Princess Kate is one of the most popular members of the British Royal Family and her style has always made a large impact on the world. The so-called "Kate effect" continually causes clothing and accessories worn by the princess to quickly sell out. Her hair and makeup is arguably just as influential, and according to one professional, Princess Kate utilizes a "core rotation" of tricks to "avoid any stress" in her daily life.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the editorial director of Rush Hair, Tina Farey, explained, "Recently, the Princess of Wales has had four hairstyles at the core of her styling regime." The hair expert continued, "Each look has established itself as a classic which she can wear again and again depending on the occasion."

According to Farey, Princess Kate's go-to hairstyles in 2026 are the "practical ponytail," the "half-up half-down," "mermaid waves," and the "classic updo."

Farey pointed to one of Princess Kate's solo appearances at Wimbledon in 2026, during which the royal spent time with celebrated tennis player Tim Henman.

"When styling the ponytail, I'd recommend spritzing a light-hold hairspray to tame any flyaways and ensure your hair stays in place all day!" the expert noted.

Meanwhile, Princess Kate embraced a "mermaid waves" hairstyle while attending the Royal Charity Polo Cup.

A trip to Royal Ascot alongside Prince William necessitated a sleek classic updo.

"Kate often wears her hair in a low bun, which suits her polished and pristine style, giving her light brunette locks ultimate radiance," Farey told the publication.

Another trip to Wimbledon in 2026 called for a half-up half-down hairstyle, which also employed some subtle beachy waves.

Per Farey, "With an oval face shape, her sharp jawline and gorgeous high cheekbones are two of her most defining features—the combination of hairstyles she wears is timeless."

Creating a roster of go-to hairstyles is likely integral to Princess Kate's daily life, according to Farey.

"For Princess Kate, establishing a core rotation of hairstyles that she likes will avoid any stress in the preparation for the multiple public engagements she attends each week," the expert shared. Royal fans, take note.

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There is no one cooler than Solange Knowles, and her latest hair transformation is proof. On May 4, also known as Met Gala Monday, the artist posted an Instagram photo dump to celebrate her latest project: Encyclopedia Saint Heronica, a retrospective, anthological exploration of Saint Heron as a publishing house, creative agency, design lab, and living record by Pin Up Magazine. It’s a project that has long been close to the star’s heart, founded to spotlight the voices of the marginalized in the arts, music, literature, and design. It’s one of my personal favorite projects of hers; however, I had to do a double-take when I realized she dropped the announcement alongside a new hairstyle. One that sees her with barely any hair at all.

In the accompanying interview and photo shoot for the magazine, Knowles is seen in various areas of the Sain Heron studio in New York City, sporting her new buzz cut. This new style comes weeks after she revealed a similar version of the same hairstyle back in April, with the previous iteration featuring a sort of patchwork design. Her latest version of the style kept things simple: a classic close shave with a line-up, and just enough hair to cover her head. No designs, no frills, but still incredibly elegant. If the phrase “bold restraint” were a hairstyle, it’d be this one, and who better than one of the most incredible creatives of our time to rock the look.

As a card-carrying member of the short-hairstyle committee myself, while I’ve considered a buzz cut in the past, the shortest length I’ve ever personally reached is a chin-length bob. Still, that doesn’t mean that a buzz cut is entirely off the table, as I have some pretty incredible celebrities that I can use as reference. Aside from Solange herself, other celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Florence Pugh have taken a stab at the hairstyle, and even Disney alum Auli'i Cravalho revealed a pink version of the style back in 2024. If there were ever a time to commit to this hairstyle, it’d be before we’re all tossed into the furnace that is considered summer in New York City, but realistically, the only “right” time is the one that you choose. That being said, if you’re ready to take the plunge, keep reading for a few products that you’ll want to keep on hand post-haircut.

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What do you do when you're longing to join in on the bob trend (that's totally not over yet) but you're hesitant to commit to the chop in the event that long hair really is declared "in" again this year? If you're Emma Roberts, you just fake it with a faux bob.

Over the weekend, the American Horror Story alum joined dozens of other celebrities in San Francisco to attend a pre-Super Bowl party thrown by Fanatics. For the event, Roberts wore a long-sleeve, black turtleneck top with a white, spotted maxi skirt and leather, pointed-toe boots. At an event that was held on the previous day, the actress had pulled her soft blonde hair into a sleek, twisted bun, but she decided to go in a completely different direction for Saturday's glam, wearing what appears to be a lightly-tousled faux bob with natural makeup. I'm calling it a faux bob because her hairstylist, Alexandria Greco, shared a close-up video of Roberts's look via Instagram over the weekend, and if you look closely at it, it looks like actor's hair is cleverly tucked under to give the illusion of shorter hair.

Temporary or not, this wouldn't be the first time Roberts has drastically changed her look this year. After spending all of 2025 wearing a copper red hair color, she switched back to the honey blonde color she wore for years back in January, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist and colorist, Nikki Lee. She also styled her hair in a tucked bob (in the "Olsen tuck" style) last fall when she attended the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles.

Long hair and mermaid-like waves may have taken over the red carpet at the Grammy Awards earlier this month, but the reign of the bob is far from over. Just last week, Gabrielle Union was spotted wearing a micro bob while on the press tour for her upcoming movie after spending several months wearing long hair. Before that, Love Island's Olandria Carthen wore a hydro bob haircut to Rahul Mishra's Spring 2026 runway show during Paris Haute Couture Week (and she cut her hair even shorter for a show she attended the following day.)

“Clients are loving [the bob] because it feels fresh, chic, and easy to personalize,” Dallas-based hairstylist Juan Flores previously told MC regarding the uptick in bob requests he's received in the last few months alone.

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I never actually know what to expect whenever Teyana Taylor makes a red carpet appearance, but what I can say is that I'm never disappointed. The singer and One Battle After Another actress has circled many a red carpet over the last few weeks, and while she's known for turning a look, nothing could've prepared me for the chic hydro bob she wore to the Grammy Awards last night.

Coming down from the high of winning her first-ever Golden Globe award and then snagging an Oscar nomination very shortly after, Taylor attended the Grammys on Sunday night after being nominated for Best R&B Album for her 2025 project, ESCAPE ROOM. Ever the fan of a naked dress, she hit the red carpet wearing a bronze gown from Tom Ford that featured asymmetrical cut-out details on her side and torso. The cheeky type of dress has become somewhat of a signature for her throughout this awards season, but she threw us a major curveball with her glam for the night.

Instead of wearing her pixie cut in the fluffy, curled style she's been wearing over the last few months, Taylor combed her hair back into a sleek bob that hung just above the nape of her neck. Her hairstylist, Nikki Nelms, added gel to give her hair a wet, hydro bob look and threw a small flip on the ends to pull the whole look together.

According to Nelms, coming up with a red carpet hairstyle for Taylor is always a game-time decision. "It’s always based on the look she’s wearing," she tells MC. "We want to make sure the hair adds to the message we’re looking to convey while staying true to my creative roots." To achieve the singer's super-sleek look, Nelms stretched the hair by giving Taylor a blowout, and she followed that by using a medium-hold styling gel from OGX to soften the hair so that it could be combed back and left with a slightly-wet finish.

The blunt bob was arguably the biggest hair trend to take over Hollywood last year, but the glossy hydro bob has slowly emerged as one of the more preferred ways to style short cuts in recent months. Coco Jones, who was also nominated in the R&B category last night, showed up to the event with her dark blonde lob styled in a wet and wavy look, and a few days ago, Love Island star, Olandria Carthen, appeared a Paris Haute Couture Week wearing a similar combed-back, wet hairstyle.

Per celebrity hairstylist Gregory Patterson, the hydro bob “comes alive more in how it’s styled,” and it's one of a handful of ways that the bob trend is set to evolve in the upcoming year.

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Every woman, at least once in her lifetime, has found herself questioning whether or not she should get bangs. That includes Cardi B, but we should all know by now that when the Am I the Drama? rapper sports a new hairstyle, she really commits to it m, and adds as much drama as possible, which would explain why her latest hairstyle includes, not one, but two sets of bangs.

Ahead of her "Little Miss Drama" tour, which is set to kick off in just a few short weeks, Cardi B will be the musical guest on this weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live. Before Saturday night's appearance, she shared a short promotional video for the episode via Instagram alongside host Alexander Skarsgård, and it's very important to me that we talk about the bombshell hairstyle she wore for the promo. In the video, the rapper is seen wearing a skin-tight, sequin dress with a triangular cutout in the bust area. Her hair is styled in big barrel curls with a feathery bang that cuts straight across her forehead as well as a side bang slightly above it.

Cardi B switches up her hair pretty consistently (she was just spotted out this past weekend wearing a long, mint green wig at an NFL game), but believe it or not, this isn't the first time she's played around with a style that incorporates multiple types of bangs. Back in December, she spent a weekend celebrating her boyfriend Stefon Diggs's 32nd birthday, and one of the looks she churned out during the multi-day celebration was a neon green, asymmetrical bob featuring both a blunt bang and a side bang.

