2022 Met Gala: Best Hair, Makeup, and Nail Looks

Blake Lively's Crown Braid

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Blake Lively's tiara was punctuated by the crown braid that sat just below its base.

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Rachel Smith's Monochromatic Plum Makeup

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Rachel Smith had a monochromatic makeup moment and matched her purple lipstick to her sultry, purple smoky eye.

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Emma Chamberlain's Platinum-Blond Bob

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Emma Chamberlain went much shorter and even more blond for this year's Met Gala. Chamberlain's hairstylist Laura Polko was inspired by the Gilded Age, but she wanted to keep the look more "modern and cool," Polko tells POPSUGAR.

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La La Anthony's XL Ponytail

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La La Anthony's interpretation of "Gilded Glamour" was to bring the drama, and she delivered. Her extra-long ponytail was in her signature deep-brown color and decorated by a stunning headpiece.

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Kaia Gerber's Voluminous Curls

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Kaia Gerber's hair was the star of her Met Gala look. The model had voluminous, bouncy curls that went well below her back for a dramatic hairstyle that was fitting for the night's opulent theme.

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Janelle Monáe's Crystal Manicure

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We aren't sure which was better: Janelle Monae's headpiece or their eye-catching red lip. What is certain is that her jewel-encrusted manicure perfectly matched her dress and the night's "Gilded Glamour" theme.

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Shawn Mendes's Mismatched Manicure

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Shawn Mendes's Tommy Hilfiger nail art complemented his corresponding Tommy Hilfiger suit. His manicure featured the brand's logo as well as mismatched jewels.

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Sydney Sweeney's Soft Waves and Curtain Bangs

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Sydney Sweeney's soft waves and curtain bangs came courtesy of Bobby Eliot using John Frieda hair care products and GHD hot tools.

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Quannah Chasinghorse's Blue Eyeshadow

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Quannah Chasinghorse's eyeshadow was the perfect shade of blue to match her dress and accompanying accessories.

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Venus Williams's XL Braids

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Venus Williams's hairstyle also brought the drama to the Met Gala carpet. The tennis star's braids reached down to her knees and featured crystal embellishments throughout the style.

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Sophie Turner's Goth Makeup

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Sophie Turner's red monochromatic makeup added a gothic touch to her ensemble. The actor's hair, eyeshadow, and lipstick were in varying shades of red for a slightly edgy but still glamorous finish.

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Vanessa Hudgens's Crystal Manicure and Updo

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Vanessa Hudgens also channeled gothic gilded glamour and wore crystal-embellished nails that complemented the crystal hairpiece in her updo.

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Wendi Murdoch's Monochromatic Pink Makeup

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Monochromatic makeup was having a moment last night, as Wendi Murdoch was also seen in the trend. Her iteration saw her pink lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow matching her dress.

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Maude Apatow's Finger Waves and Burgundy Lipstick

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Maude Apatow channeled a gilded-era flapper look and touted finger waves and a deep-burgundy lipstick that gave her classic, Old Hollywood look some edge.

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Cynthia Erivo's Bedazzled Nail Art

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Cynthia Erivo's bedazzled nail art was an additional touch of glamour that couldn't be missed.

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Chloë Grace Moretz's Wet Hairstyle

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Wet hairstyles have been making their rounds this year, and Chloë Grace Moretz joined the trend at last night's gala. The actor's side-swept, wet-looking ponytail was accompanied by a fresh-faced, "glazed" makeup look.

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Winnie Harlow's Hair Accessory

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Hair accessories were also seen all over the red carpet last night, and Winnie Harlow's added an ethereal finish to her look.

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Alicia Keys's Bedazzled Bubble Ponytail

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Alicia Keys also put her own spin on "Gilded Glamour" hair accessories and wore crystal-encrusted discs along the length of her ponytail.

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Dove Cameron's Futuristic Hairstyle

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Dove Cameron's hairstyle was inspired by "Romeo and Juliet." "When I first saw Dove's dress, I thought of a futuristic woman and wanted to reflect the dress details in the hair," Cameron's hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg tells POPSUGAR. "I wanted to also lean into the romantic side of the dress, which reminded me of 'Romeo and Juliet.'"

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Billie Eilish's Black Hair and Curtain Bangs

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Billie Eilish wore black hair for this year's Met Gala, a stark contrast to the blond bob she wore last year. To add an elegant finish to her outfit, Eilish also sported piecey curtain bangs.

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