7 grooming looks seen at the Oscars and tips on how to best recreate them

Last night, international cinema was celebrated in Los Angeles with the Oscars ceremony, which crowned Nomadland, directed by Chloé Zhao, as the best film of the year.

Due to the pandemic, the ceremony was held two months late, but even though some celebrities joined from other parts of the world, this allowed many nominees and numerous prominent figures from the entertainment world to reach the Dolby Theatre and walk the iconic Hollywood runway, showing off red carpet looks that could set the trends for the coming seasons.

Our Barberino’s team has identified the most successful grooming looks among the nominees for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, and we would like to share the most fascinating ones now, along with some advice on how to imitate them.

2000s-style bleach as seen on Riz Ahmed in “Sound of Metal”

Riz Ahmed, with his decidedly chameleonic approach, manages to fully embody very different roles in all of his films. One of the most surprising things in Sound of Metal is that Riz’s character sports a very specific “bleached” haircut that somewhat leaves the roots visible, reminiscent of Eminem’s look from the early 2000s. A bold and eccentric look that suits Riz’s strong bone structure and lean build.

Our advice: To avoid the “frizzy” effect on bleached hair, it is essential to use oils or moisturizing products that help restore shine and luster, such as Barberino’s Argan Oil.

A timeless look à la Gary Oldman

Throughout the film Mank, Gary Oldman’s reference point in terms of style is a medium-length hairstyle swept back to accentuate his V-shaped hairline, also known as a “widow’s peak,” with a prominent central quiff. A classic and timeless look that was proposed again in a longer version during the ceremony, recalling the vintage style of the film set in 1940. This hairstyle can be worn slicked back or brushed with more texture and volume.

Our advice: to recreate this look and add volume to the hair, Barberino’s Matte Effect Modeling Paste is the perfect ally.

A groomed yet natural style à la Steven Yeun

A very versatile medium length, long enough to be worn naturally and with ease, without falling into an overly wild effect. Steven Yeun’s neat and elegant style seems to be created without the use of any products, thanks to the actor’s thick, straight hair.

Our advice: for those with different hair textures, lightweight and matte products that have low visibility and appear more natural can be helpful, such as Barberino’s Disciplining Cream.

Elegant curls à la Sacha Baron Cohen

A cool, elegant look suitable for any occasion. Sacha Baron Cohen has naturally curly hair, and for the Oscars, he combed the sides and back while keeping the top section longer, adding more movement and shape to the styling. The cut with elongated sideburns helps balance his features and broaden narrower faces like the actor’s.  

Our advice: to recreate this look, you can use Barberino’s Classic Pomade or the Matte Effect Modeling Paste, depending on the desired finish.

High Skin Fade à la Daniel Kaluuya

The look of Daniel Kaluuya, winner of the Best Supporting Actor award for the film Judas and the Black Messiah, is simple and natural, with a “High Skin Fade,” which features a gradient cut from bottom to top, both for the temples and the back of the head. Although short, afro hair is enhanced by this style, making it easy to manage without daily maintenance.

Our advice: maintenance with regular trims is essential to prevent hair from looking too wild.

“Box braids” à la Leslie Odom Jr.

A clean and orderly look shown by Leslie Odom Jr., with a perfectly defined center part and “box braids,” braids arranged in neat rows that end right at the natural hairline for a disciplined and elegant look.

Our advice: Braids do not normally require much care, but to keep them neat and clean, they need to be washed properly. Washing your braids every 8-9 days with a delicate shampoo, such as Barberino’s Revitalizing Shampoo, will keep the scalp clean and hydrated, allowing you to maintain the braids for up to 5 weeks or more.

“Boxed Beard” à la LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield, for the Oscars ceremony, showed off a look with short, blonde hair and a “boxed beard” style, groomed and not excessively long: a style suitable for those who want a classic look that is not too voluminous. In this case, the beard is trimmed, defined, and kept groomed alongside the natural hair growth. The result is a clean beard style that complements a variety of haircuts and occasions.

Our advice: To always maintain a well-groomed and neat beard, it is important to: wash it two or three times a week with a specific beard shampoo, which has a different pH than hair shampoo; hydrate it with a dedicated balm; and brush it every day with a specific brush to detangle knots and ensure the hair grows in the right direction. These three tools are available in a convenient Barberino’s Set, useful for daily beard care.