Hairstyles have always played a significant role in fashion, and the Met Gala is no exception. The way we style our hair can complement or completely transform our look, making it an essential element in creating the ultimate fashion statement. So, if you’re looking to switch up your style or change up your locks, look no further than the Met Gala red carpet for the ultimate in #beautyinspo. From buzzcuts to braids, beachy waves to bangs, it’s safe to say this year’s looks did not disappoint.
Scroll down to discover the best Met Gala hair looks we’re still obsessing over, from the likes of Rita Ora, Billie Eilish and Naomi Campbell.
gigi Hadid
Who said beachy waves can’t be high-fashion? Not Gigi Hadid, that’s for sure.
Rita Ora
Speaking of beachy waves, Rita Ora’s Met Gala hair look was all about tousled texture for the ultimate bed-head but make it chic vibe.
Lizzo
In the words of hairstylist Shelby Swain, Lizzo’s spiked micro-bangs were “EVERYTHING”. Armed with the Lush Wig Hair Trainer and customised hair pieces, Swain created a modern Audrey Hepburn inspired look of dreams.
Billie Eilish
With her snake-like braid wrapped in black ribbons, Billie Eilish brought major goth-glam vibes to the red carpet.
Florence Pugh
It was Florence Pugh’s ‘do (or lack of, we should say) that sent the internet into a frenzy last night. Braving a freshly shaved buzzcut and towering feather headpiece, she was certainly striking, to say the least.
Quinta Brunson
Not only did Quinta Brunson make her Met Gala debut, but she also shut down the red carpet with one of the best Met Gala hair looks of the night Alexander Armand, we take our hats off to you.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried had us humming Staying Alive with her 70s-style disco curls.
Emily Ratajkowski
Blunt baby bangs, tousled waves and a cute black bow – what’s not to love about Emily Ratajkowski’s Met Gala hair look?
Naomi Campbell
Long, sleek and oh-so chic, trust Naomi Campbell to keep it simple but striking with her Met Gala hair look.
Lily Collins
Lily Collins oozed old-school glamour with her perfectly coiffed bob and cute curl detail, courtesy of her go-to hair guy Gregory Russell.
Quannah Chasinghorse
It was all “airy waves and braids” for model Quannah Chasinghorse, thanks to Paul Mitchell Artistic Director Paula Peralta who added texture, length and feather detail to celebrate her indigenous heritage.
Vanessa Hudgens
“Our inspiration was a galactic ballerina — as an homage to Karl tonight, we modeled the structure of Vanessa’s hair on the iconic Chanel camelia flower”, reveals celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano of Vanessa Hudgen’s gorgeous intricate Met Gala hair ‘do.
Cara Delevingne
Paying homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld, Cara Delevingne opted for a daring icy bob, created by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.
Julia Garner
Julia Garner also made a case for a short, textured ‘do, which saw her rock a platinum blonde hue and a curly quiff.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner turned to her go-to glam squad for her Met Gala beauty look, with celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin creating the perfect super slick, high-shine ponytail.
FKA TWIGS
FKA Twigs’s high-shine, intricate updo was the ultimate sculptured hairstyle. Needless to say, we’re stalking Louis Souvestre’s insta to see how he created it…
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney further cemented the fact that we need to stock up on big bows, a-sap. And if you’re dying to know how she got these gorgeous big, bouncy curls, head over to hairstylist Glen Oropeza’s insta for the full breakdown. You’re welcome.
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae always brings her beauty a-game to the Met Gala red carpet, and this year was no exception. Our jaws literally dropped when we saw her sky-high twisted topknot, created by hair visionary Nikki Nelms.
Grace Elizabeth
One word to sum up how we feel about Grace Elizabeth’s gorgeous wet-look retro waves? Obsessed.
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham also made the case for a wet finger-wave look with an elegant vintage ‘do. *Rushes to buy some hair gel*.
