13 Beauty Details You Missed From The 2025 Met Gala
From manicures that pay a subtle homage to the designer to Lana Del Rey's sweet homage to her partner
It's only May and it looks like the 2025 Met Gala might just be one of the best red carpets yet. From Rihanna's pregnancy announcement and Doechii's Met Gala debut in Louis Vuitton to Kamala Harris making her appearance, last night's event was rife with memorable talking points.
With the theme being Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, sharply-cut suits and impeccable tailoring were naturally in order, but there was no shortage of breathtaking beauty moments. Celebrities and their glam teams truly pulled out all the stops to create showstopping looks.
Sculptural hair took centre stage as stars such as Ego Nwodim, Gigi Hadid and Ayo Edibiri stepped out in lacquered, polished styles that were pieces of art in their own right. It was also an evening that truly celebrated Black hair, as Doechii and Lauryn Hill both wore their Afros - a style that's under-represented on the red carpet - in its full glory.
Make-up artists embraced their playful, experimental side by incorporating gem stones, crystals and even logo embossing on immaculate complexions while manicurists upped the ante with custom nail sets. From pearl embellishments to Mary J Blige's take on pink nails, there were plenty of spring nail designs to bookmark.
The best beauty details you missed from the 2025 Met Gala
Lupita Nyong'O - Glitter Brows
Make-up artist Nick Barose took statement arches to the next level. 'Create strong brow shapes then apply various tones [of] jewels over it for extra drama and sparkles,' he shared on Instagram.
Alex Consani - Crystal Accents
For her Met Gala debut, Alex Consani turned to make-up legend Pat McGrath for her crystal-embellish eyes, which lends an ethereal feel to the smokey lids.
Doechii - Cheek emboss
Doechii fully committed to the Louis Vuitton logo, taking it up all the way up to her cheekbone with a single emboss.
Ego Nwodim - Button Manicure
Manicurist Betina Goldsteina gave comedian and actor Ego Nwodim multicoloured button-embellished nails to match her Christopher John Rogers ensemble.
Lorde - Warrior princess plait
Lorde kept her accessories minimal and clean, save for silver ear piercings and matching silver pieces in her slicked-back plait.
Anne Hathaway - Invisible Barrette
Anne Hathaway's made the high, polished ponytail her go-to look in recent months. For the Met Gala, she kept things clean and elegant with a barrette that completely blends into her hair.
Zendaya - Ruby Nails
Classic red talons lend a pop of colour to Zendaya's pristine Louis Vuitton tailored suit.
Sha'Carri Richardson - Maximalist Nails
Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson pulled out all the stops for her Met appearance. From dreamy lilac eyes and Rapunzel lengths decked in florals to her multicoloured extravaganza of a manicure. A true beauty woman at heart.
Sabrina Carpenter - Threaded Manicure
It's a blink and you'll miss it moment, but Sabrina Carpenter paid homage to tailoring through her nails, created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, who used threads to create stitching motifs and a Louis Vuitton logo.
Lauryn Hill - Afro hair
The Met Gala 2025 red carpet saw a joyous celebration of Black hair. Lauryn Hill wore her Afro hair - a style that's under-represented on the red carpet - in its full glory, and we're here for it.
Jennie Kim - Pearl Nails
To complement her custom Chanel ensemble, nail artist Zola Ganzorigt created a pearl-chain faux nail set for singer Jennie Kim.
Mary J. Blige - Pastel Pink Manicure
Blige gave her immaculate, all-cream ensemble a fresh pop of spring colour with a soft pink manicure complete with gold accents to match her jewellery.
Lana Del Rey - Alligator Clip
Lana Del Rey paid a discreet homage to her partner, alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, at the Met Gala with a gold hair pin nestled in her updo.
Medina Azaldin is the beauty editor of ELLE and Harper's Bazaar UK, working across print and digital features. She has more than seven years journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Hoousekeeping. When she's not demystifying the latest skincare ingredient, sniffing out the next big perfume trend or uncovering the science behind wellness practices, you'll most likely find her in Hatchards Piccadilly or watching a crime series with her cats. Oh, and she's a competitive cheerleader, too.
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