Oscar night is the social event of the year in Hollywood and traditionally provides a big bonanza of elite formal hairstyles. Both brand new and classic designs glamorize the most famous stars. Here are some of the best this year...
Reese Witherspoon (34) walked the red carpet in high style on Sunday night with a formal ponytail. Pulled back and raised, her blonde hair stood out--literally and figuratively--and helped the bubbly actress make a grand entrance.
Scarlett Johansson (26) has a new bob with lots of sass. How cute is that?! The charming picture of Scarlett clearly shows her creative texture, but it doesn't reveal that it is heavily weighted to one side. This is a fun new hairstyle without bangs. It's different in the way the bends are more like kinks than curls. Kids in the 80s had something like this. Teenagers and other women like her in their 20s can rock it today.
Cate Blanchett (41) with her latest short haircut. It is neat and stylish with a touch of finesse that many mature women can appreciate. The dimensional pizazz and clever integration of the heavy layers represent a fine example of elegant half bangs. Pale red and light blonde haircolors complete the sophisticated evening look of the talented thespian.
Hailee Steinfeld (14) looks totally adorable with her sweet updo. The shape is classical and classy. The default style of the front section is usually dull, but Hailee has enhanced it with a thin headband that is bright and slightly sparkly.
Sunrise Coigney (38) with a geometric bob. It is chin-length with unusually sharp corrners. The straightness stands out immediately; the blunt ends strike a harsh note. The clean lines are well-defined and virtually at right angles with a point on the jawline. It's quite a masculine idea but the full fringe with blonde highlights softens it. The bright and thin streaks fan out evenly. Although it is undoubtedly simple it is somehow provocative. You definitely need the right personality to pull off this imposing and potentially intimidating cut. The tone is completely no nonsense; it suits a tough businesswoman. (Courtesy ABC)