If this is any indication of the hairstyles we can expect to see from her while she's on tour, I'm fully prepared to be gagged. To get fluffy bombshell curls like Cardi's, read ahead to shop everything you'll need.

I've sadly never had the pleasure of attending Paris Haute Couture Week, but if I ever needed a quick lesson on how to make a big splash during my Couture Week debut, Olandria Carthen is the only person I'd want to learn from—especially in the hair and makeup department. The Love Island season seven star (and now fashion darling) is currently traipsing around Paris and accepting fashion show invitations from left to right, and even while draped in stunning designer creations, she still finds a way to give us a masterclass in all the ways to wear a micro bob and make it not look boring.

First, she stepped out at Rahul Mishra's Spring 2026 runway show, wearing a sculptural gold minidress from the brand's Fall 2025 collection, featuring a giant wraparound flap, gold sequins, and vein-like embroidery. To complement the dress, she went for a chic, understated glam: Carthen's jet-black hair was styled in a hydro bob that grazed the back of her neck. In lieu of a middle or side part, her hair was fully combed backwards for a sleek finish, with one small, loose tendril left around her temple. To add an even bigger touch of glamour, she wore metallic pink-and-gold blush that extended from her cheekbones to her ears.

Very shortly after that, Carthen attended Robert Wun's S/S '26 show wearing a fiery red jumpsuit with an off-the-shoulder neckline, velvet draping across the bell-bottomed hems, and long opera gloves of the same color. The whole look was pulled together by a tilted, wide-brimmed hat perched atop her silky bob, cut even shorter than the day before, falling just above her jawline with a slight bump at the ends.

Rounding out the look was Carthen's makeup, which featured even more metallic pink blush that extended from her cheekbones to above her eyebrows, as well as red studs artfully placed around her eyes and a subtle touch of silver eyeshadow in her inner corners. Her hair and makeup for both events were the work of Sheena A. and Ngozi Edeme, respectively.

If you can recall (and I'm sure you can), 2025 was all about the bob, as it quickly became the haircut of choice for celebrities looking to don a new look and get rid of some length and damage while doing so. But a new era is here, and per experts, the bobs of yesteryear are only getting shorter and more dramatic.

"The micro bob 2.0 is a super-short bob that hovers between cheekbone and jawline, and cut almost like a helmet in the best way, with a sharp perimeter, and a precise line,” New York City-based hairstylist Gregory Patterson previously told MC. "Think of this bob as the ‘LBD’ of haircuts this season: minimal, strongly architectural, and very, very intentional.”

The glossy hydro bob is also expected to make a big splash this year, and the appearance of both styles at Paris Haute Couture Week seems to be just the tip of the iceberg. To get the look, read ahead to shop everything you'll need.

Paris Haute Couture Week is wrapping up, and if you haven't already spent the last few days attuned to what's been happening on the runway overseas, you're missing out on the major fashion and beauty moments that deserve to take up a spot on your mood board this season. Usually I'd argue that some of the best hair and makeup moments during fashion week are taking place on the streets (the street style in Paris is unmatched), but everyone is currently convening in the City of Love for a reason, so the runway beauty isn't to be ignored.

So far I've seen a handful of designers embrace blast-from-the-past beauty trends, with some models being sent down the runway wearing high ponytails that have been teased to the heavens (looking at you, Jacquemus) and others showing off '60s-style updos and bombshell curls. Cropped cuts like the French bob and angled bob were all the rage last year, so of course these styles are also having their turn in the spotlight in Paris.

As for makeup, the minimalist look typically reigns supreme on the runway, but the rich, red lipstick shades and occasional dramatic smokey eye seen during some shows suggests a return to bold, maximalist glam this season.

Read ahead to see some of the best runway and backstage beauty moments during Paris Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer '26.

The '80s side ponytail got a high-fashion upgrade on the runway during a Fall/Winter '26 presentation from Jacquemus this week. It also made an appearance at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this month, thanks to Natasha Lyonne—is 2026 the year the side pony officially makes a comeback? Only time will tell.

Updos don't have to be boring, and the pigtail-braided updos that took over the runway during the Yanina Couture S/S '26 show were a perfect example of that.

I love when a show spotlights kinky and curly hair textures. This blown-out look from RVDK Ronald Van Der Kemp is giving me hair inspiration for days.

Dramatic eye makeup and chunky hair accessories belong on the runway.

The reign of the cunty little bob is nowhere near over, but a thick blunt bang only makes it look even more chic.

This dreamy, dusted makeup look was worn during Yuima Nakazato's S/S '26 presentation on Jan. 28.

Some designers leaned heavily into beauty that takes inspiration from past eras, and this beehive updo with barrel curls from Franck Sorbier fits the retro theme perfectly.

You can never go wrong with big hair and even bigger curls.

2026 may be the year of the messy updo, but you really can't beat the sleek, wet, pulled-back look.

Curly bobs are set to have a big moment this year—get an angled cut to add a little more edge.

Slick, wet hair is synonymous with the "clean" look, but shimmery gold paint makes this look appear less boring.

Leave it to Tyla to continue reminding me that you can absolutely still enjoy how chic a bob is even while your hair is tucked away in a braided protective style. The "Chanel" singer popped out as a musical guest on the most recent episode of The Tonight Show, and her hairstyle for the occasion fully convinced me that if the braided bob was ever in need of a spokeswoman, she'd be the perfect person for the job.

Tyla appeared on the talk show on Jan. 27 wearing a two-piece Chanel skirt set that featured an off-the-shoulder cardigan and a miniskirt with matching red-and-white knitting. Underneath, she styled it with a black bra top and accessorized with pearly red and white jewelry and looped a white chain around her waist. In true Tyla fashion, her glam for the night was just as charming as her outfit. For the performance, she wore her hair in a braided hairstyle that featured small, half-braided cornrows with a side part on the left side of her head. The braids were bob length and styled with a retro, flippy curl at the ends.

This obviously isn't Tyla's first go-round with the braided bob. Back in November, she wore a similar hairstyle when she attended Glamour's Women Of The Year Awards in New York City, only that time, the braids were slightly longer and didn't have a curl at the ends. Before that, she performed at Global Citizen Festival wearing the same style.

Wearing a protective style for an extended period calls for getting creative with your styling from time to time, which, by now, Tyla seems to be a pro at. Almost immediately after performing on The Tonight Show this week, she jetted across the pond to attend Valentino's Spring/Summer '26 showcase during Haute Couture Week, and this time she swooped a few of her braids forward to create a kiss curl.

ICYMI: the bob was the haircut of 2025. It's a great way to get rid of split ends and chemical or heat damage, but it's also a powerful haircut that gives "head b*tch in charge" energy. The good news, per Tyla's styling prowess, is that there are a variety of ways to wear the "cunty little bob," and you don't have to fully commit to cutting your real hair into the shape just to get the look, especially not if you're a frequent wearer of protective styles.

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Whenever an actress is starting a press tour for a long-awaited film, there are almost always a few telltale signs, one of which is often a slight tweak to their signature glam. For Sydney Sweeney's Christy rollout last year, for example, she traded in her long bombshell curls for a cunty little blunt bob, and now that the Wuthering Heights press tour is underway, Margot Robbie is stepping out with a new look as well, trading in her Barbie ponytail for a head full of deep mermaid waves.

On Jan. 26, Robbie was spotted out in Los Angeles on her way to ABC Studios for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Fully committing to the Victorian era theme of Wuthering Heights, which she'll star in alongside Euphoria's Jacob Elordi, the actress was styled in a black, lace midi dress from Alexander McQueen that featured an asymmetrical skirt and a high neckline. But not even her gothic-style naked dress could distract me from how perfect her early 2000s-style crimped waves looked. I've witnessed many a red carpet look from Margot Robbie, and she usually opts for more simplified hairstyles like a silky blowout or a low-maintenance bun or ponytail, but for this appearance, she went all out with a half-up, half-down hairstyle with long, deep waves. Her hair was the work of her longtime hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett, who shared a few close-up photos of the look to Instagram.

Obviously wearing wavy, messy hair isn't a new trend, but hair experts have predicted that curly and wavy styles will be trending during winter 2026. The good news is that, if your hair is naturally straight, you can still achieve romantic waves like Margot Robbie's on your own at home.

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While everyone continues to reminisce about 2016 and the fashion, culture, and beauty trends that defined it, the models and attendees at Paris Haute Couture Week seem to be going even further back and borrowing style and beauty inspiration from decades prior. First it was Jacquemus, whose Fall/Winter '26 presentation this week included a callback to dramatic '80s glam in the form of fluffy, high, side ponytails on the runway. Now it's Jodie Turner-Smith, whose look at Schiaparelli's Spring/Summer '26 show leaned into early 2000s beauty trends, from her chunky, gold jewelry all the way down to her messy high bun.

The Queen & Slim actress was photographed attending Schiaparelli's presentation on Jan. 26 wearing a backless black gown from the brand that featured large cutouts with gold trim and a very retro skinny gold chain that hung around her waist. She also wore dramatic, chunky earrings and candy pink blush that extended from her cheekbones to her temples, but my absolute favorite part of her look was her messy updo. Turner-Smith let her dress do most of the talking and pulled her blown-out, textured hair into a slightly messy top bun with a few loose, curly tendrils sticking out on either side.

