Bad Bunny aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio stays winning. For the 2025 Met Gala, the Puerto Rican rapper wore a custom Prada-made pava hat to rep his homeland and accentuated the look with a kiss curl and hair flip. We have celebrity hairstylist Ryan Austin to thank for that.
Talking exclusively with The Tease, Austin says the hat was “always an option” but that “when he put it on, the whole look came together and was a no brainer.” He shares that “the front curl was a last-minute decision.” Definitely the right call.
Austin says the response “has been so positive” and that he “couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.” Expect men to take Benito’s lead and rock versions of this hairstyle this year. Scroll to recreate the look with tips from Austin.
Get the Look:
- Prep the hair with IGK’s Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray throughout the hair to protect against humidity.
- After blow-drying, flat-iron the hair in the direction it will fall.
- Once the base is set, apply a strong-hold gel to slick down the back and sides.
- Editor’s note: Austin used BALMAIN Styling Gel Maximum Hold
- Lock in the style with a strong hold hairspray.
- Editor’s note: Austin used göt2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray
- Finish the look with IGK’s Disco Disco Clear Gloss Shine Spray for an extra glossy finish.
If you recreate Bad Bunny’s hairstyle for your clients, or for yourself (we’re not sick of the kiss curl and wouldn’t blame you) be sure to tag @readthetease on Instagram or TikTok.
