It's possible to get rid of a cowlick, but it isn't as simple as smoothing the hair with gel and calling it a day. According to celebrity stylists Ashley Rourk and Anike Rabiu, multiple steps are needed to achieve this goal. First, you need the right haircut. "If you can't stand your cowlicks and don't have time to tame them, longer lengths are best because the weight of long hair pulls them down, making them less obvious," Rourk says.

Rabiu recommends using duckbill clips on damp hair where the cowlick originates, as this helps flatten the strands of hair in the desired direction prior to drying. The stylists recommend using the concentrator tool on your hair dryer, as this allows you to control the direction of your hair as you're drying it. Use your dryer on the medium setting as excess heat can aggravate your cowlick and cause damage to the hair follicle.

Using lightweight products is best since added weight on your hair can cause the cowlick to reemerge. Flexible hold hairspray and dry shampoo work wonders, as does textured cream. These same tips and tricks apply regardless of where the cowlick is positioned on your head.