Oscars 2024 has come and gone. The red carpet glamour, Ryan Gosling singing I’m Just Ken and a naked John Cena, had us enjoying every second.

But the Oscar-winning hairstyles seen on guys was what really turned our heads. In particular, Robert Downey Junior and Matthew McConaughey.

Celeb stylists, Davy Newkirk and Marcus Francis, created the laid-back looks for these two actors. Here’s how they did it.

Davy Newkirk for Robert Downey Jr

Robert Downey Junior’s Oscar-winning hair

Robert didn’t just take home the gong for Best Supporting Actor in Oppenheimer, he wowed us with his perfectly-styled coif.

Davy Newkirk took inspiration from Classic Hollywood.

“Robert Downey Junior has impeccable taste, style, and swagger. This Oscar look is one of his best. I love this YSL suit and Erica Cloud’s style direction. This style is a nod to classic Hollywood but is cool and fun.”

Newkirk use American Crew® styling range to create this look.

Look Breakdown

  1. To begin, I sprayed Prep and Prime Tonic evenly onto Robert’s damp hair. Next, I combed through the hair to ensure a good base for the following products.
  2. I warmed a nickel-sized amount of Fiber Cream in my hands, and applied it from root to the end. I added a head massage at the end of the application to make sure it’s really in there. The texturising formula was perfect for this, given its medium hold and silky matte finish.
  3. Next, I used a blow dryer on medium heat to rough-dry his hair. 6I smoothed out some of the curls with a small, round brush, directed the sides back, and gave the top of his hair some volume.
  4. Then, using a small flat iron, I created more detail work by giving some pieces of hair a cool bend.
  5. Lastly, I finished the hair with a small amount of Matte Clay, which added dimension and provided extra hold.

Matthew McConaughey’s Oscar-winning hair

He may have missed a mention on the Awards list, but Matthew McConaughey was a winner in the hair stakes, as far as we’re concerned. Marcus Francis paid homage to the cool, laid-back American movie star image McConaughey has perfected. “He embraces his iconic wavy hair, proving it has that masculine, leading man look. I wanted to maintain the classic shape but also bring modern texture to his waves.”

American Crew® styling range was perfect to create McConaughey’s a natural look.

Look Breakdown

  1. I began with Prep and Prime Tonic on towel-dried hair. This prepared the hair for styling and increased control and manageability.
  2. Next, I used a small amount of Light Hold Styling Gel on the sides, combing it back loosely into the hair. Then I used a before using a diffuser to dry it into place.
  3. Fiber Cream, applied to the sides and back, gave his hair a refined texture.
  4. For the top, I used Cream Pomade. This moisture-rich cream-pomade provides a natural look while taming hair and leaving a low-shine finish.
  5. To finish, I lightly moved the hair around to soften the look, ensuring it moved back and over the ears.