Golden Globes 2026: The Hair Color Formulas Defining Awards Season
From honeyed blondes to inky, high-gloss black, the 2026 Golden Globes hair color trends set the tone for awards season. This year’s red carpet showcased a return to polished, dimensional color, and we’re seeing warm blondes, refined auburns and luxe brunettes take over.
Ahead, we’re breaking down the standout Golden Globes hair color formulas worn by celebrities Jessie Buckley, Emma Stone, Alex Cooper, Charli XCX and Zoey Deutch, plus the seasonal color trends salons should have on their radar now.
1. Emma Stone’s Soft Auburn
Celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique Tracey Cunningham (@traceycunningham1) unveiled Emma Stone’s rich “Soft Auburn” at the Golden Globes. This color is a deeper, glossier evolution of her signature red, a perfect pair for Emma’s bob that was brought to life with a soft bevel by celebrity stylist Mara Roszak (@mararoszak).
- Formula A (base): Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VIBRANCE® 7-0 + 7-55 + 6-volume IGORA VIBRANCE® Lotion Developer
- Formula B (ends): IGORA VIBRANCE® + 20g 7-55 + 5g 5-7 + 5g 0-55 + 5g 0-77 + 10g 7-0 + 5g 7-65 + 10g 000 (leave tips out and for the last five minutes, apply 5g 0-77)
2. Jennifer Garner’s Champagne Ribbon Brunette
Tracey refreshed Jennifer Garner’s rich brunette for her Golden Globes return: The “Champagne Ribbon Brunette” balanced rich depth with soft, light-catching ribbons, delivering dimension that photographed beautifully while still feeling natural in real life. Finely placed highlights and a high-shine gloss enhanced movement and reflectivity, while loose waves styled by celebrity stylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir (@hairbyadir) brought out a subtle chestnut glow on the red carpet.
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Formula A (highlights): Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME® Premium Lightener 9+ + 30-volume developer
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Formula B (base): IGORA VIBRANCE® 9-00 + 8-1 + 7-00 + 6-1 + 13-volume developer (process for 20 minutes)
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Formula C (Zone 2): IGORA VIBRANCE® 9-0 + developer
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Formula D (all-over gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 9-7 + 0-55 (equal parts, process for 1 minute)
To see what really goes on during glam, watch Adir’s IG recap of his time with Jennifer:
3. Alex Cooper’s Velvet Blonde
Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador Jacob Schwartz (@jacobschwartzhair) refreshed Alex Cooper’s signature “Velvet Blonde” with a luxe, modern finish. Styled into a sleek blowout by NYC-based celebrity stylist Mitchell Ramazon (@mitchellramazon), this look embraces creamy neutrals and subtle golden-beige ribbons with a softly neutralized base and illuminated face-framing pieces. The result? A dimensional, polished velvet blonde.
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Formula A (highlights): Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA® Vario Blond Super Plus + 20-volume developer
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Formula B (base, hairline): Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ZERO AMM® 9-1 + 10-volume developer
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Formula C (base): IGORA ZERO AMM® 15g 9-1 + 22g 7-1 + 10-volume developer (process for 30 minutes)
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Formula D (tip-outs): BLONDME® Premium Lightener 9+ + 40-volume developer
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Formula E (roots gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 8-11 + 6-volume developer (process for 10 minutes total)
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Formula F (hairline gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 9-1 + 6-volume developer (apply to the hairline for the last two minutes of processing)
4. Charli XCX’s Brat Black
Jacob delivered Charli XCX’s ultra-glossy, inky “Brat Black” for the red carpet. Wearing a custom feathered YSL gown, Charli’s signature shade gleamed with an effortless blowout by celebrity stylist Matt Benns (@mattbenns).
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Formula A (roots): IGORA VIBRANCE® 20g 1-0 + 20g 4-13 + 13-volume IGORA VIBRANCE® Activator Lotion (process for 20 minutes)
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Formula B (ends): IGORA VIBRANCE® 3-0 + 6-volume IGORA VIBRANCE® Gel Activator (process for 20 minutes)
5. Jessie Buckley’s Honey Silk Blonde
Jacob also transitioned Golden Globe Winner for Best Actress (Drama) Jessie Buckley into a warm, luminous “Honey Silk Blonde” just in time for awards season. Featuring balanced warm and natural-looking tones, this color was achieved gradually over multiple appointments, building a light foundation and layering highlights to maintain hair integrity while maximizing glow.
- Formula A (highlights): Vario Blond Super Plus + 20-volume developer
- Formula B (tip-outs): BLONDME® Premium Lightener 9+ + 40-volume developer
- Formula C (all-over gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 9-55 + 0-55 + 6-volume developer (apply all-over before root gloss)
- Formula D (root gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 45g 8-0 + 15g 8-11 + 6-volume developer (process for 20 minutes)
- Formula E (hairline gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 9-0 + 9-1 + developer
- Formula F (hairline smudge): Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL® 8-11 + 20 volume (process for five minutes)
6. Zoey Deutch’s Caviar Brunette
Tracey perfected Zoey Deutch’s rich “Caviar Brunette,” featuring strategic placement of darker depth and subtle highlights to create movement while keeping the finish polished and timeless.
- Formula A (base): IGORA ROYAL® 20g 7-0 + 30g 6-0 + 20g 6-12 + 10-volume developer (process for 30 minutes)
- Formula B (hairline): IGORA ROYAL® 7-0 + 8-0 + 7-1
- Formula C (Zone 2): IGORA VIBRANCE® 15g 7-42 + 15g 7-00 + 6-volume developer
- Formula D (all-over): IGORA VIBRANCE® 7-42 + developer (5 minutes)
- Shampoo and condition; then, apply Formula E (gloss): IGORA VIBRANCE® 000 and process for 20 minutes
