Oscars 2018: Red carpet hair inspiration

The A List had their hair on fleeeeek

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by Ruby Norris |
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Unless you've been living under a large rock/been deathly hungover/a combination of the two (like us) all weekend, you'll be aware that last saw all the A Listers hit the red carpet for the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

And what a night it was.

Frances McDormand gave an incredible acceptance speech, and ACTUAL Hollyoaks star picked up an ACTUAL Oscarand loads of celebs dressed in their fanciest of fancy outfits (some of which were pretty outrageous).

But we all know, no red carpet outfit is complete without a sassy AF hair do. And here's our pick of some of the best.

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Oscars 2018: Red carpet hair inspiration

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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence channelled effortless beauty with her beachy blonde waves.

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Zendaya

How come we never look this glam when we try to rock a top knot?

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Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse's blunt crop paired beautifully with her soft, subtle makeup and blush pink dress on the red carpet.

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Jennifer Garner

Jennifer's bouncy curls are the definition of red carpet glam and the perfect do for the 90th Annual Academy Awards

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Danai Gurira

Black Panther star Danai is channelling some seriously sassy red carpet vibes with white metallic design details.

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Margot Robbie

Crops and bobs seemed to be a big hit on the Oscars red carpet this year and Margot Robbie's icy style is one of our faves.

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Emma Stone

Emma recently permed her own hair but decided to switch it out for a sleek, straight style at this year's Academy Awards.

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Allison Williams

Allison's 40s inspired waves scream old school Hollywood glamour.

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Eliza Gonzalez

We can only dream of hair as rich and glossy as Eliza's brunette curls.

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Salma Hayek

Opting for an up do, Salma softened her look with a loose braids and tendrils.

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Sandra Bullock

Sandra kept things simple yet effective with a sleek, straight style and centre parting.

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Haley Bennett

Haley gave the classic bob a modern twist with a high, choppy fringe.

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Helen Mirren

Helen proves class and style are timeless with her silver crop.

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole's striking blonde locks contrast perfectly with her bold blue dress.

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Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita channelled the glitz of the Academy Awards with a nod to traditional Rwandan culture as she thread gold strands through her hair.

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