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Bleached Brows Steal the Met Gala as Kylie Jenner Says Hers Were 'Ruined'

Beauty pros warn the look is high-maintenance with real risks.

Overview

  • Bleached or very lightened eyebrows were a leading beauty look on Monday at the Met Gala in New York, fitting the event’s Fashion Is Art theme.
  • Hours after the red carpet, Kylie Jenner said on Instagram that bleaching "ruined" her brows as she tried to dye them back, showing one brow light and the other black.
  • Makeup artist Ariel Tejada created Jenner’s bleached-brow look with Kylie Cosmetics to pair with her custom Schiaparelli gown.
  • Madonna, Lena Dunham, Emma Chamberlain and Jennie were among those who tried versions that ranged from nearly invisible arches to softer lightening.
  • Brow experts quoted in coverage called the look an editorial statement with heavy upkeep and warned that DIY bleaching can over‑process hair or burn skin, urging professional care and toner to manage color.