Sasha Lane’s Beauty Evolution: Best Hair and Makeup Looks
Sasha Lane is a name to know — both for her acting career, and how she stays true to herself 24/7. Not only does she regularly bring something new to the red carpet every time she shows up at a premiere or award show, but time and time again, her honest approach to beauty is helping do away with antiquated and limiting beauty norms. Hollywood, you've met your match.
Ever since her breakout role in American Honey, Sasha's never missed a beauty beat. But more importantly, she's used her platform as an actor to normalize natural and protective styles on the red carpet. In fact, in an interview with Byrdie, she referred her locs as "a part of me." The style, which bears rich history and significance, continues to be wrongfully appropriated and stereotyped, but as Sasha consistently proves to be true, natural hairstyles are beautiful, powerful forms of expression, and worthy of celebration.
Scroll through to see all of her best beauty moments to date, ranging from her take on a classic half-up style, to the coolest way to pull off icy blue eyeshadow.
Anthony Harvey1/22May 2016
For one of her first major turns on the red carpet — at Cannes, in 2016 — Sasha opted for a natural look that included rosy, matte lips and brushed-up brows. (And in a nod to the festival's "no flats on the red carpet" rule, she ditched her heels and walked it barefoot.)
Jason LaVeris2/22May 2016
At a May 2016 event in Hollywood, Sasha proved that there's absolutely nothing wrong with a little flyaway texture. Paired with soft neutral makeup and softly lined eyes, everything about the look feels effortlessly cool — just like Sasha herself.
Michael Tran3/22September 2016
At the premiere of American Honey, Sasha wore her locs into a sideswept braid and secured it with a metallic gold elastic for a touch of glitz. Rose gold eyeshadow and a glossy lip completed her glam.
Ian Gavan4/22May 2016
At another Cannes event, she wore her locs piled on top of her head and swept to one side — all the better to show off her rimmed and radiant highlight.
Steve Granitz5/22October 2016
For the 2016 Elle Women In Hollywood Awards, Sasha rocked a fun take on the classic half-up style, twisting her locs into a stylish top knot.
Dominique Charriau6/22October 2016
Sasha channeled Minnie Mouse vibes in France, thanks to double wraparound buns and a gorgeous swipe of orange-red lipstick.
Tim P. Whitby7/22October 2016
Everything was coming up roses in London, where Sasha pulled off rosy eyelids, lipstick, and blush — plus lashes for days.
John Parra8/22November 2016
At an event in Miami, Sasha's hair was secured at the nape of her neck — all the better to show off a glowy complexion and full, brushed-up brows. "Sometimes I want [to try] other [hairstyles], but absolutely not am I going to cut this," she's said in the past of her signature locs. "I just can’t imagine me not having it, because I feel like it is me."
Michael Loccisano9/22November 2016
Sasha pulled a complete beauty 180° for an event in New York City, trading in her usual nude lipstick for a glossy berry shade. Her eyelids were accentuated with some chocolate shadow — a shade that works with any eye color – and she swept her hair into a chic updo.
Frazer Harrison10/22December 2016
Looking for an easy way to add a little pop to your evening makeup? Accent the inner corners of your eyes with a dot of gold shadow, the way Sasha did here. (Pro tip: Get an allover glow by loading up on highlighter for cheeks, browbone and cupid's bow.)
Roy Rochlin11/22February 2017
If you want to make brown eyes really pop, the way Sasha did here, try dusting your lids with an icy silvery-blue shade, like Colourpop's Super Shock Shadow in Sugar.
Charley Gallay12/22March 2017
An easy way to amp up your homecoming or prom look? Coordinate your makeup to your outfit, à la Sasha with her mauve eyeshadow and lipstick.
Tara Ziemba13/22April 2017
At an event in Los Angeles, Sasha rocked a throwback-worthy pink hair bow and minimal makeup.
Allen Berezovsky14/22June 2017
Face jewels, but make it fashion. Here, the actor elevated rhinestones to chic effect at the 2017 BET Awards.
Marc Piasecki15/22January 2018
At the Paris premiere of American Honey, Sasha wore a high ponytail and a touch of berry on her lids and lips.
C Flanigan16/22January 2018
What to do when you can't decide between dramatic eye makeup or a statement lip? Wear both. To recreate the look, try Eyeko's Fat Liquid Eyeliner and your favorite red lipstick. (Find your perfect shade here.)
Michael Stewart17/22February 2018
New York Fashion Week is the perfect time to make a beauty statement, and at the 2018 Coach runway show, Sasha did not disappoint. The bright pink eyeshadow is such a departure from her usual neutral, and her gold strand-wrapped high pony is truly next-level.
Frederick M. Brown18/22March 2018
Stay golden, Sasha! Here, the actor wore a nude lipstick with gold shimmer, and matching peach eyeshadow at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Taylor Hill19/22April 2018
"An instant smile is putting on pink," Sasha has said in the past of her favorite feel-good color to wear. "Like, legit if I throw on pink, I’m good. I feel great today." Case in point? This rosy makeup moment from the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.
Bennett Raglin20/22April 2018
An easy way to instantly upgrade your smoky eye? Trade dark charcoal for a jewel tone, like Sasha's violet look here.
Neilson Barnard21/22May 2018
For the 2018 Met Gala, Sasha chose the coolest combo of gold eyeshadow and winged liner we've ever seem, and interpreted the "Heavenly Bodies" theme with an updo (decorated with lace, naturally) that literally reached to the heavens.
22/22July 2018
Channeling major galactic vibes, Sasha attended a screening of The Miseducation of Cameron Post in an all-white outfit. She accessorized her locs with a dainty headband that would make the best hair accessory for prom night (or any night, really).
