Philip Kingsley partners with Celebrity Hair Stylist Ericka Verret for Erin Doherty at the 32nd Actor Awards

British hair and scalp care authority Philip Kingsley proudly partnered with celebrity stylist Ericka Verrett to create the red-carpet hair look for acclaimed British actress Erin Doherty at the 32nd Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA on Sunday 1^st March 2026.

Doherty took home the award for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her role in Adolescence, adding to an extraordinary awards season that has also seen her recognised at both the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

Sharing the look on her Instagram, Verrett turned to Philip Kingsley’s performance-led formulations to ensure Doherty’s hair remained healthy, luminous and resilient under the intensity of red-carpet styling.

The Look: Effortless, Softly Polished, Elegant 

The brief was effortless glamour with subtle bend — less dramatic than a traditional Hollywood wave for hair that felt soft and touchable yet supported — providing a gentle counterpoint to the sharp structure of Doherty’s gown.

Ericka Verrett’s step-by-step breakdown:

1. Shampooed and condition with Philip Kingsley’s Moisture Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner.
2. On damp hair, mist Philip Kingsley Maximizer Root Boosting Spray through the roots for subtle volume.
3. Apply Philip Kingsley Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream through mid-lengths and ends to plump fine strands and comb through to evenly distribute.
4. Rough dry to about 80%.
5. Polish and smooth with a round brush for smoothness and soft volume.
6. Add a light bend with a hot tool for softness and movement and pin the front to set a soft S-wave.
7. Once set, remove the pins, gently brush into place, and finish with a small amount of Philip Kingsley Finishing Touch Frizz Fighting Gloss for shine and added softness.

Healthy Hair at the Heart of Red-Carpet Glamour

Founded by pioneering trichologist Philip Kingsley, the brand has long been trusted by A-list talent and their stylists to maintain hair health under the pressures of constant heat styling. Its trichological formulations are designed not only to perfect the finished look, but to protect and strengthen hair behind the scenes.

Anabel Kingsley, Brand President, commented:

“Awards season places extraordinary demands on the hair. Our formulations are developed with scalp health and hair integrity at their core — because truly beautiful red-carpet hair starts with healthy foundations. We’re delighted to have supported Ericka and Erin on such a milestone evening.”

Philip Kingsley continues to reinforce its position as the backstage essential for red-carpet hair — where performance, polish and long-term hair health go hand in hand.