For this year’s controversial Met Gala, the hair was pretty safe. Not so with singer-actress Janelle Monae.
Working with frequent collaborator, hair artist, Nikki Nelms, Monáe’s hair was as much a sculpture as her gown. A fluid extension of the entire vibe.
Nelms used OGX products to create a “wet bob” (that’s what she calls it on Instagram, thank you!) that feels modern, intentional, art-inspired and very Janelle Monae.
Read on for the exact products she used to create this “Wet Bob” Met Gala ’26 moment.
Get the Look:
- Hair was prepped to enhance natural sheen and strength using OGX® Nourishing + Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum creating a smooth, hydrated base for styling.
- Nikki sculpted a chin-length bob, intentionally keeping the structure soft yet defined to mimic a “wet, piecey” artistic finish. The texture was brought to life using OGX® Antioxidants + Touchable Hold Gel ($8.40), separating the hair into sleek, controlled pieces while maintaining movement.
- To lock in the look without sacrificing flexibility, the style was set with OGX® Antioxidants + Strong Hold Hairspray ($10.47), preserving the sculptural integrity of the bob.
If you take on the sculpted wet bob for your next short haired client using this breakdown, let us know about it. Tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok.
