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    Jenna Ortega Does Grungy Glam Right With '90s-Inspired Hair and Makeup

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    I would pay a million dollars to get in on one session with Jenna Ortega’s glam squad. On Apr. 1, the actor was in Las Vegas to promote her upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, at CinemaCon. We’ll get into her stunning Versace ready-to-wear suit shortly, but for now, I want to focus on the hair and makeup that made her look like nothing short of a ‘90s beauty icon.

    For starters, Ortega opted for muted brows, falling just short of a completely bleached look á la Lady Gaga back in February. The rest of her makeup was soft, bronzy, and super sultry, thanks to a brown smokey eye and a toasty blush shade. Her new burgundy hair color was on full display in a pin-straight style that allowed the dimension to peek through. And for the finishing touch, Ortega's nails were filed into a short square shape and painted in a neutral-toned pearly white.

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    Jenna Ortega promoting Hurry Up Tomorrow at CinemaCon.

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    These beauty details were the cherry on top of a purple three-piece Versace suit, a stark departure from the grungy, slightly gothic aesthetic she’s become known for since assuming the role of Wednesday Addams for the hit Netflix series Wednesday. While Ortega seems to be experimenting a bit more with her fashion style, it seems her love of edgy glam will never truly go away. (As a fellow indie-sleaze lover myself, I’m here for it.) Keep reading to see how you can recreate Ortega’s hair and makeup look yourself, plus learn a hot tip on how to get muted brows with a product you likely already have at home.

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