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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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    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...

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

    The 1920s boyish bob suits Charlize Theron down to a tee. We think you'll agree.
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    Another vintage-inspired look, this time seen on Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton.
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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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    Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has also written for titles including Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Glamour and woman&home. She was previously Marie Claire’s junior beauty editor. During her career, she’s covered everything from backstage beauty at fashion week to interviews with famous faces like Drag Race royalty and Little Mix. As for her beauty ethos, she’s a big advocate for not having to spend a fortune on beauty products to get good results. When she’s not got beauty on the brain you’ll probably find her reading or Netflix-ing.

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