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The Long Locks Were Flowing At The 2026 Emmy Awards
Long hair was everywhere.
Is the celebrity bob backlash finally here? Considering the sheer number of stars who rocked chin-grazing cuts and shoulder-sweeping styles in the first half of the year alone, it’s safe to say no, it is not. Still, great lengths have been popping up with increased frequency: Back in May, several big names hit the 2026 Met Gala with flowing hairstyles, and last month, celebrity hairstylists predicted longer looks would dominate this fall. So if three’s a trend, the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards all but confirmed it: Super long hair is having a moment.
At the ceremony, held Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, several celebrities hit the red carpet with long, loose locks that hit halfway down their backs or even longer. They included Selena Gomez — one of Hollywood’s preeminent bob-wearers, particularly of the retro variety — whose long, espresso-brown waves were worn loose, effortless, and parted down the center. Chase Infiniti also opted for a center part, with a silky finish and slightly crimped texture (courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway). Quinta Brunson combined the long-lengths trend with the red-hair trend, donning cinnamon-tinged waves that hit just below the waist. And not every long hairstyle was worn free and flowing: Shailene Woodley paired her Balenciaga ensemble with a long low pony, gathered at the nape of the neck.
Scroll on to see the Lady Godiva-worthy lengths of the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Selena Gomez
Chase Infiniti
Quinta Brunson
Shailene Woodley
