For Misty Copeland’s 2026 Met Gala look, celebrity stylist Miles Jeffries (@milesjeffrieshair) created “a soft, bouncy ponytail with that ‘took the bun down’ texture—flirty, full of movement and made to complement, never overpower,” he shares.
The look focused on enhancing natural texture while building polish, with layered OLAPLEX prep and styling products to create shape and control without losing softness. Scroll down for the full product lineup and Miles' step-by-step breakdown.






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