Trend Alert: Slick Hair
Be it wet look, swept back or precision styled into a glossy up-do, slicked hair is the hot red carpet hair trend du jour.
Getty ImagesFront row regular Sofia Richie looks ace with wet-look locks. She rocked this look at the Topshop Unique AW17 show.
Getty ImagesMollie King attended a Chopard event sporting slicked back hair which she teamed with a feline eye and a crisp white shirt.
Getty ImagesWe love, love, love slick back hair on Alessandra Ambrosio.
Getty ImagesJanuary Jones proves this is the look to show off one's features. Total fox.
Getty ImagesJulianne Hough showed how a slick back is done at the Emmy Awards 2016.
Getty ImagesKate Hudson keeps it dry and textured with this subtle slicked-back 'do. The red lip adds that extra edge, too.
Getty ImagesArizona Muse proved why she's one of the most sought after models this weekend. Slicking back her hair, would you look at those cheekbones?!
Getty ImagesModel Martha Hunt is right on trend with this wet-look 'do and her glossy red lipstick. Gorgeous.
Getty ImagesGigi Hadid looked absolutely stunning in a vintage-inspired beauty look, featuring wet-look hair and bold red lips.
Getty ImagesSaoirse Ronan is on trend with her chic slicked-back 'do and teal blue earrings.
GettyEllie Goulding proved that the slick-backed look isn't going anywhere at this year's AMAs.
Getty ImagesLorde combined pinky-peach lips with a subtle slicked-back style, which totally worked when combined with a gothic lace ensemble.
Getty ImagesGwen Stefani combined her hot pink outfit with a bleach blonde slicked back style, and it totally worked.
RexJaime King works the hair trend with ease by pairing her slicked-back locks with a glossy red lip.
GettySarah Jessica Parker experimented with a pretty slicked-back up-do while at a gala in New York. SJP stops the style from looking harsh by keeping the bun light and textured, and by accompanying it with pretty makeup.
RexThought the wet look trend was just for brunettes? Think again. Emma Roberts rocks the trend with a side-parted slicked-back look at Comic-Con.
Getty ImagesLindsey Wixson's do is a great take on the slick back. Slightly messier and less defined, it reminds us a little of Meg Ryan in her hey day.
Getty ImagesKatie Holmes generally has a great mane of hair but we're really liking this fashion-forward slick back style on her. Thoughts?
Rex FeaturesWork it girl! At the Sports Illustrated New York bash Gigi Hadid showed just how slick a half-up-half-down slick back can look.
Rex FeaturesAh, what a way to see Jones' eyes. Such a simple style yet such a statement.
Rex FeaturesJen soften her strong slick-back do with a glossy nude lip. Thumbs up from us.
Rex FeaturesMarion Cotillard gets in on the slick hair action at the Critics' Choice Awards 2015.
PA PhotosWeather proof your hairstyle by adding texture and height and slicking locks straight back from your face, a la Rita Ora.
PA PhotosA well-executed slicked back 'do is absolutely timeless and can be the perfect complement to a statement outfit. Felicity Jones added a minimalist twist to her structured ball gown at the Theory Of Everything London premiere courtesy of a partingless slicked-back hairstyle.
Rex FeaturesKim Kardashian showed us how to nail this sexy yet androgynous hairstyle by pairing it with a smoky eye and a soft, super-feminine nude lip.
Rex FeaturesDO slick your hair back for a dramatic evening look. Bravo Alicia Keys... we're loving your work.
PA PhotosBut it's not all about the 80s-inspired slicked back long hair 'do though. The wet look trend works for classic retro up-dos, too. Just ask, Alison Williams.
PA PhotosOne of our favourite looks from Emma Watson EVER, was this 20s-inspired slicked side-parted 'do. Plus, the realy beauty of this look? The side-parted, slicked-back hairstyle would work on any length locks, while the red lip colour is timeless.
PA PhotosA structured high rise quiff is given some extra style point thanks to the smooth, slicked back sides and full statement lashes.
