The Most Impressive and Creative Celebrity Hairstyles of 2020

Hairstylist Larry Sims was the master behind Danai Gurira's incredible faux hawk/twist/braid hybrid at the SAG Awards. It appears that Sims sectioned Gurira's hair into three large parts. Each of these sections were knotted and braided, going from the very front of her hairline, down to the base of her neck, leaving the rest of the braid to fall down her back. A truly stunning work of hair art.

All award season long, hairstylist Peter Lux (who splits his time between London and LA) has created mane masterpieces on Florence Pugh, and her look for the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards was no different. For this look, Lux gathered her hair into a high ponytail and created all kinds of loops and swirls, which were then pinned into place. This formed one incredibly intricate, slightly wet-looking updo that, frankly, we're still totally in awe of.

Saoirse Ronan's asymmetric updo at the BAFTAs was totally unexpected and original, and we loved every aspect of it. "The shape mirrors the silhouette of a classic greaser coif, and I added a feminine touch by creating a soft, floral-like faux bang to sit gently across her forehead," said hairstylist Adir Abergel, who used Virtue Volumising Primer (£34) to prep the hair and make it easier to twist and shape.

Scarlett Johansson couldn't decide between a bun and a ponytail, so she opted for this beautiful hybrid of the two. Hairstylist Jenny Cho pulled Johansson's hair back in a taut ponytail, which she then twisted and looped to sit vertically, leaving the ends of the ponytail loose at the nape of Johansson's neck.

Hairstylist Kevin Fortune created a Rapunzel-esque two-strand twist on Naomi Ackie at the BAFTAs. The twist started at the nape of her neck and came all the way down to her waist, draped over the exposed shoulder on her one-shoulder gown.

Oh, hello, asymmetric bob haircut, courtesy of stylist Peter Lux. Michelle Williams — who won for outstanding performance by a female actor at the SAG Awards — wore her platinum-blonde bob in a deep side part, with the shorter side tucked behind the ear and topped off with a twinkly silver clip in the shape of a feather. The other side, which was left down and given a very soft wave, gave a nod to old Hollywood glam.

Lucy Boynton stuck pearls on her side part for the Oscars red carpet, so we're going to stick pearls to our side part. Actually, on second thought, we might leave that to the professionals. Boynton proved once again that she's incapable of being boring when it comes to her red carpet beauty looks. Hairstylist Jenny Cho created soft waves using Hair Ritual by Sisley and used gorilla glue (not recommended to try at home!) to stick six pearls along Boynton's part.

Dua Lipa was one of the celebrities who made us fall in love with the '90s "piecey" hair trend again. Hairstylist Chris Appleton is the man behind the comeback (also creating a very similar style on Jennifer Lopez at the SAG Awards), pulling Lipa's hair back into a sleek topknot (complete with a porcupine spike!) and leaving two chunky, face-framing pieces of hair hanging out that perfectly framed her chin, ensuring the style felt equal parts modern and nostalgic.

When Lupita Nyong'o steps out on the red carpet, she immediately captures the attention of beauty editors everywhere who are eager to see exactly how she's chosen to wear her hair and makeup. And her hair for the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards — which was pulled up into a high pouf and wrapped in gold wire — was truly a sight to behold. "There will never be a rainy day with these #AfroClouds🙌🏾✊🏾," her longtime hairstylist Vernon Francois wrote in an Instagram post that showcased his dreamy creation.

Hairstylist Owen Gould created a slick, superlong braid on Rachel Brosnahan for the Critics' Choice Awards. To make sure her classic plait was extra special, Gould wrapped metallic silver thread around the base of the ponytail, then crisscrossed the length of the thread all the way down the braid until the ends. We love how the thread picks up the jewelled appliques on the skirt of her dress.

It's not just us non-celebrity folk that don't have time — or, erm, simply forget — to get our roots dyed. In an interview with People on the SAG Awards red carpet, Charlize Theron confessed she couldn't fit in a salon appointment, so her hairstylist, Adir Abergel, improvised by adding a Tiffany & Co necklace along her centre part. Now, we might not be adding real diamonds to our roots the next time we need a touch-up, but this is definitely a hair concept we can get on board with.

Marsai Martin went full-on '90s when she stepped out for an appearance at the Lexus Uptown Honours Hollywood event in February. The Black-ish actor wore box braids in a bob style that threw it way back to similar hairstyles worn by Brandy in the '90s. And if you look even closer, you'll notice the spiral hair gems, giving us all the nostalgic hair accessory feels.

Leave it to Janelle Monáe to step out with a new way to wear one of our favourite hair accessories: pearls. The singer-songwriter and actor attended the annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards wearing a braided side bun adorned with small pearls that matched her polka-dot dress perfectly.

For Gabrielle Union's Vanity Fair Oscar Party look, hairstylist Larry Sims embellished her braids with strands of tiny rhinestones that he actually placed on top the braids, creating the illusion that her hair actually grew that sparkly.

Billie Eilish pulled her signature neon hair back into a low bun and curled her curtain bangs for an elevated look at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars party. Her "drenched" lime-green roots are one of this year's biggest hair-colour trends.

Amandla Stenberg's box braids for the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars party took six hours to do, but it was worth it. Hairstylist Mariah (Yaya) Leilani created the look by cutting platinum-blond extensions into a chin-length bob.