The wet hair look is a hot fave with celebs!

It’s not just an outfit that makes for a person’s vibe, the hairstyle adds to it, too. This time, keep aside the fancy updo, crown braids and messy buns, and go for something that is easy and won’t cost a thing. Just go wet with your hairdo. Zendaya rocked the look at the Venice Film Festival last September. Kim Kardashian also wore her hair long, slick-down style to match her glossy ensemble in New York a few weeks ago while Megan Fox’s wet-esque hairstyle to match her famous sheer gown went viral some time ago.
To a party or the beach, it’s a Bollywood fave!

Nora Fatehi gives the trend a stylish appeal (Instagram.com/@norafatehi)

Closer to home, Bollywood stars are also fans of it. Heading out on a beach break? Take a cue from B-Town stars when it comes to choosing your hairstyle. They love the wet look. Alaya F endorsed the look on her New Year break in Maldives when she wore an orange bikini set off with wet hair set in a middle parting.
Janhvi Kapoor did a wet flip with her hair on her vacay and posted her video on Instagram while Sunny Leone also grabbed some Maldivian sunshine.
It’s not just the beach. Who says wet hair can’t make for a hot party style? Nora Fatehi, who loves the look, has shared a few pictures on Instagram where she rocked her wet hair and an embellished pantsuit. Ananya Panday added to her charm when she wore a coloured kaftan dress and statement jewellery. It also goes glamourously well with gold. Jacqueline Fernandez looked sizzling in her slick-back hairdo with her all-gold jumper and matching mini skirt. If it’s shimmer you love, grab Kriti Sanon’s look. She totally sent out party vibes in her centre-parted wet hair look with smokey eye make-up to match her blue one-shoulder bodycon dress. Mrunal Thakur made for a sultry picture in it and teamed it with her black backless monokini.
Why it’s so hot

Hairstylist Vidya Patkar shares what makes it so popular. She says, “This look goes with anything — bridal, formal and casual — and enhances your face cut. The sleek look gives it a well-textured, neat appearance. This style is also non-fussy and simple to create, all you need some hair wax, spray or gel.”
She shares a few tips. “Make sure no baby hair are visible when you complete the look. For those with wavy, thick hair, first do a keratin protein treatment to smoothen the hair or a temporary straightening which will help get your look in place,” she says.
While it can go with anything, here’s looking at what looks best with the look. Says celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Joseph Shingare, “The gel-back look works well with off-shoulder outfits and blazers, which are apt for the season. A bunch of celebs have taken to the look, internationally and here. You can also wear shiny barrettes or a row of metallic pins that go well with sleek, gelled hair.”

Wet hair ideas to try
• Go with a side parting
• Slip on a beaded headband in the look
• Make a classic wet hair bun
• Tousled lob
• High ponytail


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