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There were bouncy curls and sleek bobs, but updos reigned supreme this year.

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Keep scrolling to learn exactly how to recreate our favorite updos from the Critics' Choice Awards.

At the ends she transitioned into a perfectly messy fishtail braid.

Then, he repeated the process on the second side.

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The key to holding the look in place: lots of bobby pins.

As a final touch, Perea wrapped a one-inch section of hair around the tie for a polished finish.

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Laini Reevesis the hair pro behindAmy Adams’s fancy ponytail.

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