A grooming explainer outlines common men’s hairstyle missteps and why perceived neatness and balance influence appearance.

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.

There is perhaps no hairstyle quite as reliable as a slicked-back bun. Known as the internet’s most favored ‘do, the versatile style blew up last year after celebrities and influencers alike ...