The 2026 Academy Awards saw both Emma Stone and Kate Hudson nominated for Best Actress, but while they lost out to Jessie Buckley, their red carpet looks were undeniable winners. Both stars chose classic Hollywood-glam waves, and the tool behind their styles was the ghd Chronos Hair Curler.
Emma Stone used the Chronos Curve Grand Tong with a 32mm barrel for looser, tousled curls on her short bob, while Kate Hudson opted for the 26mm barrel of the New Ghd Chronos Curve Classic Tong to create more defined, flowing waves. The ghd Chronos Hair Curler maintains a consistent 185°C temperature and adapts to hair for faster styling.
The barrel's anodised coating ensures precision curls, while the cool tip allows easy manoeuvring. It also features a built-in safety stand, a styling glove, and an auto-off function after 20 minutes of inactivity. Both models are priced at £189, with a free ghd Advanced Split End Therapy worth £35 when purchased directly from the ghd website.
For those seeking versatility, alternatives include the Revamp Multi Style Revolve 3 in 1 Rotating Tong, currently on sale at Boots for £66.66 (down from £99.99), and the Beauty Works AERIS Multi-Styler at £220, which swaps between six stylers and acts as a hair dryer. Users have praised the Chronos curler, with one saying it 'gives perfect curls,' though another found it difficult to use and noted some frizziness.
