How I Get a Slick Bun — Without the Breakage

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A slicked-back bun is the only solution to days with 70 percent humidity. However, if you’ve been scraping your hair back when wet — reconsider! Our beauty columnist Rio spoke to numerous hairstylists, all of whom said that protein bonds in your hair weaken when wet, making it even more susceptible to breakage and stretching. Instead, follow Rio’s slick-bun how-to here (the goal is to find products that are strong enough to smooth your hair down without the formula being so thick that it’s impossible to wash out of your hair).

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