Samantha Holender is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she reports on the best new launches, dives into the science behind skincare, and shares the breakdown on the latest and greatest trends in the beauty space.
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The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.was probably the worst thing I could have done. I’d pretty much retired the hairstyle altogether. Fast forward to 2026, and not only is my hair in a much stronger state, but there’s a new wax stick on the market that’smuch better for my hair health. Enter: Oribe’s Supershine Smoothing Wax Stick, which retails for $46. It’s the first slick-back stick from the brand, which, while crazy to think about, was very thoughtfully developed. It has a long-lasting hold , but prioritizes nourishing and conditioning ingredients so my hair doesn’t feel brittle and extra prone to breakage when I wash it out. For my full, honest review, and to see the product in action, keep reading.are certainly not a new innovation and there a ton of great ones on the market. But what really sets this one apart from the rest I’ve tried is two-fold: first and foremost, the brand conducted a lot of research to prove that the formula protects from humidity for 48 hours, provides two days' worth of hold, and offers 66 percent protection from. Second to that? It leverages a trio of truly powerful ingredients for hair health. The cranberry complex is effective at hydrating dry hair and creating a glassy finish ; a smoothing butter blend locks in moisture and reinforces cuticle strength; and castor seed oil strengthens hair to prevent breakage andExtreme Weather Is No Match for My Favorite Sleek and Chic Hairstyle I’ve pretty much perfected the slick-back method. To start, I use the wax stick to smooth down my part and hairline, paying extra attention to the little hairs above my ear that simply hate to behave themselves. Then, I take a and gather my hair into a ponytail at the crown of my head. It doesn’t have to be perfect at this point. Go over any flyaway once more with the Supershine stick and smooth out bumps with your brush. I personally don’t care if my hairstyle looks a bit messy, but if you want to be a perfectionist about it, grab a rat tail comb and smooth out any lingering kinks. Finally, take a second hair tie, along with a few bobby pins, to secure the hair into a bun.The real test of a slick-back stick is how well it wears throughout the day. More often than not, my flyaways creep back around 3pm and the pieces around my ear refuse to stay put more than 30 minutes. I was genuinely impressed by the hold here. My hairstyle stayed locked in pretty much all day and it remained hyper-shiny. But the biggest standout for me was removal. I often find myself tugging through the wax with a brush in the shower, but this washing right out and left my hair feeling shockingly silky. With a product this good, I might just have to incorporate slick-back back into my weekly hairstyling rotation. For more than 30 years, Marie Claire has been an internationally recognized destination for news, fashion and beauty trends, investigative packages, and more. When it comes to the products Marie Claire recommends, we take your faith in us seriously. Every product that we feature comes personally recommended by a Marie Claire writer or editor, or by an expert we’ve spoken to firsthand.Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.Samantha Holender is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she reports on the best new launches, dives into the science behind skincare, and shares the breakdown on the latest and greatest trends in the beauty space. She's studied up on every ingredient you'll find on INCI list and is constantly in search of the world's glowiest makeup products. She's constantly tracking the biggest nail and hair trends to pop up in the beauty space, going backstage during fashion weeks, tracking celebrity looks, and constantly talking to celebrity hair stylists, nail artists, and makeup artists. Prior to joining the team, she worked as, where she stayed on the pulse of pop culture and broke down celebrity beauty routines, hair transformations, and red carpet looks. Her words have also appeared on, Delish.com, and Philadelphia Wedding. Samantha also serves as a board member for the American Society of Magazine Editors . She first joined the organization in 2018, when she worked as an editorial intern at Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine. Samantha has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. While at GWU, she was a founding member of the school’s HerCampus chapter and served as its President for four years. When she’s not deep in the beauty closet or swatching eyeshadows, you can find her obsessing over Real Housewives and all things Bravo. Keep up with her on Instagram @samholender.
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