Celebrity Style
The Biggest Hair Trends for 2026
If the previous year was filled with simple hairstyles, 2026 signals a clear shift. Hair trends for the new year are going to be more of bolder choices, more structure, and styles that are meant to be noticed. Brunettes, copper shades, and one-tone colors will dominate.
Celebrity stylist Chris McMillan, who has styled the likes of Mariska Hargitay, Jennifer Aniston, and Leslie Bibb spoke with People over the holidays, during the celebration of his hairline at Sephora. He predicted that “expensive hair” will be one of the biggest hair trends in 2026. According to him, it doesn’t mean spending excessively at the salon, but choosing styles that look voluminous and healthy, hair that feels like a natural extension of simple but expensive.
Hailey Bieber’s long bob: Instagram
He explained that people are gravitating toward hair that looks thick and glossy, using Hailey Bieber’s new look (long bob), which was cut by Justine Marjan to sit at her collarbone, as a perfect example.
Influences from the ’90s and early 2000s are making their way back, with modern refinement and styles like bouncy blow-dries, vintage-inspired volume, and updated bobs that sit at the jawline or collarbone. At the same time, ultra-short cuts and slicked-back updos seen on recent runways prove that structured styles are here to stay.
Here’s a closer look at some hairstyles and colors that are expected to be popular in 2026.
Ultra-Short Bobs
Ultra-short bob @ Selena Gomez: Instagram
While the classic bob often falls between the chin and the collarbone, the ultra-short bob sits right at the jaw, according to Chris Hill, a stylist at Flore Salon. The sharp length makes the jawline appear more defined, giving the face a more prominent shape.
One advantage of the ultra-short bob is its versatility. It can be worn straight with a flat iron or styled into soft waves using a curling iron. To keep the cut looking clean and cropped, Hill notes that it requires regular trims every four to six weeks.
’90s Blowout
’90s Blowout @Sabrina Carpenter: Instagram
The ’90s blowout is all about soft, bouncy volume and those signature flipped ends. It works for almost any face shape or hair type. The look feels full, bouncy, and it gives a clean, high-volume finish, perfect for anyone who wants hair that looks styled without being stiff.
Scattered/ Disconnected Fringe
Scattered/ Disconnected Fringe @ Ayodebiri: Instagram
The ideal cut for fringes is meant to be smooth, straight and blended easily with the remaining part of the hair, but this disconnected fringe as the name implies, follows the exact opposite. This type of fringe is shorter, separated from the rest of the cut. It compliments your face without covering it completely, so you can still show off your forehead, makeup, or other features.
Midi Blowout
Midi Blowout @ Sophie Turner: Instagram
This style adds volume at the roots while keeping the mid-lengths smooth and plump, without the curls or bounce of a traditional blowout. The result is airy and suited for anyone looking for a refined look that isn’t stiff or overstyled.
Luxe Brunette
Luxe Brunette @Mia Goth: Instagram
Glossy brunette shades are a key hair color trend this year, and they’re not just for winter. Shades like coffee mocha and deep espresso tones adds dimension to the hair, giving it a clean look that feels luxurious.
Side Parts
Side Parts: Instagram
After years of center parts, the side part is making a comeback. It looks classic and editorial. Hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who works with clients like George Clooney, Demi Moore, and Kim Kardashian, says it’s especially flattering for round or heart-shaped faces. A side part can be trained by parting the hair while wet and blow-drying it in place. For extra volume, blow-dry the hair in the opposite direction first, then flip it back. This creates lift and body at the roots.
From sharper cuts and stronger shapes to richer colors, the focus is no longer on “undone” hair, but on looks that feel intentional and well-put-together.
The 2026 Golden Globes after-parties offered a stage for stars to reinterpret their red-carpet glamour into more relaxed, yet equally clean evening looks. Jennifer Lopez closed the night in a crystal-embellished Tamara Ralph gown, while Teyana Taylor paired couture with street-inspired accents, Priyanka Chopra balanced corseted tailoring with sultry elegance, and Zoë Kravitz translated her red-carpet outfit into a remarkable mini dress. The celebrities also embraced hair and fashion transitions that allowed movement, texture, and ease without losing the meticulous styling that defined the awards.
Jennifer Lopez: Backgrid
Evening shapes shifted toward playful experimentation: metallic mini-dresses, sheer layering, and unexpected combinations of cut, texture, and shine carried the energy of the ceremony into late-night celebrations. Hair followed the same shift, with smooth waves, soft tendrils, sculpted updos, and glossy blowouts that moved naturally with each outfit change. The after-parties showed that post-ceremony styling could be relaxed yet carefully considered, maintaining a consistent and harmonious look throughout the night.
In short, the after-hours scene highlighted a balance between refined glamour and relaxed sophistication, with celebrities navigating the night in looks that were at once stylish, wearable, and faithful to the spirit of awards-season fashion.
Below are the best looks.
