The 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards red carpet was filled with luxurious gowns, but we couldn't keep our eyes off of all of the glamorous hairstyles . There were bouncy curls and sleek bobs, but updos reigned supreme this year. From Kerry Washington 's wavy fishtail braid to Lily Collins 's twisted chignon, the intricate hairstyles made us excited about choosing a holiday look. If you're planning on attending a work party or gearing up to hit the dance floor on New Year's Eve, these red-carpet looks will give you major inspiration. Keep scrolling to learn exactly how to recreate our favorite updos from the Critics' Choice Awards.
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Nicole Kidman
Celebrity hairstylist Kylee Heath created Nicole Kidman 's red-carpet bun. Instead of pulling all of Kidman's hair up, Heath gave the classic look a twist by fanning out the ends. To help the look last all night long, use MOP C-System Firm Hair Spray ($24; mopproducts.com ) to lock the strands in place.
Kerry Washington
At a first glance, Kerry Washington 's hairstyle might look like a wavy bob, but it's actually a cool fishtail braid with face-framing layers. Hair pro Takisha Sturdivant-Drew started with a French braid on the right of Washington's head and curved the woven strands around to the left. At the ends she transitioned into a perfectly messy fishtail braid. To score the wet-texture look, Sturdivant-Drew saturated Washington's hair with Neutrogena's Triple Moisture Recovery Mask ($6; bedbathandbeyond.com ) and left it in for the evening.
Lily Collins
Once Lily Collins 's hair was divided into two sections, celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell twisted one side towards the nape of the neck. Then, he repeated the process on the second side. The key to holding the look in place: lots of bobby pins. After both sides were finished, Russell knotted the loose ends and secured the look with Matrix's StyleLink Texture Builder Messy Finish Spray ($18; ulta.com ).
Bella Thorne
From the front, it looks like Bella Thorne is wearing a typical ponytail, but a burst of blonde color gave her updo an unexpected twist. Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Perea prepped the sleek look with Suave Professionals Luxe Style Infusion Smoothing Lightweight Weather Proof Anti-Frizz Cream ($5; target.com ) and Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray ($68; nordstrom.com ) before blow-drying and flatironing. As a final touch, Perea wrapped a one-inch section of hair around the tie for a polished finish.
Amy Adams
Laini Reeves is the hair pro behind Amy Adams 's fancy ponytail. To prepare Adams's strands for the big night, Reeves applied Davines OI All In One Milk Spray ($32; birchbox.com ) all over the actress's roots. After Adams's hair was completely dry, Reeves pulled it up into a mid-height ponytail and curled the loose pieces for an effortless, wavy finish.
Hailee Steinfeld
To achieve Steinfeld's look, Mark Townsend pulled the top half of the actress's hair up into a reverse chignon. Then, he smoothed strands and added shine with Dove's Serum-In-Oil Regenerative Nourishment ($6; target.com ). Before Steinfeld hit the red carpet, Townsend tackled flyaways with a toothbrush and Dove's Extra Hold Hairspray ($4; target.com ).
Ariel Witner
At first glance, it seems Ariel Winter got a haircut before the Critics’ Choice red carpet, but the hairstyle is actually a result of clip-in extensions. Celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Colombini made the faux bangs look as real as possible with the help of Oribe's Dry Texture Spray ($44; walgreens.com ). The oil-absorbing formula took away a bit of the unnatural shine of the extensions and added dimension to the mod cut.
