The Tamesis
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival kicks off in France this week, and we’re treated to a crazy parade of glamorous looks on our live feeds – usually before the stars hit the Croisette.
Even though the festivities are just three days old (for those following the event, they end on May 23), jury member and actress Ruth Negga has already established herself as a fashion front-runner. Working with stylist Karla Welch, she’s worn looks from Dior, Saint Laurent, Ami Paris and more, with equally impressive beauty looks. for filtering A woman’s life, For example, hairstylist Marcia Hamilton created an updo with playful, thick, slight bangs, while makeup artist Melanie Inglessis kept it glamorously soft and warm.
Updos and other similar hair details are trending on the carpet, as are fun pops of color in makeup, from Alia Bhatt’s peachy monochrome look to Aja Naomi King’s subtle pink lip. If the Cannes Film Festival is a sign of summer beauty trends to come, it’s that there’s a lot of whimsy to be had.
Here, we break down all the best beautiful details so far worthy of the festival’s famous standing ovation.
