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wet look
What does wet look mean?
A hairstyle slicked down with gel or oil so it looks glossy and freshly wet.
"She rocked the wet look with a deep side part."
Origin
A styling term that's recurred since the 1980s but resurged hard through editorial fashion and beauty TikTok in the early 2020s alongside the slick, glazed aesthetic.
Frequently asked questions
What does wet look mean in beauty?
A deliberately glossy, damp-looking finish on hair or skin, styled with gel, oil, or dewy products to mimic a fresh-out-the-shower sheen.
How do you get the wet look?
On hair, slick it down with gel or oil for high shine; on skin, layer dewy serums and glowy products for a damp sheen.
Is the wet look a new trend?
It's recurred since the 1980s but came back strong in the early 2020s with the glazed, glossy aesthetic.
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