"Spring Hair Colors Inspired by the 2026 Actor Awards Red Carpet"

Award shows are always a reliable source of beauty inspiration, from makeup moments to hair color shifts that set the tone for a new season. Last night’s 2026 Actor Awards red carpet had us plotting our spring refreshes, thanks to a lineup of standout shades crafted by beloved celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham. From Ali Larter’s “first wife blond” to Michelle Monaghan’s soft biscotti bronde, these are the Cunningham-created hues we’re choosing between this spring.

Cunningham crafted Larter’s perfect first wife blond shade—a modern blend of housewife polish and ‘90s/2000s bombshell glamour inspired by the bold energy she brings to the screen in Landman. To get the look, Cunningham softened and illuminated the face frame with a balayage hairline using Schwarzkopf Professional BlondMe Premium Lightener 9+, then lifted precise highlights with the same formula.

Emma Stone’s red hair moments are practically iconic, and the “soft auburn” shade she wore to the Actor Awards was no exception. Cunningham created the look using a custom blend from Schwarzkopf Professional’s Igora Vibrance line, applying color strategically at the roots and finishing with a gloss through the mid-lengths.

Michelle Williams’ “vanilla ganache blond” was originally crafted by Cunningham and refreshed by colorist Jeremy Cohen ahead of the awards show. The luminous, softly blended shade feels both modern and timeless.

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