Beauty Trends at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival, running until May 23 in Cannes, France, has showcased notable beauty trends among attendees. Jury member Ruth Negga, styled by Karla Welch, has worn Dior, Saint Laurent, and Ami Paris, with hairstylist Marcia Hamilton creating an updo with chunky micro-bangs and makeup artist Melanie Inglessis applying soft, toasty glam for the screening of La Vie D’Une Femme. Updos and small hairstyling details are trending, alongside pops of color like Alia Bhatt’s peachy monochromatic look and Aja Naomi King’s subtle pink lip. Other looks include Diane Kruger’s sculpted braided updo, Joan Collins’ purple eyeshadow, Gillian Anderson’s high ponytail, Monia Chokri’s ribbon-accented braids, Caylee Cowan’s bold kiss curls, and Theodora’s defined lip and side bang.
Key facts
- The 2026 Cannes Film Festival began in Cannes, France.
- The festival ends on May 23, 2026.
- Ruth Negga is a jury member at the festival.
- Ruth Negga's stylist is Karla Welch.
- Ruth Negga wore looks from Dior, Saint Laurent, and Ami Paris.
- Hairstylist Marcia Hamilton created an updo with chunky micro-bangs for Ruth Negga.
- Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis created soft, toasty glam for Ruth Negga.
- Alia Bhatt wore soft, monochromatic peach glam.
- Aja Naomi King wore a subtle pink lip and wispy micro-fringe.
- Diane Kruger wore a sculpted, braided updo.
- Joan Collins wore a pop of purple eyeshadow.
- Gillian Anderson wore a high ponytail with voluminous curls.
- Monia Chokri wore ribbons in her loose braids.
- Caylee Cowan wore bold kiss curls.
- Theodora wore an ultra-defined lip, shimmering highlighter, and soft-swept side bang.
Entities
Artists
- Ruth Negga
- Karla Welch
- Marcia Hamilton
- Melanie Inglessis
- Alia Bhatt
- Aja Naomi King
- Diane Kruger
- Joan Collins
- Gillian Anderson
- Monia Chokri
- Caylee Cowan
- Theodora
Institutions
- Dior
- Saint Laurent
- Ami Paris
- Vogue
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- La Croisette