The dresses were big, bold, and bang on theme, but the hair and makeup at the Met Gala was equally as breathtaking — and that includes the accessories. From real flower braids that just made their way straight onto our Pinterest boards to bows so long that they're a hairstyle in and of themselves, you won't be short of inspiration for any occasion. Ahead, get a closer look at all of the hair accessories, big and small, that deserve a spotlight all of their own.
Kerry added a gold accessory to her voluminous natural hair.
Jasmine's woven (real) flower braid has just been added straight to our Pinterest hair inspo board.
A simple bun can always be jazzed up with a silver pin like Gabrielle's.
Waist length bow? If Ariana's doing it, we want one!
Tiny gold string was added to Katherine's long flowing hair.
Sasha's locs were dripping in jewels.
Blake Lively's gold, jewel tipped accessory topped off her incredible gown.
Among Emily's braids was a superpretty small jeweled head band.
Anne Hathaway just took your "pencil in hair so I don't lose it" style and made it Met Gala worthy.
Zoë added a black bow to her slicked back hair.
Jourdan wore custom crosses and beads in her loc style.
Bella wore her hair in a slick updo with a rose gold head band.
Flower crowns don't seem to be going anywhere, and if Hailey's look is anything to go by, we don't want them leave!
Along her headpiece and braids, there's a tiny black ribbon in there somewhere, adding to Lily's intricate beauty look.
Sienna went for a simple jeweled head band to pair with her simple white dress.
A plain black head band kept all Alicia's hair in place so her cat eye could steal the spotlight.
Lynda used a nifty trick and tucked a star-shaped hairpin to secure her bun.
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