Oscar wasn’t the only accessory that sparkled at last nights show luxurious, brilliant hair shined its way throughout the main event. Pureology PureArtists Mary Katherine Hecht, Tyson Daniel, Sherilynn Smart, Darren Pena and April Webster and Wendy Belanger list the top three hair trends of last night’s 81st Academy Awards along with step-by-steps for you to achieve the award show look at home. 

Top celebrities including Michael Shannon, Viola Davis, Amy Adams, Taraji P. Henson, Jane Seymour and Ted Danson, that attended the WOW! Creations Lifestyle Gifting Lounge at the Beverly Hilton Hotel received Pureology InCharge Firm Finishing Spray

…and GlossingMist Shine Spray in their gift bags.

Top hair trends at the Oscars:
1. Elegant Partial Up-Do as seen on Angelina Jolie
2. Futuristic Mold as seen on Kate Winslet
3. Chic Chignon as seen on Natalie Portman

Elegant Partial Up-Do: 

Angelina Jolie.

1. Set the hair with a 1.5 inch curling iron using Pureology InCharge Flexible Styling Spray. Pin the curls, let set and cool.

2. Lightly back brush the top and side sections of the hair.

3. Smooth the side sections first, and pin the left side panel to the center back. Criss cross using bobby pins creating an X with the bobby pins.

4. Repeat this on the right side placing this section directly next to the left side panel.

5. Gently brush the top section back towards the crown using InCharge Flexible Styling Spray to smooth the hair and place this hair over the hair pins that formed the X’s.

6. Pin this section with hairpins to cover the previous pins and add security to this section.

7. Finger rake the remaining hair with ShineLuxe to blend the textures.

8. Finish with TakeHold Flexible Non-Aerosol Hair Spray and GlossingMist Shine Spray.

Futuristic Mold:

Kate Winslet.

1. Set hair on rollers using SprayGel.

2. Brush out the set and tease the base.

3. Smooth the hair and mold with ShineLuxe and a nylon brush.

4. Tuck hair under at the base of the neck and pin.

5. Finish with GlossingMist Shine Spray for shine and InChargePlus Firm Finishing Spray for strong hold.

Chic Chignon:

Natalie Portman.

1. On wet hair use a cocktail of equal parts NanoGlaze Styling Hair Crème and EssentialRepair InstantRepair for hold and humidity resistance.

2. Dry hair and set with 3/4 inch iron using SuperSmooth HotIronProtectionSpray Spray to create ringlets.

3. Finger comb out the ringlets and gather into a low chignon in the back of the head (sides should be a smooth as possible).

4. Create a ponytail at the neck pinning curls individually to the back of the head, layering and building until there is a chignon looking structure.

5. Use DryShine Hair Styler and NanoWax Moldable Hair Texture to work with the curls on an individual basis.

6. Finish with InCharge Firm Finishing Spray for and GlossingMist Shine Spray.

Makeup artist Gita Bass created Tina Fey’s red carpet look for the 2009 Oscars. Gita shares her red carpet tips and techniques for creating Tina’s makeup look yourself.

Luminous Skin: “Glowing radiant skin is a must on the red carpet! I love using the Elizabeth Arden Mineral Powder Foundation-it contains mica which reflects light creating a luminous finish that’s never greasy, and it is virtually invisible on the skin, perfect for HD.”

Smoky Eyes: “I wanted to give Tina a soft smoky eye, so I chose a gunmetal shade instead of a harsh black. The Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil is the perfect tool as it delivers a great amount of pigment and it blends beautifully. Adding a little shimmer on the inner corners and the upper lid creates a 3 dimensional finish that really pops.”

Sexy Lashes: “To accentuate Tina’s sexy feline shaped eyes, I added some individual lashes on the outer corners of the upper lid. Curl the lashes and add 2 coats of mascara before adding the lashes-this way you can see where the gaps are and just fill them in.”

Bold Lip: “A natural lip is a great compliment to a smoky eye. I chose Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Pink Honey Pearl. It’s sheer enough to not compete with the eye but contains a hint of gold to add some warmth to the face.

…For added staying power, line the lips with a liner the same color as your lip, fill in the line and then layer the lipstick over the top. To create an even sexier pout, add a sheer layer of pink gloss – I used Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lip Gloss in Pink Pout.

Retro ruled the red carpet last night, with 30s, 40s and 50s glamour on display. Smooth waves and constructed pinning ushered in new, softer styles that were timelessly elegant.

Kevin Mancuso, Creative Director for Nexxus Salon Hair Care, created the modern and romantic updo worn by presenter Natalie Portman. With a sweeping side part and soft curl, pinned into a beautiful knot at the nape of her neck, the look was deceptively easy to create. Kevin described how to get the look below in a few simple steps.

How-to Get Natalie Portman’s hairstyle at Oscars 2009:

Step 1: Apply a volumizing styler to the roots, like Nexxus Root Exxtend, to add body into the hair.

Distribute a medium-hold mousse, such as Nexxus Mousse Plus, throughout hair to and maintain and support the structure of the style. More modern updos employ product instead of teasing to build body, for a softer, healthier look. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, concentrating on the ends to smooth the hair.

Step 2: After drying, use a medium sized curling iron throughout the hair to create uneven waves and set the shape around the face. Once curled, create side part and pull hair back and away from the face. Then, take various sized sections of the curled hair and twist and pin back to create the updo. Insert an elegant, decorative pin above the updo to draw attention to the intricate details of the style.

