Mindy Kaling is providing me with yet another much-needed reminder that you can never go wrong with a messy updo on the red carpet. Over the weekend, Kaling was a guest at the 2026 Gold Gala in Los Angeles, which celebrates the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the entertainment industry. She wore a sleeveless gown designed by Anita Dongre that featured a green and blue pattern and jeweled embroidery. Luckily for the beauy fans in the crowd, her glam was just as elegant as her dress. The actress wore smokey eye makeup with dark eyeliner , a hint of blush , and plenty of lengthening mascara . Her hair was pulled up into a twisty French bun that was lightly curled and featured a side part and a chunky bang that was lightly curled at the ends. Honestly, it was a perfect mix of messy and elegant, made even better by her seriously shiny strands. So far, the first half of this year has been all about chic, messy updos and lived-in hairstyles.…