So We're All Obsessed With Gillian Anderson's Fluffy Curls, Right?

a close up paparazzi photo of a woman posing on a red carpet in front of a brown backdrop — (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Cannes Film Festival officially began this week, and so far, the only I've been able to focus on is figuring out what products Gillian Anderson uses on her fluffy curls.

Anderson is currently in France, where she's joining the rest of her castmates to promote their upcoming horror movie, Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma. On day two of the festival, the actress stepped out wearing a nude Miu Miu midi dress with silver and beige floral embroidery that she paired with strappy burgundy heels. Her glam for the day was even more summery than her dress.

Anderson wore a light pink lip color along with a hint of blush and dark eyeliner. On most occasions, she wears her creamy blonde hair in straight styles and updos, but for Cannes, she opted for big, springy curls that were slightly teased to add some extra volume.

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a woman with blonde curly hair poses at a red carpet event — Gillian Anderson wears big, voluminous curls at Cannes Film Festival.

At the top of the year, experts predicted that the most popular hairstyles of 2026 would be "effortless," and given the hype surrounding Odessa A'Zion's long ringlets in HBO's I Love LA, some also predicted that there would be an uptick in people choosing to enhance and embrace their curls and natural textures. "I predict we’ll be seeing people who actually do have natural curls or waves finally showcasing them more often," curly hair specialist Dusty Schlabach previously told MC. "It’s a flex-because you can’t fake real curls and natural patterns without it looking very 'done' and too polished to feel effortless; some can’t be replicated at all."

So far, the prediction isn't too far off. Days before Anderson hit the Cannes red carpet with her messy curls, Tyla attended Billboard's Women in Music event in Los Angeles, where she wore her hair in a bouncy lob with springy wand curls. A'Zion has also styled her ringlets in a variety of ways (including a faux mullet) throughout her last few red carpet appearances.

I'm now patiently waiting for the day that Anderson decides to share her exact curl routine, but for now, you can enhance your curls with a few of the products listed ahead.

TRESemmé

Flawless Curls Mousse

This soft mousse will keep your curls from becoming frizzy.

Curlsmith

Weightless Air Dry Cream

Apply this to your curls while they're still wet or damp to give them more texture.

Mane

Let's Bounce 1" Curling Wand

If your hair isn't naturally curly, use a curling wand to add some spiral curls.

Kitsch

Heatless Curling Set

To achieve curls without extreme heat, grab a set of satin heatless curlers.

Kenra

Volume Spray 25 Super Hold Finishing Hairspray

Give your hair some extra volume by spraying your roots with a texturizing spray.

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Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.