The messy updo is the ultimate lazy girl hairstyle, and while it's mostly convenient when you're lounging around at home, running errands, or hiding a bad haircut, it's also very easy to make it look fashionable. Earlier this month, messy buns and updos practically ruled the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards (Brittany Snow, Leighton Meester, and Access Hollywood's Zuri Hall are just a few examples of people who doubled down on the trend), echoing an earlier prediction that lived-in looks are on the list of hairstyle trends that will rule the upcoming year.

"In 2026, hair isn't about perfection—it's about intention," celebrity hairstylist Rogério Cavalcante previously told MC, adding that there will be a big focus on looks that are "effortless, but never accidental" this year.

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Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week F/W '26 is officially underway, and while the street style for the week is already leaving me breathless (including, but not limited to, a mixture of beehive updos, sleek chignons, and colorful eye makeup) most of the magic is obviously happening on the runway—specifically at the Jacquemus show. On Jan. 25, Jacquemus returned to the runway to present its Fall/Winter '26 collection at the Picasso Museum in Paris, and everything from the sculptural designs to the prints to the glam was a callback to the '80s. There were sequins, there were polka dots (you should know by now how the MC team feels about those), and there was the beloved side ponytail that I personally will defend until the day I die.

During the show, each model hit the runway in minimal makeup since the hair and garments did most of the talking. For the most part, the hair was pretty uniform in that almost everyone was pictured wearing big, fluffy side ponytails that complemented the retro theme and were backcombed to give them a teased finish.

While I'm a lover of an updo, the ponytail—in all of its sleek, messy, high, and low forms—has garnered a reputation for being kind of... dull and boring over the years. It's a simple hairstyle that was once the go-to for concealing a bad haircut or minimal damage, but as predicted last year, it's now become one of winter's biggest hair trends, and if there's any place I'd expect to see a ponytail get a not-so-boring upgrade, it's the runway.

Dramatic Barbie ponytails and the sleek low look are the hairstyles that tend to reign supreme among celebrities at red carpet events, but in 2026, experts say that the ponytail is undergoing an evolution. “No matter if it’s a high, mid-, or low pony, this year is all about adding in your unique style,” celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway previously told MC.

“Don’t just think of it as pulling hair back,” celebrity hairstylist Kellon Deryck added. “Think of sculpting the head shape and silhouette you want.”

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Teyana Taylor has been having a phenomenal month. The singer and One Battle After Another actor took home her very first Golden Globe award two weeks ago (and showed up on the red carpet wearing the dreamiest pixie cut along with her signature sex kitten eye makeup), she's an Oscar nominee as of Thursday morning, and now, she's gearing up to use her comedic chops as the host of Saturday Night Live this weekend—and I'm really hoping the mullet hairstyle she wore in the promo videos will be making an appearance.

SNL has spent the week sharing a handful of promo videos ahead of Taylor's guest spot this weekend. In one of them, she's shown standing with the cast wearing a red leather crop top with long, leather gloves of the same color and a light pink maxi skirt. Her glam was also noteworthy: instead of her usual pixie cut, her hair was styled in a mullet-like hairstyle, with a short, feathered cut on in front that had two long pigtail braids hanging from the back.

The mullet has never actually gone out of style, but celebrities seem to be loving the short-in-the-front look these days. Marty Supreme actor, Odessa A'Zion, wore her jet black spiral curls in a pinned back, faux mullet look when she attended a pre-Golden Globes event on Jan. 8, and Doja Cat, still in her '80s glam era, wore one during a guest appearance on The Tonight Show back in October. It was also all over the Golden Globes red carpet earlier this month thanks to men like Jacob Elordi and Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie.

This influx of mullet haircuts isn't shocking, especially since hair experts have already predicted that the "modern mullet" will be on nearly everyone's haircut vision board this winter. "These shapes create hair that looks intentional yet relaxed," says celebrity hairstylist, Mia Santiago. "They flatter wavy to curly textures or finer hair that needs shape and body. This new wave of shags and mullets embraces imperfection—hair that moves, bends, and feels authentic."

If you're currently wearing the trendy look (or if you're just thinking about getting one), read ahead to shop a few styling recommendations.

The red carpet and awards ceremony are always ripe with stunning beauty moments whenever the Golden Globe Awards come around each year, but it's the after parties where certain celebrities switch things up and really surprise us. Case in point: Jennifer Lopez stunned on the red carpet ahead of last night's ceremony with a sculpted, French twist updo, but once it was time for the after party, she took things in an entirely different direction with the sleekest blowout I've ever seen.

Lopez appeared at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards on Jan. 11 to present the award for best actor in a musical/comedy to Timothée Chalamet for his role in Marty Supreme. She started off the night wearing an archival Jean Louis Scherrer naked dress with a mermaid silhouette and crystal-encrusted lace embroidery that she paired with a simple French twist updo. But by the time the three-hour awards ceremony wrapped, it was time for the actress to let her hair down—literally. For the official after party, she switched things up by stepping out wearing a strapless, bedazzled gown with loose tinsel and platform heels, and instead of keeping her hair in the bun, Lopez wore a bouncy blowout with loose curls.

For both occasions, Lopez's hair was styled by Chris Appleton. The hair during last night's ceremony ran the gamut from messy buns and updos to Old Hollywood curls, but there were plenty of stunning blowouts in the crowd as well. Alison Brie hit the carpet wearing a long, '70s-style blowout with blunt bangs, while Jennifer Garner styled her lob in high-volume curls.

Achieving the perfect blowout all comes down to the products in your routine, so if you're hoping to recreate Jennifer Lopez's after party look at home, read ahead to shop some products worth adding to your routine.

I knew something was in the air the moment the first unraveled updo hit the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet. And while the year's best films have dominated awards chatter all month, the best beauty looks of the night are unfolding in real time—one loose tendril at a time. Every carpet will usher in a few Old Hollywood hairstyles (just look to the stunning Olandria tonight), but the 83rd annual ceremony is already taking on a softer, looser direction. The messy updo hairstyle trend isn't accidental; in fact, it feels right on time.

Celebrity hairstylist Rogério Cavalcante previously told Maire Claire that "In 2026, hair isn't about perfection—it's about intention," predicting a move toward looks that are "effortless, but never accidental." That mindset is playing out across the carpet: it feels lived-in and touchable, but still perfectly on point for one of the biggest nights of the year.

Just look at the arrivals. The Hunting Wives star, Brittany Snow, arrived with a low pony, softened by two face-framing tendrils that felt relaxed yet romantic. Zuri Hall leaned into her gorgeous natural curls, with honey-blonde hair loosely pinned in back and the rest cascading forward. Rei Ami paired her signature blunt bangs with a slightly more polished—but still leaning into the trend—look, defined by two wispy pieces that kept it a little edgy.

And that's just the start. Check out the best messy updo hairstyles at the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, below.

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Odessa A'Zion is reminding me once again why I absolutely love seeing spiral curls on the red carpet.

On Jan. 8, the Marty Supreme actor attended Nominees Night, a pre-Golden Globes event hosted by Spotify and The Hollywood Reporter in Los Angeles. She showed up looking effortlessly cool in an all-black suit with an oversized blazer, but her glam was the even bigger attraction. At a few of her most recent red carpet engagements, she's worn her natural spiral curls in a big and bouncy state, but this time around she opted for a gelled down look, with the pieces that normally frame her face pinned to either side of her head and a dramatic kiss curl bang just above her eyebrows.

A'Zion also recently starred in Rachel Sennott's new HBO comedy series, I Love LA, and with the conclusion of the show's first season, social media has been buzzing about the actor's curls. More specifically, people have been wondering if her now-signature look is actually a wig. During her appearance at the Critics' Choice Awards this week, she set the record straight.

“The gag is, the LA premiere [of Marty Supreme] was a wig, and the New York premiere, it took me five hours to do my hair,” she told Deadline on the red carpet. “And everyone thinks it's a wig. You think I could afford a wig like that? I’ve heard wigs like that could go up to $20,000 or $30,000.” She later added that she's been doing her own hair and makeup throughout this awards season.

Curly shag haircuts are shaping up to be a huge part of the trend cycle this winter. "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."

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Ciara has to be one of my favorite hair chameleons. She's one of the only people I can think of who can switch between a variety of hairstyles (ex. going from a long, platinum blonde blowout to a short, jet black bob) while making all of them look effortless. Now she's reminding me that she can even make a simple low bun look absolutely perfect.

The Level Up singer was a guest on a Jan. 8 episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she showed up wearing a silky, black, oversized blazer with sheer, black tights and black pumps. But the '90s glam obviously didn't stop there. Ciara wore a supermodel lip with a brown liner and nude lipstick and pulled her hair back into a sleek low bun with a middle part, two face-framing wisps, and a few loose pieces in the back.

