Willow Smith’s Red Carpet Glam: A Step-by-Step Guide
Willow Smith’s Grammy look, created by Celebrity Hairstylist and OLAPLEX Global Ambassador Vernon Francois and Celebrity Makeup Artist Ernesto Casillas, was a stunning middle-part Afro that embraced her natural texture. Paired with a sultry, glowing makeup look, this style exuded effortless elegance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieving both her hair and makeup.
Hair:
Step 1: Prep the hair and scalp. Start with a healthy foundation by applying OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil to both the scalp and strands. Ensure thorough coverage by massaging it into the hair. This step nourishes the hair, enhances shine, and provides heat protection if needed.
Step 2: Strengthen the hair and build a styling base. Apply OLAPLEX Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum to the mid-lengths and ends. This shields the hair from environmental damage and ensures softness and movement, which are key for maintaining the Afro’s light and airy texture.
Step 3: Shape the hair and define the volume. Create a clean center part to allow the hair to expand outward naturally. Use a wide-tooth comb or an afro pick to gently enhance the volume, shaping the hair into a rounded halo effect while keeping the movement soft and natural.
Step 4: Final touches for definition and shine. Finish by lightly grazing the ends with OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil on your fingertips. This adds a healthy shine and subtle definition without weighing the hair down.
Makeup:
Step 1: Prep the skin. Start with Dior Capture Le Serum for a tightening and smoothing effect. Follow with Dior Capture Day Crème to flood the complexion with hydration and create a glowing base.
Step 2: Perfect the complexion. Apply Dior Forever Skin Perfect foundation, mixing shades 4N and 5N for an even finish. Brighten the center of the face using Dior Forever Skin Correct in shade 3N. Sculpt the cheekbones and temples with Dior Forever Skin Contour Stick in 03 Medium.
Step 3: Enhance the glow. Apply Dior Forever Glow Maximizer in Gold on the cheekbones, down the nose, and on the Cupid’s bow for a luminous effect. Sweep Dior Rosy Glow in shades Bronzed Glow and Cherry across the cheeks and nose for a sun-kissed look.
Step 4: Define the eyes. Use the Diorshow 5 Couleurs palette in Copper to create a sultry eye look. Tightline the eyes with Diorshow On Stage Crayon in black, then finish with Diorshow Maximizer 4D and Diorshow Mascara for length and volume.
Step 5: Finish the lips. Line the lips with Rouge Dior Contour in 510 Wild Brown, then apply Dior Addict Lip Glow in Mahogany for a natural, glossy finish.
This complete guide ensures your clients can achieve Willow Smith’s red carpet-ready look with both flawless hair and glam makeup.
