Article continues below advertisementZendaya didn't just walk the Oscars 2026 red carpet, she may have defined the year's biggest hair trend.The actress wore a sleek, side-parted bixie cut at the ceremony, adding yet another variation to a style she's been quietly championing across recent appearances. Within days, the look had already been seen in soft waves at Paris Fashion Week and in curls at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, showcasing its range and setting off a wave of renewed interest.