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Home • Hair

The Best Oscars Hair

A collection of stand-out hair moments from last night's Academy Awards.
By Crystal G. Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Lupita Nyong’o

The Oscar-winning darling of this year’s awards season looked ethereal in a look her hairstyist Larry Sims described as “a modern princess—not Disney.” The actress’s thin headband was by jeweler Fred Leighton.

The Best Oscars Hair
02
Jada Pinkett Smith

It was sleek and straight for Jada, paired with a coralish pink.

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03
Viola Davis

Sophisticated emerald green paired with vintage-inspired waves looks 1920s chic on the Oscars red carpet.

The Best Oscars Hair
04
Adepero Oduye

The 12 Years a Slave actress rocked a stunning natural updo on the red carpet.

The Best Oscars Hair
05
Kerry Washington

The mom-to-be looked romantic yet regal in a wavy half-up do (and we love her vampy cinnamon lip).

The Best Oscars Hair
06
Gabourey Sidibe

Vintage waves look lovely paired with her orchid gown.

The Best Oscars Hair
07
Paula Patton

Paula Patton arrives at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing a chic shoulder length bob.

The Best Oscars Hair
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08
Gabrielle Union

Union glowed at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in a chic updo by Larry Sims.

The Best Oscars Hair