That’s a wrap on awards season — and the Oscars served as the icing on the cake. Leo finally took home his first statue, Stacey Dash made us scratch our heads, and of course, the gowns and glamour took center stage during the most fun part of the night: the red carpet. Here are our Oscars 2016 beauty winners: a well-rounded mix of unexpected hair accents, beautiful styling, and bold makeup choices. Do you agree? Have another “best of” to add? Leave yours in the comments below.
Best Use of Platinum: Jennifer Lawrence
We couldn’t help but stare at Lawrence’s gorgeous platinum lob, which served as a stark contrast to the delicate lace neckline of her gown.
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Best Braid of the Night: Olivia Wilde
Wilde’s side-parted braid headband meets braid-bun proved (once more) that opting for something a little more bohemian can be equally as scene-stealing and elegant as a more traditional, slicked-back updo.
The Olivia Wilde 411
Hair: Harry Josh
Makeup: Melanie Inglessis
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Best Interpretation of a Mohawk: Kerry Washington
Washington is no stranger to a smoldering red-carpet look, but this time around, she edged it up via “glamorous mohawk updo.” Or at least, that’s what we’re calling it. Pair it with sultry black eyeliner and a nude lip, and you’re all set.
The Kerry Washington 411
Hair: Takisha Sturdivant-Drew
Makeup: Carola Gonzalez
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Best Surfer Babe Look: Margot Robbie
What else can you say about Robbie’s beachy, tousled hair? It’s not messy but it’s certainly not polished. We love that it fits in perfectly with her warm, golden tones and gilded dress. To us, this look screams “make your appointment for the American Wave.”
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Best Sweet + Simple Look: Alicia Vikander
At first glance, Vikander’s simple half-updo seemed an almost too-casual look for the red carpet, but a second side view reveals that she styled her strands in a sweet, unexpected half-bun.
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Best Use of a Hair Accessory: Brie Larson
Oscar-winning Larson deserves another round of applause for this genius use of a hair accessory. She wore a stunning diamond-encrusted comb with floral accents in her half-up/half-down hair, providing just the right amount of ‘wow’ factor to an otherwise low-key hairstyle.
The Brie Larson 411
Hair: Mara Roszak
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Best Use of Green Eyeshadow: Rachel McAdams
McAdams never fails to impress us, but tonight’s look made us green with envy. Her smoky emerald shadow (Chanel’s Long Wear Luminous Eye Shadow in Griffith Green) on her lower lash line was the perfect accent to a stunning gown.
The Rachel McAdams 411
Hair: Mark Townsend
Makeup: Kayleen McAdams
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