Penélope Cruz exuded 1930s glamour at the 2024 MET Gala, showcasing her unwavering commitment to embodying each event’s theme flawlessly. While anticipation mounts for one of fashion’s grandest nights, our attention is inevitably drawn to the red carpet’s beauty moments. In particular, the transformation of the 50-year-old actress, who has embraced the bob hair trend with the expertise of Matt Rez, global celebrity colorist, and Pablo Iglesias, celebrity hairstylist, using Moroccanoil Professional Hair Color Rhapsody and Moroccanoil Demi-Permanent Gloss to achieve a rich chocolate copper hue.
Rez elaborates on the process behind this iconic look for the “Pain and Glory” actress. He meticulously blends Moroccanoil Professional Hair Color Rhapsody shades to create the perfect chocolaty copper blend, allowing it to process before applying Moroccanoil Demi-Permanent Gloss for added depth and shine.
For styling, Iglesias opts for a classic 1930s hairstyle, reminiscent of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. He begins by nourishing Cruz’s hair with Moroccanoil’s Moisture Repair Shampoo ($26) and Weightless Hydrating Mask ($42), enhancing its softness with a touch of Moroccanoil Treatment Light ($35). After towel-drying, he applies Root Boost ($30) to the roots and Volumizing Mousse ($30) from mid-length to ends, defining waves with a diffuser and Everlasting Curl Titanium Curling Iron ($160) before finishing with Dry Texture Spray ($30) and Luminous Hairspray Extra Strong ($25) to set the style.
Debuting her new hairstyle at the MET Gala, Cruz complements her birthday celebration with a stunning Chanel black couture gown, a masterpiece of design featuring intricate silk taffeta and silk tulle craftsmanship. VOGUE’s red carpet livestream reveals the dress’s painstaking creation process, taking 500 hours and adorned with lace and embellished flower-shaped jewels, affirming Cruz’s embodiment of timeless Old Hollywood glamour as she ascends the MET Gala stairs.
