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Along with Ugg boots, bleached eyebrows, and crop tops, Bella Hadid has seemingly influenced everyone to try out a super-sleek updo. Did Hadid invent the look? Absolutely not. But still, we can’t seem to get enough. Back in April of 2022, TikToker Arielle Lorre revealed the secret behind many A-listers slicked-back looks: hair wax sticks.
Somewhere between a hair gel, a strong-hold hairspray, and a pomade, wax sticks are essentially hydrating, grippy balms that hairstylists use to as a last step to completely eliminate flyaways and add shine to the hair. It couldn’t be easier: simply uncap the stick and run it over your hair like a deodorant to get that model-esque look. Here, find the five best wax stick you need to for your next updo.
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Best Overall
She is Bomb
Hair Wax Stick 2
Best For A Budget
Samnyte
Hair Wax Stick 3
Best For Beginners
Bed Head
Bed Head Hair Stick 4
Best For Damaged Hair
KRISTIN ESS HAIR
Anytime Anywhere Recovery Balm 5
Best For Adding Texture
R+Co
Dart Pomade Stick
Tatjana Freund is ELLE’s Beauty E-Commerce Writer. She has interviewed countless haircare professionals, and is always testing out new and trending hair treatments.
Tatjana Freund Beauty Commerce Writer Tatjana Freund is a Beauty Commerce Writer, covering makeup, skincare, and haircare products and trends.
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