Lady Gaga Was Hiding a "Secret" Manicure Under Her Oscars Gloves (That Only Cost $9)

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Red carpet beauty doesn't always consist of the most expensive makeup, hair, and skincare products. Sometimes what your favorite celebrities opt for on Hollywood's biggest night costs as low as $4. Ahead, see 13 stars and their drugstore beauty picks of choice for this year's Oscars.

Danai Gurira
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Danai Gurira

Before setting a 1920s Fred Leighton headband upon Danai Gurira's head, hairstylist Larry Sims used Biolage products — like the BlowDry Glotion ($15) — to create and set her cornrows.

Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

When Lady Gaga removed her gloves, she actually debuted Essie's Spring collection. On her nails was the pink-beige Essie Nail Polish in Stirring Secrets ($9), which manicurist Miho Okawara had topped with Essie Speed Setter ($15).

Letitia Wright
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Letitia Wright

Prior to putting Letitia Wright's hair into an updo adorned with pearls, celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen said she applied Dove Style and Care Curls Defining Mousse ($5) from the roots to the tips in order to help protect Wright's hair.

Lucy Boynton
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Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton's elegantly coiffed hairstyle was created with one-inch Velcro rollers and finished with Suave Professionals Firm Control Finishing Hairspray ($3).

Amandla Sternberg
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Amandla Sternberg

Maria Menounos
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Maria Menounos

The halo of butterflies around Maria Menounos's head was made by two Sincerely Jules by Scünci Metal Butterfly Headbands ($10 each).

Regina King
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Regina King

Regina King's glamorous beauty look was also practical, as she wore KISS Lash Couture Naked Drama Collection in Tulle ($7) on her lashes.