Photo via Ursula Stephen
Of late, Zendaya has been embracing effortless and defined curls on the red carpet, so it was a surprise to see her with her bob-pixie-bixie sleek and styled at the 2026 Oscars. Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen was at the helm, working with Moroccanoil and Tangle Teezer.
Stephen shares with The Tease, “she’s been wearing this cut in her natural texture but thought tonight was the perfect time for a more polished look”.
Scroll to see how the style came together.
Get the Look:
- Stephen started with clean, wet hair. After adding styling cream, she detangled and brushed the hair in place using The Ultimate Detangler Chrome Brush in Champagne Gold ($19.99).
- After blow drying and adding velcro rollers for additional volume, Stephen combed Zendaya’s hair in place, tucking it behind the ears and sprayed it in place with a holding spray.
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