“Tron: Ares” and “The Morning Show” star Greta Lee stunned at last night’s Academy Museum Gala with an incredible sculptural updo by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho. Cho, working with Schwarzkopf Professional, managed to perfectly balance timeless elegance with an unexpected, contemporary twist.
The hairstyle was inspired by Lee’s Dior gown, by frequent collaborator Jonathan Anderson, which featured classic, elegant volume below the waist and a beautiful deep-plunging lace neckline that draped over her shoulders. The result was a sculptural hair moment that captured both structure and movement. (Plus our attention!)
Read on for a breakdown directly from Cho.
Get the Look:
- Prep: On towel-dried hair, Jenny applied Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Grip to create styling control and layered Schwarzkopf Professional Fibre Clinix Fiber Sealer throughout to protect against heat during styling.
- Blow-dry: She parted the hair in the center, then blow-dried using a mixed boar-bristle brush. Starting at the nape, she smoothed each section flat from top to bottom, working upward to just above the ears and beneath the occipital bone. She then moved to the sides, drying them tight to the head and away from the face to achieve a sleek, sculpted surface.
- Structure: Once dry, Jenny sectioned off the bottom horizontally from ear to ear and the front sides up to the ears. Using a tail comb, she created a half-circle section at the crown and applied Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Texture Craft before braiding the section. After securing the braid with a small elastic, she dusted it with Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It, gently spread it with her fingers, and shaped it into a flat bun at the occipital bone — establishing the base anchor of the updo.
- Volume + Texture: On the remaining loose hair, Jenny applied Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It, once more and tightly teased the roots for about two inches, loosely teasing the lengths to achieve a soft, cotton-candy texture. She then worked a small amount of Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Thrill into the nape area, gathering the teased section loosely upward and securing the ends with a small clear elastic. Rolling the ends inward, she twisted them into a polished rounded shape and pinned them into the flat braided base.
- Detailing: A pea-sized amount of Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Thrill was applied to the sides before bringing each side section back toward the base. These were twisted together into a subtle knot, leaving a few ends out to maintain a modern, effortless finish.
- Finish: Jenny refined and shaped the updo before setting the look with Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Freeze, ensuring touchable hold and red-carpet shine.
More of a visual learner? Watch this reel Cho posted to her instagram showing each and every step!
If you recreate Lee’s red carpet hairstyle, be sure to tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok.