When it comes to tried-and-true hairstyles, nothing is more classic than a bun. It's an updo that's extremely versatile—it looks good messy and slicked back—but it's also fitting for most occasions, from elegant affairs to a low-key night on the town. Buns are especially necessary when you're working with day three or four hair and need a quick and easy hairstyle that lends itself well to hair that isn't freshly washed or blown out.

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Teyana Taylor's image has become synonymous with the pixie cut at this point, but she's proving that she has yet to run out of ways to make hers look fresh and new.

On Sunday night, Taylor appeared at the 31st annual Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles after being nominated for best supporting actress for her role as Perfidia in One Battle After Another. For the event, the actor showed up wearing a Saint Laurent suit with knee-high, black leather boots, black leather gloves, and a dramatic feather boa. Her hair and makeup only added to the drama: she she wore a '90s supermodel lip with what's now become her signature dark cat eye and added a bit of volume and lift to her pixie cut by throwing in a few flippy curls.

While the "cunty little bob" swiftly took over 2025, the pixie cut followed closely behind it as one of the most popular haircuts of the year, with celebrities like Carrie Coon, Keke Palmer, and Emma Stone all debuting different versions of the look throughout the year. Because of this, hair experts are predicting that short haircuts, particularly the bixie, will have an even bigger moment in 2026.

"We’re seeing a huge return of short, confident cuts," celebrity hairstylist Mia Santiago previously told MC. "This is a great transition haircut for growing out a short haircut, and it also complements most face shapes, which is so encouraging if you’ve been wanting to try a short crop."

If you've spent any amount of time throughout the last year thinking about going shorter, there's no better time than now to undergo a big chop and start fresh. There obviously isn't just one way to style a pixie cut, but to achieve a curly style similar to Teyana Taylor's, read ahead to shop some essentials.

If the start of the new year has already given you the urge to finally take the plunge and commit to getting bangs, let Miley Cyrus's new hair be your 2026 inspiration.

Over the weekend, Cyrus attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards, where she showed up wearing an all-black Tom Ford suit that featured a black blazer and a plunging black blouse with white polka dots. Her outfit already gave rockstar chic, but it was her hair and makeup that really pulled it all together. The "Flowers" singer wore a brown smokey eye with a nude lip color and filled-in brows, while her honey blonde hair was styled in slightly messy soft waves with long, thick curtain bangs that hung just above her eyelashes.

Shaggy, fringe hairstyles work best on hair that's naturally curly or wavy, which would explain why Cyrus has been committed to the hairstyle since last year. Back in April, for example, she was spotted out in New York City wearing '70s-style hair with messy waves and baby bangs. Bangs, along with shag haircuts and mullets, are predicted to be one of the bigger hair trends to emerge this winter.

"These shapes create hair that looks intentional yet relaxed," celebrity hairstylist Mia Santiago previously told MC. "They flatter wavy to curly textures or finer hair that needs shape and body. This new wave of shags and mullets embraces imperfection—hair that moves, bends, and feels authentic."

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I'm not lying when I say that Khloé Kardashian is the ultimate hair chameleon. Over the years, she's frequently gone back and forth between a number of hairstyles and colors, from a bleached blonde bob to long, wavy brunette hair, but she pulled a completely different hairstyle out of her back pocket this week to kick off holiday party season.

Earlier this week, the reality star and Good American founder shared a series of photos she took alongside Kris and Kylie Jenner at a recent holiday party—and she had a stunning new look. For the party, Kardashian swapped her long brunette waves for a wig cut into a long bob with spiral curls and a divisive Millennial side part.

Kardashian clarified in the caption that the bob is temporary and that she wore the look during a recent photoshoot. She didn't provide any further information about the shoot, but given the outfit and makeup (she wore a checkered blazer dress with metallic blue gloves, chunky gold jewelry, and frosty eyeshadow), I suspect the shoot had an '80s theme.

2025 has been the year of the bob, and while most celebrities have spent the year opting for the blunt bob and the retro flippy bob, the curly bob is also a timeless hairstyle if you want a chic way to enhance your natural curl pattern. With the year coming to a close, now is as good a time as any to give your hair a refresh and go for the bob or lob look to step into the new year with. If you're thinking of rocking a lob similar to Khloé Kardashian's, read ahead to shop some essentials that'll come in handy for styling.

I wish I could commit to any hairstyle the way Laura Dern has fully committed to wearing curtain bangs. She wears the fringe and wavy hair combo so well, I'm almost convinced I should get the cut—especially after seeing her at her most recent film premiere.

On Dec. 17, Dern attended a San Francisco premiere event for Is This Thing On?, the marriage dramedy she's starring in alongside Will Arnett. For the event, she wore a white blouse with frills along the neckline underneath a striped, black blazer dress. Her glam was also worthy of some commotion. She wore a hint of peachy blush on her cheeks and pink, rosy lipstick and styled her hair in what's now become her signature: curtain bangs with lightly-tousled waves.

Dern has been wearing curtain bangs as her signature hairstyle since she first revealed the cut back in 2023 at the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony. She even wore an extra-wavy, summery fringe back in August when she attended the Venice International Film Festival.

The shaggy look has never exactly gone out of style, but it's shaping up to be especially popular in 2026. Hair experts are predicting that the shag will be one of the most requested haircuts of next year, and even Kourtney Kardashian is getting a jump on the trend with her new Farrah Fawcett-style curtain bangs courtesy of hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

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With less than two weeks left of 2025, Kourtney Kardashian is ready to kick off the new year with a dramatic new haircut. She's spent the last few weeks wearing straight hair and blunt bangs, and instead of suffering through the awkward grow-out out phase, she stayed loyal to the bangs and transformed her blunt cut into a retro '70s fringe.

Celebrity hairstylist, Dimitris Giannetos, who brought the haircut to life, shared a photo of Kardashian's new look via Instagram this week. In said photo, she's seen wearing big, Farrah Fawcett-style curls with curtain bangs that frame her face. "Feathery," "fashion," and "fluffy" are just a handful of descriptors Giannetos used to refer to the new look in the caption, but he officially named it the "YSL haircut" and revealed that he cut and styled Kardashian's hair using tape-in hair extensions from Great Lengths.

“This look was inspired by the Iconic YSL editorial aesthetic,” Giannetos explained. “We wanted to create something timeless yet bold and sexy, adding layers to create dimension and feathery movement in the hair.”

The shaggy look made a comeback and embedded itself back into popular culture a few years ago, but hair experts predict it'll be one of the most requested haircuts of winter 2026, especially for people with curls and textured hair.

"This one has been here for a while and isn’t going anywhere soon," hairstylist Dusty "CurlVision" Schlabach, told MC in a previous story. "It’s a great move for curlies because it ensures shape while retaining whatever length they prefer, and can be worn with or without an evident fringe."

Face-framing curtain bangs are also pretty easy to style on your own at home, so if you've recently found yourself questioning whether or not you should commit to bangs, let this be your sign. Read ahead to shop some styling essentials.

Admittedly, I had no idea what Marty Supreme even was two weeks ago, but today I can name at least two moments from the upcoming movie's press tour that are making me want to buy a theater ticket right now. Last week, for example, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner made headlines after attending a premiere event for the sports drama wearing matching tangerine orange outfits (and an even more matchy orange manicure from Jenner), and now it's Gwyneth Paltrow and her daughter Apple Martin who are having a red carpet twinning moment.

On Dec. 16, Martin showed up to support Paltrow at Marty Supreme's New York City premiere, so obviously that meant she had to pay homage by channeling her mom's glam from the '90s. For the event, Martin borrowed the vintage, black Calvin Klein dress that Paltrow wore nearly 30 years ago at the 1996 premiere of Emma—and that's not all she borrowed. She also mimicked the messy updo Paltrow wore at the event by styling her hair in a '90s-style high bun with a subtle side part and face-framing tendrils that were casually tucked behind her ears. To be honest, it's giving "coolest girl at the prom" energy.

The only real difference between Martin's look from last night and Paltrow's from 1996 is that Martin opted to wear more neutral makeup instead of the vampy, smokey eye and lipstick that her mom previously wore. But she obviously nailed everything else.

Y2K glam and past beauty trends like beehive-style updos and chunky highlights have been making a real comeback in the modern era, and it truly warms my heart to see them making a mark on red carpets. This is one type of nepo baby influence I'm happy to see more often.

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Lily Collins is proving that the sleek and wet look works on more than just the cunty little bob—it's also the perfect way to style a bixie.

On Dec. 15, Collins appeared alongside her co-stars at the Paris premiere of Netflix's Emily in Paris, and of course, her Parisian glam was more on point than it's ever been. For the event, Collins wore a black, crystal-embellished Armani Privé gown with a plunging neckline and a flared, bubble attachment at the waist. As for makeup, she wore black mascara and a berry lipstick, but it was her hair that really pulled the look together and added a bit of edge. She styled her dark hair—which she recently cut even shorter into a bixie haircut after wearing a chin-length bob for months—in a sleek, almost wet look that was combed back.

