{"id":76719,"date":"2025-05-02T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/?p=76719"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:40:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:40:03","slug":"celebrity-hairstylist-naivasha-grace-on-how-she-preps-for-the-met-gala-and-why-shes-excited-about-this-years-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/celebrity-hairstylist-naivasha-grace-on-how-she-preps-for-the-met-gala-and-why-shes-excited-about-this-years-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Hairstylist Nai\u2019vasha Grace on How She Preps for the Met Gala And Why She\u2019s Excited About This Year\u2019s Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe it but the 2025 Met Gala\u2014an evening often dubbed as \u201cfashion\u2019s biggest night\u201d \u2014is just a few days away. Taking place on the first Monday in May, the high-profile event brings together some of the biggest celebrities, designers, and tastemakers to help raise money for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/metcostumeinstitute\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2019s Costume Institute<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/exhibitions\/superfine-tailoring-black-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSuperfine: Tailoring Black Style<\/a>,\u201d corresponds with the Costume Institute&#8217;s spring exhibition, which will be examining Black style over the centuries through the lens of dandyism. Not only is it the first Met show to focus exclusively on Black designers, but it\u2019s also the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme. In a nod to the new exhibition, the gala\u2019s dress code for this year is \u201cTailored For You,\u201d encouraging attendees to express their own personal style through tailoring.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHL332JujZW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHL332JujZW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHL332JujZW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>As avid followers of the Met Gala, we can\u2019t wait to see what dazzling looks will make their way up those iconic Met steps\u2014particularly when it comes to the hair. Because let\u2019s face it, the Met Gala is not just a fashion extravaganza, it\u2019s also the ultimate playground for beauty\u2014where talented artists can showcase their boundless creativity, present their work on a massive world stage, and maybe even inspire a few new trends. And no one knows this better than celebrity hairstylist and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/curlqueenofficial\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curl Queen<\/a> founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naivashaintl\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nai\u2019vasha Grace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the go-to hairstylist for celebrity clients like Alicia Keys, Tracee Ellis Ross, Nara Smith, and Zoey Deutch, Grace is no stranger to styling for the annual soiree. Year after year, she\u2019s continued to craft some of the most awe-inspiring hair looks to grace the event\u2019s red carpet. But, you might be wondering, what exactly goes into creating a Met Gala-worthy hair moment?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahead of the big event, <em>The Tease<\/em> had the pleasure of connecting with Grace to get insight into what it\u2019s <em>really<\/em> like styling hair for the Met Gala. Here, she discusses the significance of this year\u2019s theme, finding inspiration for her clients\u2019 look, favorite Met Gala hair moments, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Tease: Reflecting on this year\u2019s exhibition, \u201cSuperfine: Tailoring Black Style,\u201d how does it feel to be seeing Black style, and Black men\u2019s contributions to fashion and dress be given the spotlight at the Met Gala?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nai\u2019vasha Grace: <\/strong>It\u2019s an exciting time in fashion. I\u2019ve always loved watching Black dress dapper. From tailoring, to the cufflinks, and print pattern choices\u2014it\u2019s storytelling through style. I\u2019m overwhelmed with anticipation and excitement for this year\u2019s theme, mainly because it\u2019s long overdue. Also, it opens the work up to the true inspiration. I could go on and on. So many layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6xhb4IOnH0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6xhb4IOnH0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6xhb4IOnH0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Nai&#39;vasha (@naivashaintl)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is doing hair for the Met Gala really like behind-the-scenes, exciting or stressful?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace: <\/strong>It\u2019s a bit of it all. It\u2019s both exciting and stressful because that Met Gala red carpet experience is a \u201cmoment in time\u201d for the client. There is so much emotion wrapped in those seconds that the cameras are clicking. As an artist who really cares about my clients, I want them to feel like time stood still for them and only them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does your prep for the Met Gala look like and how early do you typically start planning for it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace:<\/strong> Prepping for the Met Gala is super collaborative and strategic. The moment the theme is announced, my mind is already spinning. The creative juices are flowing. Typically when I get ideas of the wardrobe, I begin creating a mood board on Pinterest. 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I\u2019ve been doing a lot of studying Dandyism over the years and deep diving into the styles of Andr\u00e9 Leon Talley, Harlem EVERYTHING, and tailoring with texture play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are there any pop culture references or current hair trends that you are giving special attention to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace:<\/strong> Absolutely! I\u2019m feeling like textured rollersets will make major appearances and waves\u2014very \u201870s and \u201880s, so much fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please run us through some of your go-to hair tools and products that you plan on stocking in your kit for the Met Gala.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace: <\/strong>I enjoy a hair accessory moment, so lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jenniferbehr\/\">Jennifer Behr<\/a>. My kit is always stocked with edge control and my favorite wax finishing spray. Heavy duty hair pins will be a must-have, and definitely invisible nets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In what ways does styling for the Met Gala challenge you to think outside the box and push the limits of your creativity and artistry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace:<\/strong> The Met Gala is THE time to think outside the box and reimagine. It\u2019s actually my favorite carpet. I spend weeks dreaming and planning and collaborating. They day is meant to intentionally execute all the whimsy. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6oIdRwOk6H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Nai&#39;vasha (@naivashaintl)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk us through one of your favorite hair moments you styled for a previous Met Gala.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace:<\/strong> My favorite Met Gala moment was Alicia Keys in 2022. 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