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TheMet Gala 2021follows a major week of jaw-dropping looks in New York City withNew York Fashion Weekandthe VMAs.
Hairstylist Owen Gould took the inspiration one step farther with looped braids.
Inspired by Brooklyn-born conceptual artist Lorna Simpson, hairstylist Vernon Francois formed the actor’s afro into tulle-like whirls.
Kehlani looked to her go-to hairstylist Kahh Spence for her fun flipped-out look.
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The key to her throwback blowout was a generous spritzing of theOGX Protecting + Silk BlowoutThermal Spray.
Beneath the face-framing style, makeup artistTroye Antoniocreated a tangerine-toned look.
She popped in a pair of white-out ones to draw attention to her intricate, spider-demon nosepiece.
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Her blunt bob and taupe winged shadow were amazing backdrops for the unexpected jewelry too.
When wearing a football jersey-inspired dress, it’s only right to tie your hair into a ponytail.
However, this is Ciara we’re talking about, so the longer the hair is always the better.
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Sparkles were supreme with Cynthia Ervo’s otherwise minimalist ensemble.
Glitz covered her lengthy talons,septum ring,andhoop earrings.
Old Hollywood glamour was Eliza Gonzalez’s definition of American fashion and beauty for the night.
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Nothing represents that theme better than sharp winged liner, berry lips, and a bouncy, curled bob.
The actor delivered each element with peak elegance.
HairstylistCameron Rainswent with a nymph aesthetic for Lorde’s Met Gala 2021 look.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: CL attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
He topped her natural waves with an ornate crown.
Fresh off filming an influencer-centric movie, Zoey Deutch went just as trendy with her Met Gala makeup.
HairstylistGregory Russeleven extended Deutch’s hair down to her waist, too.
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Of course, Iman had our jaws on the ground with her look.
Double the buns were double the fun for Jennifer Hudson.
Hairstylist Kiyah made the stacked bun happen with the smoothing, shine-inducing powers ofFekkais Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Creme.
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The high style topped a timeless smoky eye and red lip duo refined by makeup artistErnesto Casillas.
The latter was pulled off with theBobbi Brown Cosmetics Luxe Matte Lip Colorin Red Carpet.
After calling herself Megan Monroe, we can’t unsee the vision.
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The rapper’s hair was fashioned into retro waves with intricately laid edges.
Wow, wow, wow, where should we start?
Perhaps with Maisie Williams' bleached brows?
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They provided an excellent canvas for her medieval, Tim Burton-y eye makeup and oxblood-stained lips.
Above them was a hair sculpture of Met proportions.
We’d love to know just how many tubes of gel went into keeping those bows shiny and stiff.
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Emhoff framed her eyes with them, while Garner went with a faux winged liner look.
Poet Amanda Gorman is one of the night’s co-chairs, and she’s taking her latest positionseriously.
The comedian’s signature curls were on full display as springy and defined as ever in a blunt bob.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Zoey Deutch attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
For her first time at the Met Gala, Emma Chamberlain brought ’70s vibes along with her.
HairstylistLaura Polkogave the YouTube star retro flipped ends with the help of theT3 Curl IDand theAquage Finishing Spray.
We cant take our eyes off the golden highlights around her lips, though.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Tracee Ellis Ross attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG21/Getty Images)
What an incredible touch to the entire gilded look.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Barbie Ferreira attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Ella Emhoff and Julia Garner attend The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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