Glam Squad Assemble: Meet The Glam Team Behind Doja Cat's Showstopping Looks

Doja Cat has proven time and time again that she’s that girl. Whether serving looks that killed at the 2021 VMA’s, 2021 Billboard Music Awards, 2022 Grammys, or even in some of her hit music videos, the 26-year old has continuously served showstopping glam. But she didn’t do it alone. In a recent article reported by Complex, Doja has collaborated with her makeup artist, Ernesto Castillas, and JStayReady, her hairstylist. “They both started working with Doja by happenstance. A makeup artist was really busy so referred Casillas to take on Doja, and a hairstylist couldn’t do the “Say So” video so JStayReady stepped in. They collaborate with Doja’s stylist, Brett Alan Nelson, to help turn Doja’s vision into a reality,” as reported by Complex.

“We have this group chat called “pretty kitty committee” and Brett, her stylist, will send ideas, sketches, outfits, and then J will start throwing around his ideas,” said Casillas to Complex. “But a lot of times it’s a matter showing up to set, coming with ideas and then seeing what Doja herself is feeling like. Is she feeling sexy? Is she feeling creative? And so I’ll just bite off of what J and Brett are doing and what Doja is feeling.”

Because of Doja’s unique style and personality, she usually asks her glam squad to go outside of the box. “She told me early on, you can’t be iconic doing what everyone else does,” says JStayReady to Complex. “She’s taught me to look at beauty in a non-traditional way.”

Below, are all of the memorable looks Doja has worked on with her glam squad, and the looks we’re absolutely swooning over.

2022 Grammy’s

It is without a doubt that Doja killed at the 2022 Grammys this year. The star-studded musician was spotted wearing fresh face glam and a y2k hairstyle crafted by her hairstylist, JStayReady with the caption, “#JStayReady
#DojaCat
***assisted by @jacobaarondillon

Hot tools Breakdown

⁃       I prepped Doja’s natural hair by shampooing and conditioning with Joico’s Defy Damage.
⁃       I prepped Doja’s blonde wig by shampooing and conditioning with the Joico’s Color Balance Purple to neutralize all the yellow/brassy tones.
⁃       After applying Doja’s wavy blonde wig I blow dried it straight using the ghd helios professional hair dryer and ghd paddle brush.
⁃       I sectioned off the hair front temple to temple and used Joico’s JoiGel Firm Styling Gel for the twists and Bantu knots at the top of the hair. The rest of the hair was pulled into a half-up ponytail using Joico’s JoiMist Firm Finishing Spray.
⁃       I flat ironed the hair using the ghd unplugged styler and finished off the look with Joico’s Power Spray Fast-dry Finishing Spray for hold and to control frizz on the carpet.

@ghd_northamerica
#GHDPartner.”

Vegas Music Video In The Orginal Motion Picture Elvis

Doja stunned bronzed skin in her “Vegas” music video in the Orginal Motion Picture, Elvis. Her makeup? Done by the one and only Ernesto Castillas who has touched the faces of Naomi Campbell, Queen Latifah, Gwen Stefani and Tiffany Haddish, to name a few.

Billboard Awards 2022

Spotted wearing Schiaparelli, Doja cat’s makeup was inspired by the 90’s, “I was inspired by the fashion models of the late 90s. I initially wanted to keep her looking clean and c*nty,” said Doja’s makeup artist, Ernesto Castillas on Instagram.

Coachella 2022

Every year, Coachella brings rage-worthy makeup and fashion looks that are bold and unique. For this year’s Coachella festival, Doja sported jet black tresses styled by the one and only JStayReady.

‘Woman’ Music Video

Embossed in a beaded tribal set in her “Woman” music video, Doja Cat’s hair was styled to match with copper curls and braids designed by JStayReady.

“GIIY” Music Video

Doja Cat stunned in her “GIIY” music video wearing graphic liner and bright pink cheeks done by Ernesto, and her hair gave flashy bright pink vibes to match styled by JStayReady.

iHeart Radio Awards 2021

A blast from the past. Doja killed with the iHeart Radio Awards in 2021 with soft glam and faux freckles. To pair the look off her hair was styled in a half up, half down middle-part.

Doja Cat x Interview Magazine

When we saw Doja strike the cover page of Interview Magazine, a gasp definitely followed. The 26- year- old musician rocked edgy 80’s glam designed by Ernesto Castillas

2021 VMA’s

It’s true that blondes have more fun, and Doja’s 2021 VMA’s look brought all of the fun with a platinum blonde style and Ultra-red getup.

Doja Cat as ‘Princess Kida’

We’ve all seen Doja transform into a completely different person, and her roleplay as ‘Princess Kida’ definitely struck that mark. Ernesto took to Instagram to share his excitement with the caption,

“Happy birthday Amala ILY 💕

Doja as Princess Kida 🐠

Eyeliner + eyeshadow:
@hindash Beautopsy + Heroline

Lashes:
@rokaelbeautylashes “Super Moon” (use code “Ernesto” for $ off)

Lips:
@hudabeautyshop Lip Contour “Deep Rose”

Graphic liner:
@glisten_cosmetics “Blue Heaven.”

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