An Exclusive Look at Hudson Williams’ Oscars Grooming Routine

IT’S BEEN A big year for Hudson Williams. The 25-year-old actor served as the official torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics alongside Heated Rivalry co-star Connie Storrie, cemented his status as an in-demand cover star, and played a key role in making ‘hockey butt‘ a matter of intense public discourse (the star recently shared the secret to his envious glutes with Men’s Health).

But even in the midst of these highs, all roads, it seems, have led to tonight, when Williams made his Oscars red carpet debut at the 98th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood wearing a Balenciaga tuxedo and Bulgari jewelry. Over the course of the 2026 awards show season, the actor’s hair and skin routines have been dissected and discussed at length, so of course, I jumped at the chance to get the exclusive details of Williams’ Oscars look straight from his groomer, Aika Flores.

I was intrigued to learn that Flores prepped Williams with products from super-cool new men’s skincare brand Enhanse—a line I’ve been using for months (don’t sleep on the brand’s hypochlorous acid spray, trust me) and is available on Amazon. “I wanted to keep Hudson’s look simple, with products that refresh the skin quickly but still keep everything looking natural and camera-ready,” Flores told me of her plan for the look. “The goal was healthy, refreshed skin that was elevated and ready for the moment.”

For me, the most exciting part of Flores’s process is how streamlined it is—this is a great everyday approach that you could use as your daily routine to keep your skin and hair looking healthy and ageless. And Enhanse’s products are fantastic because they’re simple to use, provide multiple benefits, and come in easy, on-the-go packaging (most are sprays that you can mist on in seconds). “When I set out to create Enhanse, my intention was to reimagine everyday essentials through innovative spray formulations—elevating even the simplest routine to its highest level of performance,” says the brand’s founder EV Bousis. Amen to that.

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How to get Hudson Williams’ Oscars skin look.

FOR FLORES, THE key is to layer on hydration with targeted products that keep the overall look natural and decidedly uncomplicated (who’s got the time for fussy, right?). This is the full step-by-step, with the products she used:

Step 1: Reset the skin

Flores kicked things off with the Enhanse Super Clean Antimicrobial Cleansing Spray (that product I mentioned above). The beauty of this formula is that it serves dual purposes, cleansing the skin (hypochlorous acid, the active ingredient, is naturally antimicrobial) and calming any redness or irritation. “It’s a great first step because it refreshes the skin instantly without the need for rinsing,” Flores says. I say it’s a gym-bag essential for any guy.

Step 2: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.

Next, Flores used the Enhanse Super Moisture Firming Serum + Moisturizer Spray Gel to add plenty of hydration to Williams’ skin. This ingenious product is a moisturizer that you spritz on in less than five seconds and keeps your skin plump looking and hydrated for hours. Flores loves it because it’s lightweight and melts right in with no greasiness left behind.

Step 3: Wake up the eyes.

They say the eyes are the windows to your soul, so you don’t want yours looking like it’s time to make an emergency call to Renewal by Andersen. Flores tapped on the Enhanse Eyes+ Instant Eye Rescue under Williams’ eyes to give them a wake-up call. “This product helps to tighten and brighten the area so Hudson looks rested an energized—especially important for a long day of lights and camera,” Flores explains.

Step 4: Control shine.

As a formerly acne-prone (and deeply cranky) teenager, I know how important this step is—I have mattifying products stashed all over my apartment and desk at work. Flores spritzed the Enhanse Mattifying Milk Anti-Shine Spray over oil-prone areas like the T-zone to keep shine at bay. “It really keeps skin looking clean and polished on camera without taking away the look of his natural texture,” Flores says.

Step 5: Perfect the final look.

Once the full skincare routine was complete, Flores added a few extra bells and whistles to make sure Williams looked his absolute best (this is the Oscars, after all). She used a red light LED wand to “activate everything” she’d just applied. “It’s like a little pre-red carpet workout for the skin—it helps to soften fine lines, boost radiance, and bright tired skin back to life,” she says. Next, Flores dabbed a bit of a sheer skin tint and concealer over any tiny imperfections (things like pimples or dark spots) to even out Williams’ complexion. “The goal is real-looking skin, just slightly upgraded,” she adds.

How Flores created Hudson Williams’ Oscars hair look.

FLORES STYLED WILLIAMS signature center-part to acheive a tousled, wet finish. The sleek style was a just a slight tweak to a look he’s become known for, and it perfectly complements the monochromatic Balenciaga tux. To create the look, Flores started on damp hair and used the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer with the diffuser attachment to gently dry the hair while keeping the natural movement intact. “I used my hands to bend and guide the hair into shape as it dried, almost setting the direction so it falls exactly where I want it,” she says. “The diffuser keeps the airflow soft, which helps maintain that natural texture without blowing the style apart.” The key, Flores insists, is building the shape while the hair is still damp—once sets, you’re left with that clean, controlled wet look that still feels soft and effortless.

Again, the ultimate appeal of what Flores has done here is that it can be incorporated into your everyday grooming routine. High-performing products, a streamlined step-by-step, and you-only-better results make it a winning approach 365 mornings a year.

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