My hair is temperamental. I don’t necessarily have frizz-prone locks, but excessive moisture doesn’t do anything for it either. Thus, I’ve been looking for products that keep the flyaways at bay, add out-of-this-world shine, and give my flat, fine hair a boost of volume. It may not be a recent inspiration, but I want my hair to look just like Nicole Kidman’s at the 2024 Met Gala—so it’s a good thing I know exactly how it was achieved.

The actress trusted celebrity hair pro Adir Abergel with her signature blonde ‘do, and according to a press release, the two discussed possible hair moments to match her Balenciaga gown via FaceTime (relatable!). The final direction? A hairstyle that played with retro-inspired volume but still felt modern—and, of course, featured lots of shine, which was made possible thanks to Virtue Labs’s famous Healing Oil. Better yet, the duo called on the game-changing hair care hero yet again to achieve Kidman’s high-volume Golden Globes 2025 bouffant that I remain obsessed with.

Virtue Labs Healing Oil 

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But back to her Met Gala look, Abergel did his thing, which included prepping the hair with Virtue’s Damage Reverse Serum that protected the hair against heat and damage; next, he blow dried the hair, combed through it with this game-changing brush, added a few extensions, created subtle waves with a flat iron, and topped it all of with Virtue’s must-have healing oil that added shine, tamed frizz, and, frankly, made her hair look like a million bucks. 

As we know, hair oil is an essential in anyone’s hair care routine. But hair oils vary drastically, so if you’re looking for a good one without having to test a bunch, look no further than Virtue’s, which is officially good enough to be used by pros, not to mention Jennifer Garner, a brand ambassador. Garner has praised this oil a myriad of times; she basically called it magic when she said it “fixes everything.”

So what’s the deal? Basically, this oil, which is lightweight and won’t weigh down hair nor cause greasiness, is made from the brand’s signature, game-changing Alpha Keratin 60ku, a protein that weaves together broken keratin strands for stronger, healthier-looking locks. Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens. 

Based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Virtue Labs’s site, shoppers agree this Virtue oil is “magic in a bottle” and makes your hair “silky-soft.” Sounds like it’s exactly what I need for my Italian wedding hair, and if it’s good enough to use on Kidman’s Met Gala look, it’s good enough to use on my wedding day. 

Shop more Nicole Kidman-used products, below.

Virtue Labs Damage Reverse Serum

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Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Facial Wand

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Vegamour Gro Hair Serum

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Virtue Flourish Thickening Styling Treatment

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