This weekend celebrities and A-listers gathered in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the hottest ticket in town the prestigious Met Gala, and as always, when it came to dressing up they did not disappoint. Devoted to designer Rei Kawakubo and her label Comme des Garcons, the event showcased a variety of striking takes on beauty, with hair taking centre stage in many of the evening’s best looks. From carefully sculpted updos to haute blondes and blunt bobs, here’s our take on The Met Ball’s best hair looks. Read on to find out more…
By Rebecca Hoffnung
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1 The blunt bob
From Karlie Kloss to Lily Collins and Kylie Jenner, many celebs debuted bobs in a variety of shades at The Met this weekend, but instead went full throttle by finishing them with choppy styling and harsh, blunt angles. Chic with an edgy, Avante-Garde twist, the haircut was injected with a serious dose of cool to update the classic style.
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2 Classic ponies
No star-studded event is complete without the classic red carpet pony, and Blake Lively and Gisele taught everyone how it’s done with their perfectly polished, beachy ponytails. Effortless yet high impact, this showstopping style is a tried-and-tested favourite with the red carpet regulars, and after this weekend it’s clear it’s not going away anytime soon.
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3 Sculpted updos
Another style which was favoured by many on Sunday night was the sculpted updo. Whether it was Hailee Steinfeld and Kate Hudon’s sky high top knots or Rihanna and Gigi Hadid’s bang-heavy undone buns, these towering swept-back styles ruled the red carpet in a major way at The Met.
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4 Haute blondes
‘When Donatella tells you to go blonde, you go fucking blonde!’ exclaimed Kylie Jenner on her Instagram this weekend, before she stepped onto the red carpet rocking a head turning platinum ‘do. And she wasn’t the only celeb that jumped on the bandwagon – it seemed like everywhere we looked at The Met this weekend, haute blonde hair was taking centre stage. Kate Hudson, Zoe Kravitz and Katy Perry were just a handful of other celebs who pitched up with platinum hair, and we can’t get enough of it.
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5 Super short graphic ‘do’s
Cara Delevingne won the award for super short hair at The Met this weekend after she arrived debuting her freshly shaved head, which she had spray painted silver for the event. Buzzcuts and pixies also reigned supreme on Sunday night, with Rita Ora and Katy Perry rocking equally short stylistic hair.
FAQs
What are the most popular hairstyles seen at the Met Gala?
Blunt bobs, classic ponytails, sculpted updos, haute blondes and super short graphic cuts were some of the standout styles. These looks were embraced by many celebrities, each offering a modern take on red carpet glamour.
How did celebrities style their bobs for the event?
Celebrities styled their bobs with choppy finishes and harsh, blunt angles. This approach added an edgy, avant-garde twist to the classic bob and made it a bold and modern choice for the red carpet.
Which hair colour was trending at the Met Gala?
Platinum blonde hair was a major trend, seen on Kylie Jenner, Kate Hudson, Zoe Kravitz and Katy Perry. The bold, light shade stood out on the red carpet and was chosen by several high-profile attendees.
What are sculpted updos and who wore them?
Sculpted updos are towering, swept-back hairstyles worn high on the head. Hailee Steinfeld and Kate Hudson wore sky high top knots, while Rihanna and Gigi Hadid chose undone buns with heavy bangs, making this look one of the evening’s favourites.
How did celebrities wear super short hairstyles at the Met Gala?
Super short hairstyles included buzzcuts, pixie cuts, and shaved heads, often with creative touches like silver spray paint. Cara Delevingne showcased her shaved and silver-painted hair, while Rita Ora and Katy Perry also wore very short, graphic styles.