Step 3: Finish look with a light-weight hairspray, like Nexxus Comb Thru, to help secure the style throughout the evening.

Products Used:

Nexxus Root Exxtend Volumizing Root Lifter
Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam Styler
Nexxus Comb Thru Natural Hold Design and Finishing Mist

Oscar presenter Marion Cotillard once again proved to be one of the most striking and beautiful arrivals on the red carpet. Robert Vetica for Moroccanoil Styles Marion Cotillard’s Hairstlye for Oscars 2009. Robert Vetica is the author of the new book, “Good to Great Hair” (Fair Winds Publishing).

Top celebrity hair stylist Robert Vetica, who styled Marion Cotillard’s hair for her La Vie En Rose Best Actress Oscar win last year, created a flawless, dramatic look that worked to perfection with the elegant John Galliano for Christian Dior gown that she wore.

Marion Cotillard.

Vetica created a shimmering, ultra modern take on the French Twist, that was inspired by Cecil Beaton’s portraits of the great fashion and society icons of the 40′s and 50′s. Polished and styled close to the head, the French Twist was rolled large and emphasized volume for a contemporary edge.

To create the beautifully sculptured French Twist, Vetica first blow-dried Marion Cotillard’s hair with a round brush using Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (MSRP: $30.00 / 10.2 fl. oz.) to smooth, detangle strands and to prevent frizz, and created a low side part. He then teased the hair all over with added attention to the crown and the back of the head.

He then brushed the teased hair and shaped it into a full, lavish French Twist, rolled and pinned it in place, then used a rat tail comb to lift the crown and emphasize the volume from the back.

Vetica then finished with a light spray of new Moroccanoil Gold Glimmer Shine to give the look a luminous, natural looking and long-lasting shine. (MSRP: $24.00 / 3.4 fl. oz.).

This year for the 81st Annual Academy Awards three of the most beautiful hair styles seen of the red carpet were created exclusively by Fekkai stylists using Fekkai products.

Frederic Fekkai’s Renato Campora tended to the tresses of Best Actress Nominee, Kate Winslet. INSPIRATION: A modern day Grace Kelly that compliments her total look and silhouette. A wavy texture with a dynamic shape.

Kate Winslet.

How to get Kate Winslet’s Oscars 2009 Hairstyle: Start by applying FEKKAI MORE ALL DAY DENSITY STYLING WHIP on wet hair. Blow-dry smooth with the FEKKAI EXTRA LARGE ROUND BRUSH to create some volume. Then use a one inch curling iron and let it set for 20 minutes. Brush it through and use the FEKKAI COIFF MAGNIFIQUE ULTRA LIGHT FINISHING CRÈME at the ends to help roll hair under. Finish with FEKKAI SHEER HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

The products all by Fekkai: Fekkai More All Day Density Styling Whip ($25), Fekkai Extra Large Round Brush ($65), Fekkai Coiff Magnifique Ultra Light Finishing Crème ($23), Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23)

Frederic Fekkai’s Adir Abergel styled Best Supporting Actress, Marisa Tomei’s locks. INSPIRATION: Cascades of soft movement mirroring the twists and turns of the dress.

Marisa Tomei.

How to get Marisa Tomei’s Oscars 2009 hairstyle: Start by applying FEKKAI MORE ALL DAY DENSITY STYLING WHIP to roots and FEKKAI COIFF PERFECTOR ANTI-FRIZZ SILKENING CRÈME from roots to ends. Blow dry hair with a round brush and pin it in place as it cools down. Next, take the hair and pin it loosely with hair clips in desired twist and turns. Make sure that the bangs are on an angle and look soft with some loose hair falling naturally. Using hair pins and bobby pins place them to hold the shape and remove the hairclips.
Finish with FEKKAI SHEER HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

The products all by Fekkai: Fekkai More All Day Density Styling Mousse ($25), Fekkai Coiff Perfector Anti-Frizz Silkening Crème ($25), Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23).

Frederic Fekkai’s Adir Abergel styled presenter, Jessica Biel’s locks. INSPIRATION: A very romantic almost victorian look, sexy and feminine.

Jessica Biel.

How to get Jessica Biel’s Oscars 2009 hairstyle: Start out by applying FEKKAI COIFF BOUFFANT LIFTING & TEXTURIZING SPRAY GEL at the roots combined with some FEKKAI ALL DAY HAIR PLUMP on ends. After applying the products take the blow drier and hand dry the hair completely getting all of the natural texture to come out. Follow this by taking a 1″ curling iron and curling random pieces. Once finished, pull up half of the hair allowing a few pieces to fall down and frame the face. Braid two small braids on either side of the temples and pull them back.
To finish the look spray hair with FEKKAI GLOSSING SHEER MISTand FEKKAI SHEER HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

THE PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel ($23), All Day Hair Plump ($95), Glossing Sheer Shine Mist ($23), Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23).

81 Academy Awards red carpet looks: I can’t complete my Oscars 2009 red carpet looks recap without my favorite beauty, Jennifer Aniston. I want to know the secret to Jennifer Aniston’s gorgeous hair! I love how the front section of Jennifer’s hair is braided. The haircolor is perfection, I’m still working with my hairdresser to get that same exact shade on me…might take some time:)

Tell us what you think! Does Jennifer Aniston looks hot or not?