Lupita Nyong’o’s Nina Simone-Inspired Hair Stole the Show at the 2016 Met Gala
From Rihanna's 2015 Gui Pei yellow gown to Beyonce's 2011 Emilio Pucci ensemble, the Met Gala has proven to be a breeding ground for over-the-top couture looks.
At this year's event on Monday evening, most stars seemed (unsurprisingly) to be confused with this year's theme, "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology," with attendees like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Taylor Swift opting for safe metallic silhouettes.
Lupita Nyong'o, on the other hand, took a beauty risk. And boy, did it pay off.
Many claim the Star Wars star had one of the best looks of the night.
Based on the theme of the Gala, wins are Zendaya,Solange, Heidi Klum and Lupita's hair #MetGala
Lupita is having a hair raising moment at the #MetBall!pic.twitter.com/hzoC2iMbfH
Lupita's hair is everythinghttps://twitter.com/fashionista_com/status/727293974180954112 ...
THE HAIR, YES! I'm not even worthy of living on the same planet as Lupita. #MetGalahttps://twitter.com/marieclaire/status/727294319372062720 ...
Inventive, original, and striking, Lupita is a showstopper with that luscious skin and breathtaking hairpic.twitter.com/3rXXzWTtsx
As with any daring look, not everyone was into the sky high 'do.
Lupita is stealing the hair style from Marge Simpson. Lol.https://twitter.com/CapriHakeem/status/727292329569226752 ...
ima ignore the fact that lupita styled her hair like she's from whoville cause her dress looks awesome
I love lupita's dress, her hair just makes me laugh way too hard
Lupita's hair looks like the tail of a scorpion.
Lupita's hair looks like some really big anal beads
Whether you love it or hate it, at least Nyong'o tried to make a bold statement — unlike most of her fellow silver-wearing celebs.
While you sit and rank all of your fave and least favorite looks from the night, we'll leave you with this:
LOVE LUPITA TO DEATH BUT HER HAIR IS SHAPED LIKE MY VIBRATORpic.twitter.com/JZPrBiLkoa
