Tonight, the “Femininomenon” herself Chappell Roan blesses the 2024 Video Music Awards with not only her presence, but also a major performance. It caps off what has undoubtedly been the summer of Roan—and her genius glam trifecta of Dom Forletta on hair, Andrew Dahling on makeup, and nail artist Juan Alvear were on the ground at the UBS Arena to get her powdered, teased, and painted for the evening.
The night’s glam started with the singer’s iconic painted base. Dahling took a porcelain shade of M.A.C Foundation (not far off from Roan’s natural complexion, honestly), buffing it across her face. From there, pencil-thin brows were painted to create a sharp expression, and the application of colored contacts created an almost vampire-like effect. (Hello, Victoria from Twilight.) On the lips was a deep wine-red stain concentrated in the center of her mouth, fading a bit as it bled out.
For Roan’s signature red hair, Forletta transformed her Renaissance curls into a “medieval soft wave with intricate braids in the front and back of her hair,” he says. Bumble and bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil collection was key to getting the look: Forletta used both the Primer and Long Last Styling Cream, as well as the Spray de Mode Hairspray. “These products were crucial for reducing frizz and providing extra hold for the red carpet,” he notes.
The steel-colored nails, shaped into sharp, dagger-like points by Alvear, perfectly accessorized Roan’s fall 2024 Y/Project sheer black dress with silver cuffs (and a sword).
This look was on the subtler side for the singer, who has dressed up as a sexy ass-out Statue of Liberty, wrestling royalty, and both the white and dark swan from 2003’s Barbie of Swan Lake recently. But in a world where the star is having to set boundaries with inappropriate fans, this strong and stoic vibe makes sense. We can’t wait to see if (and how) she changes it up for her performance—all we have to say is “Good Luck, Babe!”