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    Kim Kardashian's Sleek Bun Proves She's Still the Queen of the Slick Back

    Not a hair out of place.

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    By Danielle Jackson
    Published 5 May 2026 In News

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    I thought Hailey Bieber was the queen of the slick back bun, but it looks like she has some competition in that department thanks to a recent look from Kim Kardashian.

    The reality star and SKIMS founder spent some time in New York City this weekend just ahead of the Met Gala. On Sunday, she was photographed leaving a Broadway show looking extra springy wearing a vintage yellow Dior gown with a high collar, a floral pattern, and a thigh-high leg slit. She paired the dress with a set of strappy pastel yellow sandals and a mini Hermès bag, but in my opinion, it was her glam that deserves some applause.

    Kardashian wore her signature soft glam for the night with mascara on her upper and lower lashes, glossy nude lipstick, and a hint of blush. She pulled her hair up into a stunning sleek, twisted bun with a middle part and a piece-y bang that was pulled out to frame the left side of her face.

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