From high-gloss jet black to sunlit blondes and effortless texture, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered a masterclass in modern red-carpet hair. This year’s standout looks balanced polish with personality, proving that luxury hair in 2026 is all about intentional colour, healthy shine, and styles that feel wearable beyond the awards season. Here, SalonEVO rounds up the hair moments that stole the spotlight.
Charli XCX: “Brat Black” Goes Full Red Carpet
Brat summer may be behind us, but Charli XCX’s signature “Brat Black” hair is here to stay. Taking centre stage both on the carpet and onstage, Charli’s ultra-glossy jet-black shade was created by Jacob Schwartz, Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador.
Designed to photograph flawlessly under flash while retaining a rich, lived-in feel in real life, the inky tone showcased Jacob’s signature approach to high-impact colour that still feels editorial yet wearable. Paired with Charli’s strapless black-and-white gown, the sleek depth of the shade amplified the drama of her look, creating a sharp, confident aesthetic that felt unapologetically her.
Created using Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance, the colour features a subtly nuanced root for dimension, flowing into deeper, saturated ends—modern, intentional, and undeniably iconic.
Zoey Deutch: The Rise of “Caviar Brunette”
Zoey Deutch turned heads with a rich, ultra-glossy “Caviar Brunette”, crafted by Tracey Cunningham, Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique. Redefining brunette shades for 2026, the look blended deep chocolate tones with espresso and caramel accents for a finish that felt both luxurious and effortlessly natural.
Created using Igora Royal and Igora Vibrance, the colour delivered depth, movement, and high-shine dimension—proving that brunettes are firmly back in the spotlight, with richness and subtle contrast leading the trend.
Chase Infiniti: Modern Texture Meets Classic Glamour
Chase Infiniti embraced texture on the Golden Globes carpet with a modern, kinky-textured blowout that celebrated fullness, movement, and strength. Hairstylist Coree used BELLAMI 24” Silk Seam Textured Clip-In Extensions in a custom blend of Dark Brown Blowout and Off Black to enhance depth while maintaining a soft, sun-kissed finish.
Inspired by classic Hollywood glamour but reimagined for 2026, the look delivered fluffy volume with lasting shine—perfectly balancing red-carpet impact with natural texture.
Justine Lupe: Ethereal Beach Waves
Justine Lupe embodied effortless glamour with soft, ethereal beach waves styled by Barb Thompson using BELLAMI Silk Seam Extensions. The look leaned into natural texture, enhanced through careful prep, air-drying, and strategic diffuser work.
Finished with alternating curling tools to mimic real beach movement, the style highlighted length and volume while remaining relaxed and undone. With long hair continuing to dominate trends, extensions elevated this look from casual beach day to full red-carpet elegance.
Jennifer Garner: A ’90s Supermodel Blowout Revival
Jennifer Garner delivered timeless glamour with a voluminous ’90s-inspired blowout styled by Adir Abergel, using Denman brushes throughout. Featuring a deep side part, lifted roots, and soft movement through the lengths, the look was polished yet effortless—proof that classic techniques never go out of style.
Denman’s iconic tools played a key role in distributing product, building volume, and smoothing the hair to luminous perfection, making this one of the night’s most wearable glamour looks.
Amy Poehler: Soft, Sunlit “Sunshine Blonde”
Amy Poehler’s “Sunshine Blonde” focused on staying as blonde as possible while maintaining softness and seamless blending. Using a combination of Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal and BlondMe Premium Lightener, the look balanced brightness with hair health through thoughtful placement and minimal processing.
The result was a sunlit, dimensional blonde that felt fresh, modern, and effortlessly flattering—perfectly aligned with 2026’s move toward natural-looking luxury blondes.
Hailee Steinfeld: A Modern Take on 1930s Hollywood Waves
Hailee Steinfeld brought old-Hollywood elegance to the Golden Globes with a sultry, modern reinterpretation of 1930s waves, styled by Andrew Fitzsimons. Inspired by her upcoming film Sinners, set in 1932, the look nodded to the era’s signature deep waves while softening the structure for a more contemporary, wearable finish.
“The film Sinners is set in 1932, when hair was typically very flat, short, and worn close to the head. I love the deep waves of the 1930s, but they were usually quite controlled and minimal,” explained Fitzsimons. “Hailee’s dress is so beautiful — very chic but also sexy — so I wanted to reference a 1930s wave while loosening it slightly. We kept it close to the head, but made it more relaxed with a deep side part.”
To build volume while maintaining a sleek silhouette, Andrew blow-dried Hailee’s hair using the ghd Duet Blowdry Hairbrush alongside Andrew Fitzsimons Body Volume Blow Dry Spray. For added fullness and dimension—without committing to colour—BELLAMI Silk Seam Clip-In Extensions in Dark Honey Cocoa Highlight were installed, offering a pregnancy-safe way to enhance tone and depth.
The waves were created using the ghd Chronos Curve 1”, with curls directed toward the face and pinned to set for long-lasting structure. Once cooled, the hair was released and sculpted into a soft “S” wave using a boar bristle brush misted with Andrew Fitzsimons Hard Strong Hold Hairspray, delivering a polished yet fluid finish that perfectly balanced vintage glamour with modern sensuality.