There may have been a four-month date change in this year's annual Met Gala [3], but there's one thing that always stays the same come fashion's biggest night: the over-the-top beauty looks [4] hitting the red carpet. The dress code this time around was "American Independence" — and it's fair to say no one was quite sure how each celebrity would interpret the theme. Luckily, celebrities delivered in the beauty department.
There were retro hairstyles [5] that gave a nod to the '60s and '70s. There were glitter nails decals and loads of shimmer eyeshadow. You'll even see a hair color change, or three. From first-timers like Storm Reid [6] and Met Gala cochairs Billie Eilish [7], Amanda Gorman [8], and Timothée Chalamet [9] to return attendees like Kristen Stewart [10] and Gigi Hadid [11], the evening is already proving to be packed with enough hair, makeup, and nail inspiration to fill an your mood board [12] through the end of the year.
Get your screenshot buttons ready and keep scrolling for the best celebrity beauty looks at the 2021 Met Gala.
Billie Eilish's Blond Bob
Olivia Rodrigo's Floating Eyerliner
Megan Fox's Blunt Bangs
Amanda Gorman's XL Braid and Laurel Hair Accessory
Hailee Steinfield's Blond Bob Haircut
Emma Chamberlain's '60s Hair Flip
Amandla Stenberg's Locs
Gigi Hadid's Red Hair Color
Storm Reid's Blond Pixie Cut
Rachel Smith Monochromatic Pink Makeup
Lupita Nyong'o's Structural Hair
Gemma Chan's Structural Braids
Julia Garner Pearl Eye Makeup
Yara Shahidi Headband
Maisie Williams's Matrix-Inspired Hair and Makeup
Barbie Ferreira's Honey Hair Color
Keke Palmer's '70s Glam
Saweetie's Blond Hair Flip
Evan Mock's Fuchsia Hair Color
Nia Dennis's Braid Jewelry
Emily Blunt's Starry Hair Accessory
Teyana Taylor's Bedazzled Updo
Kristen Stewart's Pinup Bangs
Whitney Peak's 70s Afro
