Lisa Rinna's Dress for Oscars 2026 Party Was Made With 11 Pounds of Human Hair

Lisa Rinna may be known for her signature hairdo, but she showed off a new way to wear her hair at Elton John's 2026 Oscars viewing party on March 15.

By Brahmjot Kaur Mar 16, 2026 2:24 PM
| Updated Mar 16, 2026 3:21 PM
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Watch: Lisa Rinna's Dress for Oscars 2026 Party Was Made With 11 Pounds of Human Hair

Lisa Rinna is putting a spotlight on her iconic hair once again—and it's not on her head this time.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum stepped out in a couture gown made of approximately 11 pounds of dark brown human hair for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 2026 Oscars viewing party on March 15.

Lisa was wrapped in locks that criss-crossed to create a strapless bodice before cascading into a flowy floor-length skirt. And the reality star couldn't help but stand in awe as the dress was revealed to her. 

"Oh my god, are you kidding me? Look at how gorgeous," she emphasized in a March 15 video on her Instagram Story. "That's gonna be the best hair day of my life. I've never had so much hair. It's amazing. My iconic hair, from my head to my toes." 

While the 62-year-old—who was accompanied by her husband Harry Hamlin—wasn't eyeing an Oscar, her look definitely deserved an award. She completed her ensemble with a sparkling diamond necklace and her signature voluminous pixie haircut. (See all the Oscar winners here.)

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And designer Christian Cowan shared insight into what inspired the head-turning ensemble, which, just like most hairstyles, was styled with hairspray, texturizing spray and more.

"With the TRESemmé A-List Hair Couture Dress, I wanted to put hair front and center," the designer explained in a March 15 press release. "The hair is not the finishing touch of this look–it is the look."

The gown, which took a team of 16 people and 152 hours to complete, was also a love letter to the work that goes on behind the scenes ahead of the award shows, with the help of the hair company.

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As he noted, "This project was about celebrating that relationship and showing how hair artistry and fashion design can come together in a really unexpected way." 

For Christian, Lisa was the perfect person to bring the gown to life on the red carpet. 

"I wanted to celebrate the beauty of Lisa, she's a tour de force," he told People ahead of the award show. "And, she's so known for her iconic hair, so it felt fun to play with that." 

For a closer look at all the show-stopping looks at Elton John's viewing party, keep reading.

Becky G

The singer stunned in a sea foam green gown.

Keke Palmer

The Nope star's look had us screaming, "Yes!"

Tiffany Haddish

The comedian was a vision in her pink gown and YEPREM jewlery. 

Billie Jean King 

The tennis legend's look was an absolute ace. 

YUNGBLUD

The singer was made for loving good fashion. 

Dove Cameron 

The Descendants star was a vision in an Old Hollywood-inspired outfit, wearing a Logan Hollowell ring 

Nathalie Emmanuel

We were bending the knee for the Game of Thrones star's look. 

Robbie G.K. 

The actor had the white carpet heating up. 

Sharon Osbourne & Jack Osbourne

The mother and son supported Elton's foundation. 

Orville Peck

We are secretly fond of the country singer's look. 

Cody Simpson

The singer swam straight into our hearts in this all-black look.

Nadine Bhabha

No skating around it here—the Heated Rivalry actress looked gorgeous in her butter yellow dress.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham & Nicola Peltz Beckham

The pair cooked up a good time together at the viewing party.

Donatella Versace

The design mogul wore a gorgeos black dress.

Patricia Arquette

The Severance star's outie enjoyed a night on the town.

Adam Lambert

The American Idol alum donned an elegant brooch. 

Amaya Espinal

A new bombshell entered the viewing party when this Love Island alum walked in. 

Tina Knowles 

We're crazy in love with Tina's look.

Tove Lo

It's gonna be hard to keep this look off our minds. 

Betsey Johnson 

The designer was aglow at Elton John's bash. 

Madison Chock 

The figure skater had the perfect accessory: two Olympic medals. 

Meredith Marks

The Real Housewive of Salt Lake City star stunned in a magenta gown. 

Ashlyn Harris & Sophia Bush

The couple scored with their looks. 

Sam Asghari

The Traitors alum was a vision in navy. 

Sarah-Jane Crawford

The media personality wore a billowing black gown. 

Charlotte Tilbury

The beauty mogul stunned in a black gown. 

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

The couple turned the party into one very fortunate event. 

Jane Seymour 

The actress wore a stunning brocade gown. 

Chris Colfer 

Everyone was grinning with glee when Chris stepped onto the carpet.

Lisa Ann Walter

The Abbott Elementary star's look, including her Tacori ring, earned an easy A.

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