Kendall Jenner went the classic route for the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, channeling a movie star from Hollywood’s golden age. The dress, obviously, but her hair too — set in a sculptural French Twist updo by celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell using ghd tools.
Russell shares, “I was inspired by the elegance of Kendall’s Valentino gown and wanted to create a sleek, sculptural French twist that felt timeless and sophisticated, with a modern finish.” Keep reading for the exact products and techniques used to create Kendall Jenner’s stunning red carpet hairstyle.
Get the Look:
- On damp hair, create a clean center part and blow dry the hair using the ghd Speed and ghd Ceramic Vented Round Brush, building a polished foundation for the style.
- Use ghd Chronos Curve Grand Iron to curl the ends of the hair, creating the shape and flexibility needed for the twist. Then, section out two front pieces, and brush the remaining hair back into a tight, sculptural French Twist.
- After smoothing down any flyaways, bring the front sections back and incorporate them into the twist, keeping everything sleek and close to the head.
- Complete the look with a light mist of hairspray to lock everything in place and maintain that beautiful, glossy finish throughout the evening.
If you recreate Kendall Jenner’s cute updo for your next client or yourself, don’t be shy about it. Tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok so we can see what you did!
