{"id":1831286,"date":"2026-03-17T18:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1831286"},"modified":"2026-03-17T18:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:42:16","slug":"celebrity-hair-colorist-tracey-cunningham-got-6-clients-oscars-ready-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1831286","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Hair Colorist Tracey Cunningham Got 6 Clients Oscars-Ready \u2014\u00a0Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Celebrity Hair Colorist Tracey Cunningham Got 6 Clients Oscars-Ready \u2014\u00a0Here\u2019s How<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day \u2014 and neither was the perfect blonde base. Just ask Tracey Cunningham<\/a>, Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. creative director of color & technique. As one of Hollywood\u2019s most in-demand hair colorists, Cunningham has mastered the art of the perfect multi-dimensional brunette blend and<\/em> managing a robust roster of high-profile clients. And in the days and weeks leading up to the Academy Awards<\/a>, those skills are vital.<\/p>\n

While things do get increasingly hectic as the big night draws nearer, \u201cprep really begins weeks before the Oscars,\u201d she tells TZR. Weeks before the big night, she explains, tones are shifted, highlights are freshened up, and hair health is bolstered.<\/p>\n

As the big night draws nearer, Cunningham\u2019s days become, unsurprisingly, a whirlwind. \u201cOne morning, I might start at a client\u2019s home before sunrise, then head straight into a full day at the salon\u201d \u2014 M\u00e9CHE Beverly Hills<\/a> \u2014 \u201cand later drive across the city for another appointment in the evening,\u201d she says. \u201cThe goal during this final stretch is refining everything \u2014 glossing, adjusting tone, and making sure the hair looks luminous both in person and on camera.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not to mention, that full day at the salon could look like Zoey Deutch coming in to get ready for a new film, Madelyn Cline getting touch-ups for a movie currently in production, Julia Garner \u201cprepping for an upcoming project,\u201d or an appointment with Kathy Hilton (\u201cwhose birthday was Mar.b13, so the energy in the chair was very celebratory\u201d).<\/p>\n

Ahead, Cunningham breaks down how she achieved the hair colors of some of the biggest stars at the 2026 Oscars \u2014 including the people, places, and things that helped her thrive throughout the chaos.<\/p>\n

Priyanka Chopra Jonas<\/h2>\n
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\u201cFor Priyanka Chopra Jonas<\/a>, the goal is always to enhance her natural richness and shine,\u201d says Cunningham. She has incredibly beautiful, deep brunette hair, so for the Oscars, we focused on refining that depth while adding subtle dimension.\u201d So, after refreshing her base with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal<\/a>, Cunningham used the Igora Vario Blond Super Plus \u201cto gently lift pieces and create movement\u201d without sacrificing any depth.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause red carpet lighting can sometimes flatten darker shades, we finished with a custom Igora Vibrance<\/a> gloss, blending 9-7, 9-0, and 0-00, which refined the tone and added incredible shine.\u201d And that shine is non-negotiable: \u201cThat final gloss step makes a huge difference because it gives the hair that luminous, polished finish that photographs beautifully under flash,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

On Staying Energized During Oscars Week<\/h2>\n

With so much happening, organization and staying centered are of the utmost importance. For the former, \u201cMy assistants know my rhythm so well that everything runs seamlessly, whether we\u2019re in the salon or running between house calls,\u201d says Cunningham. As for the latter, she keeps coffee on deck (\u201cI love to make Copper Cow Coffee at home \u2014 it\u2019s a Vietnamese-style organic coffee I\u2019m completely obsessed with right now\u201d), Omi Hair Growth Peptides in her bag, and plenty of hydration at hand. \u201cI keep snacks like nuts and dates nearby for quick energy, [and] I love to DoorDash food from Carla Cafe: gluten-free burrito, my usual,\u201d she says. \u201cAt this point in the week, it\u2019s basically a survival mechanism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emma Stone<\/h2>\n
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Emma Stone has experimented with everything from icy blonde to espresso brown, but shades of red are her signature. These days, the two-time Academy Award-winner is moving toward a hue that\u2019s \u201cslightly more refined and \u2018more brownish,\u2019 while [maintaining] that iconic auburn warmth that she\u2019s known for,\u201d says Cunningham.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarlier in the week, I was actually in New York doing house calls, and I stopped by Emma\u2019s place for a quick appointment before heading to the next client,\u201d says Cunningham, who used Igora Vibrance \u2014 which \u201cprocesses in about 20 minutes\u201d \u2014 to give the actress a quick boost of color and shine ahead of the ceremony. \u201cTo build the color, I used\u2026 shades 7-0 and 7-55 with a low-volume developer to keep the base gentle and glossy. Then, through the ends, I layered additional tonal shades, including 7-55 and warmer auburn tones, to create depth and movement so the color wouldn\u2019t appear flat.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was one of those efficient New York moments \u2014 quick, precise, and her hair was gleaming when we finished,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Isla Fisher<\/h2>\n
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For another iconic redhead, Isla Fisher, Cunningham \u201cfocused on creating a warm, radiant copper<\/a> with depth and shine.\u201d After building a base with a trio of Schwarzkopf Professional shades, she used an Igora Vibrance all-over gloss \u201cto enhance the vibrancy while keeping the finish glossy and smooth,\u201d she explains. \u201cIsla\u2019s hair looked incredibly vibrant and dimensional, which is exactly what you want for red carpet photography.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Staying Grounded During The Chaos<\/h2>\n

Throughout all the awards-season chaos, Cunningham manages to find a little peace in unexpected places \u2014 and at unexpected times. \u201cEarlier this week, I went to Kris Jenner<\/a>\u2019s house at 5 a.mm to do her base color,\u201d she tells us. \u201cAfterward, we stopped to visit the horses nearby, which is such a special way to start the day. Those little moments keep the week fun in between a packed schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

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