Things are weird right now, let’s just get that out there. The 97th annual Academy Awards felt like a moment of respite from all of that. Known as Hollywood’s biggest night, the 2025 Oscars red carpet saw many stars looking their absolute best. And the hair was interesting!
Sure there was an “Old Hollywood” inspired look here and there but this year we saw vivid color, sculptural updos and new shapes take center stage. Read on for a look at the best 2025 Oscars hairstyles, hand-picked by our team.
Ariana Grande
This updo! The chicest high bun by Alyx Liu. Slicked back af but still soft. We loved it!
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
People like to play it safe at the Oscars. Not Shelby Swain! These pink curls? Everything.
Cynthia Erivo
No hair, no brows, no problems. Cynthia Erivo always stuns. And did you catch the nails by Mycah Dior for OPI?
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
BANGS! What a moment by Tai Simon. And the copper color? Heaven!
Demi Moore
“Oscar waves” for days by Dimitris Giannetos. Giannetos turned to his Dyson tools to give Moore movie star volume and finish for the red carpet.
Doja Cat
Frosted tips never looked so good! Doja’s sculpted squared off hairstyle by Jared Henderson aka @JStayReady was inspired by Grace Jones.
Lily Rose Depp
Gen Z’s icon for all things channeled Old Hollywood with Veronica Lake looking waves thanks to Bryce Scarlett and his Olivia Garden tools.
Lupita Nyong’o
Vernon François did it again! This time “seamlessly integrating” Chanel jewelry and pearls to Nyong’o’s locs. Iconic.
Margaret Qualley
High glam. Another sculptural hairstyle, this one meant to resemble a bow, by Anna Cofone.
Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison won an Oscar for Best Actress, and she might as well have won for best hair. Rena Calhoun created this stunning high bun “in a way that mimics the softness of a ribbon.” Expect to see it everywhere for events!
Miley Cyrus
We have Bob Recine to thank for these big waves — made even more major by the bleached brows.
Selena Gomez
One of the few bobs we saw on the Oscars red carpet and definitely the best. Renato Campora delivered a timeless hairstyle that feels incredibly modern.
Zoe Saldaña
Effortless hair by Mara Roszak. Soft curls really just worked here.
