Kiss curls, a vintage style that harkens back to the flapper era, was a standout trend on the MET Gala red carpet. Here’s how you can replicate it
Pair your curls with a sleek bun. Pic courtesy/Sakshb on Instagram
It’s bold. It’s dramatic. And it works just as well on both men and women. It’s not the ubiquitous suits we’re talking about but rather a dandy hair trend that was spotted time and again at the Met Gala. The style in question is kiss curls — a retro revival that is equal parts versatile, sleek and chic.
Henry Golding sports a chic kiss curl hairdo. Pic courtesy/Henry Golding on Instagram (right) Taraji P Henson in tinted curls. Pic courtesy/Checkthetag on Instagram
“Kiss curls can be traced back to the flapper style, when big-ticket stars, including Josephine Baker styled their hair with a single statement curl at the top of the forehead. The curls are bold, dramatic and spiral, and lay flat against the cheek or the forehead. They weave together baby hairs and sideburns, creating dramatic swoops that ‘kiss’ the face, giving rise to their name,” shares celebrity hair stylist Drishya Bhagyanath.
Dua Lipa experiments with multiple curls. PIC COURTESY/DUA LIPA ON INSTAGRAM (right) Ayo Edebiri flaunts a large kiss curl. Pic courtesy/Ayodebiri
Make it yours
This style works with both curly and straight hair, although it is typically paired with slicked-back looks. To start, separate a small section of hair at the front of your head and saturate it with a high-hold gel. Wrap this section into a curl, using either your finger or a tail comb, and carefully lay down the curl against your forehead. You could also use a hairdryer with a diffuser to ensure that the curl holds its shape. Once the curl has dried, set it with a medium-hold hairspray. You could further define the curl by compressing it with a flatiron or using a curling iron.
Drishya Bhagyanath
Experiment with style
For people with straight hair, a small curling tong would be most effective to create a sculpted curl. Section the hair and separate the section you wish to curl. The rest of the hair can be tied into a sleek bun or a ponytail. Apply a heat styling product or curl cream to protect the hair you wish to curl. Count to 10 while curling it to achieve a tighter curl. The curls can be brushed out for a softer look. For those with wavy or curly hair, create a kiss curl by wrapping a strand of hair around your finger and pinning it. Use a curl cream for even more definition, Bhagyanath clarifies. You could either wear one large kiss curl like Ayo Edebiri or frame your face with multiple curls like Dua Lipa or Sydney Sweeney. For an edgier look, tint the curls with a different hue or add sparkle gel for an unexpected twist.
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