28 Amazing Ways to Get the Job Done Fast
#1: Sleek Golden Blonde Hair
Try a shiny, wet style for your next night out to keep your blonde hair looking smooth and neat. This style is easy to do and only needs a little hair product to look polished. If you want to cover part of your face, avoid slicked-back looks because they pull all your hair away. The wet, sleek style works best on hair that hasn’t been washed for a day or two. Natural oils in your hair add a nice shine. Use a boar bristle brush to spread oils or serum evenly. This helps your hair look smooth all over, without some parts looking greasier than others.
#2: Short Black Slick Back
Highlight your face with a trendy, short black slicked-back hairstyle. This look is both stylish and bold, depending on how you wear it. A wet style works well for oval faces and brings out your best features. To get a shiny, smooth finish, try Johnson Aloe Baby Oil. Use a high-shine hair spray to keep your hair neat and sleek all day.
#3: Wet Curly Wolf Cut
Now, people are styling a curly wolf cut with a wet look. Usually, we see these cuts looking fluffy, shaggy, and full of curls. The new trend gives it a shiny, wet style. This fresh look brings the disco era back to life. When you apply mousse or gel to damp hair, it keeps that wet look even after drying. You can keep this style or change it by fluffing your hair and setting it differently.
#4: Wet and Slicked Back Shoulder-Length Hair
A wet, slicked-back hairstyle looks great on shoulder-length hair. It works well for special events or when you want to add some fun to your daily style. Make sure to prepare your hair properly. Start by blow-drying your hair with a round brush to shape it. Then, gently brush your hair back away from your face for a polished finish.
#5: Short Wet Hairstyle with Short Bangs
A wet hairstyle on short hair with bangs creates a simple yet stylish everyday look. To get this style, apply a strong hold gel while your hair is damp and smooth it back for a sleek finish.
#6: High Bun with Pinned Waves and Gems
Add some gems to your high bun with pinned waves for extra shine. These gems highlight the beautiful details of your updo.
#7: Easy Brushed-Back Sleek Hairstyle
Go for a simple, brushed-back sleek hairstyle. The wet hair look can appear either sophisticated or casual. You can change it to match your outfit. First, find the hair part that suits your face shape best. Next, put wet-look gel on damp hair. The gel will dry, but your hair will still look wet and shiny.
#8: Chic Wavy Tousled Bob
A messy bob is a stylish way to try the wet hair look. Use a mix of hair gel and oil to make it shiny without looking too wet.
#9: Medium-Length Wet Brush Back Style
This is a medium-length hairstyle with a wet, brushed-back look. If you want a simple way to make your hair look more stylish, try this wet style. Loreal has good products for creating a wet look. Put the product on damp hair, then comb it back from the top of your head in a way that flatters your face shape. Try different partings to find what looks best on you. This style works well for women who like to wear cocktail dresses and smokey eye makeup.
#10: Side Part Wet Look with Choppy Ends
Experiment with a fresh look by parting your wet hair to the side and leaving the ends uneven. Start with a long bob hairstyle that has sharp, clean edges. This makes it simple to slick your hair back. Apply a strong gel to damp hair to hold the style. Use a comb to make a side part, then tuck your hair behind your ears. Allow your hair to dry naturally. For a stylish touch, clip a barrette on one side.
#11: Slick Back Wet Bob Hairstyle
A slicked-back wet bob is a stylish and easy option for a special event or evening out. Use a strong-hold gel to keep your hair neat and in place throughout the night.
#12: Finger Waves on Short-Length Hair
Finger waves look amazing on short hair. This vintage style with a modern twist is a great way to try the wet-look hair trend.
#13: Wet Wavy Long Bob
A damp, wavy long bob gives off strong mermaid vibes. It’s a cool and fresh hairstyle choice for summertime.
#14: Wet Waves on Long Hair
Long hair with wet waves creates a stunning look that adds a touch of Hollywood glamour.
#15: Wet Look with Messy Beach Waves
This shiny, wet hairstyle with messy beach waves looks stunning! The hair’s texture mixes relaxed beach vibes with a touch of glamour. The extra details around the face make this style modern and one-of-a-kind.
#16: Wet Mullet with Undercut
This wet mullet with an undercut is great for those who want a punk-influenced hairstyle that also looks fresh and modern.
#17: Sleek Ballerina Bun with Ribbon
A smooth bun with a ribbon gives a classy look. It works well for ballerinas, bridesmaids, or anyone going out for a special night. Use gel to keep your hair neat and shiny. Adding a cute ribbon to your bun makes the style look fresh and youthful.
#18: Effortless Wet Look on Short Hair
It’s easy to get a wet look on short hair. A wet style on your pixie cut can make you look fresh and new. Shape soft, petal-like pieces around your face. Use a fine-tooth comb and some gel to set your hair the way you want it to dry.
