When it comes to the red carpet, no one does it quite like Zendaya. Known for her method dressing, she is constantly bringing incredible looks to the carpet, however, this summer her hair took center stage.
On the road promoting the two summer blockbusters she's starring in — Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" — each look has felt intentional and told a story.
Zendaya sported a custom Matières Fécales gown at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey and her hair, created by celebrity hairstylist Coree Moreno, looked every part angelic.
The look embraces movement and volume rather than an ultra-sleek finish, working gorgeously with her natural texture to embrace it, rather than flatten it.
The long plait feels intentionally pulled out at parts creating a romantic finish and the noticeable lift around the crown and face gives the style an ethereal, almost halo-like finish. It is important to use hydrating products for this style to keep the texture reflective and soft without weighing it down.
Keeping her curls natural, Zendaya flaunted a shorter look at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere in London. The style's soft, separated bangs made an impact while still feeling wearable.
Although the look is polished, the strategically placed fly-aways and feathered edges make the look feel not too ‘done’. The transition from the fringe into the longer layers prevents the look from feeling too bulky and allows the hair to move naturally.
Taking to the carpet for Spider-Man again, Zendaya embraced her texture instead of fighting it. What many people may call frizz, I would call controlled texture, also created by celebrity hairstylist Coree Moreno.
Rather than crisp, controlled curls the hair had a diffused quality, feeling effortless and reminiscing second or third day curls.
The hair feels romantic and modern, showing that controlled texture can elevate a red-carpet look.
Chris Grimley is a multi-award-winning hairstylist, salon owner, and educator. She’s the owner of the Fusion Hair Co. salon in western England as well as founder of the Texture Curl Academy.