The red carpet at last night's 77th Annual Academy Awards was a paradise full of A-listers swarming the Kodak Theatre, and their fans straining to catch a glimpse of their idols dressed to the nines. Who was wearing what? Did you see the jewelry? How about that hair?

"The Oscars are the epitome of style," says Marc Anthony, Canada's gift to the world of hair care, who spent the last week in Los Angeles creating head-turning styles for Hollywood royalty. "Stardom's most beautiful men and women make it their mission to look their best and set the trends for the year ahead," he says.

A trendsetter in his own right, Toronto's Marc Anthony was official hair sponsor and stylist at Red Carpet '05, a weeklong series of exclusive star-studded festivities leading up to the Oscars.


And the Oscar for Best Hair goes to...

HILARY SWANK - Hilary's hair was pulled off her face and swept into a beautiful, uncontrived bun. It was a safe choice and worked well with her backless dress.

CATE BLANCHETT - Cate was a surefire trendsetter illustrating the latest style in beauty: fluid waves which transitioned into beautiful, cascading curls.

KATE WINSLET - Kate looked stunning with loose, romantic waves gently pulled off of her face. The feeling was sexy bohemian meets classic glamour.

NATALIE PORTMAN - Natalie was a true representation of stylish young Hollywood, wearing a diamond-encrusted headband. It was a modern twist on an elegant tradition.

LAURA LINNEY - Laura went for a sleek, severe style, which would have looked more current with a gentle wave that allowed more movement.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON - The "It" girl who always gets it right was disappointing this year because of the tight frizzy curls reminiscent of a perm. Loose and more unstructured curls would have been a more flattering look for this stunning young actress.

SALMA HAYEK - Salma's style was well done from a technical standpoint but was a bit dated for such a beautiful, dynamic actress.

HALLE BERRY - Although we are used to seeing Halle with beautifully short hair, her new extensions were worn perfectly. The gentle centre part and loose flowing waves deserve accolades over the long tight curls she's been seen in lately.

Photo: beautiful updo of Kelly Lynch. Marc didn't mention this one, but we absolutely loved the style... 

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