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The aesthetic has been rightfully criticized for its repackaging of beauty elements worn by women of color for decades, with the slicked-back bun, in particular, being a point of contention.

‘The trend of the messy slick back bun is likely to continue evolving, with more women gravitating towards this timeless, chic and easy-to-maintain style,’ the ADEM team highlights.

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From its renaissance during the pandemic to being championed by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Lori Harvey, the slicked-back bun has loomed large in the beauty zeitgeist recently, spurred on by ...