caster seed oil for a little something extra. Yep, it’s a winner alright.
Key features:
- Fragranced with ‘serious gaze’ (you know it means it’s a head turner)
- Mineral oil-free
- Candelilla Wax provides the major hold
Available at:
- $35 from Adore Beauty
- $35 from Oz Hair and Beauty
- $35 from David Jones
Bondi Boost Anti-Frizz Flyaway Wand
From $33 at Adore Beauty
There’s nothing we love more than a two-for-one product; okay maybe except a trashy rom-com. But, we digress. This wand is the ultimate two-fer. With obviously impeccable tress-taming abilities, it’s also enriched with reparative, hair and scalp-caring ingredients. Unbelievable scenes, really.
Key features:
- Polycare technology works to repair strands
- Bamboo extract works to soothe scalp
- Serum-like consistency
Available at:
- $33 from Adore Beauty
- $24 from Bondi Boost
- $24 from Oz Hair and Beauty
Got2b Farewell Flyaways Touch Up Brush
From $25 at Priceline
If you don’t know Got2b, let us introduce you to the Queen of taming edges, who’ve taken their powers of a stunning long-lasting hold and transported it into a strand-slicking wand. With a natural hold and unique brush shape, the vegan design is a game-changer.
Key features:
- Unique brush shape
- Non-greasy formula
- 95 per cent natural ingredients
Available at:
- $25 from Priceline
- $25 from Woolworths
- $14.99 (usually $25) from Chemist Warehouse
Disco Stick Hair Wax Stick
From $24.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Who doesn’t want a dance party with their mane? We sure do! And TBH, the hold this wax stick has makes us feel like dancing. With this jojoba-enhanced formula coming from an Aussie brand, it makes us proud enough to rush out and grab another stick or two.
Key features:
- Super easy to apply
- Jojoba oil infused
- A little goes a long way
Available at:
- $19.99 (usually $24.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Noughty Strands Away
From $25 at Priceline
This much-loved UK brand is launching into Priceline and we’re so excited to be able to get our hands on it IRL. With a fragrance-free formula that offers major hold, the strand-slicking wand is actually seriously nourishing. Yep, sleek, frizz-free hair now comes with a dose of extra natural, nourishing oils.
Key features:
- 97 per cent natural ingredients
- Fragrance-free formula
- Formula enriched with marula and coconut oils
Available at:
$25 from Priceline
- $29.99 from Amazon Australia
How do you smooth flyaways?
Look, we totally get you might think the answer to this question is just to whip out your strand-smoothing slick wand or wax, and that’s so true. But, getting to the root of the cause could also help the situation. If you’re seeing your strands be seriously frizzy, the key to keeping them locked in place is to boost the hydration. Yep, look for shampoos and conditioners that will add moisture back to your parched tresses, and even pick up a nourishing oil. Also, be sure to style your stands on a lower heat. Yep, less is more here people. And of course having your strand-slicking products on hand so doesn’t hurt.
Main Image Credit: @sofiagrainge
Antonia Gentry might not slick her strands back, but she’s got an epic curl routine mastered. Check out what she uses here…
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