Mikey Madison shocked us all at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala debuting an all-new, much shorter, and lighter, look. Celebrity hairstylist and Madison’s go-to collaborator, Rena Calhoun, was responsible for the chop, and The Tease it was for an upcoming role.
For her red carpet appearance Calhoun says she and Madison wanted a “softly sculpted wave” that felt “natural, timeless, and romantic.” Of the finished hairstyle, Calhoun adds, “the hair feels effortless yet refined.” Something that’s become Calhoun’s signature.
Read on for a breakdown on Mikey Madison’s hairstyle directly from Calhoun —with the exact Schwarzkopf Professional products she used.
Get the Look:
- “We started the day with a big haircut and transformation for an upcoming role! Afterwards, I started by prepping the hair with Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Upload Bodyfying Cream, applying it from roots to ends on damp hair to add bounce and control.
- Using a round brush, I blow-dried the hair smooth while keeping lift at the roots to maintain natural volume and movement.
- Once dry, I used a 1¼-inch curling iron to curl the hair in the same direction throughout, creating a uniform wave pattern.
- After curling, I pinned each section to cool and set the shape, which helps the waves hold and keeps the finish smooth.
- When the curls had fully cooled, I brushed through the hair to soften the texture and blend the pattern. Using setting clips, I shaped the waves together, refining the “S” shape and allowing them to set for a few minutes.
- Once the waves were defined, I misted Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Texture Craft Spray through the mid-lengths and ends to build a bit of texture and movement. To finish, I applied Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Freeze for long-lasting hold and using my fingers, brushed a small amount of Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Glow gently at the roots to tame flyaways
- The final look is smooth but touchable, and it’s effortlessly romantic. A timeless look that feels lighter and modern.”
If you plan to take on Mikey Madison’s style with these steps from Rena Calhoun, whether for yourself or your next client, we want to see it. Be sure to tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok.
