The awards season is so fun! Checking out all the gorgeous red carpet beauties and wondering who will win “best dressed”, “best hair”, or “worst look of the night” keeps Twitter active and gives bloggers something to post about. The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will air tomorrow, March 7th, and you can bet that today all the celebs are doing their pre-red carpet beauty routines, including deciding on how to wear their hair on the big night!
Daily Makeover Associate Editor Megan McIntyre caught up with a celebrity stylist to bring us the red carpet hair predictions:
While we can’t predict who’s going to take home a glittering trophy on Oscar night, we can make some educated guesses on what the stars are going to wear on the red carpet–we’re sure to see some sparkly gowns, loads of jewelry and lots of pretty hair. Aussie celebrity stylist Sarah Potempa took us one step further, breaking down the four celebrity hairstyle trends that she thinks will dominate the red carpet come Sunday. Check out her predictions and hairstyling tips on how to get the looks.
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Modern Old Hollywood
The Old Hollywood glamour (à la Veronica Lake and Grace Kelly) look isn’t a stranger to the red carpet–we’ve seen more than our fair share of celebs going the retro-glam route. Potempa says that the difference this year will be a less literal take on the retro and a focus on a “softer, more natural version of this glamorous curl.” Look for center parts, lots of shine, soft waves and vintage hair accessories, as shown here on Rose Byrne, to freshen up the Old Hollywood style.
To get the look, Potempa advises spraying damp hair with Aussie Sun-Touched Shine Conditioning Spray, then blowing it dry. Make a clean center part with a tail comb, then, using a large barrel curling iron, curl 2-inch sections of hair in an upward direction, secruing at the root to cool. Brush hair out and spray with strong hold hairspray to hold in place.
Photo: © Steve Granitz/WireImage
Softly Sideswept
A recent red carpet emergence has been the swept-away trend: Buns, ponytails and braids that boast loose, volumized tops that are swept over and placed on the side. An elegant interpretation of this side swept hairstyle is the version here on Kate Hudson. It gives her a look that’s equal parts structured and loose.
To get the look spritz a volumizing spray to roots and blow dry hair straight up, creating exaggerated lift. Tease the crown, then create a deep side-part on the top of the head that swoops over dramtically to one side. Gather up hair in the back and secure it with a ponytail holder. Twist it into a loose chignon and then pin into place to complete the appearance of a soft, side-swept look.
Photo: © Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Polished & Tucked
The Oscars red carpet usually has more bling than a Mariah Carey concert, with most celebs dying to show off their fabulous jewelry. Because of this, Potempa predicts we’ll be seeing a lot of “brushed and tucked behind one ear,” hairstyles, like here on Zoe Saldana. It’s a classic and simple look that’s defined by loose, free-flowing hair that is tucked behind the ears on one or both sides and has a healthy-looking texture.
To get this look, apply Aussie Mousse + Leave-In Conditioner to the roots of damp hair to add moisture to your strands before you start styling. Next, make a clean side part and blow dry hair smooth with a flat brush. Apply a soft hold hairspray to large sections to lock in the style and create a polished finish.
Photo: © Steve Granitz/WireImage
Soft & Simple Updo
On a night when everything from 12-foot long feathered tiers to pounds of gauzy chiffon are the norm, it makes sense that many stars, like Anna Kendrick here, would want to keep it simple with their hair. “This season we saw a lot of voluminous, textured updos at the Golden Globes and we expect to see a few more at the Oscars, but with a sense of elegance and calmness to them,” says Potempa. “They’re a great way to show off a neckline or a gorgeous face.”
To create this look at home, apply mousse to the roots of your hair and blowdry upwards. This wil create height that will add an air of interest to your bun. Then, going section by section on the top of your head, spray the underside of hair with texturizing spray and backcomb. Secure in the back with a ponytail holder and create a bun to complete the look.
Remembering that the Academy Awards are the most elegant of the award shows, which style do you hope to see plenty of tomorrow night?
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Great predictions! At the Golden Globes, many stars went understated, less flashy than usual. Perhaps it was because of the economy, or perhaps because it was so soon after the Haiti quake. And don’t forget the Haiti pins.
I wonder if we will see the same trend at the Oscars? I’m generally not a fan of mixing politics with Awards Shows, but awareness of tragedy is different than hijacking your acceptance speech. It’s traditionally a more formal event, but the economy is still suffering and so are Haiti and now Chile. I am curious to see if/how this affects the styles.
See you on Sunday…via Twitter
The unpinned soft curls style looks to pretty! Cannot wait for the red carpet photos
You know…I usually watch the Oscars just to see the dresses, jewelry, and hair. I’m sure I’m not alone in my shallow habit. =)
@Jordana Lorraine: Yes, see you Sunday on Twitter! Can’t wait to hear your comments on hairstyles!! I’m thinking understated will still be the main vibe. There are always those who show up flashy and over-the-top but I’m expecting lots of blush tones and soft colors for this show. Hair and makeup will be fairly simple as well. But I’d love to see some red lips!
Kellie, it’s the only reason I watch. Typically after red carpet, the TV goes off! I can follow Twitter to see if anything “newsworthy” is going on + see the winners!
AKellieS you are certainly not alone!!
@Tammy I’ll “see” you there!
Will be starting hair commentary via twitter by 6pm @jordanalorraine!