Rex FeaturesBut a centre-parting works just as well with this oh-so-easy-to-adopt trend. Olivia Palermo's low ponytail at the nape of her neck is glammed up in an instant by smooth, mirror-shine wet look locks.
PA PhotosJ.Lo's a fan of the slicked back ballet bun. Whilst this style can look a little harsh on some, just a slick of mascara and a statement lip can make this work for all.
Rex FeaturesWe love a slicked back, wet look bob. So simple and so chic, this is one of the ultimate on-duty looks for all those with a shoulder-length and upwards crop.
PA PhotosClaire Danes rocks a shoulder-length slicked back do, too.
PA PhotosHowever, if you're feeling really brave you can try and "do a Doutzen" and go for truly wet-look locks root-to-tip. We reckon her gently-swept back style proves this look doesn't have to look as high maintenance as it may first appear.
Rex FeaturesYou don’t have to go for an ice cold platinum blonde hue to make a statement; wear your ash blonde locks slicked straight back from your face, in a wet-look style, for a super high fashion finish like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
PA PhotosAnne Hathaway’s platinum blonde 'do was a bit of a halfway house on the wet look trend but was no less absolutely show-stopping and allowed for height at the crown to give the look some real drama.
PA PhotosAt the über-fashionable 2010 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, Kristen opted for old Hollywood glamour with wet-look hair styled into retro rolls and beautiful bronze eye make-up.
Rex FeaturesThought you couldn't pull off the wet-look hair trend? Just make like Anna Paquin and slick hair straight back from your face, spraying into place with a firm-hold hairspray.
GoRunwayKarlie Kloss' runway-ready wet-look bob is a slick alternative to a choppy bedhead style. Try it, if you dare.
GoRunway.comOkay, she may well have been on the runway but we loved Miranda Kerr's slicked back ponytail at the Chanel show last year. Don't feel like you have to have jewel-embellished eyebrows, though.
PA PhotosWhen Jennifer Lawrence chopped off her beachy-blonde waves in favour of this sharp pixie crop, she debuted a number of new styles but this sleek, side-swept one was by far and away one of our faves. The 20s inspired slicked down style was brought bang up-to-date with blood-red glossy lip stain and sparkling ear cuff.
Rex FeaturesAt the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2006, Jennifer Lopez (she loves a wet-look hairdo this one) turned heads with this show-stopping up-do. The intricate up-do felt modern and fresh thanks to it's wet-look mirror-shine.
PA PhotosAnother strong argument for slicked-back bob, this time from Leighton Meester.
PA PhotosHayden Panettiere adds volume to the roots of her slicked back 'do. It's a winning formula.
Rex FeaturesIf you're going to do the slicked back bun, scraping all the hair away from your face and neck, keep the beauty look parred down as your statement hair will be doing the talking. Having said that, we do love Kate's coral lip, here.
PA PhotosMegan Fox's tight, slicked back locks are given a beachy Cali-cool feel thanks to the wavey curls through the lengths making this one of the ultimate beauty looks taking you from beach to bar in a heartbeat.
PA PhotosAngelina Jolie used to do the slicked back thing loads but now only whacks it out on special occasions - which is a shame, as she's a master at it.
Getty ImagesIf you're dubious about embracing both slicked back and wet look, dip your toe into the trend the Jessica Chastain way - with just a little product through the sides a bit of backcombing though the crown instead.
Rex FeaturesWearing her hair in a slick bun, Amy Adams embraced the power up-do with gusto at the Golden Globes 2014.
Rex FeaturesProof that you don't need to be in your 20s to rock the slicked back 'do, is Helen Mirren who looks fan-bladdy-tastic!
PA PhotosIn 2008, VB said goodbye to the Pob and ushered in a new beauty era - the posh pixie crop. Short, sharp and oh-so-fashionable, when she wore it slicked down like so, was our very favourite.
PA PhotosThis look from Miss Watson is practically iconic now. Great stuff.
PA PhotosAnother point for the slicked back bob...
Getty ImagesAfter earlier success with the wet look pixie crop, J-Law worked slicked back with just a hint of wet-look gloss with this statement quiff.
