It Was the Year of the Oscars Updo . . . With a Twist

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Getty/Jeff Kravitz

We're calling it: the 2023 Oscars is the year of the updo — but not just a regular updo, a cool updo. With the awards show officially underway, we've had our eyes peeled for the best makeup and hair trends, and one we've seen over and over is the updo . . . with a little something extra. Whether it's braids, buns with twists, or a ponytail that doubles as bangs, stars were spotted strutting the red carpet serving out-of-the-box looks we couldn't help but drool over.

Ashley Graham, Vanessa Hudgens, Winnie Harlow, and Hong Chau were just a few of the celebrities seen walking the red carpet with updos with a twist. Hudgens was seen with a slicked-back updo with a bow detail in the back, while Harlow sported an updo with fun front wisps. Graham wore a slicked-back updo with twist braids, and Chau popped up on the red carpet with a slicked-back double-bun.

Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite stars' show-stopping updos.

Vanessa Hudgens's Bow Updo at the Oscars 2023
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Vanessa Hudgens's Bow Updo at the Oscars 2023

Florence Pugh's Updo-Meets-Bangs at the Oscars 2023
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Florence Pugh's Updo-Meets-Bangs at the Oscars 2023

Rihanna's Topknot Updo at the Oscars 2023
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Rihanna's Topknot Updo at the Oscars 2023

Ashley Graham's Twisted Braids at the Oscars 2023
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Ashley Graham's Twisted Braids at the Oscars 2023

Lady Gaga's French Braided Bun
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Lady Gaga's French Braided Bun

Hong Chau's Double-Bun Updo at the Oscars 2023
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Hong Chau's Double-Bun Updo at the Oscars 2023

Danai Gurira's Structural Updo at the Oscars 2023
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Danai Gurira's Structural Updo at the Oscars 2023

Sofia Carson's French Twist Updo at the Oscars 2023

Sofia Carson's French Twist Updo at the Oscars 2023

Winnie Harlow's Wispy Updo at the Oscars 2023
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Winnie Harlow's Wispy Updo at the Oscars 2023