Hair professionals are predicting that the hydro bob (or just the wet look in general) will be a major bob haircut trend in 2026, and considering some of my favorite red carpet looks of the last few months have been sleek wet bobs, I don't believe that prediction is too far off. Naomi Watts, for example, styled her chin-length, icy blonde bob in a semi-wet look while attending the Rio de Janeiro premiere of All's Fair last month, and just a few days later, Sydney Sweeney, who's fairly new to Hollywood's cunty little bob club, wore a tousled wet bob to GQ's Men of the Year event.

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Cardi B is like the final boss of the bob haircut. Short haircuts have been trending all year, and we've seen people hit tons of red carpet events wearing them in a variety of ways, from the curly bob to the hydro bob to the flippy bob, yet somehow Cardi B, always the trendsetter, managed to come up with the most enticing take of them all: a neon green, angled bob.

Just over a month after giving birth to her fourth child (her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots), the Am I the Drama? rapper jumped right back into the swing of things and spent all of this past weekend celebrating Diggs's 32nd birthday. As expected, she pulled out all the stops in the beauty and fashion department and switched up her hair a handful of times. On one night, Cardi stepped out wearing a two-piece leather pants set featuring a plunging, zip-up halter top and high-waisted, lace-up pants. She paired the edgy outfit with a neon green wig that was cut into an asymmetrical blunt bob that was chin-length on one side and fell just above her shoulders on the other. The bob also featured two sets of bangs: one that extended across her forehead and a side bang that covered her right eye. As always, her hair was the work of her longtime hairstylist, Tokyo Stylez, who honestly deserves a raise at this point.

Cardi B is pretty consistent when it comes to playing around with different hair colors and lengths. Throughout the whole weekend, she cycled through at least three different colors and hairstyles, including an icy blue bob with blonde roots that she paired with a stunning jean maxi dress as well as a black beehive updo. Back in August, she unintentionally internet meme'd herself (for the thousandth time) when she showed up to court in Los Angeles wearing a series of hairstyles, from a jet black pixie cut to a long, platinum blonde wig styled in bombshell curls.

I can only imagine the kind of hair and makeup looks she's planning on pulling out when she goes on her first official tour next year—she is the drama after all. To copy Cardi's neon green bob (or to get something similar) read ahead for some products that might come in handy.

This year's list of winter hair color trends fall on the darker, moodier end of the spectrum, with hues like espresso and deep red shaping up to be the biggest colors of the season—but Cardi B, never the trend follower, is following her own winter hair rules, as evidenced by the ashy blue hair color she wore this past weekend.

Just over a month after giving birth to her fourth child (her first with partner Stefon Diggs), the Am I the Drama? rapper stepped out for a big weekend celebrating Diggs's 32nd birthday. She pulled out a handful of show-stopping looks for the occasion, one of which was a long-sleeve, denim maxi dress with a strappy bra top that she paired with a frosty blue wig with with blonde roots. The wig was cut into a chin-length bob and was flipped under with a deep side part, courtesy of Cardi's longtime hairstylist, Tokyo Stylez.

Cardi B is never afraid to go big, which is why I can always count on her to deliver some major hair and fashion inspiration when I'm in desperate need of it. In addition to her blue bob, she also celebrated Diggs with a series of other hairstyles including a choppy, angled green bob and a '90s-style beehive updo with face-framing tendrils. She wore the latter style with a risqué black maxi dress that was held together by gold chains at the back.

There's no real rule that states that blue is strictly a summer hair color, and it can especially work for the winter months if it's an ashy shade like Cardi's. To get the look at home, read ahead for everything you'll need.

Updo hairstyles are known for being elegant, and they're the perfect style to go for when you want to keep your hair out of your face and off your shoulders. But elegant doesn't have to mean boring—just ask Rita Ora and the messy French twist she wore during her most recent red carpet appearance.

Ora showed up to the opening ceremony during the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia this week, where she wore a stunning black gown that featured a lace top with a velvet bow around the neckline and a satin bubble skirt. Obviously, a dress that extravagant calls for an updo, though her hairstyle of choice for the night was far from simple. The singer's ashy blonde hair was styled in spiral curls before it was pulled up into a French twist that was equal parts messy and chic at the same time. At the back, her hair appeared to be twisted into an updo while the longer, curled pieces of her hair were pinned to the top of her head with a few strands hanging out of the back and on the sides. Per Instagram, the style was the work of Los Angeles-based hairstylist Kaleel Joy.

Ora seems to be having a lot of fun experimenting with her hair lately. Last month she popped out at the Music Industry Trust Awards in London wearing long curtain bangs, and before that, she attended Vogue World in Los Angeles with her blonde hair pulled back into a sleek hydro bob. Yesterday's updo appears to be one of many show-stopping looks she's planning to pull out during the festival this week.

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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.

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.

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Of all the haircuts to enter the trend cycle this year, the curly lob is probably one of the most underrated, but Rachel Sennott is here to remind you why it needs to be on your winter haircut vision board.

Sennott joined dozens of other women in Hollywood in attending The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment event in Los Angeles on Dec. 3. The I Love LA star showed up wearing a bright red skirt set featuring a mini skirt and a button-up, boat neck blouse with a rose on one shoulder. For the last handful of red carpet events she's attended, she's worn her hair mostly straight or in an updo, but she switched things up for last night's gala and wore her natural curls, which are lob length and fall just below her shoulders.

Bobs and lobs work perfectly with pretty much any hair texture, but they're both great styles for people with curly hair who want to or add some shape to their hair or give the illusion of bigger, more voluminous hair. Additionally, they require little at-home maintenance, and if the curly lob is a winter haircut that you're currently considering, read ahead to shop some styling essentials.

Winter is one of the best times of year to wear a protective style to protect the ends of your hair from drying out due to cold weather, and while styles like braids are often unfairly characterized as being "boring," leave it to Ayo Edebiri to prove that protective styles are some of the most versatile hairstyles out there.

The After the Hunt star attended Chanel's Métiers d’Art Show in New York City on Dec. 2, where she showed up wearing an all-black, tweed skirt suit featuring a wraparound skirt with a slit on one side and a blazer made with an oversized bow on one shoulder and buttons that spelled out "Chanel" in the front. She paired the suit with a pair of vintage white heels with black caps on the toes and a black bowler hat. Under the hat, Edebiri wore her hair in micro braids that were half-braided and styled in curls that flowed just past her shoulders.

Micro braids are one of my all-time favorite protective styles. As evidenced by the name, these are super-thin braids that are meant to mimic individual strands of hair. Micro braids were super-popular in the early 2000s but have had a resurgence over the last few years after falling out of the trend cycle for a while. These require about the same amount of care as traditional and knotless box braids, but if they've been on your hair vision board for a while and you need some care tips, read ahead for some products that might come in handy.

Sydney Sweeney appears to be taking a brief break from her bob era. Just over a month after debuting a dramatic blunt bob and a "bleached suede blonde" hair color, the Euphoria actor is kicking off another press run with an all-new hairstyle to match: long, bombshell curls.

Sweeney appeared alongside co-star Amanda Seyfried on Dec. 2 at a New York City screening of their new thriller, The Housemaid, which hits theaters on Dec. 19. Her previous film, Christy, was released in early November, and after spending the bulk of that promotional tour wearing short hair, she decided to do things differently this time. For Tuesday night's screening, Sweeney wore a strappy white gown with a plunging neckline and embellished with silver studs, and she paired the look with a white feather boa. To match the extravagance of the dress, she added some extensions to her hair so that it could fall just below her shoulders before adding big bombshell curls that had an Old Hollywood glamour vibe.

Big curls have always been a red carpet staple (even Seyfried attended the event wearing stunning deep waves), but this is a pretty big departure from how Sweeney's been wearing her hair lately. While promoting Christy, she styled her blunt bob in a variety of ways: she attended the GQ Men of the Year event last month wearing an edgy hydro bob, and shortly before that she was spotted out in New York City with her hair styled in a retro, flipped-out bob.

It's too early to say if the long hair is here to stay now that Sweeney has a new movie to promote, but if you want to recreate the big, curly look at home, read ahead for some products that'll come in handy.

If this year has taught me anything, it's that everyone really loves the bob. Over the last several months, almost everyone from Julianne Moore to Sydney Sweeney has made the decision to let go of a few inches of hair in favor of a shorter, fresher, and bouncier cut, and now, it looks like even Kate Hudson has been convinced.

The actress appeared at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, where she wore a backless, light green, silky Valentino gown with butterfly-shaped cutouts on the arms and shoulders. She wore dark, sultry eye makeup and a nude lip color while her hair gave the look a bit of a retro twist. Ahead of the event, Hudson shed a bit of length, cutting her signature blonde lock into a bob that falls just under her chin. She wore it with the millennial-beloved side part along with some springy, old Hollywood curls that were tucked behind her ear on the left side.

Big, voluminous curls have been a go-to red carpet hairstyle among plenty of celebrities for what seems like forever, and I'll never get tired of seeing them. The Emmys red carpet this year was practically flooded with retro-style curls, and the style itself is a good way to create the illusion of volume if your hair is on the flatter side.

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Sadie Sink is reminding me why big curls will always be my favorite red carpet hairstyle.

