The 2026 Awards Season Was All About One Major Beauty Trend: Nostalgia

Nostalgic styles like micro braids, woven-in styles, and bubble braids are a Y2K dream, and they're totally making a comeback. At the Grammys this year, Roan's woven-in fishtail braids were the most noticeable, but Tyla's high ponytail, accented by a few mini braids and longer face-framing pieces, can't be forgotten either. At the Oscars, Chase Inifini wore long, cascading micro braids that gave her an etheral look.