Best Oscar Hair

By Instyle
Updated Feb 23, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
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Best Oscar Hair

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Jennifer Aniston

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The delicate braid along Aniston's hairline added a playful element to the surprise presenter's hair.

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Kate Winslet

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Stylist Renato Campora's inspiration was Grace Kelly: "I wanted it to be elegant, classy and work with her Yves Saint Laurent dress," says Campora. To get the faux bob style, he rolled the hair under and secured it with an extra-long bobby pin and plenty of Fekkai hairspray.

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Angelina Jolie

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The brunette stunner opted for a half-updo with cascading curls in the back that highlighted her bold emerald Lorraine Schwartz drop earrings.

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Alicia Keys

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Keys, who presented the night's musical awards, wore her hair in glamorous, loose curls that had subtle volume from roots to ends.

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Melissa George

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The blonde beauty's tresses were curled, pulled halfway up and secured with a jeweled clip.

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Freida Pinto

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Pinto's makeup artist and hairstylist, Jeffrey Paul, says he "twisted the hair into a low couture flower," using Aveda products to create a full bun.

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Amanda Seyfried

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Amanda Seyfried

wore her shiny blonde locks down and wavy-reminiscent of Old Hollywood beauty Veronica Lake.

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Marisa Tomei

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Frederic Fekkai hairstylist Adir Abergel wanted Tomei's hair to complement the movement of her origami-like dress, but with added softness. He pinned her hair to the side with clips to see how it looked, and then committed to the style by removing the clips and securing with bobby pins.

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Miley Cyrus

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Cyrus's hair was pulled into a soft updo with a little height on top and face-framing bangs.

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