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Oscars 2024: The Best Hair And Make-Up Looks Direct From The Red Carpet

The best Oscars beauty looks as they hit the red carpet

By Team ELLE
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The Oscars 2024 have officially arrived with the inevitable glitz and glamour synonymous with the annual Academy Awards. And where there's a red carpet there's a whole host of celebrities working next level hair and make-up looks. Whether it's Emily Blunt's ballerina bun, Anya Taylor-Joy's hip-skimming lengths and glowing skin or America Ferrera's hydro bob, this year's 96th Academy Awards brought the beauty looks.

From old Hollywood high glamour waves and red lips, to statement-making updos and modern twists on red carpet classics, these are the best beauty looks from this year's Oscars as they occur.

1

Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner stunned at the Oscars Afterparty, stepping out in an effortless and delicate up-do, complete with a softly blushed complexion and blotted ruby red lip.

2

Sydney Sweeney

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Euphoria and Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney debuted a choppy yet elegant bob for the red carpet, pairing her fresh crop with a gilded monochromatic make-up look.

3

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

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Oscar-winning Da'Vine Joy Randolph made a convincing case for both undone up-dos and statement gothic lips at the award show afterparty.

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4

Alexander Daddario

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Red lips were everywhere on the After Party red carpet, but this glossy oxblood finish from Alexandra Daddario was by far our favourite. Need we even mention her flawless slicked back bun. A convincing case for side partings to be seen here.

5

Lupita Nyong'o

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This architectural up-do was a total transformation from Nyong'o's ceremonial red carpet look. Blue eyeshadow and a glossy charcoal lip? It's safe to say, we're obsessed with this maximalist make-up.

6

Hunter Schafer

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This effortless and clean make-up look has us completely in awe. While we're yet to discover Hunter's exact lipstick shade, you can be sure this wearable red will be on our minds all week.

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7

Hailee Steinfeld

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This warm and sultry smokeshow could only be made better by a tousled, undone wave. If you're looking for a sunkissed make-up look that won't compromise on drama, look no further than this modern Oscars glamour.

8

Florence Pugh

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If you're looking for a lesson in day-t0-night beauty, look no further than this Dune star's tousled French twist update. Paired with a smokier rose gold make-up look, this beauty ensemble is nothing short of award-winning.

9

Margot Robbie

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Margot Robbie kept her make-up and hair chic and minimal for the Oscars via a subtle nude lip, a softer winged eye liner look and glowing skin.

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10

Zendaya

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Trust Zendaya to soft launch an all-new bob – giving her lob haircut the ultimate Hollywood spin, the actor debuted a flicked-out curled bob with an extreme side parting.

11

Charlize Theron

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With her hair swept into a wet-look updo, Charlize Theron opted for a rose matte lipstick and a soft smokey eye.

12

Lily Gladstone

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With her long, voluminous hair, radiant skin and berry lip, Lily Gladstone looked sensational as she stepped out onto the red carpet.

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13

Florence Pugh

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Debuting a fresh take on her classic short crop, Florence Pugh went for tousled waves and a side-parted bob for the Oscars.

14

Emma Stone

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Emma Stone, who won best actress at the Oscars, opted for a classic – a middle parting and soft, sleek waves, radiant skin and glossy lips.

15

Cynthia Erivo

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Cynthia Erivo went for a bold smokey eye and nude lip for the 96th Annual Oscars.

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16

Anya Taylor-Joy

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Proving that XL lengths are ever the chic option on the red carpet, Anya Taylor-Joy stuck to her signature hairstyle and hip-grazing layers.

17

Emily Blunt

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A ballerina bun was the statement look for Emily Blunt at The Oscars, paired with a rose-tinted lipstick and glowing skin, which was prepped by facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine and included Augustinus Bader skincare.

18

Lupita Nyong

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Lupita Nyong opted for a subtle silver shimmer and berry lip for the Oscars.

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Julianne Hough

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An ultra-short razor sharp bob looks like it was made for Julianne Hough, who looked glow-y on the Oscars red carpet.

20

Billie Eilish

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Debuting one of her longest hairstyles, Eilish kept her hair and make-up minimal, with soft layers and nude, overlined lips.

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