The 23-year-old actress joined her co-stars at a special screening of Stranger Things season five in London on Nov. 12, where she wore a pale yellow gown with bejeweled straps and a cutout across her abdomen. Her glam also had an Old Hollywood vibe. Sink wore a mauve lipstick with shimmery eye makeup and added a little more definition to her naturally wavy, red hair, which she styled with a middle part and a butter yellow hair pin that she used to pull back the hair on the left side of her head.

Big curls and waves will always be staple hairstyles for red carpet events and celebrity outings, but Sink is one of many celebrities in Hollywood who have been seen embracing their natural textures in recent months. Mariah Carey, for example, was just seen wearing spiral curls in her signature honey blonde shade while promoting her new album back in September, while model Jourdan Dunn was spotted wearing a curly Afro during the Wimbledon tournament in July.

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Sydney Sweeney has only been living the bob life for less than a month, and she's already proven that it's one of the most versatile haircuts you can get. In the weeks since she's debuted the short cut, she's worn it with soft waves and with a retro, '50s-style flip at the ends. For the GQ Men of the Year event, she switched things up in a major way and opted for an edgy wet look.

Sweeney was one of several cover stars for GQ's annual Men of the Year issue in 2025. The Christy actress obviously made a splash at the accompanying event in Los Angeles on Nov. 13, where she wore an all-black, crushed velvet Versace gown with a matching black choker necklace. Her glam perfectly matched the sultry vibe of her outfit: for the event, she wore smokey eye makeup along with a flesh-toned lipstick, and she gave her newly chopped bob a slightly messy, wet look.

Sweeney's not exactly the first person to hit the red carpet rocking a wet look. The wet bob in particular (also known as the "hydro bob") took off back in 2024, and the main point of the style is for the hair to give the illusion that it's wet or has a glossy finish. It's long been a go-to hairstyle for Kim Kardashian (remember that Met Gala look?) while Florence Pugh was spotted wearing a sleek, wet bob during a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live back in the spring. Naomi Watts also wore a semi-wet look earlier this week when she attended the Brazil premiere for All's Fair, so it might be safe to say that the hydro bob is slowly re-entering the trend cycle.

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I'm actually impressed by the amount of ways Tyla has managed to experiment with protective styles just in the last month. In late October, for example, the "Chanel" singer was photographed at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards in New York City, where she was seen wearing her hair in a half-braided hairstyle with half-done cornrows on one side and silky hair extensions on the other, as well as extensions at the back of her head. This week, she's back with another half-braided style, only this time, she's given it a slight retro twist.

Tyla shared a carousel of Instagram photos on Nov. 13, where she's pictured wearing a hairstyle that features small cornrows all across the front of her head with straight hair extensions in the back. The braids are slightly undone so that they can blend into the extensions more seamlessly. The style in the photos looks a lot like the half-braided lob Tyla was pictured wearing last week, but the key difference is that this style is a bit shorter in length. Her extensions were also straight last week, though this week she added a bold flip to her ends.

Tyla is a frequent wearer of protective styles, but judging by a few of her most recent red carpet moments, she's also a big fan of the flipped bob. Given her clear loyalty to these two hairstyles, it's actually not a surprise that she's found a way to combine the two in a way that looks equal parts chic and edgy.

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Jenna Bush Hager is fully committed to the bob life. Over the summer, the talk show host joined the long list of celebrity women embracing short hair in 2025 by cutting her hair into a bob on live television, and seeing as though she just gave us a brief look at her bob maintenance routine, it doesn't look like she's giving up on the style anytime soon.

On Nov. 10, the Today host shared an Instagram video taken backstage in her dressing room. In the video, she's seen getting her bob lightly trimmed by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, who originally cut her hair on TV a few months ago. "You know what happens when he's here," the 43-year-old says in the video, to which McMillan responds, "We don't mess around. We get right to business."

What makes the video even more chaotic is knowing that this is all happening nine minutes before Bush Hager is set to go live, because there really is no business like show business.

The bob has been 2025's most popular haircut by far, and it's easy to see why. There's something about having a blunt, short cut that makes you feel especially powerful; not to mention that it's a really stylish way to get rid of dead ends and damage (Sofia Richie's French bob being a prime example). From Ego Nwodim's blunt bob to Ayo Edebiri's curly bob to Brittany Snow's flipped bob, it's a style that's truly been everywhere this year, and it's almost making me want to grab a pair of shears.

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After a decade on Netflix, Stranger Things is officially coming to an end with it's upcoming final season dropping on the streaming platform on Nov. 26. With a new season obviously comes a star-studded premiere event, and while the whole cast came out and stunned on the red carpet to celebrate season five this week, I couldn't stop looking at Winona Ryder's chic fringe haircut.

Ryder joined her Stranger Things co-stars at the show's season five premiere event in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, where she went all in on the monochromatic look with an all-black set featuring a button-up top and a flowy maxi skirt from Yohji Yamamoto. She wore peachy blush and lipstick to add some color to the look, but she doubled down on the edgy vibe with her hair, which was styled in a messy-but-chic shaggy hairstyle with soft waves and choppy bangs.

The shag is a hairstyle that takes inspiration from the '70s and '80s, and it's slowly made a comeback over the last several years. It's also one of many haircuts that experts predict will trend this winter, since it's a go-to for people with fuller, more voluminous hair as well as those with naturally curly textures. "It’s a great move for [curlies] because it ensures shape while retaining whatever length they prefer, and can be worn with or without an evident fringe," hairstylist Dusty Schlabach told MC in a previous story.

If you're thinking of getting rid of a few inches this winter and getting a wolf haircut, read ahead for some styling tips.

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who wear middle parts on the regular and others who will always be side part devotees. Whether or not the side part is "Millennial coded" has been hotly debated among Gen Z-ers and Millennials for several years now, but if I had to ask Jennifer Lawrence her opinion on the divisive trend, I think I'd know where she stands just by looking at her most recent glam.

The actor is currently on a press tour for her upcoming film with Robert Pattinson, Die My Love. She attended the New York premiere event on Nov. 1 wearing a black Dior gown with a structured neckline and a thigh-high slit. Her glam was also worthy of applause, specifically the way her hair was styled. For the event, Lawrence wore a bone-straight blowout with a deep side part and a swooped bang. The rest of her hair was tucked behind her ears so as not to distract from the diamond choker she was wearing.

The side part has been hotly debated for several years now, but despite some people deeming it out of style, it's still been a go-to style for plenty of celebrities on red carpets lately. Back in September, it pretty much dominated the red carpet at the Emmy Awards, with people like Chase Sui Wonders and Desi Lydic opting to wear the style for the night. Tessa Thompson was also recently spotted out wearing a side part along with 1950's-style curls while promoting her new movie, Hedda in New York City. It's pretty clear that, even as the debate drags on, the side part is here to stay.

To recreate Jennifer Lawrence's deep side part and blowout at home, read ahead for some essential products.

There are a few people I can tell have perfected their slick back bun, and Paloma Elsesser is always at the top of the list. On October 26, Elsesser was spotted in Los Angeles with fellow model Alex Consani, as the duo attended an event together. Elsesser looked stunning as always, dressed in camouflage pants and a bright orange top. My favorite part of her look was definitely her snatched-for-the-gods hair.

The ends of her bun looked a little wet, so I assume she styled her hair out of the shower. If my guess is correct, that would mean she probably applied a good amount of gel and edge control before brushing it out, á la her “Get Ready With Me” video circa 2017. She then likely used a coarser brush to ensure all of the hair at the front and middle of her head lay flat, before gathering everything into a ponytail. She flipped the traditional bun upside down (no pun intended), leaving the remaining ends of her hair out after wrapping it around itself. The result was a sort of ponytail bun hybrid.

As per usual, the model complemented the hairstyle with flawless, glowing skin. She finished the look with a short, baby pink manicure.

A slicked-back bun should be in everyone’s back pocket, and it’s a style that numerous Hollywood A-listers like Elsesser wear all the time. Bella Hadid has been seen in several variations of this hairstyle, as has her longtime friend Hailey Bieber. Nicole Ari Parker perfected her version a few months ago, and even Kerry Washington was recently spotted with the look during Milan Fashion Week.

Everyone’s slicked-back bun method varies, but the basic steps are usually the same. Keep reading to learn how to recreate Elsesser’s look.

If there was an award for "Haircut of the Year," it would certainly belong to the blunt bob. Not only is it a classic cut that looks good on pretty much every hair type and texture, there are also tons of ways you can style it and have fun with it—and Ego Nwodim is reminding me why retro, flippy ends is becoming one of my favorite styles of them all.

On Oct. 23, the Saturday Night Live alum attended an event with Interview Magazine and Cartier in New York City, where she stunned in a green sequin wrap dress with metallic, open-toe heels. Her glam was equally as chic, as it featured a '90s supermodel lip, a neutral smokey eye, and a chin-length bob with flipped ends.

The flippy bob was popular in the '60s, though it had a resurgence in the '90s and early 2000s and has slowly been making a comeback in recent years. It can add a bit of shape to a bob while still managing to keep your style looking sophisticated and elegant.

