Kylie Jenner said her eyebrows are "ruined" after she bleached them for the 2026 Met Gala [1].

The incident highlights the risks associated with aggressive chemical beauty treatments used for high-profile fashion events. While bleached brows are a common avant-garde trend, the difficulty in reversing the process can lead to long-term hair damage.

Jenner posted a video to Instagram on May 5, 2026 [1], showing her beauty team member, Ariel Tejada, attempting to restore her natural look. The footage captures the struggle to return the hair to its typical dark brown shade. In the video, Jenner said she was frustrated with the results.

"This looks horrible," Jenner said [2].

She continued to question the appearance of her brows, asking, "What is this?" [2].

According to reports, the attempt to wipe away the remaining blonde pigment resulted in an auburn color rather than the dark brown tone Jenner typically maintains [3]. The bleaching process, intended as a bold statement for the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, caused damage that made the hair resistant to standard dyeing [3].

This beauty mishap follows the 2026 Met Gala, which took place in early May [1]. The event is known for extreme fashion choices, but the lasting impact of chemical bleaching on the skin and hair often requires professional correction over several weeks. Jenner's public sharing of the failure provides a rare look at the aftermath of red-carpet aesthetics, where the visual impact of a single night can lead to weeks of recovery.

“"This looks horrible."”

The situation underscores the tension between temporary high-fashion trends and permanent biological damage. By documenting the failure to restore her natural pigment, Jenner illustrates that even with a professional beauty team, chemical alterations to hair can result in unpredictable outcomes that resist immediate correction.