She looked like a gilded masterpiece for Fashion’s biggest night. But now the billionaire style extraordinaire is giving up all the deets on how she achieved her stunning red carpet look. Nonetheless, one thing we noticed is that her hairstyle DID NOT move; it stayed flawless all night. And now we know it is because Rihanna used her Fenty Hair Gelly Type Strong Hold Gel For this year’s 2026 Met Gala look.
This little detail is extremely important because this means you can harness the same hair and beauty power as Badgalriri does on the red carpet. Trust us, when we say that High profile events last FOR HOURS. And your faves need their hair and makeup to stay perfectly in place minute after minute. Due to the fact there are numerous cameras on them. Snapping stills and capturing video.
Now for the Met Gala you Beauties always want the Makeup deets as well. Don’t worry we have them. But some quick intel on Fenty Hair’s Gelly Type Strong Hold Gel. A high-performance, all-day strong hold styling gel great for sleek ponys, slick-backs, updos + top knots.
However lovelies, this gel can also do your strands some good. Especially, when it comes to the ends. Regarding, their gel ($28) the Fenty brand reveals,
“Slick ‘n snatch styles with this high-performance strong hold gel. It gives you the ultimate style control for high ponys, top knots and slick-backs that stunt all day long. And because we know tight styles can take their toll, this gel’s powered with Replenicore-5’s proteins and amino acids to repair split ends while you wear.”
Rihanna Used Fenty Hair Gelly Type Strong Hold Gel For 2026 Met Gala Look!

What about her makeup? No worries we have the full details regarding the Beauty side of things. Rihanna this year brought metallic makeup to the museum steps. And of course, she used all of her Fenty Beauty products to make it happen.
Get the look breakdown—Rihanna Met Gala 2026
PREP
With Fenty Skin
FACE
We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer in ‘300N’
Invisimatte Instant Setting Blotting Powder
COMING 5/15! Sun Stalk’r Souffle Pressed Mousse Cream Bronzer in ‘Maple Glaze’
Shake N’ Play Buildable Liquid Blush in ‘Bow’ Peep’ Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in ‘Lightning Dust/ Fire Crystal’
LIPS
Trace’d Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner in ‘Rose Amber’
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in ‘Rose Amber’ Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in ‘Afternoon Snack/ Mo’ Hunny’
There you have it! All the products to use to design and Create Rihanna’s stunning Met Gala look. Did you love her style this year?
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