49 Best Met Gala 2022 Beauty, Hair & Makeup Looks — See Photos

Some looks shine regardless of theme.

May 3, 2022

MET GALA 2022 BEST BEAUTY MAKEUP AND HAIR LOOKS

While gowns and glamour are the centerpieces of the Met Gala, even the most fabulous ensembles aren’t complete without hair and makeup. At the Met Gala 2022, attendees knew all about the power of a great hairstyle or perfect lipstick to elevate their looks — from Gigi Hadid’s bold burgundy lip that matched her corset and puffer coat to Olivia Rodrigo’s fairy-chic flowing waves and butterfly-hued makeup.

The Met Gala is a time to take your go-to looks way, way up a notch, and step outside of the box to bring the sparkle and shine. Bleached brows were a major trend at this year's Met Ball with everyone from model Precious Lee to Kendall Jenner, Sophie Turner, and Lizzo rocking the look in their own way. Others went hard on the “Gilded Glamour” theme of the evening, like supermodel Naomi Campbell covering her face in rhinestones and MJ Rodriguez donning a fitted gold sequin cap that matched her gown.

Below, check out some of the best beauty, hair, and makeup looks from the Met Gala 2022 to get inspired for your next big event — or an evening at home on the couch!

ANGELA WEISS
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Anitta
From her sleek hairstyle to her glam manicure, musician Anitta looked gorgeous. The star, who wore a Moschino gown laced with pearls, went for a sophisticated smoky eye and neutral lip.
Theo Wargo
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Emma Chamberlain
Emma, one of the hosts of the evening's red carpet, rocked a sleek platinum bob accented by a tiara from the 1900s. Stylist Laura Polko used Aquage products to shape the look and set it in place for the evening. Emma accented her eyes with terracotta orange to make them pop, sculpted her cheeks, and rocked a neutral lip to let the eyes play the starring role.

Theo Wargo
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Vanessa Hudgens
Live stream host Vanessa Hudgens went for a sultry look to pair with her sheer lace gown. Her smoky eye, glowing skin, and glossy lips looked gorgeous with that intricate slicked-back updo with jewel accents.
Theo Wargo
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Janzica Bravo
The filmmaker added a bright pop of color to her evening look with a swipe of aquamarine eyeshadow and an equally vibrant ruby lip.

Theo Wargo
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Kaia Gerber
The model hit the carpet with cascading ringlets, pinned softly away from her face with antique clips. She kept her makeup equally romantic with shimmering shadows, a cat eye, and a rose lip.
Jamie McCarthy
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Chloë Grace Moretz
Chloë paired her sequined jacket with a slicked-back pompadour style and natural makeup for a fresh look.

Jeff Kravitz
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Sophie Turner
The mama-to-be brought a hint of pre-Raphaelite inspo to her look, opting for flowing red waves, bleached brows, and a bright crimson red lip.
Theo Wargo
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Jodie Turner-Smith
The actor absolutely glowed on the carpet. Jodie styled her hair in finger waves and defined her eyes with a lustrous bronze shadow and tiny gems over her thinned brows.

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Kiki Layne
The actor was thinking pink, pairing her hot pink ruffled gown with an equally impactful pink eye with a feathery design, glowing skin, and glossy lips.
Theo Wargo
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Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe went for sleek and chic, pulling her platinum hair back in a classic chignon and defining her lips with a glamorous ruby shade. It might have not been the epitome of Gilded Glamour, but it was definitely on theme for her own personal brand.

Theo Wargo
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Kim Kardashian
Kim, who wore Marilyn Monroe's infamous “Happy Birthday” dress on the carpet, went classic Kim with sculpted, contoured cheeks, defined eyes, and a neutral lip. Her go-to makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic used AugustinusBader products to make sure her skin was hydrated and prepped for the big event, and the star actually bleached her hair (it took 14 hours!) for a more Marilyn-esque vibe. A shame we only got to see the blonde in a tight bun for now!
Theo Wargo
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Tessa Thompson
The actor carried the pink theme of her cotton candy gown up to her makeup with a hot pink shadow and matching lipstick. (If you love the pink shadow, Tessa's makeup artist used Armani Beauty's new Neo Nude Melting Color Balm in 45 to get the look!)

