Super-sleek hair is having a moment on the red carpet. Although curls and waves continue to be classic looks, there's something about a smooth blowout that gives any ensemble an unexpectedly graphic twist. Even better, it's an easy look to create. Just part your hair as you normally would, give it a quick pass of the flat iron, and add product as needed. You can even style sleek hair into ponytails, buns, and twisted knots.
Ahead, we put together a list of sleek hairstyles for every length that you'll be trying out in no time.
Blunt Bob With Bangs
Serious Louise Brooks vibes here. If your cut features bangs like Kerry Washington's brow-length set, use a tiny flat iron or small round brush to style them.
Pinned Back Pixie
Is your pixie currently in that in-between stage? Make like Sarah Paulson and go for a straight texture, then pin down any unruly lengths in the back to create a polished vibe.
High Bun
Nothing says regal like a high bun. Lupita Nyong'o's slicked-back style is accentuated with a bejeweled band around the base of her high bun, which shows off her natural hair.
Long and Straight
If you have long hair to play with, before picking up the round brush and blow dryer duo, run a few drops of hair serum through your mid-lengths and ends to impart a mirror-like shine a la Beyoncé's lengthy locks.
Sleek, Loose Ponytail
Ciara's loose ponytail combines two looks: a slicked-down center part tucked behind the ears, with a loose ponytail that looks sophisticatedly undone. It's structure meets romance and we're here for it.
Mid-length With Highlights
Jennifer Lopez's buttery blonde highlights look even brighter and more pronounced when paired with a smooth, sleek finish.
Blown Out Bob
Elvira Hancock, is that you? Between the piecey fringe and blown-out bob, Bella Hadid's style mirrors that of Michelle Pfeiffer's Scarface persona. Use a straightener to curl the ends under for a softer look, as seen on Hadid.
Sleek Waves
Who said a sleek hairstyle has to be straight? Gemma Chan's hair is parted ever so slightly off-center and cascades down into the softest, shiniest waves.
Side-Parted Chin Length Bob
A deep side-part added to a smooth bob like Taraji P. Henson's puts all the focus on your brow and adds extra volume at the crown.
Low Chignon
Meghan Markle has become known for her sleek, low chignon. The bun style can be worn casually for running errands or elegantly tucked back for events.
Asymmetrical Bob
The asymmetric shape of Union's cut gives the style a slight punk rock edge while a deep side part gives it movement.
Stick Straight Lob
A haircut like Kim Kardashian's may seemingly appear to be all one level, thanks to an invisible layering technique with her lob. The layers are still there for the sake of dimension but are cut close enough so that it isn't apparent. We're getting major Cleopatra vibes from this stick-straight look.
Slicked Back
For a sleek look that's not parted in the center, slick it back instead. With hair away from the face, you can focus on your makeup such as a bold lip, as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley does here.