Charli XCX's Ultra Glossy Pitch Black Hair

After “Off Campus” premiered, actress Mika Abdalla’s heavily layered shag quickly became one of the internet’s most requested haircuts. In our recent interview, hairstylist Marisa Mitchell (@marisacuts) broke down the architecture behind “The Allie”—the heavily layered shag that’s drawing comparisons to this generation’s Rachel. Read the full interview with expert cutting tips. Now, Mika’s colorist, … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

Tate McRae hit the 2026 Met Gala red carpet with luminous “Golden Melt Blonde” hair by Matt Rez (@colorbymattrez), Paul Mitchell Global Color Artist and epres™ Global Celebrity Colorist and Vice President of Artist Development. The look featured a luminous face frame that melted into soft, seamless ribbons of honey, caramel and pale gold through … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

Rachel Sennott arrived at the 2026 Met Gala with “Cocoa Noir Brunette” by Matt Rez (@colorbymattrez), Paul Mitchell Global Color Artist and epres™ Global Celebrity Colorist and Vice President of Artist Development, styled by celebrity hairstylist Sami Knight (@samiknighthair). The color reads deep and shadowed at first, then shifts into soft cocoa tones with movement … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

Troye Sivan stepped onto the 2026 Met Gala carpet with a glossy “Shiny Brunette” by Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador Jacob Schwartz (@jacobschwartzhair). During his Vogue chat, Troye cited a Mapplethorpe self-portrait in which he’s wearing a similar trench with sky-high hair. The look delivers rich tonal depth and a reflective, lacquered finish … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

Kiernan Shipka hit the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet wearing a warm, luminous Golden Hour Brunette by longtime colorist Tracey Cunningham (@traceycunningham1), Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique and co-owner of Mèche Salon in Beverly Hills. To create the softly radiant finish, Tracey layered tonal warmth and subtle depth throughout … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

Zoey Deutch wore a deep, ultra-glossy Caviar Brunette bob at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. Celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham (@traceycunningham1), Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique and co-owner of Mèche Salon in Beverly Hills, created her rich espresso and dark chocolate tones with light-reflective dimension. Her polished, glossy bob by celebrity stylist … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, comedian Nikki Glaser debuted a warm, dimensional Honey Suede Blonde, created by celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz (@jacobschwartzhair), Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador. The look combines creamy highlights with strategic lowlights for a soft, velvety finish, while celebrity stylist Christina Meneses (@xtinameneses) added a beveled, high-shine blowout to … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

At the 2026 Oscars, Amelia Dimoldenberg debuted a Strawberry Suede Blonde by Jacob Schwartz (@jacobschwartzhair), Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador. This soft, velvety blonde features warm strawberry undertones with a blend of golden and rosy warmth, while celebrity stylist Anna Cofone (@annacofone) swept the multi-tonal look into a romantic updo. The result is … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

Addison Rae just debuted a glossy new red, and the shade is pure Cherry Crush. Celebrity colorist Matt Rez (@colorbymattrez) created the dimensional hue using Paul Mitchell Professional, layering soft warmth through Addison’s existing blonde to keep the color vibrant and luminous. By strategically lifting and depositing pigment instead of lowlighting darker, the result is … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>

“Landman” lead actress Ali Larter stepped onto the 2026 SAG Actor Awards red carpet sporting the same iconic “First Wife” blonde she rocks on screen. The genius behind the look—both for the big screen and the red carpet—is Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique Tracey Cunningham (@traceycunningham1). Below, Tracey shares the exact … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/formulas/charli-xcxs-ultra-glossy-black-hair/">Continued</a>