Photo from Sami Knight
It girl Emma Chamberlain stunned at the 2026 Vanity Fair after-party, looking like a modern-day “Tank Girl” with her platinum pixie spiked just-so by celebrity hairstylist Sami Knight.
Knight says, “Emma is the queen of switching it up, and a pixie cut is so versatile. You can be slick and sleek, relaxed and messy, or put a part in it for a more formal look.” He continues, “With this particular outfit we wanted to just give an intentionally tousled look. Movement, texture and a little life in the hair. The outfit is intentionally juxtaposed, I wanted that same intention to disorder to exist in the hair.”
Read on to find out the exact techniques and milk_shake lifestyling products Knight used for this look.
Get the Look:
- Emma’s pixie was prepped with a dime-sized amount of milk_shake lifestyling Bodifying Cream, then blow-dried on medium heat using fingers to enhance the hair’s natural texture.
- A small amount of milk_shake lifestyling Glossy Wax was worked through the hair with fingertips to define sections and place the style exactly where needed, creating an effortlessly textured finish.
- To keep the style in place throughout the night, milk_shake lifestyling Extra Strong Hairspray was applied in two light layers, allowing the first layer to dry before applying the second for added hold. The final result is a modern pixie that feels effortless, textured, and polished for the Oscars red carpet.
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