Miley Cyrus went for a loose undone look for the Oscars
On the biggest and most glamorous evening of the film industry’s calendar, low slung buns, loose up-dos, high hair and sophisticated curls dominated the red carpet at the 2009 Oscars and who better to comment on the winners and losers in the hair stakes than current British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi?
According to Akin this year’s biggest style winners included Best Actress winner Kate Winslet who looked positively regal, referencing the 50’s with a sculpted faux bob up-do, offset by beautiful earrings and a one shoulder gown. Best Supporting Actress Penelope Cruz also looked stunning combining a classic up-do with an eye-skimming fringe, that had an Audrey Hepburn feel.
Of the other fashion winners on the night Akin says: "Marion Cotillard’s smooth, sleek chignon oozed Parisian glamour and looked ultra glossy, whilst younger actresses including Vanessa Hudgens and Miley Cyrus went for a looser undone feel to suit their age. Working with lots of height at the crown, contrasted with long, loose waves, Angelina Jolie’s half up style showed off her incredible emerald evenings and looked soft and feminine.
"Mamma Mia actress Amanda Seyfried brought a real touch of Hollywood glamour to the proceedings with long shiny blonde waves, reminiscent of Veronica Lake, whilst Benjamin Button actress Taraji P Henson kept it simple, fresh and modern, wearing her cut sleek with a flattering sweeping fringe. Best Supporting Actress nominee, Marisa Tomei’s soft and whimsical style complimented her layered gown, balanced by wearing her hair to the opposite side of her one-shouldered dress.
"Both Amy Adams and Freida Pinto got the right idea with their low slung up-dos, however they were neither messy enough nor polished enough, but instead somewhere in the middle. For such a big event, they should have gone for a more secure and polished finish. Anne Hathaway works the up-do and side parting once again and looks great, but we've seen this look time and again from her and it would be nice to see her change her look from time to time.
"I love Sarah Jessica Parker’s brushed out curls which look dreamy with her fairy-tale gown, but it looks a bit too static. Songstress Beyonce’s ponytail has been styled well with height on top and cascading curls, but it’s far too severe for her and doesn't work with the dress. I like the thinking behind Evan Rachel Wood’s 40’s inspired up-do, but it ends up looking too ‘hairdressy’ and would have looked better with more softness.
"Friend’s star Jennifer Aniston’s hair always looks shiny and healthy which is a definite plus but I’d like to see be more adventurous with her hair. Her small hairline plait added a playful element to her style, but she should have possibly been more committed with the plait to make it more of a feature.
"It’s a good job that model Heidi Klum is so gorgeous, because this look isn't working for her here. It would have worked well either worn down and looser or up and slicked back but the combination here isn't right and again too severe with the hard lines of the dress. On the opposite side of the scale, Jessica Biel looks as if she’s made no effort at all with her half up/down do which is the wrong side of messy.
"Lastly, always splitting opinions, I love Tilda Swinton’s androgynous and pared down approach to fashion and this could have worked well but the combination of the hair colour blended with her skin tone and the colour of her dress is all a bit too neutral."
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