Lola Young, aka the 2026 Grammys Winner for Best Pop Solo Performance, made her return to the red carpet to debut a bold jet-black hair transformation. Created by celebrity hairstylist Sky Kim (@sky.kxm), the look leaned into the authority of true black, reflecting light while highlighting Lola's vintage curls that were brought to life by milk_shake styling products. The color was achieved using the new Danger Jones EPILOGUE Permanent Color (launching March 1, 2026!) and paired with The Hair Shop Extensions to create a sleek, high-impact finish worthy of the moment.
On the inspiration, Sky shares: “This look pulls from Old Hollywood glamour but breaks the rules on purpose. It’s polished, high-shine, and sculpted, yet loud, playful, and unapologetic: just like Lola. We wanted the hair to feel iconic without feeling precious, blending classic structure with a modern edge. It’s glamour that owns the room, doesn’t ask permission, and moves with confidence under every light.”
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The Formulas
- Formula A (all-over color):
- Danger Jones EPILOGUE Permanent Color 1-1 + 1-0 + 10-volume 3% Deluxe Cream Developer
Steps
- Apply Formula A evenly to clean, dry hair for consistent saturation and maximum coverage. Process for 35 to 45 minutes.
- Shampoo and condition.
- Dry the hair and apply The Hair Shop Pro 7 Clip-In® Set Extensions in Color 1 (Jet Black).
- Sky preps Lola's damp hair with three key products:
- First, milk_shake Leave-In Conditioner to support moisture balance and improve manageability.
- Next, milk_shake Blow Dry Primer to protect against heat while smoothing the cuticle.
- Finally, milk_shake Bodifying Cream is applied through the roots and mid-lengths to add structure, density, and controlled volume prior to blow-drying.
- After the blow-dry, hair is refined with targeted styling. milk_shake Thermo Protector is reapplied between touch-ups to maintain hair integrity during additional heat exposure.
Pro Tip: Work a small amount of milk_shake Smoothing Cream through the ends to soften texture, reduce flyaways and refine the silhouette.
- The look is finished with milk_shake Let it Shine Spray to enhance surface gloss and light reflection, then set with milk_shake Extra Strong Hairspray to lock in shape, control flyaways and ensure long-lasting hold while maintaining a polished, camera-ready finish.
