From the fashion month runways around the globe to pop stars like Rosalia and Megan Thee Stallion, the wet hair look is in full fledge in the fashion industry.
The look is accomplished by using enough product to make your hair look wet and stay in place. For those who struggle with easily tangled hair or flyaways, this is a hairstyle that solves all of your problems.
It is a bold look that works from day to night and has many variations, even just the slick-backed bun leans into this trend but on a less advanced level. The fashion industry loves this look because it is sexy, bold, masculine, and feminine and while it does capture the eyes with the wet-looking hair, it also pulls attention to one's standout facial features.
Get this high-fashion wet hair look any day to change up your look. All you need are the right products, tips, be confident and be willing to experiment.
How To Get The Look
You can get the look with wet or dry hair, depending on what you are going for. Dry hair will take a lot of product, and it might be more of a daytime look. Whereas wet hair will yield the immediate wet look, you might have a dripping issue.
So there is a sweet spot for the level of wetness you want to accomplish. If you get your hair completely wet, let it dry about 30 percent or till there is no dripping happening before applying the product.
Instead of getting your hair soaking wet first, consider using a squirt bottle to reach the level of wetness instead. You can also choose to do this look when you are in between wash days to use the natural grease in your hair to your advantage.
To recap: let your hair be at a level of wetness where it is not dropping and part it accordingly (middle or side) before adding gel and serum. Additional ways to use this method but without going all out include doing a slicked-back bun or up-do that is shiny from the front, but not relying on the wet hair look yet.
Get The Right Product For Your Hair type
The key products here include hair gel and serum, because you don't want a crunchy look, moisture is key!
Start off with a reliable hair gel, like L'oreal, Tresemee or Wella, then run your favorite hair serum or oil through your hair for a layer of moisture and to break down the stickiness.
You don't want your hair to be sticky, just to maintain its wet look. Folks with straighter hair can use hair conditioner as an emulsive layer whereas people with Afri-textured hair should use a waxy or super high shine product.
To maintain moisture, add a quick layer of glycerine before leaving the house!
Day Vs. Night
Achieve a different layer depending on what time of the day it is. For a daytime look, go for a lighter wet look such as the next level of a slicked-back bun, or a beach wave wetness. This light-wet look is perfect for brunch or daytime activities.
For night time you can try to achieve your ultra wet look for a long night out or special occasion. Have fun styling the paper hairs into curls or intentionally away from your face.
Don't Be Afraid To Experiment
This is a fun look, and easy in theory yet strangely harder than it looks. Don't be afraid to experiment with different products, amounts of products and combinations.
Start off slow by wettening your hair with the spray bottle and adding product. See how far you can take it until your hair is fully emerged in the product from the root to the tips.
The gel is a given here, but experiment with maintaining the moisture whether it be a serum, your favorite hair oil or conditioner. Your typical products might not be what it takes to get the wet hair look, maybe you have to try something new.
The Aftercare Is Equally Important
You are submitting your hair to a lot more products than normal with this look, which is totally okay but you need to make sure to care for your hair afterward too.
It isn't essential, but try to plan this look the day before your hair wash day so that you can take advantage of your hair's natural oil and shine. That way you will use less product and it will be more natural.
When you do get in the shower to rinse out the product, get the product out first with warm water. Only after all of the crustiness or residue has been removed should you use shampoo, otherwise it will be much harder to get out completely.
Have fun with this trend, be willing to experiment and don't forget the aftercare!
