Barbara Palvin's Glossy Cannes Film Festival Blowout
Barbara Palvinโs glossy blowout at the 2026 Cannes Film Festivalย was all about soft structure, reflective shine and soft movement. Created by Moroccanoilยฎ Global Ambassador Owen Gould (@owengould), the look paired a smooth, polished finish with airy softness inspired by Carolyn Bessette Kennedyโs understated glamour. โBarbaraโs look was very Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, so I wanted the hair to feel expensive, touchable, and ultra polished without ever looking too โdone,โโ Owen shares. โThe key to this kind of blowout is creating movement and shine while still keeping the hair soft and effortless,” Owen shares. During styling, he focused on lightweight moisture, smooth (more…)
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Red CarpetTate McRae's Long, Brushed-Out Curls
Long, brushed-out curls with soft movement defined Tate McRaeโs 2026 Met Gala look, styled by celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood (@chadwoodhair) using K18 Hair products. The finish is polished but effortless, with a loose bend through the lengths and airy volume that keeps the shape soft and touchable. The look builds on her โGolden Melt Blondeโ color by Matt Rez (@colorbymattrez), Paul Mitchell Global Color Artist and epresโข Global Celebrity Colorist and Vice President of Artist Development, with styling focused on enhancing natural texture while expanding the shape. Diffusing, alternating curling iron work and brushing out the pattern created that soft, (more…)
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Red CarpetHudson Williams' Lived-In Sculpted Texture at the 2026 Met Gala
For Hudson Williams’ lived-In sculpted texture at the 2026 Met Gala, the vision was transformation. Softness sharpened into something powerful, controlled and untouchable. Inspired by the evolution from white swan to something darker and more commanding, this look by celebrity stylist Aika Flores (@by.aikaflores) channels precision and lift with a sculptural, feathered silhouette that feels both ethereal and strikingly modern. (more…)
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Red CarpetSZA's Soft, Airy Met Gala Curls
SZAโs 2026 Met Gala hair was all about soft definition and touchable volume. Created by celebrity hairstylist Devante Turnbull (@turnbullhair) using Bumble and bumble., the look leaned into natural texture with added shape, bounce and an effortless finish. To create it, Devante focused on layering hydration and lightweight styling to enhance the curl pattern without weighing it down. The hair was diffused for shape, then finished with texture and flexible hold to keep movement intact. Scroll down for the full product lineup and step-by-step breakdown. Photo Credit: Instagram via @turnbullhair Photo Credit: Instagram via @turnbullhair Photo Credit: Instagram via @turnbullhair (more…)
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Red CarpetSabrina Carpenter's Vintage Bob at the 2026 Met Gala
For pop musician Sabrina Carpenterโs Met Gala moment, Evanie Frausto (@evaniefrausto) delivered a cinematic take on Old Hollywood with a sculpted vintage bob. Inspired by the archival, film-based craftsmanship of her Dior look, the hair was designed to feel timeless yet intentional from every angle. On his inspiration, Evanie shares: “Withย Sabrina‘s Dior look being made from film, there was a cinematic and archival theme to her look.ย Sabrina has such a refined, timeless sensibility. I wanted the hair to feel like a modern interpretation of Old Hollywood. Hair that felt intentional and polished from every angle going up the Met Gala (more…)
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