Rita Ora rocks a head-hugging hydro bob for the 2024 Met Gala

For you and me, the first Monday in May is potentially made up of a daily shower sing-song, followed by a Netflix binge and social media scroll – here, we welcome the early bank holiday with open arms and zero plans. But for the Hollywood A-Listers among us (t'was I, in another universe), and in this particular instance, Rita Ora, the first Monday in May is a time to gird your loins for the annual Met Gala has arrived... Ding dong, Anna Wintour calls!

Now, although worlds apart, what both ours and Rita's 6 May 2024 routines do have in common is the wash routines. Confused, much? Well, while our bi-weekly hair cleanses were left to dry in the comfort of our own bedrooms, Rita took hers to New York, arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a sopping – yet styled – wet fresh-out-the-shower 'do.

Take a look at the paparazzi pics, below:

We like to call this head-hugging look the 'hydro bob', which sees androgynous, editorial hair drenched in gloss and moisture. The shape can be tailored to the individual but what keeps it consistent and on-trend today is the semi-wet-look style.

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Doesn't she look gorgeous?!

Completing the look, Rita wore a dress designed by Marni and explained on Instagram that it "encapsulates in the most delicate and powerful manner a real tapestry of human crafts spanning a period of two millennia from Egypt to Rome. ⌛️⏳💫❤️"

All in all, Rita really did embody the “The Garden of Time” theme. Snaps for the pop star!

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Lia Mappoura

Beauty Writer

Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).

In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.