It's the biggest night of showbiz, which doubles as the biggest night in glam in my books. The Oscars have been serving looks since the Academy Awards were first broadcast in 1929, and today, the 97th iteratation proved to be no different.
Amongst the pre-requisite wins, snubs and sartorial statements, Hollywood's biggest names really brought it when came to hair and make-up, and will undoubtedly be providing us with inspiration for months to come. Here, we break down the best looks from the night, as they come.
1. Yasmin Finney's gunmetal eye
Yasmin Finney went old-school glamour with a classic, gunmetal eye. While red carpet looks have skewed more natural in recent years, I am partial to a real beat, and the actor delivered just that. She paired it with a glossy nude lip, which was just *chef's kiss*.
2. Rachel Sennot's dead girl glam
What better accessory than a dead-eyed stare? Rachel Sennott channelled a look popularised by the likes of Lily Rose Depp and Gabbriette Bechtel, featuring a sculpted eye socket, cheekbones and overlined, cool-toned lips.
3. Elle Fanning's sculptural updo
A Complete Unknown's Elle Fanning channelled old Hollywood glamour with a classic updo that was parted in the middle. You can't go wrong.
4. Selena Gomez' side-swept bob
We've said it time and time again, but 2025 really is the year of the bob, and Selena Gomez's tousled one at The Oscars is a masterclass in effortless precision. Hitting just below the chin, with a rather satisfying flick, the deep side part adds a sense of Hollywood glamour to an otherwise rather simple look.
5. Lupita Nyong'o's pearly hair
I've said it for quite some time, but hair accessories are back in a big way. Lupita Nyong'o channelled a bridal vibe with the addition of some pearl accents in her updo. It's sophisticated but with a dash of fun.
6. Emma Stone's flapper-inspired bob
We're crushing hard on Emma Stone's 1920s, flapper-inspired bob/pixie cut. Replete with finger waves at the front, it's a new look for the La La Land actor, and we're massively here for it.
7. Margaret Qualley's sculptural updo
The beauty memo of the night already seems to be that of the updo. The Substance star, Margaret Qualley wore a super sculptural hairstyle, consisting of several large coifs. The look was created by hairstylist to the stars, and Authentic Beauty Concept ambassador, Anna Cofone.
8. Lily-Rose Depp's soft glossy waves
Providing us with a break amidst the updos was Lily-Rose Depp's super glossy, soft waves. The Nosferatu star also wore her hair in a deep side part, adding some drama to the look.
9. Monica Barbaro's fresh-faced make-up
Monica Barbaro, who starred as Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown made a case for clean-girl beauty, with flushed cheeks and honeyed pink lips.
10. Raye's graphic eyeliner
Ok, so Raye's signature bob is perfection as always, but this look is all about the graphic eyeliner, which is super precise and accentuates the singer's almond-shaped eyes and retro vibe.
11. Miley Cyrus' bleached brows
Bleached brows aren't going anywhere anytime soon. The Hannah Montana star wore the look effortlessly, pairing it with a grungy, 90s-inspired make-up look and a precisely lined, nude lip.
12. Halle Berry's flicked bob
So far, we've seen tousled bobs, 90's bobs, sculptural bobs and messy bobs, and now we have Halle Berry's super sleek one. Flicked at the ends, it's one hell of a statement—not to mention it's super glossy to boot.
13. Doja Cat's Renaissance brows
One of the hottest trends of the year is within the Renaissance canon, with brows being a defining feature. This kind of brow is largely straight, and the singer wore them beautifully.
14. Zoe Saldana's burgundy shimmer lids
Matchy-matchy is well and truly back. Oscar winner Zoe Saldana matched her dress to her eyelids, which were brushed with a sheer, burgundy glitter.
15. Ana de Armas' brown lips
Ana de Armas rocked a nude-y chocolate lip, which harked to the 90s revival, which shows no sign of slowing down.
16. Julianne Hough's waved bob
Out of all the bobs we've seen tonight, Julianne Hough's may just be my favourite. Super voluminous, the face-framing coifs seem to defy gravity (pun intended).
17. Georgina Chapman's sleek waves
Georgina Chapman gave old Hollywood glamour as she supported her partner, Adrien Brody, at the awards. Her honey blonde hair was worn long and was gently curled at the ends. It had that glass-like shine that has been blowing up of late.
