Old-fashioned glamour paved the way at the 2012 Oscars

The 2012 Oscars saw more daring hairstyles and colours than ever before, with a number of retro nods to times gone by. Echoing the golden era Angelina Jolie and Glenn Close opted for curls, whilst Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rooney Mara were seen sporting a much sleeker look.

Jason Cocking, director of Lisa Shepherd London and celebrity hairstylist (whose previous clients have included Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen among others) gives his verdict on last year's most notable looks.