All Of The ’90s-Inspired Hairstyles At The 2021 Met Gala

At the 2021 Met Gala, there were enough ’90s hairstyles to make you think the event took place decades before. From messy updos to teeny tiny hair accessories and pixie cuts, these 14 celebrities proved the era’s beauty trends are definitely back.

Nia Dennis’ Hair Jewels

The retired gymnast showed up to the Met Gala in style. Besides the fact that she did an actual backflip on the red carpet, Dennis’ ’90s-inspired hair jewelry, metallic blue eyeshadow, and sequined bodysuit put her on the best-dressed list.

Adut Akech’s Mullet

The mullet is still having a major moment. Joining the ranks of Miley Cyrus and Rihanna, supermodel Akech sported the edgy hairdo at the 2021 Met Gala.

Emma Chamberlain’s Flipped-Out Ends

Over 13 million people follow Chamberlain on Instagram for style inspo, but the social media darling proved she knows her way around beauty, too. She stepped out with ’90s-era flipped hair and a middle part.

Addison Rae’s Ode To Britney

Rae channeled Britney Spears’ 2002 Grammys gown at the Met Gala, but her hairstyle was a nod to the singer’s signature hairdo — the partially straightened blonde strands fans recognize from practically all of her music videos from the ’90s and beyond.

Lily-Rose Depp’s Piecey Updo

In the ’90s, practically everyone threw their hair into a messy twisted updo with face-framing strands left out in the front. And that’s exactly the look Depp wore to the 2021 Met Gala along with her Chanel outfit.

Halle Bailey’s High Pony

Bailey, of R&B duo Chloe x Halle, wore her locs into a very ’90s-inspired high pony, which allowed her sequined Rodarte gown to do the talking.

Rita Ora’s Hair Clip

Another ’90s-era beauty trend that appeared at the 2021 Met Gala? Ora’s oversized hair clip, which she used to keep her deep side part on point.

Kate Hudson’s Sleek Pony

Hudson’s Met Gala look seemed like an homage to Clueless, from her pale pink boa to her bralette and skirt ’fit along with her super-straight low ponytail.

Alicia Keys’ Hair Crystals

Keys stunned with her strands pulled into a middle-parted low chignon adorned with crystals. She basically walked the red carpet with a diamond-studded hairdo.

Jasmine Tookes’ Spiky Pixie

Tookes went with one of the edgier ’90s hair trends: the spiky pixie. The model styled her short lengths with messy bangs for a chic look straight out of the decade.

Claire Danes’ Angled Bob

Actor Danes opted for a straight and sleek asymmetrical bob, which allowed her sculptural pearl-studded ear cuff to shine.

Madison Beer’s Prom Updo

Beer attended her very first Met Gala with a ’90s-era hair look: the prom updo. She styled her hair in ringlets perfect for the occasion.

Joan Smalls’ Pixie

Another celeb who wore a pixie at the Met Gala? Supermodel Smalls, whose short hair was brushed to the side of her forehead for the full nostalgic effect.

Frank Ocean’s Green Hair

Ocean went for ’90s grunge vibes at the Met Gala. He wore his hair in a fluorescent green, which paired perfectly with his doll’s skin and plaid ensemble.