#19: Neck-Length Wet Bob
Try a wet bob haircut that reaches your neck. To get a trendy wet look, apply Wella Shockwave to your short bob. This product helps keep your hair looking wet all day. It’s a simple but stylish choice, perfect for work meetings. First, dampen your hair. Then, put on Wella Shockwave and use a fine-tooth comb to style your hair neatly.
#20: Swept Back Wet Style on Mid Back-Length Hair
A slicked-back wet look is perfect for hair that reaches the middle of your back. This style adds a stylish twist to the wet hair trend, especially if you have long, smooth hair. To achieve this look, you will need plenty of styling products, especially with longer hair. If you want clean, vegan, and high-quality wet styling products, check out Authentic Beauty Systems. Their products work well on all hair types.
#21: Vertical Space Buns with Face Frame and Gems
This style features two vertical space buns with face-framing strands decorated with gems. It’s a great choice if you like the wet look. The strands around your face highlight your features, especially on long or square faces. You can comb and shape them to suit your style. The vertical buns create a fun, space-girl feel. The gems add a touch of sparkle.
#22: Slicked Back Blonde Hair
Try a slicked-back blonde hairstyle for a fresh, stylish look. Use a wet-look gel from Loreal to add shine. Apply the gel to the sides and top of your hair. Leave the back dry and straight for a classy finish.
#23: Sleek Casual Twisted Bun
For a stylish bun, try adding a classic French twist. Apply a smooth gel to add shine and keep your hair in place. Next, create a low French twist at the back of your neck and secure it with bobby pins. Angle the twist diagonally to match your head’s shape. These simple steps can easily upgrade your evening hairstyle.
#24: Wet Textured Pixie Cut
A wet textured pixie cut gives you a confident, boss-like style. Tell your stylist you want a classic pixie with soft, textured bangs. This haircut keeps some hair over your ears and along your neck. Use a Loreal WetLook product to keep it stylish. It makes your hair appear wet, even when it’s dry.
#25: Sleek Short Hair with Deep Side Part
Short, sleek hair with a deep side part looks stylish and is simple to create. To achieve this style, apply a strong hold gel and use a fine-tooth comb. Shape your hair as you want it to dry. The deep side part gives your hair a timeless and classy feel.
#26: Wet-Style Curly Bob
A wet-look curly bob is a simple haircut that frames your face closely. It gives your curls or waves a fresh, lively style, as if you just finished a wash, and you’re ready to go about your day. This style works best for people with natural curls or waves. To boost shine and shape, try using a shiny curl gel.
#27: Shoulder-Length Wet Laid Back Hair
This is a relaxed, shoulder-length hairstyle with a wet look. Depending on your outfit and the time of day, it can seem casual, business-ready, or even elegant. The style has a partly wet finish that highlights the smooth shape of your head, while the dry ends give it a cool, easygoing feel.
#28: Tapered Wet Long Pixie
Consider trying a long, tapered wet pixie cut. When done well, this style looks amazing slicked back. To get the best look, keep the hair longer on top and taper it to a narrow neck. This creates a nice rounded shape at the back of your head. The longer top also makes it easier to slick back your hair. You will love how neat and easy to manage this hairstyle is.
Want a new style? Wet hairstyles are trending, and you can easily learn how to do them. Expert Haylee Calamia shares simple tips and tricks for every hair type, face shape, and lifestyle.
Meet The Expert
Haylee Calamia
Haylee is a Master Stylist & Educator with over 7 years of experience.
You can find her at Camaraderie Barber + Beauty by Youphoria in Lancaster, PA.
Recognize Your Hair Type
Are you happy with how thick your hair is? You should be! Whether your hair is fine, medium, or thick, Haylee says it’s important to know your hair’s density. The same goes for your hair’s texture. Is it straight, wavy, curly, or coily? Understanding these details helps you style your hair better.
Haylee suggests people with straight to wavy hair and low to medium thickness should use a lightweight product. If you have curly or coily hair that is medium to thick, a heavier product is better. For coily hair with low thickness, combining both products gives the best results.
Make Friends with Your Face Shape
Styling is fun, but make sure to highlight your face shape. Haylee focuses on celebrating your unique beauty. No matter if your face is oval, oblong, round, diamond, triangle, or square, you look amazing.
If you have an oblong face, try adding volume around your cheekbones. For a round face, add height on top and use blunt lines. Diamond faces look better when you reduce width at the cheekbones but add fullness near the chin and bangs. Triangle faces need volume at the temples or width at the chin, based on which part is smaller. For square faces, add volume at the crown to make your face look longer and soften sharp edges.
Tips, Tricks, and Must-Have Products
Make your hair shiny, smooth, and free of frizz with Haylee’s favorite, Davines This is a Blowdry Primer. Apply it and style with a big round brush. Next, use a one-inch curling iron to create soft waves. After curling, add Davines This Is A Relaxing Moisturizing Fluid and then apply This is an Oil Non Oil for a sleek, wet style. Finish with a light spray of This is a Shimmering Mist.
Short on time? No worries. Use Davines This Is A Shine Wax along with some OI Oil. This combo gives your hair a shiny, smooth look fast and helps keep it hydrated.