5 Bold Beauty Trends Spotted at the 2025 Met Gala
If you love all things fashion, you're more than familiar with the significance of the first Monday of May. Last night, designers, models and celebrities lit up the stairs of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala dressed in countless interpretations of 2025's dress code: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.'
But no ensemble is truly complete without the right beauty look, and this year's red carpet delivered on all fronts. There was statement hair! There was impeccable makeup! And there were unbelievably bold manicures on display too. Take a closer look at some of the best looks from the evening below.
Drama for Days
It goes without saying that every star at the 2025 Met Gala walks the red carpet looking their absolute best. But this year, a few noteworthy names went above and beyond to stand out. While Grammy award-winning rapper Doechii sported the Louis Vuitton logo on her cheek, Lupita Nyong'o paired her blue Chanel look with sparkling ebony brows. Pamela Anderson's baby bangs were a first for the star, and Venus Williams bedazzled her braids with countless metallic beads.Mike Coppola/MG25/Getty Images
Locks of Love
Long hair was a favourite at the 2025 Met Gala, with attendees opting for ankle-skimming braids (hello, Coco Jones) and bubble ponytails à la Kerry Washington. Isha Ambani Piramal allowed her flawless makeup to stand out with a pulled-back plait accessorized with bejewelled brooches, and Megan Thee Stallion's sculpted flaming red hairdo took inspiration from French dancer, singer, and actress Josephine Baker.
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Let's dive into the makeup at the 2025 Met Gala. Never one to do things half-baked, Doja Cat's lilac eyes + red lip combo was an ode to the '80s. 'I just wanted to feel like a little gangster,' she shared on the red carpet. 'I just wanted to feel like the madam.'
In stark contrast, Zendaya's beauty look took a more subtle approach to honoring past trends with a '90s-inspired lip and flawless skin. For the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney, doll-like lashes and floating eyeliner made winning picks.John Shearer
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Slicks and Swirls
If there's one trend this year's guest list couldn't get enough of, it's got to be kiss curls. From Dua Lipa to basketball player Angel Reese, perfectly sculpted edges were a hot favourite on the red carpet. For Gigi Hadid, pin-up curls were the way to go, while Serena Williams and Tyla both sported lighter locks, with the former opting for Hollywood waves and the latter ruffling up her short do for lots of volume and texture.
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Mani Mania
Hair and makeup aside, this year's Met Gala also saw some fabulous manicures on the red carpet. To complement her green eyes and velvet suit, Cardi B walked the Met steps flaunting emerald tips, while Cynthia Erivo shared that her acrylic nails (complete with pocket squares as a nod to menswear) took two days to complete. Perhaps one of the most eye-catching sets this year belonged to Sha'Carri Richardson. Flowers, heart, candy hues… what's not to love?Michael Loccisano/GA/Getty ImagesXNY/Star Max
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