Growing up as a competitive dancer, I’m no stranger to the art of perfecting how to do a slick back bun—hairsprays, bobby ...

The slicked back bun, a signature of the viral “clean girl” aesthetic that emerged on TikTok in the early 2020s, is under scrutiny as experts warn of a serious consequence: Traction alopecia.

What’s not to love about slicked-back hairstyles? They instantly make you look put together, work great on all hair types ...