Nikki Nelms on the Renaissance-Inspired Style She Created for Zoë Kravitz

05/06/2026

Goth glam isn’t over. Just let actress-singer Zoë Kravitz’s appearance on the Met Gala ’26 be proof you need. And, honestly, we’re so relieved. Her black lace YSL gown featuring somewhat exposed farthingales was a throw-way-back but also very modern. Everything.

Go-to hairstylist Nikki Nelms made sure the hair was part of the vibe. She says, “we created
ultra-fine micro braids and a sleek, touchable finish. It was a renaissance-inspired look to
perfectly complement her dress.”

Read for the ghd tools and L’Oréal Paris products Nelms used on Kravitz.

Get the Look:

  1. First, use the new ghd Speed to blast-dry the braids quickly while keeping the texture soft and controlled. Its breakthrough ghd halo™ dual-airflow technology has high-powered airflow to cut drying time while smoothing the hair and no heat damage.
  2. Following the blast-dry, attach ghd’s new Professional Diffuser and pair with holding spray to keep flyaways in check and ensure the loose, face-framing curls stay airy and weightless.
  3. Finish the look by adding texture and definition to ends of the braided half-up, half-down renaissance-inspired look with ghd Chronos Styler to gently loosen a few pieces without ever appearing stiff or crunchy on the carpet.

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