Charli XCX's Ultra Glossy Pitch Black Hair

Charli XCX arrived at the 2026 Met Gala with ultra-glossy "Pitch Black" hair by Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador Jacob Schwartz (@jacobschwartzhair). The color was deep, reflective and high-shine, paired with a sleek half-up, half-down style by celebrity stylist Matt Benns (@mattbenns).

To get the look, Jacob built a rich, saturated base using Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL®, then refined the mids and ends with Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA VIBRANCE® for added shine and tonal control. The result is a dimensional black with a glass-like finish that catches the light from every angle. Read on for his exact formula.

But first, here is more of Charli's look:

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