Key Takeaways:
- Creating a wet look with eyelash extensions is perfect for achieving a full and dewy appearance, imitating the effect of freshly applied mascara or the carefree look of just stepping out of the pool.
- It takes precision and practice to apply voluminous lashes in a way that keeps them from fanning out, creating a spiky look that's bold, glamorous, and glossy.
- Tools like a microbrush, adhesive, super bonder, primer, and tweezers are essentials to create this look with Yegi Beauty’s Matte Mink Lashes in 0.3.
That fresh and dewy summer look you’ve been chasing? It’s missing one key element. Glossy lashes that look wet and sultry, mimicking that effect of a freshly applied coat of mascara or the carefree look of just stepping out of the pool. Wet lashes are a highly requested service, but it can take some practice to get them right.
Even skilled lash techs and estheticians might struggle to nail the nuances of this bold and volumizing look. Let’s break down the products you’ll need and the techniques that can help you create this stunningly fresh eyelash look for your clients.
Why Does Everyone Want the Wet Lashes Look?
The makeup and beauty industry has begun looking past the summer favorites we’ve all become familiar with. Slicked back hair, glossy lips, and glazed cheekbones are tried and true touches of summer glam. To take it a step further, focus on lashes for that freshly applied coat of mascara. Here's why they're so popular:
Versatile for All Eye Shapes
Regardless of the eye shape, wet look lashes are fitting for all features. The wispy look meets volume with these eyelash extensions, and it’s something that suits every face shape.
Bold and Enhancing
The spiky formation and slightly glossy finish add depth and dimension to any eye shape, making them appear bigger and more defined.
Sultry and Captivating
Whether it’s the memory of Halle Berry emerging from the glimmering sea in Die Another Day (2002) or Rachel McAdams in The Notebook (2004) finally giving in to her true feelings in the rain, the drenched look is undeniably one of sultry passion and uninhibited charisma.
What is the Right Way to Create the Wet Lash Look?
This is a lash style that prioritizes volume without a fanned-out look. The unique thing about wet lash extensions is that each section of lashes has long, short, and medium lashes blended together. It’s the secret to creating a wispy, spiky look that still feels full and voluminous. These are applied in a closed bunch formation for a natural-looking effect. You can think of it as creating a lot of very narrow fans together on your client’s lash line, rather than one big fan.
If you're curious about which eyelash extensions are best for achieving the wet lash look, opt for the 0.05 and 0.07 Camellia Cashmere Wispy Eyelash Extensions. Our Matte Mink Lashes in 0.03 are also recommended for this look, but you can use any of the 0.03, 0.05, and 0.07 volume lashes, depending on the thickness of your client’s natural eyelashes.
Using mixed-length eyelashes is ideal if you want to perfect the wet look. The reason this works is that they look effortlessly tapered.
This is what you’ll need for the wet lash look.
1. Adhesive
We recommend using the Mega Hold Lash Adhesive Glue to make your client’s lashes last longer. A volume adhesive is also recommended since you'll need to layer several lash pieces to achieve that wispy, spiky, and bold look.
2. Super Bonder
If you want to maximize the retention of your client’s lash set, using super bonder is a must. It’s a great product to speed up the glue curing process, and it delivers the best hold.
3. Primer
Eyelash extension primer is an important step to prep your client’s eyelashes and remove residual makeup or natural oils before you start applying the wet lashes look.
4. Under-Eye Patches
These hydrating under-eye patches make sure the sensitive skin under your client’s eyes remains protected while holding down the lower lashes. Using white or clear hydrating patches is also a great way to enhance visibility and see the top lashes from your vantage point.
5. Tape
It’s important to only use tape that’s gentle on your client’s skin. Yegi Beauty’s sensitive skin blue tape is hypoallergenic and peels easily without pain. The adhesive is specifically formulated to hold firm yet be easily repositioned on the skin.
6. Tweezers
Finally, choosing the right pair of tweezers is critical to pulling off this look flawlessly. Isolation tweezers that offer a steady grip are a must to see each natural lash easily and apply the mixed-length lashes.
Whether you’re setting up your own eyelash extension salon or trying to expand your skills to cater to more clients, it can be helpful to learn what the wet lash look is and how to master it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick up and apply extensions to create the spiky effect for this look?
You’ll need a microbrush coated in primer to brush through the ends of the eyelash extensions for the wet look. This technique helps keep the tips together, which makes it easier to create that spiked effect as you pick up and place them.
What’s the difference between hybrid and wet look lashes?
The wet look has more of a bold and spiky look that imitates how wet lashes appear. But hybrid lashes provide a more volumized, fuller look by blending the classic technique with the volumizing one.
Where can I learn to do the wet eyelash look?
Watch our video on wet lashes here, and learn how to do this popular summer look at Yegi Beauty’s lashing classes. We offer beginner and advanced courses that empower you to enhance your services. Plus, you’ll get lifetime support and can retake the class in the future to stay up-to-date!
