A NO-cost beauty trick used on a major Hollywood red carpet is now giving fans a fast way to look more lifted and less tired.
The simple styling move was shown off after the , where the actress shared how her glam team helped create a fresher look.
Anne Hathaway revealed a free red carpet beauty trick using hidden braids to create a more lifted, awake lookCredit: Getty
The 43-year-old was getting ready for the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre when she let fans in on the hack.Credit: Instagram
Her hairstylist Orlando Pita, explained that he braided a small section on each side, then pulled them to the backCredit: Instagram
The secret was a pair of small hidden braids pulled back on each side of the head to create a subtle lift around the eyes.
revealed the trick in behind-the-scenes footage posted the day after the March 15 Oscars in Los Angeles.
The 43-year-old was getting ready for the ceremony at the when she let fans in on the hack.
Her hairstylist Orlando Pita, explained that he braided a small section on each side, then pulled them to the back, PEOPLE reported.
He then styled the rest of her hair so the braids could not be seen.
That is when pointed out the payoff of the look.
“And you look a little bit more awake,” she said, before adding. “That’s the trick.”
The video also showed Hathaway joking about her contour during prep.
“This is The Witches 2,” Hathaway said.
“The return of the grand high witch. She figured out mouse life, and she’s back.”
Her glam team for the night included Pita, makeup artist Hung Vanngo and facialist Gavin McLeod-Valentine.
The finished featured a strapless Valentino gown, Bulgari diamonds, long black gloves and Roger Vivier heels.
Hathaway later appeared on stage during the ceremony with Vogue editor .
The pair presented Best Costume Design and Best Makeup & Hairstyling.
They also made playful nods to The Devil Wears Prada 2 during the broadcast.
At one point Hathaway asked, “Anna, just curious, what do you think of my dress tonight?”
Wintour replied, “And the nominees are…, before later joking, Thank you, Emily.”
The hair trick, though, ended up stealing attention because it offered a quick, free way to fake a more awake and snatched look without makeup or surgery.
Hathaway later appeared on stage during the ceremony with Vogue editor Anna WintourCredit: Getty 
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