Kylie Jenner's Brows Have "Survived" Their Post-Met Gala Mishap

kylie jenner wears long, dark hair and bleached eyebrows at the met gala — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Kylie Jenner's glam was easily one of my favorite looks of the night at the 2026 Met Gala, but she almost suffered a brow mishap because of it.

The reality star and Kylie Cosmetics founder showed up looking nearly unrecognizable with bleached eyebrows to go along with her custom Schiaparelli gown that had a flesh-toned corset, faux nipples, and a cream skirt that was folded to look like she was stepping out of the dress altogether. The entire ensemble was meant to mimic a nude statue.

Once the night was officially over, Jenner shared a behind-the-scenes video via her Instagram Story of herself and her team attempting to dye her brows back to their natural color—except things didn't seem to be going as planned. In the video, Jenner is seen laughing and joking that "my brows are ruined" since they initially looked slightly thinner than they did pre-bleach. Luckily, the 28-year-old gave the world an update almost immediately following, and I'm pleased to report that her perfectly-arched brows (in their natural dark color) have lived to see another day, as evidenced by the Instagram Story she shared on May 5. "The brows survived," she captioned a close-up photo of them.

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kylie jenner shares a close up photo of her brows via Instagram — Kylie Jenner shares an update on her bleached brows after the Met Gala.

Bleached brows are just one component of the grungy makeup trend that's slowly been making a comeback over the last year. Last spring when Lady Gaga was promoting her album, Mayhem, she made an appearance on Saturday Night Live with newly-bleached brows, and over the summer, Miley Cyrus was spotted out in Paris wearing nearly invisible brows.

If playing around with the color of your brows is something you're interested in, I'd recommend going to see a professional for an actual bleached brow moment, but if you're looking for something temporary, read ahead to get the look.

NARS

Natural Radiant Longwear Full Coverage Foundation

Paint your brows with a foundation similar to your skin tone to make them blend in and appear invisible.

Benefit Cosmetics

Goof Proof Waterproof Brow-Filling Powder

You can also fill your brows in with a powder in a lighter shade than your usual color.

ILIA

In Frame Clear Eyebrow Gel

Shape your brows with a gel that'll hold them in place.

Hourglass

Vanish Airbrush Concealer

You can also use a concealer to alter the look and color of your brows.

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Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.