We Found the $13 Hairspray Behind Kendall Jenner's Renaissance-Inspired Met Gala 2024 Hair

When you think of the Met Gala, you probably think of flashing cameras and custom ball gowns worn by celebs dripping in jewels. But it’s the unsexy products that are the true heroes of the night—like boob tape, bobby pins, and hairspray. Red carpet queen Kendall Jenner—who pulled up in a vintage Givenchy dress (that had never been worn by a human since it was made in 1999 until last night, btw) and not a single hair out of place—knows what I’m talking about!

Kendall wore her long locks in a gorgeous half-up, half-down ‘do inspired by the Renaissance period. Her hair stylist, Tamás Tüzes, achieved her hairstyle by diffusing her hair to enhance its natural texture and then twisting two front sections of hair away from the face with a gentle wave (making sure to use heat protectant, ofc—Tüzes used the Elvive Dream Lengths Heat Slayer Leave-In).

And last but not least, he revealed that the secret to preventing flyaways and making sure that Kendall's natural waves last all night was to lock in the shape with the L’Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray. The trusty product is legit only $12.99 with hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon, so it’s literally a no-brainer to buy rn.

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Kenny wasn’t the only one who reached for the tried-and-true Elnett hairspray for fashion’s biggest night out—a handful of other celebs including but not limited to momager Kris Jenner (like mother, like daughter!), Elle Fanning, and Camila Cabello relied on the exact same finishing spray to make sure their hairdos lasted all night long.

Elle Fanning wore her cropped blonde hair in sweet, natural waves tucked behind her ears to show off her sweeping off-the-shoulder dress. Her hair stylist, Jenda Alcorn, used the EverPure Sulfate-Free 21-in-1 Color Caring Spray ($10) and Elvive Dream Lengths Frizz Killer Serum Leave-In ($7) to prep her hair as well as that same Elnett hairspray that Kendall’s hair stylist loves to set the final look.

L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray (Unscented)

Now 19% Off

$13 at Amazon$25 at Walmart$15 at Ulta Beauty

The Elnett hairspray (may I take this moment to remind you that it’s literally $12.99?) also works if you’re going for the “wet look,” FYI. Camila Cabello’s hair stylist Marty Harper used the exact same hairspray to lock in Camila’s super high-shine, glossy ponytail with long-lasting hold.

So, what are you waiting for? This celeb-loved (and affordable!) hairspray is the final step that your hair-styling routine has been missing. You're welcome!

Hannah Oh

Assistant Shopping Editor

Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train.