Once upon a time, in the mystical era of 2008, Bumpits reigned supreme on every beauty enthusiast’s dresser. These magical crescent-shaped hair accessories unlocked the secret to gravity-defying, sky-soaring hairstyles. As midnight infomercials wove their enchantments, Bumpits swiftly captured the hearts of many.
Fast forward to the 2023 Met Gala, where the enchanting Anne Hathaway cast a spell on us all with her mesmerizing hairstyle, evoking nostalgic memories of the once-loved Bumpit. Her breathtaking appearance on the white carpet featured an exquisite half-up bouffant, with delicate tendrils framing her face and a cascade of hair flowing down her back.
The maestro behind this dazzling creation was the renowned hairstylist Orlando Pita. He revealed a hidden treasure in Hathaway’s look – a Chanel-inspired hair camellia, a delicate flower crafted from hair that harkened back to a mid-’90s fashion show. “I had kept this from the show and thought it was the perfect opportunity to include it in her look to honor tonight’s theme,” Pita shared in a press release.
To achieve the ethereal volume that stole our hearts, Pita worked his magic with Orlando Pita Play Great Inflate Air Whipped Styling Foam on towel-dried hair, sculpting it with a round brush. To elevate Hathaway’s locks to celestial heights and infuse them with a radiant sheen, he turned to Orlando Pita Play Body Breakthrough Volume Boosting Hairspray before wielding a 1-inch curling iron. A final flourish of Orlando Pita Play Climate Change Humidity Blocking Hair Spray ensured her bewitching style stayed put.
While Pita may not have conjured up a Bumpit for Hathaway’s heavenly hair, he certainly stirred a longing in us all to resurrect our own Bumpits and dare to reach for the stars with our hairstyles. The spellbinding allure of voluminous hair continues to bewitch us, forever captured in the memories of the 2023 Met Gala.
