There are many pros to styling your hair in a slicked-back ponytail or bun — it’s relatively easy to do, doesn’t require you to wash your hair beforehand and helps you achieve a sophisticated look.

The slicked back bun, a signature of the viral "clean girl" aesthetic that emerged on TikTok in the early 2020s, is under scrutiny as experts warn of a serious consequence: Traction alopecia.

Has the reign of the slicked-back bun finally come to an end? After spending multiple years as the It style of cool girls everywhere, it seems the tides have shifted. Celebrities are flocking to the ...