The 2025 Emmys brought no shortage of glamour, and while the gowns dazzled, it was the hair that truly elevated each look to red-carpet perfection. From glossy, dimensional blondes crafted with Schwarzkopf Professional color, to bombshell waves and sleek ponytails shaped with KMS, Kerasilk, and VARIS tools, Hollywood’s leading ladies served inspiration for both stylists and clients alike. Here, SalonEVO rounds up our favorite hair looks from the night — plus the professional products and techniques behind them.
Michelle Williams: Bright, Glossy Blonde
Michelle Williams kept her blonde luminous and fresh with Schwarzkopf Professional’s warmth-controlling shades, ensuring her color stayed high-gloss and brass-free. Perfectly tailored to her complexion, the look was achieved with custom smudging, balayage, and subtle highlights using Schwarzkopf Professional’s IGORA Royal, IGORA Vibrance, and BLONDME Premium Lightener. The result: a red-carpet blonde that was polished yet natural, with dimension and shine that lasts well beyond the event.
Michelle Monaghan: “Soft Biscotti Bronde”
Shimmering in a silver Rabanne gown, Michelle Monaghan debuted her new transitional shade, coined “Soft Biscotti Bronde,” created by Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique, Tracey Cunningham. This rich, multidimensional hue featured subtle sun-kissed highlights against a darker base, delivering a glossy, polished finish. Perfect for the season, the look is both sophisticated and versatile, flattering her skin tone and elevating her red-carpet presence.
Justine Lupe: Candlelit Blonde
In a glittering Carolina Herrera gown, Justine Lupe glowed with her signature “Candlelit Blonde,” refreshed for the Emmys by Tracey Cunningham. Using Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Premium Lightener, soft balayage, and an IGORA Vibrance gloss, Tracey gave her hair a luminous, radiant finish. Paired with beachy waves, the color caught the light beautifully — creating a mermaid-like, ethereal effect under the flashbulbs.
Leslie Bibb: “Rich Bitch Blonde” Bob
Leslie Bibb stole the spotlight in sleek Armani, pairing it with her iconic “Rich Bitch Blonde” bob. Tracey Cunningham elevated the look with a dimensional tone that’s both chic and practical, thanks to a deeper root that allows for longer wear between salon visits. Using Schwarzkopf Professional’s IGORA Royal, IGORA Vibrance, and BLONDME Lightener, Tracey crafted a blonde that is glossy, dimensional, and endlessly sophisticated — the perfect transitional hue for fall.
Aimee Lou Wood: Old Hollywood Glamour
Nominated for her role in The White Lotus, Aimee Lou Wood embodied Hollywood bombshell style with timeless volume and soft waves. Celebrity hairstylist Gareth Bromell prepped her hair with KMS Hair MoistRepair care, THERMASHAPE Quick Blow Dry Spray, and ADDPOWER Thickening Spray before styling with the VARIS SB2 Dryer and Large Boar Brush. Finished with KMS HairPlay Dry Texture Spray and HairStay Firm Finishing Hairspray, the look balanced texture, lift, and glossy softness — a modern twist on classic starlet glamour.
Selena Gomez: Sleek Snatched Ponytail
Selena Gomez turned heads with a high, sleek ponytail styled by Renato Campora using Kerasilk and VARIS. Beginning with Kerasilk Volumizing Shampoo and Smoothing Conditioner, Campora layered in Hydrating Essence, Liquid Cuticle Filler, and Smoothing Blow Dry Cream for shine and structure. After blow-drying with VARIS tools, he sculpted the hair into a high ponytail, curling the lengths with a VARIS Marcel Iron for movement. Finished with Kerasilk Taming Balm and Texturizing Finishing Spray, the look was polished, powerful, and red-carpet ready.
Sheryl Lee Ralph: Voluminous Glamour
Emmy-winning actress and nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph exuded timeless sophistication in custom DVF, pairing it with voluminous, glossy waves created by celebrity hairstylist Sharif Poston. Using a custom 24” Naomi RTW HD Glueless Lacefront Wig from True Hair Company, Poston customized the color, cut, and styling before expertly blending and securing the piece with Olivia Garden and Kitsch tools. Styled into a glamorous blowout, the final look was effortless yet commanding — the perfect complement to Ralph’s powerful presence on the red carpet.
Sydney Sweeney: “Light Suede Blonde”
All eyes were on Sydney Sweeney at the 2025 Emmys, where she stunned as a presenter debuting her radiant “Light Suede Blonde” hair color. Crafted by celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador Jacob Schwartz, the look was a multidimensional shade that felt both modern and timeless. With luminous brightness framing her face and soft depth flowing through the lengths, the color was a true showstopper — instantly setting the tone as one of the season’s most coveted blondes.