Kirsten Dunst's Bouncy Curls Are Old Hollywood Personified

a white woman with blonde hair wearing a floral halter dress and posing in front of a blue background — (Image credit: Getty Images)

It's been said before that hairstyles and fashion trends from past eras always manage to eventually make a comeback, and Kristen Dunst is showing me exactly why I'm here for the resurgence of big, bouncy curls and Old Hollywood glamour.

The Roofman actor appeared at the opening ceremony at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival this week, where she wore a light blue, floral Dior dress with a black, velvet bow that dangled from the neckline. The top half of her dress had a vintage aesthetic, and she complemented that perfectly with the rest of her glam. She wore a peach-toned lipstick with a hint of cheek tint, and her hair was styled in soft, '50s-style curls that were parted on one side and pinned back on the other.

a white woman with blonde hair wearing a blue dress with a black bow — Kirsten Dunst attends the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival on Dec. 4.

Bouncy curls have long been a red carpet staple for many celebrities, but they've been the style of choice for a handful of people in recent months. After wearing a blunt bob for over a month, Sydney Sweeney stepped out at a screening of The Housemaid wearing bombshell curls earlier this week, and actor Sadie Sink wore deep, Old Hollywood-style waves to the Stranger Things season five premiere last month.

The good news is that you don't have to be a professional to achieve voluminous spiral curls at home. To copy Kirsten Dunst's look, read ahead for some tools that might come in handy.

Wavytalk

Blown Away Ionic Hair Dryer

Give yourself a fresh blowout to get your hair as sleek as possible pre-curls.

Curl Wrap Automatic Rotating Curling Iron With Long Barrel - 1-1/4"

A major key here is to use a curling iron with a wide barrel.

Conair

Xtreme Big Curls Hot Rollers

If you don't know how to use a curling iron, you can always use hot rollers. Just make sure to read the packaging instructions for information on how long to leave them in your hair.

Moroccanoil

Perfect Defense Heat Protectant

Any time you put heat on your hair, you should be using a heat protectant. This spray protects from heat up to 450 degrees.

Bumble and bumble.

Spray De Mode Flexible Hold Hairspray

Finish off with a non-sticky hairspray that'll hold your curls in place without causing them to harden.

Sleeping on a silk pillowcase will keep your curls hydrated and frizz-free.

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Danielle Jackson is the former 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.