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.
