Hollywood’s biggest night calls for hair and makeup looks that are bold and beautiful. Bright lips, watercolor eyeshadow, butterfly clips, voluminous curls—the Oscars are a time to pull out all the stops. Ahead, the best Hair and Makeup looks from the 2020 Academy Awards.
Zazie Beetz
The German actress wore a killer combination of voluminous curls and icy jewelry and paired the look with sultry smoky eyeliner.
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Laura Dern
The iconic actress looked stunning with her hair pulled into a half-up hairstyle. It was swept deep over to her left side and secured just behind her ear, providing the perfect canvas for her earrings and plunging neckline.
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Billie Eilish
Eilish kept her neon green hair color for the Oscars, but did gently curl her face-framing layers away from her face. She also added a Chanel pin and scarf weaved through her chignon. We love her glossy black ultra-long nails with diamond details.
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Janelle Monae
The only beauty moment capable of holding its own against a hooded dress dripping in crystals is a bold red lip. Nobody pulls off the look better than Janelle Monae.
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Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman looked stunning with a choppy, laid-back bob and classic makeup with nude lips, bold brows, and black eyeliner.
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Saorsie Ronan
From her fresh new bangs to the butterfly clip and violet eyeshadow, Ronan’s beauty look is a winner from all angles.
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Cynthia Erivo
Harriet star Cynthia Erivo intricate and stunning nail art was show stopping at the 2020 Oscars, thanks to nail artist Gina Oh. It was inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night and was meant to evoke Harriet Tubman following the North Star to freedom.
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Margot Robbie
A matte siren-red lipstick and classic glossy waves are always a winning look at the Oscars.
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Lucy Boynton
We can barely even pay attention to Boynton’s matte red lipstick and killer lashes because all we can see are the stunning pearls strung along her part.
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Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh’s cool and fresh twisted take on an updo is perfect for the 24-year-old nominee.
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Regina King
Regina King looked so elegant in a blush Versace gown with matching pink lipstick and dramatic, sultry lashes.
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Kristen Wiig
The easiest and chicest way to upgrade a pixie cut is to slick it down with a deep side part.
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Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson didn’t just secure her loose updo with pins—she tied it up with silver string for a cool and edgy look.
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Ava Duvernay
We’re showing this picture of Duvernay’s colorful smoky eye to every makeup artist going forward.
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Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria star proved you don’t need rhinestones to wear cool-girl makeup. Sometimes all it takes is a creamy and plush fuchsia lipstick.
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Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union looked glowing as usual, but with the added sparkle of rhinestones perfectly placed in her braids.
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Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde’s smoky cat-eye is the perfect bold look to pair with glowing skin and nude lips.
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