How Glen Oropeza Styled McKenna Grace’s Loose Braided Bun for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ LA Screening

11/13/2026

Los Angeles rolled out the red carpet for the tributes at the The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping screening, and the beauty lived up to the hype. We’ve already broken down the glam, including McKenna Grace’s bold eye and a gown that nods to Katniss Everdeen’s Catching Fire moment. Now it’s the hair’s turn: a loose braided bun with long tendrils by celebrity hairstylist, and frequent collaborator, Glen “Coco” Oropeza designed to show off that open back.

Keep reading for Coco’s exact steps and the Sutra tools used to accomplish Grace’s look. 

Get the Look:

“After blowing out the hair, I added loose waves with the Sutra UltraViolet Intelligent Styler ($115.00) and added a few curls with the Sutra Ultra Violet Curling Iron ($80.00) for texture before pulling the hair back into a bun. These tools combine infrared heat and blue light therapy to reduce frizz and boost shine.”

The Tools Behind the Look

Sutra Beauty Ultra Violet Intelligent Styler 

Sutra Beauty

Switch from sleek, straight looks to soft, bouncy curls or waves. Ultra-refined, ceramic-coated floating plates glide through the hair, while built-in temperature sensors adapt to deliver consistent, balanced heat, all through Sutra’s Healthy Heat technologies.

  • Ceramic-coated floating plates
  • Heat sensors for consistent styling temperature
  • Universal voltage and 360° swivel cord
  • 60-minute auto shut-off
  • Heat-resistant plate protector included

Sutra Beauty Ultra Violet Curling Iron

Sutra Beauty

Powered by Healthy Heat technologies with infrared and blue light therapy, this curling iron creates smooth, long-lasting curls and waves. The ceramic barrel delivers quick, even heat for effortless glide, reduced frizz and a glossy finish. Infrared technology heats hair evenly from the inside out to boost shine, softness and bounce.

  • 1¼” (32mm) extra-long ceramic-coated barrel
  • Cool-touch barrel tip
  • Far infrared technology
  • Digital temperature control up to 450°F, with temperature lock
  • 60-minute auto shut-off and 360° swivel cord

Thinking of recreating this look? Shop the Sutra tools on sutrabeauty.com, then tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok with your take.

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Kylie Richardson is a beauty-obsessed digital media coordinator at The Tease with a passion for uncovering trends, products, and moments people can’t stop talking about.

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