Anok Yai’s Met Gala beauty look is already shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable glam moments of the year. From the molten gold body paint to the sculpted Medusa-inspired wax hair and dripping tear details, the entire transformation felt less like red carpet beauty and more like performance art.
Now, everyone on Instagram and TikTok is trying to recreate it, and honestly, we get why.
Behind the viral moment was an all-star SFX and beauty team, and the haunting hand-made wax tears tied everything together, giving the look its now instantly recognisable finish.
The final result blurred the line between fantasy, sculpture, and high fashion in the best way possible. And thanks to Vanity Fair, we’re getting an inside look at exactly how the masterpiece came together.
Watch the full behind-the-scenes video.