Actress Zendaya made a bold statement at the 2026 Emmy Awards, debuting a fresh pixie cut and embracing retro-inspired beauty aesthetics on the red carpet. The “Euphoria” star arrived at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles wearing a crystal-embellished custom Prada gown, which she complemented with a carefully curated makeup look that drew inspiration from late-1990s glamour trends.
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas created the look using exclusively Prada Beauty products, with the sparkling dress crystals serving as the primary inspiration for the overall aesthetic. The eye makeup featured a multidimensional frosted eyeshadow paired with a nude lip that balanced the brown-toned shades popularized three decades ago with a modern glossy finish. Casillas applied a full skincare base before layering multiple cream-to-powder blushes and highlighting powders to achieve a radiant, polished complexion.
Hairstylist Coree Moreno crafted the pixie cut with a modern editorial approach, combining a sleek perimeter with textured, piece-like details and crown height. Using professional styling tools and hand-pinching techniques, Moreno created what was described as a refined silhouette infused with subtle rebellion, marking one of Zendaya’s most significant recent hair transformations.
Originally reported by Variety →
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