Slick back, quiet authority
Slick Back
Where can I get a slick back haircut in Dubai?
At M3 Barbershop City Walk or Detail. A slick back carries even length across the top and combs it straight back from the forehead — the quietest way to look expensive.
The slick back is having its second life through the old money look, and the modern version is matte and slightly loose rather than wet and rigid.
M3 Barberspace
Cosmetics
Brosh Apache 40gr — the style step of this cut, from our own shelf.
Only from our cosmetics
- Wash
Lsb Recharge Shampo 250ml AED 150 - Condition
Brosh Hair Balm 70gr AED 150 - Style Brosh Apache 40gr AED 120
- Finish
Brosh Base Spray 200ml AED 250
Our shelf’s pick for each step — your barber swaps any of them for your hair.
Barber
Michael Kosiakov
Books slick back by the hour at M3. You pick the barber, the hour is yours, and the cut is shaped to you in it.
What is a slick back?
Uniform medium length on top, long enough to reach back past the crown, with sides tapered or left slightly longer depending on how soft you want it. Everything travels in one direction: back.
Wet look or matte?
Matte, almost always. A high-shine slick back reads dated in 2026; a matte paste or a light cream gives control without the plastic finish. Ask your barber what to use — they will hand you the tin they actually work with.
Will a slick back work with my hairline?
Combing back exposes the temples, so it is the least forgiving cut for a receding hairline. Your barber will tell you plainly, and if it is not right, a French crop does the opposite job.
Book your slick back
Choose your barber and your hour — the price is the barber’s hourly rate for the time you reserve, shown before you confirm. A web booking stays pending until you confirm in chat.
Questions people ask
How much length do I need to slick my hair back?
Enough to reach past the crown when combed — usually eight centimetres or more on top.
Is a slick back the same as the old money haircut?
It is the cut most often behind that look, along with a side part. We have a page for the old money style itself.
How often should it be cut?
Every four to five weeks — it carries length, so it moves out of shape slowly.
What does a slick back cost at M3 Dubai?
The hourly rate of the barber you book, for the hour you reserve.