“Liquid” Hair Is the Latest Trend All Over the Red Carpet

It seems we’ll never lose our obsession with getting slick, almost-wet hair that gives us a just-left-the-salon look. A few years ago, the hottest trend was “glass hair,” a pin-straight style that was so smooth and shiny, it could reflect light just as well as, well, glass. Now, there’s a new hair trend taking over red carpets and Instagram alike called “liquid” hair — only this iteration turns the gloss up a notch. It’s so popular that it’s been seen on almost every celebrity imaginable, from Ciara to Megan Fox and Jennifer Lopez. Not to be confused with wet hair, which gives the appearance of actual damp hair, this trend is all about making everything look sleek and shiny.

Ahead, a celebrity hairstylist breaks down everything to know about the liquid hair trend, including what it is and how to achieve it at home.

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Ryan Richman is a celebrity hairstylist based in LA, Nashville, and NYC.

What Is Liquid Hair?

“Liquid hair is long, perfectly straight, and extremely glossy,” celebrity hairstylist Ryan Richman tells PS. “It takes healthy, shiny hair to the next level, and it reflects light and appears to be almost liquid.”

As we previously mentioned, the liquid hair look has already been worn by the Kardashians, Dua Lipa, and Fox, and Lopez, which, according to Richman, is why the trend’s popularity is on the rise. “The trend is also extremely popular because it’s very easy to achieve,” he says. “It’s straight hair elevated using the proper products and tools.”

Luckily, it works for all hair types and textures, so as long as you’re OK with spending some quality time with your flat iron, you can absolutely achieve it.

How to Get Liquid Hair

To get the look at home, make sure you start off with a heat protectant. Our current favorite is the Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist ($29). Next, Richman recommends massaging damp hair with a light hair oil before following up with a blow dryer and a wide-plated flat iron to make it look extra sleek.

If you’re feeling inspired to try it out yourself, check out a few of our favorite takes on liquid hair ahead.