Based on the article, this discussion explores a hairstyle trend that swept across the 2026 Oscars red carpet, dubbed "Wuthering Heights Gothic Waves."
1. Origins of the Trend: The Film *Wuthering Heights* (2026)
This hairstyle draws its direct inspiration from Emerald Fennell’s new cinematic adaptation of *Wuthering Heights*.
Key Figure: Margot Robbie, who stars in the film as Catherine Earnshaw. Her hairstyle—featured both during the movie's promotional tour and within the film itself—became the defining benchmark for this trend: long, cascading waves that appear slightly disheveled and imbued with a Gothic romantic sensibility.
Hairstyle Characteristics: Known as "moor-mussed waves," this style blends the romanticism of the 19th-century Victorian era with a modern Gothic aesthetic.
2. The Trend on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
Although the Oscars ceremony honors films released in 2025, the red carpet looks sported by the stars were clearly influenced by this major cinematic release of early 2026:
Notable Stars: Chase Infiniti and Odessa A'zion showcased versions of the style featuring natural curls with immense volume.
Auli'i Cravalho and Ariana Greenblatt presented their own distinct interpretations of the "moor waves."
Bella Thorne, wearing a sheer black gown, paired her look with a half-updo style—dubbed "Brontë waves"—accented with black bows.
Derivative Styles: The trend also encompasses "Corset Braids" and "Brontë Bangs," elements that collectively defined the most talked-about aesthetic of the 2026 red carpet: the "Thought Daughter" look.
3. How to Recreate This Look?
The article highlights several key tools and techniques employed by stylists:
Adding Volume: Many celebrities use hair extensions (such as Bellami tape-ins) to boost both length and thickness, creating that dramatic, "waterfall" effect.
Styling Tools: Large-barrel curling irons or triple-barrel wavers (such as those from Amika or GHD) are used to craft loose, bouncy, S-shaped waves.
Texture: The key lies in maintaining a natural, "undone" texture—one that appears simultaneously elegant and imbued with the melancholic beauty of hair windswept across the Yorkshire moors.