Mike Coppola
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Gigi Hadid
The supermodel made a splash in a ruby red corset, pants, and voluminous quilted jacket, matching her lipstick to her outfit (and her jewels) and keeping the rest of her makeup subtle and simple. She wore her hair in a slicked-back bun with spiky ends for a Y2K-esque throwback moment.
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Lizzo
The musician brought the glamour with finger waves and fluffy curls, subtly bleached brows, and a dramatic dark lip. An extra-long black and gold manicure took Lizzo’s look to the next level. The star was also wearing a forthcoming product from Charlotte Tilbury: Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer, which launches on May 19.

Theo Wargo
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MJ Rodriguez
The actor kept the bronze theme of her shimmering gown going for her makeup with smoky eyes and glossy lips in champagne hues.
Taylor Hill
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Olivia Rodrigo
The pop star looked like a fairy princess with long, flowing undone waves accented by custom Jennifer Behr x Betsey Johnson purple butterfly pins, sparkling purple eyeshadow and fluttery lashes, and a pretty pink lip.

Theo Wargo
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Alton Mason
Model Alton Mason paired his gemstone-studded shirt and cape with a dramatic, sculpted cat-eye and flushed cheeks.
Theo Wargo
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Gemma Chan
The actor looked beautiful in a side-parted, wavy style that kept the focus on her Louis Vuitton red carpet look. As for her makeup, Gemma worked with makeup artist Daniel Martin for L'Oreal for a fresh and dewy look accented by appliqués on her eyes.

Jeff Kravitz
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Ariana DeBose
The Oscar-winning actor let her embellished Moschino gown be the center of her look and styled her cropped hair simply. For her beauty look, Ariana went for glowing skin, defined smoky eyes, and a neutral lip.
Theo Wargo
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Precious Lee
The model rocked bleached brows alongside her sheer corseted ensemble for a fashion-forward statement look.

Mike Coppola
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Simone Ashley
The Bridgerton star looked stunning with an extra-long ponytail and elegant makeup courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs, including a dusty rose lip and contoured cheeks.
Mike Coppola
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Anok Yai
Model Anok Yai rocked a '20s-inspired sleek flapper bob with her red gown and went for pure glam for her makeup, including contoured cheeks, florid highlighter, and dramatic lashes.

Dimitrios Kambouris
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Kacey Musgraves
The musician rocked an elegant updo alongside her gown and opera-length gloves. Makeup-wise, she opted for a neutral lip, lined lips, and a lot of lash.
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Johnny Suh
NCT's Johnny attended the Gala in a Peter Do satin suit, rocking slicked-down hair by Songhee Han and makeup by Yujung Jung. That single hair strand on his forehead is giving us enough strength for the rest of the year.

Arturo Holmes/MG22
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Conan Gray
Conan looked both fashion-forward and timeless with loose, undone curls complete with hair gems and just a hint of pink makeup.
Theo Wargo
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Paloma Elsesser
The model's cropped cut with baby bangs, bold brows, and bronze lips were the perfect additions to her corset gown and pearl choker.

Dimitrios Kambouris
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Edvin Thompson
Theophilio designer Edvin Thompson added gold shell beads to his hair for an extra dose of gilded glam.
Dimitrios Kambouris
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Nicola Coughlan
The Bridgerton star shined in pastel pink hues from Pat McGrath Labs, including the Bridgerton Divine Blush Trio and Diamond of the First Water palette.

Taylor Hill
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Cardi B
Cardi paired her gold Versace gown with a very Gilded-appropriate updo and bangs, finishing off her beauty look with lined lips and big, lush lashes. For the lip, makeup artist Erika La' Pearl used Pat McGrath Labs's PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in BROWNNOUVEAUX and Lip Fetish Divinyl Lip Shine in Nude Venus.
Dimitrios Kambouris
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Normani
The musician made her dramatic hat the centerpiece of her look, fastening it to a swept-up style and choosing pastel shades for her makeup, including a pale green shadow that popped.

ANGELA WEISS
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Caroline Trentini
Model Caroline Trentini's dramatic updo looked like layers of ribbons fastened with a glittering gold bow. Magical!
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Maude Apatow
The Euphoria star got glammed up by Armani Beauty, and her signature red lip was courtesy of the Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in 201.

