12 Times Kate Mara's Updo Was Way Cooler From the Back

Kate's bob looked bedhead-y and tousled at the Golden Globe Awards.

The sides of her bob were brought back into a cute, kitschy twist.

At the Creative Arts Emmys, Kate's bob looked like it was just slicked back behind her ears . . .

. . . but from the back, you can see that her strands were pinned back with a retro-looking barrette.

Truthfully, we thought it was impossible to get lob-length locks into a ponytail that's chic, not stubby. But Kate elegantly pulled off a deep part and low ponytail. Bonus points for a heavy dose of angular eyeliner.

If you haven't noticed yet, Kate loves a sleek, textured look. This undercut braid/bun combination was just one example of how she's making gel cool again.

We consider Kate to be on the edgier side of the beauty spectrum, but she has a soft side, too. This updo left a few stray pieces around her face to really play up her girlish features.

. . . And in the back, there was a bevy of bobby pins holding her tucked-under chignon in place.

Kate must have been inspired by Jared Leto's man bun when she rocked this half-up hairstyle. The pseudo topknot showcased of her angular haircut to a T.

So technically this two-toned style isn't an updo, but the sleek look is one of our favorites because of the unexpected element in the back . . .

Check out this hairpiece made of bobby pins!

Kate brought the '90s french roll back in a major way with this piecey, curled updo.

Back when Kate was a brunette, she wore this updo surrounded in black flowers. The look was all dark princess when paired with a smudged eyeliner and defined lashes.

This half-up hairstyle looked something like the side ponytails we loved as a kid, but . . .

From the side, you can see it was a much more grown-up version.

Once again, Kate proved you can accessorize your strands — no matter the length. Chic!

Back in 2010, she grabbed our attention with this loose side braid.