I have naturally curly hair and these are the products that actually keep a sleek slick back during volleyball, workouts, and lifting. The combination of sweat + curls + touching my hair constantly makes most products fall apart, but these keep every...
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Brushes (key for curls)
Glossy Hold Products (wet/snatched finish)
Matte Hold Products (soft + clean finish)
Anti-Frizz & Sweat Control
Tools & Accessories That Matter
Post-Workout Hair Care (big for curls)
Brushes (key for curls)
Tools that flatten curls at the root and smooth product evenly. Hard bristles = sleek + controlled. Detail brushes are clutch for flyaways + edges.
Getting this slick back brush without a handle is super good for traveling. I use one with a handle as well. The overall use of this brush will completely change your slick back look!
GranNaturals Boar Bristle Slick Back Brush
The first tiny brush is AMAZING for my baby hairs that hate staying down and for edges!
Slick Back Comb
Glossy Hold Products (wet/snatched finish)
For the wet, snatched, model-off-duty slick back. High shine + high hold that survives sweat, humidity, and constant hair touching.
I use this for heavy gel and the blue bottle of this for heavy gel. It’s not coming out, and will last a while!!!
It's a 10 Clear Miracle Gel
Healthier for your hair and holds thick hair.
Ulta Beauty
Literally locks the shape; amazing for game days.
Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray
Matte Hold Products (soft + clean finish)
For clean, soft, natural slick backs without the wet look. Lightweight control that keeps curls compressed and frizz minimal.
I use the big bottle of this but also better for your hair and holds heavy hair types
Keratin Flex Finish Hair Spray - 2.6 Ounces
Absolute necessity for on the go slick backs, in the rush slick backs, and slick backs for casual days. I use it on days I lift because it isn’t hard to wash it out at the end of the day or workout.
Wax Sticks For Hair
Holds texture without wet sheen.
Non Toxic Edge Control
Smooths but stays subtle.
Pomade No Shine
Anti-Frizz & Sweat Control
Sweat + curls = frizz at the crown. These stop puffing, halo frizz, and humidity lift so the slick back stays smooth longer.
Softens roots + prevents halo frizz.
Miracle Curls Frizz Free Anti-Frizz Hair Cream
Great for mid-season humidity or long tournaments.
The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray
Great for mid-season humidity or long tournaments.
What's your favorite silicone serum? : r/Naturalhair
Great for mid-season humidity or long tournaments.
Keratin Spray For Hair
Tools & Accessories That Matter
Non-slip hair ties, pins, and clips that keep curly hair secured through volleyball, conditioning, and lifting sessions.
Prevents curly hair from slowly loosening.
No Slip Hair Tie
For low nape curls that pop out.
Curved Bobby Pins
Quick restyle without re-washing.
Mini Claw Clips
Post-Workout Hair Care (big for curls)
Products that protect curls from breakage after repeated slicking + washing. Keeps hair healthy, shiny, and able to slick again tomorrow.
