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It’s an unwritten rule that, if you attend the Met Gala, your look better turn heads.

Naomi osaka at 2021 met gala with avant garde braided hair and red makeup

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AndNaomi Osakadefinitely understood the assignment this year.

HairstylistMarty Harperslicked down Osaka’s hair into an extremely detailed updo.

“The story is embodied in hair and it’s structure.

close up of Naomi osaka at 2021 met gala with avant garde braided hair and red makeup from the shoulders up

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We drew inspiration from Haitian school girl style and Onna-Musha warriors of Japan.”

Each braid forms a circle on top of her head and has tiny red adornment, carefully spaced out.

Some of these adornments are tiny flowers while others are sparkly gems.

close up of Naomi osaka at 2021 met gala with avant garde braided hair and red makeup from the shoulders up

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He did useNatureLab’s Perfect Shine Oil Mistas a finishing spray on her whole head.

The front of her hair is definitelythemoment, but the back doesn’t disappoint at all.

The red decorations are present on the back of the looped braids and gelled chunks of hair.

Red is clearly central to this elaborate hairstyle and Osaka’s entire look.

For her first Met Gala, Osaka gets a 10/10 for us.

She proves that she not only understood assignment, but that she can pass with flying colors, too.