ANGELA WEISS
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Lucy Boynton
The actor opted for an angelic look, styling her hair in a voluminous blonde bob with curled-under ends. As for her makeup, Lucy went with a mod-inspired lash look, plus a sweet pink lip.
Jeff Kravitz
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Laura Harrier
Sculpted finger waves, a delicately smoky eye, and stained lips made for a totally timeless Met Gala look.

Jamie McCarthy
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Billie Eilish
Billie nailed the theme in her Gilded Age-inspired updo with piecey bangs and flawless skin. She kept the rest of her look simple and minimal with only a hint of lip color and dark lashes and brows.
Dimitrios Kambouris
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Quannah Chasinghorse
The model matched her makeup to her dress with a pastel pop of pale blue shadow. According to Allure, Amika global artistic director Naeemah LaFond styled Quannah's hair into a figure-eight braid and added feathers to the final look to pay homage to Quannah's Hän Gwich'in and Oglala Lakota heritage.

Theo Wargo
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Teyana Taylor
That headpiece! Teyana's stunning accessory looked gorgeous paired with her navy smoky eye and neutral matte lips.
Theo Wargo
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Dove Cameron
Dove paired her structural Iris Van Herpen gown with equally defined makeup from KVD Beauty. "We knew the eye was where we would get a slightly otherworldly effect, so I used Tattoo Pencil Liner in Trooper Black to draw an extra-long, thin cat eye," said makeup artist Kale Teter. "I also added a bit of a point to the inner corner to make the eyes look very feline." Dove wore her hair long and loose, pulled back from her face with clips that complimented the dress and blended in perfectly with her brunette 'do.

Theo Wargo
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Jasmine Tookes
The model looked elegant and classic with sculpted cheeks, precise brows, and a swoop of eyeliner. Her side-parted updo would look perfectly at home in 1870 but feels fresh today too.
Jeff Kravitz
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Venus Williams
The tennis pro looked so chic in long braids, bold brows, and a ruby red lip.

Theo Wargo
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Kendall Jenner
The supermodel was another fan of the bleached brows trend, opting to completely bleach her dark brows for an impactful look against her auburn hair. Her makeup was classic Kendall: clean and fresh-faced courtesy of Kylie Cosmetics, but this time with feathery false lashes to up the drama.
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Maisie Williams
Maisie was yet another addition to the bleached brows crowd. Her sleek, sculpted finger wave updo, cat-eye liner, and pink lips gave off vintage vibes while still feeling modern.

Theo Wargo
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Bella Hadid
Bella's center-parted half-updo would be perfectly at home in the late 1800s. The model also kept to the neutral lip and sculpted cheekbone trend of the evening with her flushed cheeks and subtly stained lips.
Theo Wargo
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Lily James
The actor hit the carpet with a sleek, slicked-back hairstyle, silver smoky eyes, and subtle contour.

Theo Wargo
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Jeremy Pope
Broadway actor Jeremy Pope added a hint of liner to his red carpet ensemble. The cat-eye, probably a handy makeup sticker, with a touch of gold looks so cool.
Theo Wargo
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Naomi Campbell
The legendary supermodel mirrored the embroidery of her Burberry dress in her beauty look adding some exuberant face gems. Why? We are not sure but it certainly was a statement.

John Shearer
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Megan Thee Stallion
Pure gilded glamour! The rapper, who is a face of Revlon, worked with the brand for her big night. Makeup artist Lauren Child used So Fierce! Prismatic Palette in That's A Dub, Slight Flex, and The Big Bang for that gorgeous metallic eye. For her lips, Lauren used ColorStay Lip Liner in Chocolate, Super Lustrous Créme Lipstick in Bare It All, and Super Lustrous The Gloss in Sandstorm.
Theo Wargo
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Kate Moss
The iconic supermodel, who wore Burberry for the event, styled her blonde hair in an effortlessly cool undone wavy look with products from Authentic Beauty Concept. A red lip was the perfect finishing touch.

Theo Wargo
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Winnie Harlow
The model's inspiration was a "high fashion ballerina" and she delivered with that stunning headpiece and gown. Stylist Davontae Washington used UNITE products to keep Winnie's hair shiny and sleek, including CONUNDRUM Paste and 7SECONDS Glossing Spray.