Soft Glam, Silken Skin, And A Grammy Win: Tai Simon And Keita Moore Break Down Samara Joy’s 2026 Grammys Beauty Moment

Samara Joy’s 2026 Grammy win was a full-circle moment, one where sound, style, and soul met in perfect harmony.

Known for her velvety vocals and timeless presence, the jazz singer stepped onto the Grammy stage glowing in a soft glam look that felt as refined and effortless as her music.

Behind the scenes, makeup artist Tai Simon and hairstylist Keita Moore worked in sync to create a beauty moment that honored Joy’s artistry while letting her natural elegance lead.

For Simon, the goal was skin that looked lived-in, luminous, and touchable. “Samara has this warmth that comes through the moment she walks into a room,” Simon says. “I wanted her skin to feel silken, not overly perfected, like light was just resting on her.” The base focused on sheer layers, strategic concealing, and a soft-focus finish that blurred without masking. A muted glow along the high points of the face added dimension, while neutral tones across the eyes kept the look grounded and timeless.

Moore echoed that same philosophy with the hair. Rather than opting for something overly structured, he leaned into softness and movement. “Samara’s music has flow, and I always want her hair to feel like it’s moving with her,” he explains. The result was a polished yet relaxed style with silky texture, gentle shape, and just enough shine to catch the light without overpowering the look. It was classic, but never stiff, elegance without effort.

Both artists agree that what makes working with Joy so special is her trust and clarity. “She knows who she is,” Simon notes. “That makes collaboration easy because the look is never about chasing trends, it’s about amplifying her essence.” Moore adds that Joy’s calm presence sets the tone. “There’s no rush, no chaos. Everything feels intentional.”

On a night defined by achievement, Joy’s beauty look didn’t compete with her win, it complemented it. Soft glam, silken skin, and hair that moved like music underscored the moment, proving that the most powerful beauty statements are often the quietest ones.

In every detail, the look reflected restraint, intention, and reverence for craft, reminding us that true glamour whispers, lingers, and endures, much like Joy’s voice long after the applause fades finally, softly.