This year’s Cannes Film Festival was a masterclass in timeless glamour and effortless beauty.
Some of my favourite styles—like Carla Bruni’s soft volume, Natalie Portman’s polished bun, and Halle Berry’s natural texture—are perfect examples of how red-carpet hair can be recreated using our four Iles Formula styling essentials. Whether you’re after sculpted shine, frizz control, or that elusive lived-in texture, Cannes 2025 proved that great hair is all about modern refinement and expert care.
Carla Bruni – Dress: Vivienne Westwood, Chopard Jewels / Hairstylist: Massimo Serini
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Lustrous and Sumptuous
Carla’s presence at Cannes 2025 was a testament to enduring style and grace, seamlessly blending classic beauty with contemporary fashion.
Carla’s hairstyle complemented her ensemble perfectly. She opted for a timeless, softly tousled blowout with subtle waves, exuding effortless sophistication. The style, with its natural volume and face-framing layers, harkened back to her ’90s supermodel days, adding a touch of nostalgic elegance to the evening.
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Jennifer Lawrence – Dress: Dior / Hairstylist: Gregory Russel
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Sleek and Balmed
The sleek, almost wet, high-shine looks have been highly featured across many red-carpet events for the last four seasons.
Both Natalie Portman and Jennifer Lawrence captivated audiences with their elegant updos, showcasing the timeless appeal of the sleek chignon.
Natalie Portman complemented her ensemble by wearing her hair in a sleek, centred low bun, reflecting her minimalist aesthetic and allowing the intricate details of her gown to take centre stage.
Jennifer Lawrence also opted for a sleek, easy-to-style braided top knot bun.
Both actresses demonstrated how the classic chignon can be adapted to reflect individual style—Portman’s understated elegance and Lawrence’s modern flair—making it a standout trend on the Cannes red carpet.
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Dakota Johnson – Dress: Gucci / Hairstylist: Mark Townsend
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Polished and Sensual
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Dakota Johnson made a memorable debut with a hairstyle that elegantly blended classic sophistication and modern flair. For the event, Dakota collaborated with her longtime hairstylist Mark Townsend to create a half-up, half-down look that highlighted her signature curtain bangs and added a touch of glamour to the red carpet.
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Halle Berry – Dress: Custom Gucci / Hairstylist: Renato Campora
Toni Garn – Dress: Archival Redemption / Hairstylist: Ilham Mestour
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Boho Waves
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, natural waves emerged as a standout trend, with Halle Berry and Toni Garrn both embracing effortlessly chic hairstyles that celebrated texture and movement.
Halle Berry, serving as a jury member, debuted a voluminous, side-parted bob with soft waves that exuded modern sophistication. This chin-length cut, styled with a tousled finish, marked a departure from her previous sleek looks, highlighting her versatility and confidence. Hale’s wavy bob complemented her array of elegant ensembles throughout the festival, reinforcing her status as a style icon.
Toni Garrn also embraced the natural wave trend, opting for loose, flowing curls that framed her face beautifully. Her hairstyle added a touch of relaxed glamour to her red carpet appearances, perfectly balancing sophistication with a carefree vibe.
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Both Berry and Garrn’s choices underscored a broader movement at Cannes 2025 toward embracing natural textures and understated elegance, proving that sometimes, simplicity makes the most striking statement.