Samie Elishi shares her £6.49 hack for the perfect slicked

Jan 07, 2024

The slicked-back ponytail is easily the best invention since the Dyson Airwrap and the entirety of Rare Beauty. Greasy hair? Slicked-back ponytail. Forecasted drizzle? Slicked-back ponytail. A booked 'n' busy 24 hours that would make Molly-Mae Hague wince? You guessed it! A slicked-back ponytail.

Now, it's not just because we have been tired since 2012 and for practical, get-my-hair-off-my-face-type reasons. A super, sleek ponytail can also be good for your hair's overall condition, too. As well as not having to touch the hair with your trusty ghds, a lot of products are infused with nourishing hair ingredients to leave your split ends a little less frazzled.

Turns out, Love Island's Samie Elishi has discovered the ultimate product for a slicked-back ponytail and it's currently half-price on Amazon.

The 22-year-old revealed all in a TikTok video captioned, 'My go-to quick slick back low pony! ✨🐴 The best to do when it's hair wash day but you really can't be asked😂'

Fans noticed she was armed with the L'Oreal Elvive Hydra Hyaluronic Acid Serum and it's just £6.49.

As well as helping you achieve that perfect slicked-back look, the affordable serum is enthused with hyaluronic acid which weightlessly coats the hair, leaving it plump and hydrated for up to 72 hours.

One fan commented on Samie's video, 'I use that spray every day, it's a lifesaver😭, especially for the gym!'

Another added, 'One thing about our girl, Samie is she's going to slay a slick back'

Rrp: £12.99

Rrp: £12.99

Now we've established the slicked-back ponytail is pretty ace, here are the best products that will ensure your hairstyle is both seamless and unfaltering. You are very welcome.

This handbag-sized hair wand helps tame flyaways without leaving your hair oily or crunchy. What's more, the formula contains nourishing jojoba and evening primrose which can easily be brushed out for styling the next day.

A non-sticky, non-greasy styling gel which keeps your hair in place all day long. Perfect for achieving mega-sleek hairstyles including the iconic slicked-back ponytail. It's very affordable, too. Love Island's Olivia Hawkins recently shared on Instagram stories how this was her holy grail for up-dos in the villa.

Olaplex is known and loved for transforming damaged tresses but it also works brilliantly for a slick back ponytail.

The TikTok-loved wax stickis formulated with beeswax and Japan wax for great hold and texture. It's easy to apply, and style your hair with and contains Castor oil to condition the hair and ensure it remains totally frizz-free.

For smoothing away fine baby hair, this loved formula is packed with beeswax to add volume and texture, together with kaolin clay that gives it its supreme holding prowess.

The Girls Bathroom's Sophia Tuxford and Cinzia Baylis-Zullo's hairdresser use this hard-working formula on the girls for event-worthy slicked-back up-dos. Customers loved how it's nice and light' whilst holding styles all day.