Soft Waves, High Shine: Inside Alicia Silverstone’s Modern Golden Globes Look

For the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, Alicia Silverstone embodied a vision of modern elegance, with hair that balanced softness, shine, and timeless movement. Crafted by celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena, the look was designed to feel effortless yet impeccably polished, capturing a fluid wave that photographed beautifully from every angle. With an emphasis on reflective shine, seamless movement, and red carpet longevity, the result was a quietly powerful glamour moment, refined, camera-ready, and unmistakably current.

“For the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, our goal was effortless glamor: soft movement, high shine, and a timeless wave that looks and feels modern, polished, and camera-ready from every angle.” – Marc Mena

  1. Prep & Blowout

I began by pre-drying the hair. Once the hair was fully dry, I applied Maria Nila Gloss Coat from scalp to ends to smooth the cuticle and enhance shine. Using a flat brush, I blow-dried the product into the hair to create a sleek, polished foundation. This is an essential tip for Red Carpet longevity and to optimize reflective shine under flash photography.

  1. Pre-Curl Hold

Before curling, I lightly misted Maria Nila Styling Hairspray throughout the hair, spraying each individual section before curling. This step gives the hair memory and structure, allowing the waves to hold through the evening while still remaining soft and touchable.

  1. Extensions for Length and Density

To achieve the fullness and length needed for a Golden Globes Red Carpet moment, I applied tape-in extensions, adding dimension and density while keeping the hair seamless and natural in movement.

  1. Curling Technique

Once the extensions were in place, I used a 1¼-inch curling iron, working in large sections. Each section was curled in the same direction to create a consistent, fluid wave (avoiding tight curls and keeping the finish elevated and modern).

  1. Finishing & Texture

To finish, I applied Maria Nila True Soft Argan Oil starting about ½ inch away from the scalp through the ends. This step softens the waves, breaks up the curl pattern, and adds a silky, high-gloss finish–PERFECT for Red Carpet photography and movement on cam

Credits:

Hair: Marc Mena @marcmena

Makeup: Vincent Oquendo @vincentoquendo

Styling @waymanandmicah

Hair Products @marianilastockholm

Image from Instagram: Vincent Oquendo