Zoe Saldaña’s 2025 awards season has been nothing short of remarkable. In just a few weeks, she secured two major wins for her performance as Rita Mora Castro in Emilia Pérez—first a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, followed by a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor. To close out her eventful season, the Harper’s Bazaar cover star made a stunning appearance at the 2025 Oscars, showcasing a fresh take on Old Hollywood glamour with her hairstyle.
Throughout the awards season and Emilia Pérez press tour, Saldaña experimented with various hairstyles, from sleek updos to sculptural ponytails. But for the Oscars, she opted for a more timeless look. She walked the red carpet in a custom maroon Saint Laurent gown, paired with black sheer opera gloves. Her soft, flowing waves, gently tucked behind her ears, perfectly complemented the ensemble.
Her hairstylist, Mara Roszak, revealed that the hairstyle was chosen to enhance the overall look. “Zoe’s hair almost always starts with the dress, and then we build the glam around it,” Roszak told Bazaar. “This dress called for a hair-down moment—feminine, romantic, and timeless. Zoe wanted to feel like herself. While she looks stunning with her hair up, there’s something incredibly romantic about her hair down.”
Roszak emphasized the importance of Saldaña’s hair health in achieving the final result. “Zoe takes amazing care of her hair. She prioritizes hair health over everything,” she said. To prepare, Roszak used The Foundation Shampoo and Actress Conditioner from her own brand, RŌZ, which recently launched at Sephora. She then applied RŌZ’s AIR Thickening Spray and Root Lift Spray to provide hold and heat protection. “This step is essential for maintaining Zoe’s signature healthy, shiny hair,” she noted. For added protection, she used a pump of RŌZ’s Santa Lucia Styling Oil on the ends.
After drying Saldaña’s hair with a Dyson Supersonic and diffuser attachment, Roszak incorporated Covet & Mane tape-in extensions in shades Portofino and Dubai to enhance volume and depth. To complete the look, she applied the new Evergreen Style Cream, a high-performance product from RŌZ, to smooth the strands and ensure long-lasting waves.
By blending modern haircare techniques with classic Hollywood elegance, Saldaña’s Oscars look was a fitting finale to her unforgettable awards season.
