At the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars after Party, Hailey Bieber unveiled a glamorous bob styled by Bryce Scarlett, inspired by Lauren Hutton.
Hailey Bieber was at the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party 2026 as a model and beauty entrepreneur and quickly became one of the most photographed beauties of the night. She debuted a new bob hairstyle that ultimately became one of the signature beauty looks of the evening, which was styled by celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett and provided a perfect balance between modern and retro glamour to accentuate Hailey’s bold evening attire.
Bieber wore a custom-designed strapless leopard print gown by Giorgio Armani at the star-studded event, and it set the tone for her entire look. To complement the dress’s bold style, Scarlett created a large, shoulder-length bob that featured a polished blowout reminiscent of the glamour of 1990s red carpet events.
According to Scarlett, the inspiration for Bieber’s bob haircut came from Lauren Hutton’s iconic look at the 1975 Academy Awards. The hairstylist wanted the hairstyle to have a more glamorous and sensual style in order to enhance the drama of the dress instead of the minimalist “clean girl” beauty trend that has recently been popular.
The styling goal was to achieve softness, structure, and movement. In order to add volume and shield her hair from heat, Scarlett first used Emi Jay's Heavenly Hair Milk. She then used a large curling iron to shape the curls, lifting the roots with a flat brush while using the blow dryer. Setting clips were used to set the style, and styling cream or a hold stick were used to add shine and control flyaways.
In the end, Scarlett decided to keep Bieber's hair down due to how the flowing bob would complement the strapless gown and appear glamorous for the red carpet. The final look is a modern interpretation of a classic bob with today's shine and a vintage influence. Considering that Bieber has started many beauty trends, the look has been referenced as a hairstyle for 2026. Business Fortune reports that Hailey Bieber’s 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars bob has already defined this year’s beauty trends, solidifying her position as a style icon.
