When it comes to beauty, Margot Robbie has long been the unofficial poster girl for “effortless” – the kind of glowing skin, soft waves and barely-there polish that makes you believe she just woke up like that. (No, she didn’t. But, yes we appreciate the illusion). So when she stepped onto the carpet at the Met Gala 2026 and swapped her signature undone blonde for something a little more sculpted, you best bet we done a little digging to work out how.
According to celebrity stylist, Bryce Scarlett, who the created the defined, twisted updo for Margot Robbie using Goldwell, inspiration came from her sleek yet sculptural gown that fused minimalism with structure. And while the dress may be firmly out of reach, the hair? Surprisingly doable.
It all starts on towel-dried hair – the kind of slightly damp texture that’s far easier to mould into submission. Work a smoothing cream through the mid-lengths and ends to tame frizz without flattening things out, then lift at the roots with a blow-dry spray to build that polished, almost glassy finish. This isn’t about volume for volume’s sake – it’s controlled, intentional lift.
Next comes the blow-dry, and this is where the “expensive” feel really starts to take shape. Using a medium round brush, dry the hair while subtly rolling the ends inward. You’re not going for a bouncy blowout here – think soft bend, not full curl. It should feel sleek, but not severe.
Once everything is dry, mist through a texture spray to add a touch of grip. This step is key. Without it, the style risks slipping out of place; with it, you get that slightly undone, editorial finish that keeps things modern.
Now for the twist – quite literally. Sweep the hair to one side, then begin rolling it inward toward the crown, forming a vertical barrel shape. As you roll, fold the hair into itself and secure with pins, working from the nape upwards. Don’t overthink the placement; evenly spaced pins will keep the structure intact while still allowing the style to feel soft rather than shellacked.
Finally, the detail that makes it feel unmistakably Margot: the front. Take a small amount of styling wax and gently shape the bangs with your fingers, keeping them defined but touchable. It’s this slightly undone finish that stops the whole look from feeling too “done.”
The result? A hairstyle that balances restraint with just enough intrigue – sculptural, yes, but never stiff. Proof that sometimes, the most powerful beauty statements are the ones that don’t try too hard… even if they took a little effort behind the scenes.
