Pointing to some of Beyoncé's platinum blonde tresses during her Cowboy Carter era, the stylist emphasized that the darker hair was "a different look than we've done in the past few years."

Although the Destiny's Child alum—who is co-chairing this year's Met Gala with Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour—hasn't leaned into her honey-chocolate locks in a while, the throwback was definitely a sweet dream.

As Rita recalled, "It was fun to see her face go, 'Oh my God. I love this. I remember I love this.'"

With Beyoncé taking on such a prestigious role for the gala—for which the dress code is "Fashion Is Art"—the hairstylist wanted her tresses to showcase a message to spectators.

"I wanted this look to say," Rita added, "as a co-chair, that she is actually all about art and fashion and she's not afraid to change her look ever."

The 44-year-old's hair was the pièce de résistance of her already jaw-dropping Met Gala ensemble. Indeed, she arrived in a sparkling Olivier Rousteing gown adorned with a diamond-encrusted skeleton along the front. She completed her look with a dazzling headpiece and a lush, feathered boa.

Beyoncé isn't the only celeb to prove she's that girl. Keep reading for all the stars who left everyone speechless at the 2026 Met Gala.