While there were some updos and princess buns on this year’s red carpet, the overwhelming trend was for retro side partings with loose curls, reminiscent of a 1940 screen siren.

LA based stylist Mara Roszak, who did Michelle Dockery’s hair for the event, spoke to us about the look: ‘There were a lot of thirties, forties inspired styles at the Golden Globes this year,’ said Mara. ‘This hair is classic, really flattering and extremely feminine and elegant. It is definitely a more glamorous style that dresses up an outfit.’

‘I completely fell in love with Michelle’s Alexandre Vauthier dress as soon as I saw it. The neckline and padded shoulders had such a strong look and I loved the idea of a French romantic wavy texture for her bob. I felt like giving her newly cut hair a bit of texture and wave to edge up the look.’

Mara, who also counts Emma Stone, Mila Kunis and Kate Beckinsale among her clients, gave us some insider tips on how she achieved the style: ‘When the hair is wet it’s important to apply a product that is going to add volume and hold. I love TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen For a Day Thickening Spray or Leonor Greyl Mousse Au Lotus Volumatrice – both leave the hair feeling soft and smooth but add hold.’

‘To start, part the hair to one side – I like to use the arch of the eyebrow as a guide for most side partings – then blow the hair out with a small to medium size round brush (I use Ibiza Hair brushes) pin curling the hair after each section. Once the hair is dry I’ll spritz the pin curls with a bit of Elnett hair spray, then remove the pins. The pin curls add volume and movement, but the hair still needs to be set with hot tools.’

‘For a more brushed out, Veronica Lake style wave as seen on Rachel Weisz, Megan Fox, Jessica Alba and Isla Fisher, I would use T3 hot rollers to set the hair. Let them sit for a goodvten minutes, spray again with Elnett, then lightly smooth out with a Mason Pearson brush, molding the hair into the shape you want.’

‘For a tighter wave, like Amy Adams and Jennifer Lopez, using one inch pin curls would be the way to go. After the hair is out of the pin curls I would wrap each one inch section around a heated iron towards the face, allowing the hair to naturally twist as its being wrapped, and pin at the base. Curl the whole head, towards the face on both sides. Spray with hairspray, and remove pins. Gently brush out hair and shape. Finally, pull the side with less hair behind the ear, keeping that side clean and off the shoulder.’

‘To add a bit of shine and tame flyaways apply a dab of Leonor Greyl Eclat Naturel Styling Cream or Bumble and bumble Brilliantine to palms of hands and run it through the ends of the hair, working your way up. Spray again with hair spray.’

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