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Jenna Ortega’s Soft Waves at Vanity Fair 2025 Oscar Party

Jenna Ortega’s 2025 Oscars hair features soft, tousled waves with a center part, face-framing layers, and a sheer off-the-shoulder dress.
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The Effortless Waves That Turned Heads at the Vanity Fair 2025 Oscar Party

Jenna Ortega knows how to make an entrance, and her Vanity Fair 2025 Oscar Party look was no exception. Ditching anything too structured, she went for soft, tousled waves that enhanced her signature curtain cut (aka the trending “kitty cut”)—the kind that feels effortless but still turns heads.

Celebrity hairstylist Bobby Eliot (@bobbyeliot) took inspiration from Jenna’s archival Donna Karan 2004 gown. “We wanted the style to be luxurious yet relaxed, complementing the gown while embracing Jenna’s natural beauty,” Bobby says. The result? Polished waves with just the right amount of movement, brought to life with OLAPLEX®, BELLAMI Hair and L’Oréal Professionnel.

Below, Bobby shares how the look came together, step by step.

 
 
 
 
 
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HOW-TO STEPS

1

“I began with freshly washed hair, towel-drying it gently to remove excess moisture. While her hair was still damp, I applied the OLAPLEX® Volumizing Blow Dry Mist directly at the roots to enhance lift and create body.”

2

“Next, I combined OLAPLEX® N°.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum and OLAPLEX® N°.7™ Bonding Oil. I worked the mixture from roots to ends to ensure her hair would not only look gorgeous but also feel deeply conditioned.”

3

“For the blow-dry, I used the L’Oréal Professionnel AirLight Pro, for a fast, even dry without damaging the hair. Using a round brush, I carefully polished each section to ensure the strands were smooth, shiny and flowing with effortless volume.”

4

“To add dimension and texture, I selected a blend of BELLAMI Hair Silk Seam Hair Extensions in Dark Brown (2) and BELLAMI Hair Silk Seam Hair Extensions in Mochachino Brown (1C), custom mixing the shades to achieve a natural, multidimensional look. The extensions were seamlessly cut to blend perfectly with her natural hair, creating a fuller, longer appearance while maintaining a soft, organic flow.”

5

“Once the extensions were in place, I created an undone, tousled texture with gentle waves that added movement and life to her hair. The key was finding the perfect balance—capturing that ‘effortless, just-woke-up’ vibe while keeping the look refined and polished.”

6

“To complete the look, I used N°.7™ Bonding Oil to smooth out any flyaways and enhance the shine for a sleek, glossy finish. The result was a gorgeous, relaxed style that framed Jenna’s face perfectly.”

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