All eyes were on Carrie Coon as she hit the red carpet for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14. The actress was nominated for her bold turn as Laurie Duffy in Season 3 of White Lotus, but it was her freshly debuted close-cropped and mega-lightened haircut that caught our attention. Lucky for us, the star’s longtime hairstylist, Jenny Cho, shared exclusive details of the bold new style with GRAZIA.
About that Color
Turns out the pixie cut (a departure from her golden, sharp bob) is for an upcoming, still-under-wraps role, but the swap to ultra ice blonde was quite recent. “She had her color done about a week before by Lena Ott,” Cho revealed.
The Inspiration for the Look
It was around that time that the plan for overall glam on the big night was hatched. Cho learned the details of the spectacular dress Coon planned to wear: A pale blue Chanel confection that reportedly took 341 hours to create. “We were able to think about how the hair could tie in without overcomplicating it,” says the pro. It was a highly collaborative process between Coon’s stylist, Alicia Lombardini, Cho, and the star herself. “We aligned on leaning into the timeless, modern pixie style,” the hairstylist says, a look very closely tied to the fashion, “inspired by Jean Seberg and Mia Farrow, with a modern twist that echoed the dress.”
Behind the Scenes
On Emmys Sunday, the vibes were high in a suite at a hotel in Beverly Hills as the Gilded Age actress’ glam squad huddled to create red carpet magic. “Carrie has such a fun and uplifting energy,” says Cho, who was joined by Lombardini, makeup artist Kate Lee, and manicurist Bettina Goldstein. “She really set the tone for the day. We laughed a lot and kept everything lighthearted while getting her ready.”
As they set to work, Cho “lightly dusted the ends to freshen up” the lines of the cut. Since it was freshly colored, “her hair already felt soft, so no major treatments were needed.” She focused instead on protecting the hair and coaxing shine with Nexxus products.
All the Products Used
First, Cho bolstered her hair with Nexxus Prep & Protect Heat Defense Spray plus a pump of Nexxus Epic Shine Spray before blow-drying with her fingers. She then used a mini flat iron on tiny sections. “Detailing makes all the difference in maintaining shape,” advises the pro. A dab of Nexxus Repair and Nourishing Hair Oil runs throughout, and a light, all-over mist of Nexxus Comb Through Flexible Hold Hairspray “were essential for keeping the pixie sleek and glossy all night,” she reveals.
“Carrie was so happy with how it turned out — and so was I,” raved the pro. And then it was time to hit the red carpet. Cho armed the star with a purse-sized Nexxus Advanced Invisible Clean Dry Shampoo to refresh her style if needed later. While the duo, who’ve worked together for eight years, usually change up the look for after parties, the night marked a departure. “Not this year,” Cho says. “We kept the pixie sleek and timeless all night.”
