The millennial side part emerged as a micro-trend from the event, driven largely by celebrities leaning into the Old Hollywood aesthetic. Many of these celebrities took their hairstyle inspo from Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and Grace Kelly, from the late 1920s to the 1950s. “Tonight we went for ethereal, soft beauty with a hint of 1930s inspiration,” Renato Campora, the hairstylist who worked on Seyfried and Gomez for the Golden Globes, said in a press release. “It’s timeless, polished, and unmistakably golden.” The classic lure of Hollywood’s golden era simply can’t be escaped—and why should it? The glossy, structured waves and curls look elegant on just about anyone. I have to admit, I do see why the 30-and-over crowd is so taken with this type of hairstyle.
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As awards season continues, we anticipate even more Old Hollywood-inspired hairstyles in the form of swoops, swirls, waves, voluminous bobs, and curly pixies—so much so, you won’t be able to tell if you’re looking at a red carpet from 2026 or the late 1920s.
The hairstyles from last night may even signal a changing of the guard beyond red carpets. Last year, we saw lots of sleek middle-part styles, like the blepharoplasty bun; it was all about looking snatched. But if the Golden Globes were any indicator, 2026 may be the year we let our hair down—and throw it to the side. The vibe is less “Insta Baddie” and more “Regal Heiress,” which I’m all for. Is it enough to make me abandon my beloved middle part, though? Check back in with me after the Oscars.
More from the 2026 Golden Globes:
Now, watch Hailee Steinfeld’s beauty routine:
