News Awards & Events Oscars Janelle Monáe Debuted a Major Hair Change at the 2017 Oscars By Victoria Moorhouse Victoria Moorhouse Instagram Website Victoria Moorhouse is a writer, editor, and consultant based in Brooklyn, New York who focuses on beauty, fitness, and health. Victoria was previously the Senior Beauty Editor at InStyle.com and a Senior Editor at POPSUGAR. Her work can also be found in notable publications such as Shape.com, The Zoe Report, Forbes.com, and Well+Good. She graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Professional Writing. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 26, 2017 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Presley Ann Slack/Patrick McMullan via Getty Janelle Monáe didn’t just make the world rethink headbands at the 2017 Academy Awards with her diamond-encrusted accessory. She actually made us consider chopping off all our hair with her brand new pixie cut. Now that’s a unforgettable Oscars beauty moment. Just yesterday, the actress walked the Pre-Oscars Awards Dinner red carpet wearing her hair longer and fashioned in an updo at the nape of her neck—of course complete with a beautiful broach. So, as you know, the makeover is totally unexpected. But seeing Monáe with a hair piece? The updo/hair accessory combo has been something of a Monáe signature over the past year, and we are living for it. Steve Granitz/WireImage VIDEO: Janelle Monae Makes Grand Entrance at Oscars and Other Best Dressed of the Night See All the Celebrity Looks from the 2017 Academy Awards Red Carpet Apart from the evening's headband moment, we've seen Monáe rock chic gold bobby pins, safety pins, gemstones, metallic silver hair ties, and much more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit