On-screen, off-screen couple Grace Van Patten and Jackson White hit the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet and immediately gave us all couple goals. The “Tell Me Lies” stars looked tastefully coordinated but matchy-matchy, perhaps thanks to their shared hairstylist, Dom Forletta.
Forletta, who teamed with Paul Mitchell for the evening, wanted to make sure each person looked their best. He tells The Tease, “For Grace, the inspiration referenced by Georges Chakra, reimagined through a more modern lens while ensuring the style complemented the dress. Jackson’s look had a bit of edge, so we styled his hair with a messy, lived-in texture to complement the overall vibe.”
Read on for the exact steps Forletta took and the products he used for both.
Get the Look: Grace Van Patten
- “Starting on wet hair, apply Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam ($18.00) at the roots for lift and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum ($30.00) through the ends for smoothness and shine.
- Then blow-dry the hair using the Paul Mitchell Dry Professional Hairdryer ($165.00), focusing on creating a smooth, polished base before setting the hair in rollers to build additional volume.
- Once the rollers were removed, curl the hair with the Paul Mitchell Unclipped 3-in-1 Curling Wand ($120.00), alternating the direction of each section toward and away from the face to create soft movement and dimension. Set each curl while working to help hold the shape we were going for.
- To finish, lock everything in place with Paul Mitchell Super Clean Hairspray ($24.00) for lasting hold while maintaining a touchable finish.“
Get the Look: Jackson White
- “Starting on wet hair, apply Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam ($18.00) along with Paul Mitchell Extra Body Root Boost ($21.00) to build volume and create a great messy texture.
- Next, diffuse the hair to enhance the natural movement and set the shape.
- To finish, work a small amount of Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Dry Wax ($23.00) through the hair for added definition and a touch of hold.”
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