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Forget Becky. Beyoncé Leads the Good Hair Pack on the 2016 Met Gala Red Carpet

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When it comes to the red carpet, there is no room for bad hair. At last night’s Manus X Machina 2016 Met Gala, celebrities, models, and fashion heavyweights battled for the top beauty spot. The trending hairstyles of the evening? Sleek, straight locks, and tightly pulled back chignons. We take a closer look at the ‘dos that made for some serious head-turning Instagram moments.

Estée Lauder ambassadors Liu Wen, Kendall Jenner, and Joan Smalls are a polished trio with slick locks in tow.

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Actress Emily Ratajkowski demonstrates how a glossy up-do with a center parting is eternally chic.

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emrata / Instagram

Model Maryna Linchuk looks sharp with poker straight lengths.

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marynalinchuk1 / Instagram

Kate Bosworth conveys ethereal beauty with a whimsical hairstyle and embellished hair combs.

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stefanogabbana / Instagram

Karolina Kurkova is effortlessly elegant by way of a knotted chignon.

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karolinakurkova / Instagram

Supermodel Cindy Crawford opts for uniformly sleek lengths.

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ward_hair / Instagram

Jourdan Dunn shows off her precision-cut lob.

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Karlie Kloss is fancy with her slick side-parted chignon.

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Joan Smalls swishes her long locks courtesy of Balmain Hair Couture.

British model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks regal in a classic ballet bun.

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kateleemakeup / Instagram

Forget Becky. Beyoncé arrives last to walk the red carpet, but ultimately leads the good hair pack at the 2016 Met Ball.

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