At Primark, the beauty departments regularly see the creation of low-cost items that trigger real word of mouth. Latest: a mini pink brush designed to straighten hair backwards, priced at just £2, or around $2.50 in Eurozone countries, which intrigues all those who like ultra-clean looks.
In a context where the slick bun and the clean look are invading TikTok, this new addition to the PS… hair range is quickly becoming the accessory that everyone is talking about in stores and on the networks. And inevitably, a question comes up: can this little brush really compete with the much more expensive tools that are already making the buzz.
Primark slick back brush: what the PS… Mini Slick Back Hair Brush offers
The product in question, the PS… Mini Slick Back Hair Brush, appears in the hair tools category of Primark and costs £2 in the United Kingdom (around $2.50 in the eurozone and $4, or nearly $3.70 in the United States). Its mini format, easy to slip into a bag, aims for finishes: smoothing the roots, smoothing out small rebellious hairs and creating an impeccable slick back. Primark already highlights it in its beauty bestsellers, a sign that the demand is very real.
The perception of the brand’s beauty accessories also works in its favor. On her blog, the creator of the site Nina Løves Cooking says that her store is a “happy mess” but that the Primark complexion and highlighter brushes are “great”, that she uses them and washes them regularly without them moving, to the point of joking that she will have more. For small tools, she goes so far as to say that she recommends them “200%”, an experience that sets the tone for this new hairbrush.
An Affordable Dupe of Luxury Slick Back Brushes and How to Use It
The Mini Slick Back Hair Brush arrives on a market already heated by premium models like the Emi Jay Mini Boar Bristle Brush, sold for $42 (around $39) and highlighted by *W Magazine* for its smoothing results. Other specialty brands, from EcoTools to LullaBellz, rely on firm bristles to tame frizz and distribute gel or wax. In this landscape, Primark offers an entry-level alternative which uses the principle of the compact brush dedicated to flat hairstyles, without the bill that makes you hesitate.
Concretely, a slick back brush is used on previously detangled hair. We apply a dab of gel, styling cream or wax at the roots, then pass the brush to push the locks back, in a low ponytail or in a clean girl type bun. The tutorials put forward by brands like Sephora insist on working section by section for thick or curly hair: first fix the base, then go over with the brush to smooth the baby hairs and small hairs around the face.
Straight hair, health vigilance: what choosing Primark implies
On straight or fine hair, this Primark brush should mainly serve as a reinforcement to obtain a really clean finish, where a classic brush sometimes leaves a few flyaway strands. On curly or frizzy hair, it is used in addition to a comb or a detangling brush, to smooth the surface once the lengths have been worked with a strong hold product. Its mini format makes it practical for daytime touch-ups, for example to fix a frizzy neck.
That leaves the overall context of Primark beauty. A UFC-Que Choisir survey cited by *Biba* analyzed 153 cosmetics and placed the Nourishing Lip Balm PS lip balm at the bottom of the ranking, with a D rating reflecting one for health. Other complexion references from the My Perfect Color line also receive a D, while most sheet masks and PS serums get an A. The Mini Slick Back Hair Brush is not a formulated product but this history simply reminds you to look closely at the labels when supplementing your hair routine with gels or treatments from the same brand.
FAQ – Primark slick back brush
Is the Primark slick back brush sold in France?
Primark does not sell online in France; the PS… Mini Slick Back Hair Brush is available in store, depending on local availability.
Is it suitable for curly or frizzy hair?
It is mainly used to smooth the surface and baby hairs; for very textured hair, it is better to use it after a good detangling and with a suitable styling product.
What is the price of the PS…Mini Slick Back Hair Brush?
Primark displays it at £2 in the United Kingdom, or around $2.50 in eurozone countries and $4 (nearly $3.70) in the United States.
