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    When it came to hair, the bob ruled the Oscars red carpet this year

    Time to call your hairdresser

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    Published 25 February 2019 In News

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    Time to call your hairdresser

    In the blink of an eye, the Oscars 2019 are over and done with, marking the end of this year's award season.

    Rami Malek and Olivia Colman cleaned up when it came to the winners' list, while Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga had everyone in awe of their performance of Shallow from A Star is Born.

    And as ever, the red carpet was jam-packed with incredible sartorial moments and beautiful hair and make-up looks galore.

    Gemma Chan went full Killing Eve in an enormous bright pink Valentino affair, while Lady Gaga chanelled her inner Audrey Hepburn in Alexander McQueen, wearing the same diamond the Breakfast at Tiffany's star wore 58 years before her.

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    But when it came to beauty, there was one hairstyle that reigned champion over and over again: The humble bob.

    Emilia Clarke, Charlize Theron, Irina Shayk and more all pulled no punches in the hair department, proving that this timeless style isn't going anywhere any time soon.

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    Feeling inspired to go for the chop? Check out these celebrity bob hairstyles for more inspiration.

    Keep reading for the best bobs from the 2019 Oscars red carpet below...

    Regina King

    Regina King

    The best supporting actress winner served up the perfect textured wavy lob. *Applause*
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    The best supporting actress winner served up the perfect textured wavy lob. *Applause*

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    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    The 1920s boyish bob suits Charlize Theron down to a tee. We think you'll agree.
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    The 1920s boyish bob suits Charlize Theron down to a tee. We think you'll agree.

    Lucy Boynton

    Lucy Boynton

    Another vintage-inspired look, this time seen on Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton.
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    Another vintage-inspired look, this time seen on Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton.

    Irina Shayk

    Irina Shayk

    Irina's chin-length asymmetric bob is sleek hair goals personified.
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    Irina's chin-length asymmetric bob is sleek hair goals personified.

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke

    We're convinced that Emilia Clarke can work just about any hair style or colour. Brunette bob? Check.
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    We're convinced that Emilia Clarke can work just about any hair style or colour. Brunette bob? Check.

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