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Whats for certain as with every Oscars ceremony: Our jaws dropped multiple times.
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Show-stopping beauty looks were the theme of the night.
We expected the unexpected.
We expected elegance to the nth degree.
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We expected to be inspired.
And Hollywood’s finest delivered.
But then again, theDunestar manages to be cool no matter the occasion and Sunday night was no exception.
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HairstylistAdir Abergelsays the look was a nod to 1990s early Madonna era.
To achieve the undone texture,Virtue Texturizing Spraywas added directly at the roots.
A delicate bend and fresh ends make it red-carpet-ready.
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Quannah Chasinghorse and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai
A moment for the beautiful couple… and a (long!)
pause to take in every gorgeous detail of their ensembles.
hey noteQuannah Chasinghorse’szig-zag part, gilded braids, and glossy orange-red lip.
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(Take a closer look below.)
And, of course, we can’t ignore the duo’s glowing skin.
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Lupita Nyong’o’snatural glow extended well beyond her face.
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Makeup artistNick Barosetells Allure he dustedAshunta Sheriff Unicorn Multichrome Glitter Shadowon her collarbones and arms for the glimmering effect.
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President Barbie kept things classic with a twist.
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Lived-in texture created by hairstylistLaini Reeveswas the foundation for Emily Blunts’s Grecian whimsical bun.
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The hero product:Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris Invisible Hold Hairspray.
Peach Makeup Reigned Supreme
Hailee Steinfeld
She is beauty, she is grace.
And we would add she isglowing.
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Hailee Steinfeld’s monochromatic peach makeup was damn-near angelic.
Her sleek cascading ponytail, styled byRobert Vetica, is rather stunning, and shiny, too.
A little blush, a little eyeliner, a little bend in the hair.
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Actress Jennifer Lawrence’s timeless approach was spot on for the Academy Awards (as was her gown).
Makeup artistRachel Goodwinwas behind the ethereal glam.
Subtle (but striking!)
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makeup was a perfect complement to this statement-making hairstyle.
If ever there was an award-worthy blowout, this would be it.
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StylistRikkie Gajdacreated an old Hollywood blowout on Becky G with curls cascading down her back.
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The finishing touch,Tresemme Keratin Smooth Weightless Silky Shine Spray, added a glossy sheen.
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