Elegant updos were a staple on the Oscars red carpet, as always. This year they were mostly a bit retro, and not too constructed or complicated. That’s great for those of us hoping to copy the look for our own special occasion.

One of my favorite looks – in fashion and beauty – came from Elizabeth Banks, seen above. I love the simplicity of the side-parted hair swept back into a chic bun, and the sparkly headband adds just enough glam for a night as special as the Oscars. (The jewels help, too.) For this look you probably want to give hair a good blow out so that it’s smooth and voluminous at the start. Then part hair on the side most flattering for your face, and brush into a low ponytail. Some shorter pieces may need to be pinned, but with this look the headband will also help keep those pieces in place. Then construct a simple bun and secure with pins. Stick to “hidden” bobby pins since you’ve already got a glam accessory going. Lots of hairspray is key to keep this looking posh and put-together, I always like Redken Workforce.

Amanda Seyfried chose a more severe, lacquered-down version of the same look, with a more feminine bun with curled pieces escaping in the back.

Both Rachel McAdams and Jennifer Lopez, above, chose more modern, tousled updos. Stylist Robert Vetica created J. Lo’s look by applying Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream on locks and blow drying straight. After it was dry he pulled hair back into two pony tails, one on top of the other, just below the crown. He curled each pony tail with an iron and brushed hair out to create volume. He then pinned hair up into a bun and pulled out some strands for a textured effect. He pulled out flyaways around her forehead as well and finished with high-hold hairstpray.

By far the most complicated look, with a little bit of a ’40s feel, was Diane Kruger’s. Her side-parted and rolled hair was secured with a pretty silver clip. Unfortunately, I can’t begin to reconstruct this and when attempting at home it would probably be best to take a picture to your stylist.

It would be remiss to mention Oscars updos this year and not point out the train wreck that was Sarah Jessica Parker’s hair. The dress, while beloved by some, also didn’t do it for me, so all together it was just not pretty.

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Tags: 2010 Oscars, 2010 Oscars hair, Amanda Seyfried, Diane Kruger, Elizabeth Banks, jennifer lopez, updos

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