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Each year, the Met Gala provides tons of hair inspiration and signals the next big hair trends. In 2026, celebrities on the carpet proved we’re swapping bouncy volume for sleek, straight strands.<\/strong><\/p>\n To achieve the sleekest, straightest hair with a glass-like shine, E!<\/em> connected with Adir Abergel<\/strong><\/a>, Virtue creative director and celebrity hairstylist, and Chris McMillan<\/strong><\/a>, celebrity hairstylist and <\/span><\/span>founder of his own haircare brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For\u00a0Abergel (who was responsible for both <\/span><\/span>Nicole Kidman<\/a> and her daughter’s long, straight style), <\/span>it all starts with hair prep. From the shampoo and conditioner you use\u00a0<\/span>to post-shower treatments, a properly prepped mane enhances the natural shine of your hair <\/span>prior to applying heat.<\/span><\/p>\n In terms of hair styling,\u00a0<\/span>Chris McMillan (whose eponymous brand was used to create Camila Mendes’ sleek bob<\/a>) uses a number of techniques,<\/span><\/span> like using tension to blow dry hair and layering products before using a flat iron,\u00a0to create ultra-sleek styles with a mirror-like finish.<\/p>\n Here’s how you can recreate the sleek, straight, shiny styles\u00a0that took over the Met Gala,\u00a0according to celebrity hairstylists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n