TO Cannes 2026, the red carpet is a true stage of beauty inspirations: this year, hairstyles and collected hair they stand out as the most observed detail. High, structured or essential chignons they seem to act as a common thread among the beauty choices of the many celeb guests on the Croisette, confirming this the return of a sculpted and timeless elegance. Among the most successful looks, Bella Hadid’s extra sleekthe ballerina chignon by Dear Delevingnand, the eclectic Japanese-style updo shown off by Matilde Gioli. And many more.
Cannes 2026, the most beautiful hairstyles and crops
Collected ranging from dizzying volumes with more essential plots: at Cannes 2026, celebs rediscover the timeless charm of hairstyles great occasions, perfect for the red carpet.
This trend, which is consolidated night after night on the Croisette, was inaugurated Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, protagonist of the first evening with a low harvest embellished with two large side tufts, sculpted in a wave and with a refined twenties flavour. A successful balance between elegance and sensuality.
He also walked on the same red carpet Poppy Delevingnewho chose one high bun, almost on the top of the head, worn in a deliberately disheveled style and with a central parting in a more relaxed and contemporary reinterpretation of a great classic.
The hairstyles of Marion Cotillard, Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Matilde Gioli at Cannes 2026 (Getty Images)
In the same vein, between wind effect and controlled naturalness, Cate Blanchett, Marion Cotillard and Louise Bourgoin also move. Thanks to shorter lengths, the Australian actress’s crop appears slightly messy on the back, with tips that escape naturally and volumes built on the top, for an essential but full result.
Marion Cotillard’s chignon was also perfectly disheveledon the red carpet of Karma, made more interesting thanks to the wind-blown locks and a little volume at the top.
So does the French actress Louise Bourgoin, who chooses a soft updo for the photocall. Its peculiarity? The side tufts, longer than a fringe, and the hairstyle braided first on itself and then to form the onion.
Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne and Julianne Moore, ballerina style
At Cannes 2026, Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne and Julianne Moore Yes inspired by the elegance of classical ballet, reinterpreting the chignon in an essential and refined way. The supermodel he chose a sleek, very clean and minimal cropdesigned to highlight the face and bright make-up, with a “sun-kissed” effect.
More structured but equally elegant Cara Delevingne’s chignon: arriving on the Croisette with voluminous and wavy hair, in the evening she gathered her hair in a tight hairstyle with a glow effect, clearly inspired by the world of classical dance.
A choice also shared by Julianne Moore, who on the occasion of the Kering Women in Motion Talk, opted for an essential chignon with a central parting, impeccable in its simplicity.
Dizzying heights for Diane Kruger, Matilde Gioli and Salma Hayek
Diane Kruger, Matilde Gioli and Salma Hayek they choose instead of aim for dizzying heights and spectacular crops.
The actress of German origin, on the red carpet of Fatherland, opts for an elaborate hairstyle made up of thin braids that intertwine to form a structured updo in four rings: a complex and highly spectacular construction.
In a “Japan style” key the harvest of Matilde Gioli, combined with a classic timeless beauty duo: red lips and black eyeliner. The hairstyle stands on top of the head, folded on itself and fixed with clear, gelled and slightly sculptural tips.
Instead, it follows the image of white swan Salma Hayek: thanks to an equally imposing dress, the hairlook follows the same scenographic direction, with a high, extra shiny and voluminous maxi chignon, which dominates the silhouette with theatrical elegance. Collecting, in short, is the imperative.
