Tate McRae had a big night at the 2025 VMAs—delivering a high-energy medley packed with "hairography" and her viral choreography, then taking home “Song of the Summer” for her hit single "Exes". On the carpet, her glam matched the moment, with highlights by celebrity colorist and epres™ VP of Global Education and Artist Development Matt Rez (@colorbymattrez) and a layered, feathered style by celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood (@chadwoodhair) using Paul Mitchell. “Inspired by a runway show that incorporated ostrich feathers, I sourced and hand-dyed feathers to perfectly match Tate’s natural highlights, allowing them to flow seamlessly as she moved with elegance,” Chad says.
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The result? Sleek yet ethereal, perfectly balancing polished glam with playful edge. Scroll for Chad’s full step-by-step breakdown. But first, click below to see more of the look:
