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The Best Hair Wax Sticks For Sleek Edges, Buns And Ponytails

Master sleek summer hairdos with these hair must-have.
The Best Hair Wax Sticks For Sleek Edges, Buns And Ponytails
By Jennifer Ford · Updated June 27, 2024

If you’re looking for hassle-free summer hairstyles, you’ve probably considered a slicked-back bun or a sleek ponytail (my go-to). Both are good options for avoiding that sweaty-hair-stuck-to-face feeling, and it doesn’t take much to maintain either look, especially with the best hair wax sticks. Thanks to their strong yet flexible hold and compact size, these styling must-haves keep every strand in place and allow for precise, convenient, and mess-free application.

TGIN’s Miracle Styling Smooth & Sleek Wax Stick (my new holy grail) works like a charm on my 4C, blown-dry hair. It smoothes flyaways and frizz, seals in moisture, and adds a fresh-out-of-the-salon shine. However, what works for me might not be the most effective for you, so I rounded up options suitable for all hair types. Whether your hair is thick or fine, straight or curly, these wax sticks will keep your tresses laid.

The Best Hair Wax Sticks

    • Best Overall: KeraCare Hair Wax Stick
    • Best For Straight Hair: Bed Head Hair Wax Stick
    • Best For Naturally Curly Hair: TGIN Miracle Styling Smooth & Sleek Wax Stick
    • Best For Thick Hair: Nexxus Slick Stick Strong Hold Hair Wax
    • Best For Thin Hair: Kristin Ess Hair Anytime Anywhere Recovery Balm
Best Overall
KeraCare Hair Wax Stick

You might fall in love with its velvet texture and delightful fragrance. But the way it secures strands in place, leaving them smooth and glossy, is what earns KeraCare’s Hair Wax Stick the top spot on the list.

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Best For Straight Hair
Bed Head Hair Wax Stick

For straight hair, which can sometimes appear flat or lack volume, a wax stick like Bed Head’s provides the necessary texture and grip to create a polished, structured look that holds well without looking limp or unruly.

Available at Ulta
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Best For Naturally Curly Hair
tgin Miracle Styling Smooth & Sleek Wax Stick

Another name for this amazing styling product wouldn’t do it justice. It’s a miracle for those who want to achieve a sleek updo quickly and with minimal product, especially curly girls. It’s hydrating, pliable, and moisturizing–there isn’t a formulation like it.

Available at Ulta
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Best For Thick Hair
Nexxus Slick Stick Strong Hold Hair Wax

Whether aiming for a structured updo or a sleek, polished finish, Nexxus’s Slick Stick Strong Hold Hair Wax ensures your thick hair stays flawlessly styled from morning to night with its 48-hour hold.

Available at Amazon
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Best For Thin Hair
Kristin Ess Hair Anytime Anywhere Recovery Balm

Thin hair deserves the best care, and Kristin Ess Hair Anytime Anywhere Recovery Balm is here to deliver. Unlike heavier products that can make thin hair look flat and greasy, this innovative wax stick provides a light, pliable hold that adds volume and texture without weighing the hair down.

Available at Ulta
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