At the 2024 Oscars, all eyes were on Zendaya again — partly to watch her take the stage as a presenter and partly to absorb her entry into the night's best red carpet fashion and beauty looks. Not surprisingly, Zendaya wore one of the standout combinations of the evening: the Barbieheimer Armani Privé gown, a 1960s-inspired rob that ends with bouncy retro curls For her short wavy hair, we can thank celebrity hair stylist Tai Simon.

The appearance is a massive departure from Zendaya's Dune: Part Two press tour. "On the biggest night in Hollywood, it was just right to go with a wave of classic glamour and talent," Simon tells Marie Claire. "With her gown being absolutely sublime, it was best to keep her hair docile and free to flow on a whim."

To create the look, Simon relied on the affordable, high-performance hair care brand Joice. (Translation: Zendaya's old Hollywood hair is achievable with products from your favorite beauty store.In addition, Simon details exactly how he created a flirty and feminine look, so it's also possible to achieve Zendaya's style at home.

"Starting with clean wet hair, I mix and emulsify Joico's Dream Blowout and Defy Damage Protective Shield to create a protective barrier, and then use a T3 hot roller." I shaped and styled my hair," says the hairstylist. He stresses that thermal protection is a crucial first step and in the long run you will appreciate yourself for taking the time to do it.

He then released the rollers and then "sparingly sprayed Joico's power spray while pin-curling each curl and holding it until it was completed." Once her hair was finished, I did a finger run-through only once with Joico's K-Pak Color Therapy Gloss Rock Gloss oil to maintain shine."Finishing Step" 1 far spray of Joico flip-turn Volumizing finishing spray to seal this look."

Especially for dramatic talent, choose a diagonal dramatic side piece such as Zendaya. The movement will make you instantly feel like a Hollywood star.