October 21, 2026

Kate Hudson’s Hollywood Waves Are a Lesson in Classic Glamour

Celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora worked with Kate Hudson to create her Hollywood glamour look for the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, featuring glossy, brushed-out waves, sleek roots and a healthy-looking finish, using Joico products.

Kate Hudson with glossy blonde Hollywood waves styled by Renato Campora using Joico products for the 2026 Academy Museum Gala.
Renato Campora

Prep began with Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo, followed by a 15-minute treatment with Joico Defy Damage KBOND20 Power Masque.

On towel-dried hair, he applied Joico Dream Blowout Glass 72HR Frizz Fighter to create a smooth, glass-like foundation. Working in two-inch sections, he applied Joico JoiWhip Design Foam at the roots before blow-drying with a round brush to create volume and a sleek silhouette. He then created a deep side part.

Kate Hudson backstage before the Academy Museum Gala, showing her side-swept blonde waves and hair clips during styling by Renato Campora.
Renato Campora

Next, he misted three-inch sections with Joico Heat Hero before curling the mid-lengths and ends with a large-barrel curling iron, keeping the roots smooth and flat. He pinned each curl in place to set.

At the front, he created a softer, flatter curl, which he brushed through to form a fluid, sculpted, face-framing wave. Once the curls had cooled, he removed the pins and gently brushed through the hair to create seamless, flowing waves.

Black-and-white backstage photograph of Kate Hudson with pinned blonde curls and sculpted waves while preparing for the Academy Museum Gala.
Renato Campora

He finished with a mist of Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray to maintain the style and add shine.

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