Chase Infiniti was maybe robbed of a nomination, but that doesn’t matter because she looked every bit a winner on the 2026 Oscars red carpet this evening. Celebrity hairstylist, Coree Moreno, her go-to throughout much of her “One Battle After Another” press and award season, was inspired by a whimsical, boho aesthetic that blends structure with softness for Infiniti’s look. If you look closely, you’ll see Moreno paired sculpted braids with flowing waves for a style that felt incredibly youthful and airy at what is one of the stuffiest entertainment industry events.
Moreno achieved her boho braids with cascading length using BELLAMI Silk Seam Clip-In Extensions to add fullness, length, and soft movement. He explains, “I wanted the braids to feel intentional and powerful at the crown, almost like a headpiece, while the length moves freely and effortlessly behind it.” He adds, “the hidden Bellami extensions create that dramatic cascade of hair while still feeling completely natural.”
Read on to see exactly how Moreno created this red carpet style.
Get the Look:
- Create the Foundation
- Begin by sectioning the hair from ear to ear, separating the front where the braids will live from the back where the length will fall. This structure allows the braided crown to sit cleanly on top while the extensions remain completely concealed underneath.
- Install the Hidden Length
- To build fullness and length, Coree installed BELLAMI Silk Seam Clip-In Extensions in Dark Brown #2 Natural and Off Black #1B Natural along the back section of the head. Layering both shades helps mimic natural depth and dimension while keeping the blend seamless with the natural hair.
- Conceal and Blend
- After clipping in the extensions, release the top section and braid the crown area using small, precise cornrows moving toward the back of the head. This technique not only frames the face but also cleverly disguises the extension wefts, making the added length feel completely natural.
- Shape the Texture
- Leave the extension length loose and create soft waves through the mid-lengths and ends to give the hair movement and body. The waves contrast beautifully against the structure of the braids, creating that editorial balance between polish and effortlessness.
- Final Detail Work
- Finish by refining the braid pattern and separating the waves with your fingers so the hair feels soft and touchable while maintaining fullness and flow through the back.
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