{"id":101357,"date":"2025-09-01T14:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zine.modalova.com\/zine\/?p=101357"},"modified":"2025-09-01T14:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:01:43","slug":"5-tips-master-wet-look-extend-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/5-tips-master-wet-look-extend-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Master the Wet Look and Extend Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you envied the <em>Wet Look<\/em> of models on the runways? But when it comes to recreating it at home, the result sometimes looks more like oily hair than the elegance of a mermaid emerging from the water. Stop right there: mastering the <em>wet look<\/em> is no small feat. Yet, it is the quintessential <strong>sun-kissed style<\/strong>, the one that extends summer right into fall. Shiny without being greasy, sophisticated while remaining fresh and modern, it can be worn just as well at the office as it can for an evening out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right products, a bit of technique, and some pro tips, you can transform this style into a true beauty asset. Ready to shine like after a dip in the ocean, but without sand in your hair? Follow the guide: here are 5 simple and effective tips to achieve the <em>wet look<\/em> without any missteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prepare Your Hair Deeply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step, even before thinking about the outcome of your wet look, is preparation. And preparation means care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, hop into the shower for a good shampoo and mask, then we move on to my favorite step: rinsing with apple cider vinegar. The smell isn\u2019t amazing, but it&#8217;s worth trying to bring shine and strength to your hair. <strong>Finish with the gentlest leave-in conditioner<\/strong> possible to continue protecting and nourishing your hair as it dries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose the Right Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to achieve a perfect wet look without using the right products&#8230;that suit your hair. Make sure to research according to your hair type, needs, and length. You\u2019ve understood: the choice of products is crucial depending on the nature of your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fine or Straight Hair<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Opt for a lightweight gel that has a strong styling power, providing volume and shine without a crunchy effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wavy or Curly Hair<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with an anti-frizz serum or a nourishing leave-in, then add a touch of gel to gently set everything in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/redirect\/brosse-brushing-14-rangs-plisson-accessoire-cheveux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"101332\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/we.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101332\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/we.webp 600w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/we-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/we-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/we-550x550.webp 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plisson Brushing Brush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/redirect\/coiffants-modelants-salerm-wet-gel-medium-hold-wet-look-styling-gel-64215039204040461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"101338\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101338\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salerm Wet Look Gel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Apply and Shape with Precision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, the interesting work begins! Your hair is clean, slightly damp, and it\u2019s time to take action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this hairstyle that doesn\u2019t allow for a single hair to be out of place, I recommend using a brow brush to \u201cstick\u201d down any rebellious hairs that might tend to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by <strong>generously distributing the gel (or the gel + oil mixture) from roots to tips.<\/strong> It\u2019s this mixture that you will apply to your head that will give the wet effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are, of course, free to choose the hairstyle you wish. Just know that it is recommended to style your hair back to keep your face clear. It would be a shame to end up with a big wet strand in front of your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always style back, using an appropriate brush: a bristle brush, like a boar bristle type, for a smooth and impeccable finish, especially if you adopt <a href=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/we-want-bob-haircut-back-school\/\">the short bob<\/a>. If, on the contrary, you like to play with a slightly more deconstructed effect, opt for a wide-tooth comb which will be less precise than a brush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1104\" data-id=\"101294\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sleek-Wet-Look-Hair-2025-\ud83d\udca7-Chic-Short-Hairstyle-for-Clean-Girl-Glam-Summer-Minimalism.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101294\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sleek-Wet-Look-Hair-2025-\ud83d\udca7-Chic-Short-Hairstyle-for-Clean-Girl-Glam-Summer-Minimalism.jpg 736w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sleek-Wet-Look-Hair-2025-\ud83d\udca7-Chic-Short-Hairstyle-for-Clean-Girl-Glam-Summer-Minimalism-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9<\/em>Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"636\" data-id=\"101300\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-wet-look.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-wet-look.jpg 424w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-wet-look-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Pinterest &#8211; Jennifer Lopez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"932\" data-id=\"101308\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-hair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101308\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-hair.jpg 700w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-hair-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9<\/em>Pinterest &#8211; Bella Hadid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"101318\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-hairstyle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101318\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-hairstyle.jpg 640w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-hairstyle-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9<\/em>Pinterest &#8211; Zendaya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"101321\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-rihanna.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101321\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-rihanna.jpg 712w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-rihanna-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9<\/em>Pinterest &#8211; Rihanna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"579\" data-id=\"101306\" src=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-style.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101306\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-style.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wet-look-style-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9<\/em>Pinterest &#8211; Kylie Jenner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Extend Shine with Finishing Touches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The gel is the main product for the wet look, but it isn\u2019t enough to provide the \u201cwet\u201d touch in the long term. To prolong the shine, think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>humidity-resistant spray<\/strong>, especially in summer when it\u2019s hot or when you\u2019re dancing the night away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>shine spray<\/strong> to add gloss to the lengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shiny hairspray to control rebellious strands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Maintain and Extend the Style Effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news: with a few clever gestures, your wet look can last much longer than just one evening, even though generally, we should avoid sleeping with gel in our hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, if you want to get your hair used to the wet look, consider changing <strong>your pillowcase to one made of satin or silk.<\/strong> Silk is a smooth material that grips less than cotton. It will reduce friction during the night and prevent frizz upon waking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always have <strong>a shine spray<\/strong> or a lightweight gel when you\u2019re out, allowing you to regain glow in two seconds between appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your wet look is in place, <strong>do not touch your hair<\/strong>&#8230;even if it\u2019s tempting, and resist the urge to constantly restyle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Featured image: Kim Kardashian, \u00a9 Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you envied the Wet Look of models on the runways? But when it comes to recreating it at home, the result sometimes looks more like oily hair than the elegance of a mermaid emerging from the water. 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