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(Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)Artist—Adir Abergel, Bryce Scarlett, Christine Nelli, Gregory Russell, Kylee Heath, Michael Silva, Riawna Capri, Tymothe Wallace, Vernon François
By Christen Grumstrup·May 08, 2026
In the regular world, people watch the Oscars to find out who wins for Best Actress, Best Actor or Best Picture. In the hairdressing world, we watch the Oscars for those stunning red carpet hairstyles. And with stylists like Adir Abergel and Riawna Capri creating the looks behind some of our favorite celebs, it’s no wonder we like the pre-show more than the actual awards! Here are 10 of our favorite looks straight from Hollywood’s biggest night—the 2018 Academy Awards!
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