How To Work It: Wet-Look Hair

Only the coolest “It” girls are doing wet-look hair right now, whether that’s Kendall Jenner with her sleek, lacquered lengths, or Selena Gomez with a slicked-back lob. The style has transitioned from the runway to real life, but how do you pull it off? Follow these steps (and add a bold lipstick) to make wet-look totally wearable…

WORK WITH DAMP HAIR

After washing your hair, blot it with a towel until your strands are about 70% dry. Soaked hair will be too slippery to sculpt, so slightly-damp locks are a must.

APPLY PLENTY OF GEL

Glossy is the goal, so apply plenty of Wella Professionals EIMI Pearl Styler through your roots and mid-lengths. It’s a gel that adds a dose of shine, while locking your slicked-back style into place.

BRUSH IT BACK

Once you’ve got your gel on, use a brush to smooth hair back and remove any bumps. If you want that fresh-out-of-the-shower finish, use fingers to tease strands away from your face.

SCULPT FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE

Shape your wet-look style to fit your bone structure. For a round face, add some height at the crown by creating a quaff or gently backcombing the roots. If your face is narrow, opt for a flatter finish on the top, and create a looser feel at the sides by using less gel through the mid-lengths.