December 1, 2025 | Pop Culture

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Hey, girl! Guess what stole the show at Paris Fashion Week? None other than Willow Smith, who rocked a killer combo of a braided updo and baby-blue eye shadow at Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear show. And lemme tell you, it was fire!

Now, if you didn’t catch the show, let me fill you in on the details. First off, Willow is a global ambassador for Dior Beauty, and she did NOT disappoint. Her head-to-toe Dior look was all kinds of chic, but it was her high, multi-layered updo that really had us talking.

The updo started with braids that began right near her hairline, forming three distinct levels. The smaller section was rolled at an angle, and the larger portion looked like it was rolled around a hairpiece or donut for added lift, volume, and shape. The lengths were gathered into a knot at the base of the second braided section, descending in long, easy waves. It’s a little beehive-y, a little bouffant-y, and in true Smith fashion, totally cool.

But wait until you see it from the side! The side view really shows off every detail, making it clear why this style is a masterpiece. Willow paired her updo with the prettiest frosty blue pastel eye shadow and poppy pink blush, which made her look like a modern-day princess. Makeup artist Raoul Alejandre used Diorshow Mono Couleur shadow in Denim and Dior Show 5 Couleurs Couture palette in Khaki on Smith’s eyes, and layered Dior Addict Lip Glow in #077 Candy and Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in #010 Holographic Pink on her lips.

And guess what? This season’s Dior show was extra special because it marks the official beginning of Jonathan Anderson’s work as creative director. Willow joined the Dior family in 2024 and has appeared in several Dior Beauty campaigns since then, including one with Anya Taylor-Joy for the Forever Glow Star Filter. The brand described her as “one of the most visionary and daring young women of her generation,” and we’ve gotta agree!

So, what do you think about Willow Smith’s stacked updo? Would you try it out yourself or stick to your go-to style? Let us know in the comments below 💕💄✨

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