Queen shit. Literally. Ciara hit the Met Gala red carpet with a Queen Nefertiti-inspired hairstyle thanks to longtime collaborator Cesar Ramirez. He sculpted her hair into the iconic Egyptian queen’s crown with Rizos Curls products.
Ramirez says, “For the Met Gala, Ciara debuted a sculptural moment, a gold-crowned vision that blurred the line between hair and art. With so many interpretations of Queen Nefertiti in fashion, there is pressure to create something that feels fresh without being too literal.”
He clarifies, “I wanted to channel that same powerful, timeless energy and translate it into something modern for Ciara. I kept the hairline soft and delicate to frame the face, then built everything upward into a structured form. From there, it became a hands-on process of sculpting, shaping, and layering, almost like creating a piece of art. Each element was intentional, from the gilded finish to the architectural silhouette.”
Keep reading to find out exactly which products Ramirez employed.
Get the Look:
- Begin by leaving the edges soft and natural around the hairline to create a delicate frame.
- Pull the rest of the hair into a sleek high bun, using Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel ($22.00) to lock in structure and create a strong foundation.
- Build a custom crown shape on top of the bun, sculpting and detailing the structure piece by piece.
- Use Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel to create and mold structured sections of hair, shaping each piece and glazing with gold leaf to achieve a metallic, gilded effect.
- Set the overall structure with Rizos Curls Volumizing Hair Spray ($20.00) to ensure hold and longevity.
- Use the Rizos Curls Hair Wax Stick ($16.00) to blend Ciara’s natural hair into the crown and help adhere gold detailing, creating the illusion that the structure is formed from her own hair.
- Finish with the Rizos Curls Sleek Styling Cream + Taming Wand ($16.00) to refine edges, smooth flyaways, and add a polished, high-shine finish.
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