The top knot was all over the red carpet at the 2024 Academy Awards. But, the often casual look has gotten a major, elevated makeover. From Issa Rae's tightly twisted 'do to Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's tousled look with tendrils, the top knot is anything but simple tonight.

Out of all of this award's season red carpets, the Oscars beauty looks are reading more classic and clean to balance the high-glamour gowns. So keeping the hair swept up and out of the face allows the clothes to do all the talking — making a top-notch top knot the perfect fit. Ahead, browse all of the best top-knot styles at the Oscars.

Laverne Cox

Cox, who served as an E! Red Carpet Rundown host, wore her honey-blond strands swept up in a full-bodied top knot. Her bun comprises pinned-up curls for a super romantic look.

Gabrielle Union Wade

Union Wade's hair is slicked back into a sleek and simple top knot, featuring a subtle swoop on her edges.

Emily Blunt

Blunt's bun has a purposeful lived-in and wind-swept vibe. Her ombré locks are brushed away from her face in a relaxed way that beautifully juxtaposes her super-structured gown.

Issa Rae

Rae's intricate up-do feature many twisted sections of hair woven together into one top knot. Some of the twists are in a lighter, cinnamon hue to complement her brunette strands.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Ramakrishnan's top knot is piecy and ethereal, with a curled, pinned up bun framed by two romantic tendrils.

Ryan Michelle Bathe

Texture is the star of Bathe's bun. Her coily lengths are swept back into a super-high in, anchored by a twist at the base.

Allison Hsu

Hsu kept her look clean and simple, with a neat and tidy top knot. Her face-framing tendrils have subtle bend, adding movement to the look.