Zara McDermott shares genius trick for achieving the perfect sleek bun every time

Plus her £2 holygrail hair product

Zara sleek bun

by Caitlin Casey |
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If you haven't already been hunting down the perfect gel for a slick-back bun, where have you been? Well, let's all call the searches off now, as Zara McDermott has found the most efficient gel to use for a perfect sleek bun.

Even better, it will cost you a mere £2 of hard-earned money.

The Love Island and Made in Chelsea star took to her Instagram to show fans how she does her own slick-back bun looks as she mooches around in Marbella (yes, we are very jealous). Turns out, the process is super easy and very cheap too.

©@zaramcdermott on Instagram

Firstly, Zara popped her hair up into a high ponytail, slicking through her roots with the VO5 Mega Hold Styling Gel and brush.

After tying her hair up in two plaits and wrapping them around into a cute updo, she finished off with the Schwarzkopf got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Vegan Hairspray  to really keep it in a hold - no loose ends here.

A true bargain queen, if you ask us.

Wearing an ASOS dress - the ASOS DESIGN mandarin collar flared mini dress to be exact - and finishing the look with a pop of red lip with the L'Oreal Paris Color Riche in 125, we think the presenter looks simply divine.

Being one of the easiest and effortless hairstyles of the past few years, we can't deny our love for the slick-back pony or bun and now it's even cheaper than ever. This possibly might be the cheapest product we've seen and for only £2, we're totally sold.

Want to get your hands on the slicked hair that Zara (and everyone else) has been doing? Here's where to shop the exact gel and hairspray below.

Thanks for that one, Zara.

SHOP: Zara McDermott's favourite slick-back hair products

This is no joke: the actual styling gel as used by Zara McDermott herself is the VO5 Mega Hold product for a mere £2. She said she just picked it up at the airport while flying for her holiday. We'll be adding that to our baskets.

We also saw Zara blitz her hair with the Schwarzkopf got2b Glued hairspray to keep that slick back in check. For a mere £4, it's hard to say no.

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