Zendaya Used This Mermaid Brush for Her Slicked Bangs Look at ‘Spider-Man’ Premiere

Skip to main content The actress tapped celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen to debut a sleek style on the red carpet. Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" held at Dolby Theatre on July 27, 2026, in Hollywood. WireImage All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Zendaya turned heads at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere in Los Angeles Monday (July 27) in a show-stopping sculptural black gown with dramatic sculpted bangs to match. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The actress — who plays MJ — tapped celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen (Rihanna, Rita Ora) for the look, which saw her debuting a sleek, slicked-back style on the red carpet. The key to the look? According to Stephen, it was the boar bristle brush from haircare and accessories brand Bur Bur. Bur Bur GET THE LOOK Mermaid Brush Essential boar bristle brush Handcrafted in Korea, the so-called Mermaid Brush uses boar bristles and nylon pins to gently detangle hair while helping to tame flyaways and control frizz. Stephen then used the brush on Zendaya’s wet hair to section it out, while adding a dab of gel throughout. “The brush really allows you to get the sleekest look possible,” the hairstylist says, adding that the Bur Bur Bristle Brush helps “to smooth and slick the hair to the head.” From there, Stephen blow dried everything in place and finished it off with a “hold and shine spray” to keep everything set. “This look,” she says, “was all about the drama.” The same brush Stephen used on Zendaya is available online for just $72 on the Bur Bur website. In addition to styling and detangling, the company says the perfectly placed bristles also help to “distribute natural oils for sleek, healthy hair.” The handle is made from real beech wood, while a rubber cushion pad adds flexibility. BUNDLE DEAL Growing Season Oil + Mermaid Brush You can also get the Mermaid Brush in a bundle, with Bur Bur’s “Growing Season Hair Oil,” which helps to support hair growth, while adding strength, shine and softness. The brush, meantime, helps to evenly distribute the product as you apply it to your hair and scalp. This was Stephen and Zendaya’s third time partnering with Bur Bur, and the second time on the Spider-Man press tour. The new Marvel film reunites Zendaya with husband Tom Holland, who portrays Peter Parker as he deals with the aftermath of Doctor Strange’s memory-wiping spell. The film hits theaters July 31. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up