Emmy nominees and presenters stun on the red carpet with looks styled by Schwarzkopf’s best artists and ambassadors
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards red-carpet proved that ‘effortless’ and ‘romantic’ is the ultimate statement this season.
Leading this charge was hair care giant Schwarzkopf, whose expert-backed formulas and styling products ensured some of Hollywood’s biggest stars were red-carpet ready.
Here is a glimpse into how the brand’s styling innovators shaped television’s most glamorous night:
The Pitt’s Katherine LaNasa hit the Emmys red carpet tonight with a fresh take on her signature blonde, dubbed “Lemon Meringue” by celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Ambassador, Kari Hill.
Kari used the same Schwarzkopf Professional color formula she consistently mixes for Katherine but adjusted it when she rinsed the lightener to create a warmer result. By allowing the lightener to process longer, Kari was able to bring out a soft, golden warmth while maintaining the bright, dimensional blonde Katherine is known for.
The result is a bright, pearlescent blonde with just enough golden warmth to soften the finish. This produced a subtle example of how a colorist can shift the overall tone of a blonde through technique and timing without changing the core formula.
The Comeback star, Lisa Kudrow, stepped onto the Emmys red carpet with a fresh take on “Golden Beige Blonde,” also created by Kari Hill, using Schwarzkopf Professional. Lisa’s latest color is a soft, golden blonde with subtle dimension and a beautifully seamless finish.
The shade blends warm, creamy blonde tones with slightly deeper dimension at the root and throughout the lengths, creating a color that feels polished and luminous without looking overly highlighted.
The result is an elevated, effortless blonde that has plenty of movement and depth while maintaining a soft, cohesive appearance that is particularly beautiful under the red carpet lights.
Love Story star ,Sarah Pidgeon, stepped onto the 2026 Emmys red carpet with “Beach Blonde” – a brighter, slightly more golden evolution of the transformative blonde created by Kari Hill, that has become synonymous with her role as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Ahead of the red carpet, colorist Jeremy Cohen touched up Sarah’s hair in New York using Kari’s signature formula and Schwarzkopf Professional products, ensuring the signature shade was fresh and red carpet-ready while staying true to Kari’s original color concept.
The result is “Beach Blonde” – a brighter, more golden evolution of the “Bessette Blonde” Kari originally created, retaining its polished, ’90s-inspired roots while bringing a softer, sun-drenched quality to Sarah’s look.
Awards-season color doesn’t always happen in the salon. Actress, Julia Garner, got a fresh color touch-up from Tracey Cunningham, celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique, in an unexpected spot- The Private Suite at LAX, shortly after touching down in Los Angeles over the weekend.
With packed travel and red carpet schedules, celebrity colorists often have to bring their craft directly to their clients. For Julia, Tracey used the on-the-go appointment to refresh her signature “Cashmere Blonde,” creating a soft, luminous blonde with a cool, reflective finish.
The result is a soft, cool blonde with luminous dimension and a polished, reflective finish- and a behind-the-scenes look at how red-carpet color comes together when a traditional salon appointment simply isn’t in the schedule.
Carey Mulligan stunned at the Emmys red carpet with a fresh, dimensional “Warm Platinum,” also created by Tracey Cunningham.
Carey’s sophisticated shade sits between blonde and brunette, pairing a natural-looking base with delicate highlights and soft brightness around the face.
Rather than creating an overly contrasted blonde, Tracey used strategic highlights and hairline balayage to create subtle dimension, before refining the tone for a seamless, glossy finish.
The result is a soft, dimensional bronde with strategic brightness and a glossy, natural-looking finish that catches the light beautifully on the red carpet.
Pluribus actress, Karolina Wydra, stepped into the Emmy spotlight with a rich, dimensional “Satin Brunette” created by Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, Jacob Schwartz.
Defined by a deep, neutral foundation, subtle dimension and high-shine finish, the look demonstrates how strategic placement and tonal refinement can give brunette color depth and luminosity without feeling overly warm or heavy.
A quick all-over gloss completed the look, enhancing shine and refining the tone for the smooth, reflective finish behind the “Satin Brunette” name.
Tonight, Brooks Nader stunned on the red carpet with a fresh, sun-kissed “Bombshell Blonde” also created by Jacob Schwartz.
To create the look, Jacob softened the base before adding highlights and 20 Vol. He then created a seamless root gloss, keeping the hairline bright while adding subtle depth through the roots. A quick all-over gloss completed the color, adding golden reflect and high shine.
The result is a luminous, dimensional golden blonde with soft depth at the root and beachy brightness through the lengths, finished with the high shine and polish of a red-carpet color.
Grace Gummer and Amy Poehler glowed on the Emmys red carpet – each with a distinct hair color that radiated dimension, richness, and high shine. Behind the looks was Tracey Cunningham.
Tracey tapped Schwarzkopf Professional’s color portfolio to create customized, multidimensional shades designed to shine on the red carpet.
Grace’s “Toasted Copper Brunette” is a natural-looking brunette elevated through soft warmth, dimension and movement
Amy’s signature “Sunshine Blonde” is all about maximizing brightness while keeping the finished color soft, buttery and seamless..
From bright, dimensional blondes to warm, luminous brunettes, Tracey Cunningham’s Emmys work showcases the versatility of Schwarzkopf Professional and the artistry behind creating customized color for the red carpet.