In case you’ve been living under a rock, the 96th Academy Awards happened last night and let’s just say that there was no shortage of inspo on the red carpet, okay?! Zendaya arrived fashionably late to the Oscars just days after wrapping up the Dune 2 press tour to serve a surprisingly un-Dune-like look (styled by Law Roach) with an unreal Old Hollywood hairdo that I will be dreaming about for dayssss to come, TYVM.
Zendaya was the picture of glam in a slinky Armani Privé gown featuring a gunmetal corset and a silky, rose pink skirt embroidered with palm trees. She accessorized with glittering drop earrings and a simple diamond bracelet from Bulgari. Z was not nominated for an award because Dune 2 just barely missed the 2024 Oscar’s consideration deadline (boo) but I predict plenty of Dune 2 love at the 2025 Oscars!
The actress finished off her timeless look with a classic, semi-matte lip look and the most perfectly retro, flipped-out bob with shine for days. And while I can’t give you her starlet energy or her cutie boyfriend, I can let you in on a little secret about her hair sitch…
Instead of using a typical curling iron or blow dryer, Zendaya and her hairstylist Tai Simon actually used hot rollers to achieve maximum bounce. Ooh, ahh! Of course, we had to track down the exact rollers they used for your shopping pleasure: Z used the T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers that are currently available for just $139.99 on Amazon!!
Yeppp, excellent news—you can recreate this exact look at home for yourself, no blowout skills required. “Starting with clean damp hair, I mixed and emulsified Joico’s Dream Blowout and Defy Damage Protective Shield to create a protective barrier before shaping & styling the hair with T3 Hot Rollers,” Simon explained. Just add a deep side part (heyyy, Millennials) like Zendaya did for extra volume and ~swoopiness~.
Joico Dream Blowout Thermal Protection Crème
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield
These hot rollers come in two different sizes with HeatCore technology for consistent heat distribution, and while Z’s stylist used them on damp hair, some reviewers say that the rollers also work well on completely dry hair if you’re in a rush. And last but not least, you can buy extra rollers in packs of two to accommodate extra-long locks!
Well, what are you waiting for?! Zendaya-worthy hair awaits you!
