All in Favor of the 2025 Met Gala Kiss Curl Resurgence Say "Aye"

If you haven't already heard: kiss curls are the biggest hair trend at the 2025 Met Gala.

Today, May 5, marks the start of the 77th annual fundraiser, where Hollywood flocks to New York City for what has been dubbed the most important night in fashion. But as a beauty lover, it’s a chance for me to see the hair, makeup, and nail looks that help tell the story of each outfit. So far, attendees are making an old trend new again with an undeniable kiss curl revival.

Different from edges, kiss curls typically feature dramatic swoops toward the front of the hairline that “kiss” the forehead, and simultaneously act as a statement hairstyle. They've been spotted on Sydney Sweeney, who paired hers with a sleek low bun, Henry Golding, Tom Francis, and so many more. The style is extremely versatile and unisex, making it a strong contender for the most popular hairstyle of the night.

It's easy to see why: it ties in perfectly with the evening's theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Kiss curls nod to the overarching theme of Black dandyism, which celebrates the legacy of black tailoring and the subculture that has been birthed from it. (Josephine Baker was commonly seen wearing her hair in this style throughout the 1920s.)

Keep reading to see the celebrities who’ve already been spotted in the kiss-curl trend, and keep up with all the beauty coverage of the night using Marie Claire’s live blog.

Simone Biles' Delicate-Meets-Oversized Kiss Curl

Coco Jones' Kiss-Curl Ponytail

Sydney Sweeney's Kiss Curl Bun

Henry Golding's Kiss Curl Cropped Haircut

Tom Francis' Kiss Curl Center Swoop

Breanna Stewart's Kiss Curl Finger Waves

Dua Lipa's Kiss Curl Updo

Bad Bunny's Kiss Curl Flipped Bob

Ciara's Chic Kiss Curl Pixie

Jeremy Pope's Kiss Curl Finger Waves

Bebe Rexha's Flirty Kiss Curl Bob

Taraji P. Henson's Cropped Kiss Curl Hairstyle

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