The 2026 Emmys hairstyles were more natural than ever. Celebrities favored lived-in looks over last year's bombshell blowouts, sharp side-parts, and pixie cuts. Even the pixie itself softened this year: Quinta Brunson and Carrie Coon kickstarted the trend on the 2025 carpet with sleek, precise cuts, while Zendaya led this year with a piecey, Halle Berry- inspired pixie that read undone rather than styled.
Here’s our favorite natural, undone and lived-in looks.
Jessica Williams, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Apple TV's Shrinking, at the 2026 Emmys with soft baby bangs.
Emmy Rossum at the 2026 Emmys wearing her natural curls loose.
Zendaya, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in HBO's Euphoria, at the 2026 Emmys in an airy, piecey editorial pixie cut.
Fiona Dourif, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in The Pitt, at the 2026 Emmys with baby bangs.
Florence Pugh at the 2026 Emmys in an undone, messy bun.
Oscar Isaac, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series in Netflix's Beef, at the 2026 Emmys with slicked-back, Golden-Age Hollywood hair and natural greys.
Shailene Woodley, won Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in Hulu's Paradise, at the 2026 Emmys in a slicked, low ponytail.
Taylor Dearden, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in The Pitt, at the 2026 Emmys with a natural, wavy front, styled using Hairstory's Undressed and Primer. Credit to hairstylist Kiley Fitzgerald.
Lukita Maxwell at the 2026 Emmys in a wispy bob.
Sally Field, won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series in Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures, at the 2026 Emmys wearing her hair natural and gray.
Kristen Bell, nominated for her Outstanding Comedy Series in Netflix's Nobody Wants This, at the 2026 Emmys with a face-framing, loose half-up hair.
Nicole Kidman, nominated for her Outstanding Comedy Series in Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles, at the 2026 Emmys with a wispy updo and curtain bangs.
Mariska Hargitay, won two awards for her HBO documentary about her late mother, My Mom Jayne, at the 2026 Emmys with loose waves.
Dakota Fanning, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series in Peacock's All Her Fault, at the 2026 Emmys with straight hair down.
Sarah Pidgeon, nominated for nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series in Hulu's Love Story as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy at the 2026 Emmys wearing natural, soft waves.
Lisa Kudrow, two-time nominated for HBO Max's The Comeback at the 2026 Emmys with a side-parted blowout.
