Yara Shahidi [1] made us spit out our Champagne when she walked the red carpet at the 2018 SAG Awards. We were so stunned by her voluminous natural hair that we stopped, stared, and gawked.
The actress, known for her role as Zoey Johnson on Black-ish [2], attended the award show wearing Chanel makeup (stay tuned for details on the exact cranberry lip colour!) and her God-given curls, styled by Nai'vasha Johnson.
Fans of the show also noticed Yara is taking a page from her TV mom Tracee Ellis Ross's style book. Tracee is known for rocking big curls, statement earrings, and a bold lip colour. Others felt like she was having a Diana Ross moment. Either way, we're super into it.
Stay tuned for shopping and styling info on Yara's gorgeous look.
Yara Shahidi Looking Stunning at the 2018 SAG Awards
"I wanted to incorporate the chic, subtle looks you often see on runways," Yara's makeup artist Emily Cheng for Chanel told POPSUGAR. "Beautiful, soft skin and lightly defined eyes. However, to add a pop of colour and a touch of drama, we finished with a stunning red/burgundy lip. When all other features are kept softer, the one you highlight really stands out. That is what we were going for."
The Chanel Makeup Used on Yara
"The lips were definitely the focus!" Emily confirmed. To prep Yara's pout, Emily coated them with Chanel Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care [3]. "I let it sit for 15 minutes before using a hot towel to remove excess product," she added.
New Chanel Lip Products That Yara Wore For the SAG Awards
Here is the exact breakdown for what Yara had on her lips:
"I lined her lips with Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer in Séduction [4]," Emily said. "I mixed Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in Pirate [5] and Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in Erik [6] on a tray and applied the color on her lips using a brush. In the centre of her lips, I did a light dab of the new Poudre a Lèvres Lip Balm and Powder Duo in Rosso Parthenope [7] (pictured) and blended outwards. I finished with Rouge Coco Gloss Moisturizing Glossimer Caractère [8] to give depth to the look."
Yara Getting Her Makeup Done For the SAG Awards
Emily worked her magic on Yara. "When mixing two lipsticks, it's important to let the first colour set for a second, before applying the second colour. For such a long night, layering colour is always a good way to go!"
She also played around with eye-product texture. "It was fun to throw a touch of gloss on the eyes; in some photos it stands out and looks so luxurious and really ties in with the lip," she said.
Yara's Gorgeous Final Makeup Look
Yeah, we are so trying this!
Yara Looking Incredible on the Red Carpet
"The look was inspired by Hollywood glamorous Diana Ross. I wanted her to have delicately brushed-out texture," celebrity hairstylist Nai'vasha Johnson told POPSUGAR.
The Hair Tools and Products Used on Yara
"For Yara, I used Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream [9] and Green Apple and Aloe Nutrition Leave-In Conditioner [10]," Nai'vasha said. "I used it to define her curls with no weight and to control the possibility of frizz."
Yara Getting Her Hair Done While Wearing Eye Patches
"The standout feature for this look is her defined curly texture," Nai'vasha said. "It's important to understand that you must handle curls with care. I love a great definition cream to control."
Yara's Hair Was Breathtaking on the Red Carpet
Perfection!