Tate McRae is living in her pop star era, and we’re so here for it.
The 21-year-old icon returned to Saturday Night Live this weekend (March 2) for her second-ever appearance, and between the dreamy performances, surprise sketch cameo, and her signature laid-back glam, she proved once again why she’s literally unstoppable.
Fresh off the release of her sophomore album So Close To What (which is already tracking to hit #1 on the Billboard 200 this week — no big deal), Tate hit the iconic SNL stage to perform two of the record’s standouts: “Dear god” and “Sports car.”
And if her vocals weren’t enough to leave us absolutely breathless, Tate casually popped up in a “Please Don’t Destroy” sketch, parodying The Voice and delivering a pop-diva rendition of “Amazing Grace” with host Shane Gillis that we’re still replaying in our heads…
Like, girl, save some talent for the rest of us.
And because we know you were also glued to your screen thinking, “Wait, how is her hair that good?” — don’t worry, bestie. We’ve got the inside scoop.
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Thanks to celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood and our forever fave brand Emi Jay, Tate’s brushed-out, effortless waves were nothing short of magic. Lucky for us, recreating the exact look from her SNL debut is actually super doable with the right products.
Here’s the full glam breakdown so you can live out your best SNL-worthy hair fantasy:
Step 1: Start with a full blowout, using a 2-inch round brush to shape the face frame. Keep that volume locked in while you prep using Emi Jay Popstar Clips ($34).
Step 2: Apply just two drops of the Halo Hair Oil ($38) through the mid-lengths and ends for that healthy, glossy finish we all dream about.
Step 3: Wrap 2-inch sections away from your face using a curling iron to build those soft, lived-in waves.
Step 4: Gently brush out the curls with the Boar Bristle Brush ($42) to get that perfectly undone, relaxed vibe.
Step 5: Tame flyaways (without the crunch) using the Angelstick ($38) —this little miracle worker keeps your hair smooth and sleek without weighing it down.
Step 6: Finish with a light mist of Aura Hair Mist ($24) for hydration and a subtle scent that’ll leave people asking what perfume you’re wearing (spoiler: it’s your hair).
And just like that, you’re ready to headline SNL! Between Tate’s ethereal performances, surprise sketch moment, and that next-level hair, this weekend was basically a masterclass in being that girl.
Want to relive all the iconic moments? You can watch her performances of “Dear god” and “Sports car” and the full “Please Don’t Destroy” sketch below.
