Oscars may have their core relation to cinema but when you think about the night of any Academy Awards, what comes to your mind first is the fashion and glamour that the stars spread on its stage and runway. Over the years, the red carpet of the Oscars has been graced by celebrities who truly became the reason for the lasting impression of various fashion trends.
Among these trends, let’s have a look at the top 5 Oscar hairstyles of all time that left an imprint on the public for years and set new standards for beauty in Hollywood.
Oscar Hairstyles of All Time
5. Audrey Hepburn’s Pixie Cut (Oscars 1954)
Contrasting with the voluminous curls that dominated the era of the 1950s, Audrey’s choppy haircut took the fashion industry by storm. Depicting bold simplicity, this hairstyle became synonymous with her sophisticated personality and left its marks in the history of Hollywood.
4. Elizabeth Taylor’s Chic Updo (Oscars 1970)
Truly depicting that history keeps repeating itself, Elizabeth Taylor made a grand statement at the 1970 Academy Awards by rocking a gorgeous baby blue-colored hairbow with her giant curls. The fact that hairbows are becoming so popular currently shows how some red-carpet moments leave a trail of trends behind them that just keep coming back.
3. Farrah Fawcett’s Feathered Waves (Oscars 1978)
Farrah revolutionized the red-carpet hairstyles by bringing her feathered waves to the 1978 Oscars. The hairstyle with voluminous, blown-out waves screamed glamour but with a hint of a carefree vibe to it. Farrah’s almost 50-year-old hairstyle still inspires models and fashionistas today.
2. Halle Berry’s Curly Pixie Cut (Oscars 2002)
Who said pixie cuts only look good on straight hair? Defying these statements was Halle Berry with her short, tousled curls at the 2002 Oscars, which not only accentuated her sparkling eyes and beautiful smile but also became her go-to style for several years. This broke the pattern of usual long hairstyles on the red carpet during that time and encouraged women to celebrate their natural beauty.
1. Zendaya’s Fierce Locks (Oscars 2015)
Who would have thought that the “most iconic hairstyle moment” in the Oscar’s history would be made by an 18-year-old woman of color? Emphasizing why women should embrace their natural hair textures with nothing but confidence, there was Zendaya at the 2015 Academy Awards, with her long dreadlocks styled in a sideways manner. Her hairstyle complimented her sharp features and enhanced the looks of her beautiful white gown.
From Audrey’s pixie cut to Zendaya’s locks, many hairstyles at the Academy Awards left their impression on the hearts of the people through all these years. They did not just set fashion trends, but also highlighted a sense of uniqueness about the Oscars, in all its glory of cinema as well as style.
