Yara Shahidi’s halo of raven curls don’t require much zhooshing, but that doesn t make her any less willing to experiment with different styles. As much was clear on Saturday night at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala, where the 19-year-old actress and activist opted to play up the sculptural silhouette of her asymmetrical gold Gucci gown by tossing her hair up into a supersized topknot.
Finessed by her hairstylist Nikki Nelms, Shahidi s towering updo was accented by a curtain of coiled fringe that delicately grazed her almond-shaped gaze and the tops of her cheekbones to sultry effect. Adding nuance to her glowing skin, her eyes were shaded with a copper wash of pigment and flicked with jet-back liner, while her lips were saturated with a rich, mocha-tone pigment fitting for the fall season. A dazzling combination perfectly calibrated for both the occasion and festive season ahead, let Shahidi guide your hand on the beauty front in the weeks ahead.