25 of the Best Oscar Hairstyles Ever
From braided updos and flowy waves to sleek ponytails, the Oscars inspire the hottest hair looks for date night, girls' night out, or whatever glam evening you have planned. We'll go ahead and start writing our acceptance speech for finding some of the greatest Oscar hairstyles ever.
Getty Images1/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Jessica Chastain's Half-Up Style
Not only are we obsessed with her hair color, but Jessica Chastain's lovely half-up, half-down hairdo looked stunning with tumbling waves and face-framing pieces that showed off her soft layers.
Getty Images2/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Natalie Portman's Glittery Updo
Natalie Portman's Grecian-inspired Rodarte dress must've been the muse behind her curly updo in 2009. We love the perfectly placed barrette that added vintage-y sparkle to her old-Hollywood look. Little did we know the designer-and-hair-bun combo was probably a subtle nod to her amazing performance the following year in* Black Swan *(with fab Rodarte costumes!).
Getty Images3/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Stacy Keibler's Off-the-Shoulder Waves
Stacy Keibler's long blond locks stayed to one shoulder at the 2012 Oscars thanks to a neatly tucked roll along the back of her neck. It's so genius we didn't even mind the visible bobbies.
Getty Images4/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Berenice Bejo's French Braid
The Parisian actress received an Oscar nod last year for her role in The Artist, but it was her French braid that had us doing a double take. You can copy the look by creating a side braid and gently tugging at pieces on the hairline for an undone effect—ideal for work or weekend!
Getty Images5/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Shailene Woodley's Sleek Chignon
The Descendants star Shailene Woodley looked pretty and polished with swept-back hair and a medium-size chignon at the 2012 Academy Awards to complement the high neckline of her long-sleeve Valentino dress.
Getty Images6/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Sandra Bullock's Glossy Ponytail
Leave it to Sandra Bullock to prove that ponytails are no longer just a go-to look for bad-hair days or the gym. For her 2012 Oscars style—which looks great dressed up or down—use a high-shine serum before straightening hair, then wrap a one-inch piece of hair around the elastic of the pony and secure with bobby pins to give it swing and swagger.
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Getty Images7/25Best Oscars Hairstyle: Emma Stone's Twisty Bun
Emma Stone's exaggerated side part paired with a pretty cat-eye gave her look the sweet feel that made it memorable at the 2012 ceremony. Celebrity stylist Mara Roszak created the smooth, shiny look using Couture Color Pequi Oil Treatment on blow-dried hair.
Getty Images8/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Halle Berry's Piecey Pixie
Who knew that Halle Berry's cute cropped haircut from her 2002 win for Best Actress in Monster Ball would become her signature look! Yes, Halle's elegant, short do shows off her natural beauty, but we're also inspired by her versatile styles throughout the years: slicked-down, teased-up, and everything in between.
Getty Images9/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Reese Witherspoon's Feathery Bangs
In our book, Reese Witherspoon has never gone wrong with her Oscar hair, but one of the most requested styles at salons is still her 2007 eye-grazing bangs and sleek strands. The cut is flattering on pretty much everyone—even if you don't have a classic heart-shaped face like Reese.
Getty Images10/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Sarah Jessica Parker's Loose Spiral Curls
Sarah Jessica Parker skipped the updo trend in 2009 and opted to keep her hair down with touchable finger waves and tons of glossy texture for a glam look. Très chic!
Getty Images11/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Jessica Alba's Braided Updo
Some may have been on baby-bump watch as a very pregnant Jessica Alba strolled down the red carpet in 2008, but we couldn't stop staring at her romantic double-braid style finished with a relaxed bun at the nape.
Getty Images12/25Best Oscars Hairstyle: Kate Beckinsale's Bouncy Ponytail
In 2011, Kate Beckinsale turned a basic ponytail into a sexy and easy updo by adding a bouffant for extra height and curling the ends for a flirty touch.
