Long, brushed-out curls with soft movement defined Tate McRae’s 2026 Met Gala look, styled by celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood (@chadwoodhair) using K18 Hair products. The finish is polished but effortless, with a loose bend through the lengths and airy volume that keeps the shape soft and touchable.
The look builds on her “Golden Melt Blonde” color by Matt Rez (@colorbymattrez), Paul Mitchell Global Color Artist and epres™ Global Celebrity Colorist and Vice President of Artist Development, with styling focused on enhancing natural texture while expanding the shape. Diffusing, alternating curling iron work and brushing out the pattern created that soft, full result.
Chad says, “Tonight’s Met Gala look was inspired by a fallen golden angel-soft, full and quietly elegant.” Scroll down for the full product lineup and his step-by-step breakdown.