This has been a huge year for the blunt bob, though the flipped end trend has also gotten a co-sign from several other celebrities over the last few months. Tyla, for example, wore a flippy bob with a braided side part during a Pandora event in New York City a few months ago, and Allison Janney was spotted wearing the look earlier this spring.

To mimic Ego Nwodim's flippy bob, read ahead for a few styling essentials.

Janet Jackson's hair is proof that the only thing more chic than a bob haircut is a lob.

The singer attended Dancers Against Cancer's 2025 Gala Of The Stars on Oct. 21 in Beverly Hills, where she wore a long-sleeve black minidress with knee-high black leather boots and sheer tights. The all-black look was chic and minimal, but it's the way she styled her hair that I'll be thinking about for days. Jackson has been a frequent wearer of protective hairstyles like cornrows and box braids lately, but she decided to switch things up this time around by wearing her hair in a long bob in a honey blonde color. The hairstyle also featured a slight side part and soft, beachy waves.

It seems like pretty much everyone in Hollywood decided to get rid of a few inches and join the bob club this year, but the lob haircut is also super trendy, and it's the perfect style to turn to when you want to go a tad shorter without getting something drastic like a chin-length bob or bixie cut. It's also really easy to style at home since you have a little more length to work with than a traditional bob, and it's extremely versatile and looks great on most hair types and textures.

If now seems like the perfect time for you to get into your long bob era like Janet Jackson, read ahead for a few products to keep on hand for easy styling.

I've never been much of a bangs girl, but Jennifer Lawrence's press tour looks have slowly been reminding me that bangs and a messy updo is an unbeatable combination. The actress is currently making her rounds as she promotes her upcoming film, Die My Love, which she stars in alongside Robert Pattinson. Just a few days ago, she appeared at the BFI London Film Festival wearing her thick bangs alongside of bone straight blowout, but she switched things up with a French twist for the Rome Film Fest on Oct. 20.

Lawrence attended the festival's screening event for Die My Love, where she stepped out on the red carpet wearing a slouchy brown sweater with a black collar and silk cuffs and a cream-colored, flowy, lace maxi skirt. To give the look more of a boho chic vibe, she pulled her dark blonde hair into an updo which looks like a typical messy bun from the front, but from the back, you can see that it's a slightly more detailed French bun hairstyle.

When it comes to red carpet beauty, updos like French buns and twists are as classic as it gets. Not only do they work for almost any occasion, formal or otherwise, but there are also a ton of different ways for an updo to be customized, from high buns to half-up, half-down styles. They're also pretty easy to achieve on your own at home. To recreate Jennifer Lawrence's red carpet look for yourself, read ahead for some styling must-haves.

When it comes to a style that protects your natural hair from damage, maintains hydration, and preserves length, a protective style is your best bet. Cornrows, twists, and box braids are popular options with endless inspo. But hear me out: dreadlocks (also known as "locs"), which involve twisting and matting sections of the hair into thick, rope-like strands, are easily one of the most versatile options. It's a style similar to box braids in that it's low-maintenance (!!) and requires little effort to style, but it doesn't always have to be achieved using extensions.

Locs don't have to be worn down or pulled into a bun or ponytail. Believe it or not, there's an plethora of locs hairstyles that are perfect for any occasion, no matter what length and stage your locs are in. From top knots to bobs, read ahead to discover a handful of locs hairstyles to see you through the season.

How Many Different Types of Locs Are There?

Not only is there a long list of ways to style locs, but you also have a variety of types of locs to choose from. Some of the most popular are as follows:

• Traditional locs: Also known as salon locs, these are the most common type of locs in which sections of hair are typically twisted or rolled together using a gel or wax, and the parts are usually the width of a pencil or pen.
• Sisterlocks: According to celebrity hairstylist and trichologist Dr. Kari Williams, sisterlocks are a form of salon locs. They're typically much smaller in diameter than traditional locs, and much like micro braids, they're meant to mimic the appearance of natural hair. "These are formed using a tool that locks the hair from root to tip," she says.
• Freeform locs: These are locs that are formed naturally (no twisting or rolling) when the hair is left unmanipulated. Per Dr. Williams, this category also includes "wicks." "These are very large locs formed by binding chunks of hair together or letting big sections naturally mat over time," she says. "While there’s some manipulation in starting them, wicks still follow a natural freeform process."
• Faux locs: Traditional locs are considered a more permanent hairstyle, but if you want to try the style out temporarily, faux locs are a great alternative. They're created by installing individual braids around the head before wrapping them in hair extensions to mimic the appearance of traditional locs. "Within this category, there are silky locs, created with synthetic hair for a smooth and shiny look, kinky locs which mimic naturally coily textures with a terminal end, and the style I pioneered—goddess locs—which is distinguished by loose, curly or wavy ends for a softer finish," Dr. Williams says.

Loc'd Bob

The braided bob has been incredibly popular in recent years—and you can still replicate that look if you have locs. If you have shorter, chin-length hair and you've just gotten locs for the first time, it's the perfect hairstyle to start with.

Top Bun

Nothing ever beats a sleek top bun. It's perfect for pretty much any occasion and can be dressed up or down, depending on the vibe you're going for.

Braided Ponytail

Throwing your locs into a ponytail is easy, but if you really want to tuck your hair away for the day, braid your ponytail. Even better, you can add a little more flair to the style by tucking away the ends of the locs and adding straight or textured braiding hair to the outside of the ponytail, like singer Halle Bailey does here.

Messy Top Bun

The amazing thing about a top bun is that you can wear it however you'd like. It can either be incredibly sleek or slightly undone, like this one worn by Ava DuVernay. Here, the director wears a twisted, messy bun with a few of her locs pulled out and flowing down the sides of her face, acting as faux curtain bangs.

Sideswept With a Middle Part

Of course, if updos and ponytails aren't your thing, you can always wear your locs free-flowing like Lisa Bonet does here.

Ombré Locs

Locs can also be colored, and if you want to add something extra without going too bold, an ombré caramel brown is perfect for fall.

Curled Ends

Did you know you can also add extensions to individual locs? Fake the wavy or curled look the way Chloe Bailey does here by adding goddess extensions to your locs.

High-Volume Curls

Big, voluminous curls can also be achieved with locs, and you don't have to fake it with extensions or braiding hair. Grab a few flexi rods and wrap the hair around them, then let the hair set overnight. If done correctly, you should wake up with a big, bold head of curls.

Pinned Back

An easy way to keep the hair out of the face without having to fully commit to a ponytail? Pin it back the way Zendaya does here.

Bun with Side Bang

A simple bun with a side bang is also super elegant but easy to achieve at home.

French Bun

A French bun (also known as a French twist) is pretty easy to accomplish if you're short on time, and it works well if you want something slightly more elevated than a top bun or high ponytail.

Sidecut Bob

Thinking about going short but don't want to fully commit? A sidecut is the perfect compromise and adds a little bit of edge to any look—especially a short bob with locs.

Bantu Knots

Tie your locs up into Bantu knots to create two protective styles at once. You can also customize the look by leaving pieces of hair out in the back or front of your head.

Dip-Dyed Ends

Yes, it's safe to dye your locs, and if you want to add some color to your tresses but are looking for something a little more low-maintenance than all-over color, try dip-dyeing the ends.

Half-Up, Half-Down Baby Locs

Short locs can be styled in a variety of ways—you don't have to wait for your hair to reach shoulder- or mid-back length to have fun with them. A simple hairstyle for this length is a half-up half-down ponytail.

Wraparound Braid

You can braid your locs to keep them out of your face, but if you want to try a style that's a little more striking than a traditional braid, try a fishtail or this wraparound look.

Faux Mohawk

This style features a faux mohawk look, created with three high buns that extend from the front of the head to the back. When doing this style, just be mindful of how tight your buns are—you don't want to put too much tension on your scalp and edges.

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It's been a big week for naked dresses and updos. On the same night that Margot Robbie stepped out at an overseas movie premiere wearing a Giorgio Armani naked dress with her hair styled in a French twist, Dakota Johnson pulled off a look with the same combination, and I've never been more obsessed with her glam.

Johnson attended the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner in New York City on Sept. 11, where she stunned in an all-black, floral print Gucci naked gown with a black bra and underwear set underneath. The dress featured a high neck, so it only made sense for her hair to be styled in an updo to keep most of the attention on the gown. Her deep brown hair was pulled back into a slightly messy bun with small pieces of hair pulled out on both sides of her face alongside thick curtain bangs. Johnson's go-to hairstylist is usually Mark Townsend, though it's not clear if he's the artist behind last night's look.

As for her makeup, she kept it sultry with a slight smokey eye and a nude lip.

Updos have been a staple on a handful of red carpets in the last week. The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night, and some of the best beauty looks from the show were complete with stunning high buns and big, '90s-style prom updos. Tessa Thompson also attended a movie premiere on Sept. 10 wearing her hair in a very chic, twisted bun. Whether you're wearing an elegant gown or a casual top and jeans, a bun (slick or otherwise), has the ability to look good with just about anything.

Read ahead for some beauty essentials that'll likely come in handy for recreating Johnson's look from above.