Getty Images13/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Kate Winslet's Sculpted Updo
In 2009, Kate Winslet channeled retro glamour with a '40s-inspired look. To get the faux-bob style, her stylist, Renato Campora, rolled hair under and secured it with an extra-long bobby pin and generous amounts of hairspray.
Getty Images14/25Best Oscars Hairstyle: Hailee Steinfeld's Slim Headband
A little hair accessorizing will take you a long way, as shown by cutie Hailee Steinfeld at the 2011 Academy Awards. Her skinny silver headband added the right amount of girly polish to top off a dressy updo.
Getty Images15/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Jennifer Lopez's Mega Topknot
Jennifer Lopez gave a traditional chignon a modern spin in 2012 by pulling hair tightly to the crown and wrapping it into an oversize ballerina bun. The updated style showcased her amazing cheekbones (and sparkly studs!).
Getty16/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Jennifer Lawrence's Gorgeous Blowout
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence may have been a relative newbie to the red carpet, but her red-hot Calvin Klein dress paired with lush, layered hairstyle made her appear like an awards-show pro. Lucky for the rest of us, this look is so easy to re-create: First, celebrity stylist Mark Townsend blew out her hair, added a drop of smoothing cream, and set hair in hot rollers. Afterward, just brush hair out for natural-looking volume and you have a lovely down do that's anything but plain.
Getty Images17/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Diane Kruger's Glittery Barrette
There might not be a golden statuette for best hair accessory, but Diane Kruger's elegant updo from the 2010 Oscars deserves a standing O! The consistently chic actress sported a complicated-looking twisty updo topped off with a jeweled hair clip that added a subtle shot of sparkle to her stunning look.
Getty18/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Jennifer Hudson's Coiled Ponytail
Celebrity stylist Kiyah Wright kept Jennifer Hudson's 2011 Oscar style fresh by adding an unexpected curly ponytail to her voluminous updo.
Getty Images19/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Angelina Jolie's Cascading Curls
No stranger to the red carpet, Angelina Jolie opted for a curly half-updo style at the 2009 Academy Awards. The look made her fancy emerald Lorraine Schwartz drop earrings a true statement.
Getty Images20/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Gwyneth Paltrow's Sleek Ponytail
Leave it to Gwyneth Paltrow to be ahead of the curve when it comes to beauty or fashion (we're still talking about her Tom Ford cape dress from 2012). From the front, her hair almost looks like a super-straight faux bob with a deep side part, but it was really a sleek, low-slung ponytail. Plus, tucking each side behind the ear made it flattering and kept hair in place.
Getty Images21/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Anne Hathaway's Relaxed Bun
She can sing, she can act, and she can pull off a center part with style! Anne Hathaway kept the front of her hair loose and flirty at the 2011 Oscars. By doing so, the tight mini bun at the nape of her neck looked super sophisticated. Later in the evening, she let her hair down into casual, pretty waves—two knockout looks in one.
Getty Images22/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Rose Byrne's Full Bangs and Bob
A dramatic side part added a sophisticated twist to the Bridesmaids star's smooth chin-length bob in 2012. Blunt bangs drew attention to her sexy, smoky eyes.
Getty Images23/25Best Oscars Hairstyle: Jennifer Aniston's Playful Braid
Jennifer Aniston usually sticks with her go-to look of beautiful beachy waves, but in 2009 she took her hairstyle up a notch by adding a mini French braid along the hairline.
Getty Images24/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Mila Kunis' Curly Updo
Mila Kunis looked picture-perfect in 2011 with some help from her hairstylist, Mara Roszak, who created this side-parted updo with loose finger waves twisted into a twirly bun.
Getty Images25/25Best Oscar Hairstyle: Michelle Williams' Wispy Side Bun
Even before she started rocking her current stylish pixie, Michelle Williams became our beauty muse in 2006 with a low, loose side bun and effortless face-framing pieces. From her yellow Vera Wang gown and exquisite red lips to her glam hair, we simply couldn't take our eyes off her.
