Just as important as gowns and accessories, hairstyles too are scrutinized on the red carpet. Fashioned by experts, they have the difficult challenge of standing out all the while remaining well-kept throughout the night. It's no surprise that the chignon starred in Cannes. Whether disheveled, banana, XXL or ballerina style, it showed up in various styles. Romantic hairstyles, especially the braided crown, were also popular, as were long flowing locks and the simple but forever-in-style blow-out.

Fan Bingbing
For her walk up the steps, the Chinese actress presented a ravishing chignon, decorated with a flowered headband perfectly paired with her dress.

Emma Stone
The American actress wore an ultra-sophisticated banana chignon that revealed her neck and bare back

Natasha Poly
The beautiful blonde Russian showed off cascading locks for a guaranteed retro glamour look.

Sienna Miller
Surely one of the standout hairstyles of the fortnight: the actress and member of the jury’s braided crown was a hit on the Croisette.