EMMA STONE
Emma Stone: Backgrid
TESSA THOMPSON
Tessa Thompson: Backgrid
LISA
LISA: Backgrid
PYRIANKA CHOPRA & NICK JONAS
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas: Backgrid
TEYANA TAYLOR
Teyana Taylor:Backgrid
ZOE KRAVITZ
Zoe Kravitz: Backgrid
BRITTANY SNOW
Brittany Snow: Backgrid
GEORGE & AMAL CLOONEY
George & Amal Clooney: Backgrid
COLMAN DOMINGO
Colman Domingo: Backgrid
The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on Sunday night, January 11, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row, the night celebrated the best in film and television. While the awards is the main focus of the event, the red carpet remained one of the interesting aspects of the night.
Teyana Taylor: Getty images
With Hollywood stars each bringing their own style to the red carpet, from sharp, structured pieces to contemporary fashion with exquisite finesse, the 2026 Golden Globes displayed variety of styles that portrayed not only the latest fashion trends but also the personal style signatures many celebrities are known for. Take for one, Teyana Taylor who always appears in a spectacular style, arrived in a black figure-hugging Schiaparelli gown with detailed cutouts and a ribbon of fabric flowing out from the back of the halter neckline of the dress to form a train.
Selena Gomez: Getty images
In contrast, Selena Gomez opted for a classic Hollywood style with a black Chanel gown, decorated with over 200 flowers made from feathers and silk chiffon. Emily Blunt also kept her look deliberately minimal, stepping out in a custom white Louis Vuitton two-piece offering a calm counterpoint to the more dramatic looks on the carpet.
Kylie Jenner: Getty images
Elsewhere on the red carpet, sequins appeared in different forms, with Kylie Jenner choosing a silver sequined gown, complete with crystal straps that lay across her shoulders, while Miley Cyrus took a darker approach in a black long-sleeve sequined gown, with deep neckline and fanned, pleated pieces that stood above her shoulders.
Jennifer Lawrence: Getty images
Other stars appeared in sheer and see-through designs. Jennifer Lawrence went for a strategically layered see-through Givenchy gown, decorated with floral appliqués. She paired it with a satin shawl and gemstone detailings. Jennifer Lopez followed suit in figure-hugging sheer mermaid gown. The men also pushed style boundaries, with Coleman Domingo opting for a Valentino custom look, consisting of a black trousers with a button-up matching jacket designed with sparkling crystal pieces on one side. While Patrick Schwarzenegger gave the traditional tailoring a twist, wearing a suit with a bow tie and a gold accessory pinned to the lapel.
Below are all our best dressed looks from the night.
Emily Blunt in a white Louis Vuitton custom two‑piece
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Miley Cyrus in a Saint Laurent gown
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Jennifer Lopez in a sheer vintage Jean‑Louis Scherrer mermaid gown
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Chase Infiniti in a custom Louis Vuitton
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Ariana Grande in a black off‑the‑shoulder ball gown by Vivienne Westwood
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Jenna Ortega in a black Dilara Findikoglu dress
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Nick Jonas in classic Tuxedo
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Ayo Edebiri in a black Chanel gown
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Elle Fanning in a figure‑hugging silver Gucci gown
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Tessa Thompson in a Balenciaga dress
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Coleman Domingo in custom Valentino
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Jackie Tohn in Pamella Roland and Rahaminov diamonds jewelry
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Patrick Schwarzenegger in a tailored suit
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Amelia Gray in Swarovski
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Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta
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Joshua Hong in an all black suit
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Gigi Hadid is known for experimenting with various hair colors while staying within familiar territory; honey blonde, platinum, and brunette. Now, she’s switching things up with her darkest hair color yet. Along with her hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the model styled a matte black bob, predicted to be among 2026’s trendy hairstyles.
The new hairstyle was revealed in an Instagram post shared by Giannetos on January 8. In the images, Hadid is seen wearing a jet-black bob or what the stylist called a “matte black mini bob”, with a silky, shiny finish. It appeared the look may have been created for a Maybelline shoot, it’s still unclear whether the change is permanent.
Gigi Hadid: Instagram
The bob had flipped-out ends and a deep side part, styled close to the face. Giannetos told Allure that he called the color “matte black” because it doesn’t have any red undertones. He described the look as chic, modern and new, noting that it can be worn tucked neatly behind the ears or with some pieces left to frame the face.
Gigi Hadid: Instagram
Hadid was last seen wearing her signature blonde shade in December, when she was photographed on the set of a Super Bowl commercial in New York City. The last time she switched her appearance was in early 2025, when she showed up with a silver-sheened bob at the Le Grand Dîner du Louvre event.
Gigi Hadid: Instagram
With Bella Hadid also changing her hair after years of dark brunette hair, it seems both sisters are embracing a new look. Known for sticking to particular beauty lanes, the siblings appear to be more open to experimenting this year. Whether permanent or not, Gigi’s matte black bob feels like a great way to start 2026.
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