I can't think of a single time that Margot Robbie hasn't blown me away on a red carpet. The actress just attended the UK premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, the upcoming romance film she's starring in alongside Colin Farrell, on Sept. 11, where she stunned in a backless Giorgio Armani naked dress with a plunging neckline and an assortment of crystals, sequins, and rhinestones. While I, for one, love a sheer dress moment, it was her hair, which was styled in a super-chic bun, that brought the whole look together for me.

Since the dress did most of the talking for her, Robbie kept her glam pretty muted with a touch of complexion makeup and bronzer on her cheeks as well as a peachy lip color and some mascara. Her bronde hair was pulled up into a stunning French twist with a middle part that was equal parts elegant and low-key. The style was courtesy of her long-time hairstylist Bryce Scarlett.

After the premiere, Scarlett took to Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes photos of Robbie, while also sharing some details on how her glam came together. Per his caption, he styled Robbie's hair using a handful of products from Kérastase—he started out by washing and conditioning using the brand's Gloss Absolu Shampoo and Conditioner, and followed that with a blowout using the Mousse Bouffante and Gloss Absolu Anti-Frizz Glaze Milk, which were both applied to her wet hair before blow drying.

Next, Scarlett softly curled her hair in sections before brushing the curls out and pulling the back section of her hair up into a French twist that he secured with bobby pins. He then pulled back the rest of her hair at the front, sweeping it on top of the bun to create a layered, "pile up" look.

A high bun remains one of the most versatile hairstyles out there, and Robbie's glam really just proves that you can style it perfectly for any look. Read ahead to shop the products Scarlett used to create the actor's French twist, plus a few others that can help you get the look.

I'm patiently waiting for the day that Hailey Bieber decides to share all the secrets behind her sleek bun. The model and entrepreneur has spent the last few days in New York in celebration of her makeup and skincare brand, Rhode's, official launch at Sephora, and of course, she chose to wear the most fitting hairstyle for the occasion.

Bieber was pictured in the city on Sept. 4 wearing a cream leather blazer over a lace top and flared black trousers. She accessorized with a large, black handbag and black sunglasses, but it was her hair that pulled the business-chic look all the way together. Bieber normally wears her hair pretty free-flowing, but today she leaned into the clean girl aesthetic and pulled her hair back into super sleek ballerina bun with a middle part.

The sleek bun is a timeless hairstyle that not only works for any occasion, it also just looks good on pretty much everyone. Ariana Grande recently wore a tight, Glinda-esque ballerina bun in a photo she recently shared while promoting Wicked: For Good with co-star Cynthia Erivo. Around the same time, rapper Latto performed at a concert event in Atlanta with her honey bronde hair pulled back into a similar hairstyle.

It's a tried-and-true style because of how versatile it is, and with a little practice, it can be super easy to perfect. For everything you'll need to get a bun as sleek and frizz-free as possible, keep reading.

Laura Dern looked like the epitome of an Italian summer vacation as she made her entrance at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival this week. The actress is attending the festival to promote her new film Jay Kelly, wearing a light and airy wavy hairstyle that's suddenly making me want curtain bangs.

Dern stepped out at the event wearing a classic white shirt with a summery Emilia Wickstead A-line maxi skirt decorated with a floral design. She accessorized with a black belt embellished with daisies and chunky, black heels. Her glam also nailed the Euro summer vibe, as she wore minimal makeup and styled her shoulder-length hair and curtain bangs in a wavy fringe.

Curtain bangs have been Dern's signature for quite some time now, as she first revealed the cut back in 2023 at the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony. The style itself has been making a comeback in recent years, since they're meant to frame the face and enhance your cheekbones. They're also pretty easy to maintain and style, and have been worn by other stars like Selena Gomez, Priyanka Chopra, and Dakota Johnson within the last year.

If you're in need of a fall hair refresh and you're leaning toward curtain bangs as your style of choice, read ahead for some products that'll keep your style looking fresh all season long.

It's clear that the tennis court isn't just a place of work for Naomi Osaka—it's also her runway. The tennis star and four-time Grand Slam champion never fails to make sure all eyes are on her when she steps out on the court, but I still wasn't prepared to be stunned by her most recent hair moment at the US Open.

On Aug. 26, the 27-year-old competed against Belgium's Greet Minnen at New York's Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It was the first round on the third day of the yearly event, and to mark the occasion, Osaka wore an all-red outfit complete with a Nike tennis dress with a bubble skirt and red Nike tennis shoes. Of course, she didn't stop there. Always one to make a statement, Osaka wore her hair in stitch braids that were woven into a high ponytail and embellished with several red crystal roses. All the better to accent her bedazzled red Labubu.

Looking closely at a few other photos from the event, you can see that most of the roses are actually part of a headpiece with long faux locs attached to it. During the actual match against Minnen, Osaka ditched the length and removed the ponytail, instead securing her hair in a high braided bun with one rose at the top.

Naomi Osaka is basically the queen of serving (pun intended) on the court. She made her debut at last year's US Open wearing a brat green tennis dress and hair bows. She's also previously represented Japan at the Olympics with bright red box braids and other hair extension colors.

Osaka is officially moving on to the next round at the Open, and I'll be here waiting patiently to see what other looks she comes up with for her next match. Until then, you can shop the hair accessories ahead to get her day three look at home.

Julia Fox doesn't always give us full glam, but when she does, I'm never not fully tuned in. For example, the actress was photographed out in New York City on Aug. 25 serving a glamorous gothic look that I'm fully ready to make my entire personality now that fall is approaching.

Fox is set to guest star on the upcoming third season of CBS' Elsbeth. According to Variety, she's supposed to play a "grief influencer," and while I have no clear idea what that is, I'm 99 percent sure it would explain her all-black ensemble. For the occasion, Fox wore a lacy maxi dress that appeared to wrap around and tie in the front. She completed the look with black, open-toed pumps and black fishnet gloves, but it was her hair that pulled it all together. She traded in her cropped haircut from earlier this year for long, mid-back length extensions that were styled in soft curls with a middle part. Her jet black hair added just the right amount of witchiness to the overall look.

This wouldn't be the first time Fox has gone down the dark, gothic route with her glam. Back in June, she attended the Marc Jacobs 2026 Show at the New York Public Library wearing dark, grungy makeup complete with a burgundy smokey eye, thin eyebrows, and a cool-toned lipstick. She rounded out the look with a wet-and-wavy hairstyle.

Fox has experimented with her look a lot this year, trying out almost everything from an icy blonde pixie cut to a honey blonde updo at a Vanity Fair party at the top of the year. Luckily for all of us, soft curls don't require as much time and commitment as some of her other styles. Keep reading for all the products you need for achieving the look.

There are just some hairstyles that I have yet to master doing on my own—a super slick updo is one of them. I've pretty much given up on trying to perfect the sleek look, but Latto's most recent concert appearance hairstyle just reminded me that achieving the perfect slick back bun is really an artform.

The rapper appeared at the YFN LUCCI & Friends Welcome Home Concert in Atlanta, GA over the weekend, where she wore a navy blue mini tube dress with white, polka-dotted knee-high boots and silver jewelry. Latto kept her nails simple with a medium-length, almond-shaped French manicure, and staying on theme with the "clean girl aesthetic," she styled her honey blonde hair in a top bun, and I'm truly impressed at the fact that not a single hair was left out of place.

Slick backs buns are a tried-and-true style because of how versatile they are, and they're perfect for pretty much any occasion, from everyday outings to an elegant night on the town. They're fitting for every season as well, and if you're dealing with third or fourth-day hair, throwing it back in a bun is an easy way to keep your strands protected until it's officially time for wash day.

Read ahead to shop everything you need to perfect the slick back bun look at home.

2025’s hottest summer accessory is undoubtedly the silk scarf. If you’ve been outside at all this summer, it’s likely that you’ve come across at least a few people sporting scarves in various ways, from the Old Hollywood-style headscarf to a makeshift choker tied around the neck. Celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber took on the trend when it originally resurfaced last year, but if there’s any person who’s been able to take the scarf trend to the next level, it’s Anya Taylor-Joy, who somehow found a way to wear three scarves three different ways and pair it with an old-school hairstyle.

Over the weekend, the actor made an appearance at the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary in Budapest, where she was seen wearing a lime green, textured scarf wrapped around her head Old Hollywood-style with two pigtail braids hanging out from either side. She wore mostly natural glam, save for a bright red lipstick, and to really play up the look’s retro vibe, she added a pair of black shades.

Resourceful as ever, Taylor-Joy wrapped another cream-colored silk scarf around her shoulders to wear it as a shawl, and she added a third scarf to the mix by wrapping it around the handle of her Farm Rio handbag.

From pigtail braids and fishtail braids to cornrows and box braids, braids are a perfect summer hairstyle because they're easy to wear and take care of, not to mention that if your hair is textured, they can save you from constantly manipulating your strands for at least a few weeks at a time. As evidenced by the braid and scarf combo that Taylor-Joy wore this weekend, a simple braid or two can also go with just about anything, and you can make them look as chic or as elegant as you want them to.

Read ahead to find everything you'd need to get the look.