Here's Liz Taylor arriving at the Oscars in 1957 in full queen mode. With diamonds sparkling at her ears and her shawl trailing behind her, her tiara-accented updo brought the whole "royalty" aesthetic together.

The '60s were all about those atomic hairdos. From beehives to pompadours to ball-like hairstyles that gave your locks a perfect circumference, it was the age of height and hairspray.

The hairspray craze didn't slow down halfway into the decade. If anything, judging by this elaborately teased and knotted up-do, one can only assume more and more women were craving volume.

In 1964 Diahann Carroll walked the red carpet with her hair done up in a way that seemed typical for a ball or a princess-like affair. She looks elegant and fanciful all at once.

Goldie Hawn's hair is the epitome of the '70s: Loose and bed-tumbled, with a flower tucked in for good measure.

Diana Ross shows that there's still a lot of volume during the disco era. She struts down the red carpet in 1973 with her curls teased to incredible heights and pinned up in a way that defies gravity.

It's like the black tie version of a mullet and it's absolutely amazing. In 1983 Meryl Streep showed up at the Oscars in this romantic, '80s-centric style, where her bangs were curled and pinned back, with a short fall of hair cascading in ringlets in the back.

Everything about the '80s was frizzy, including their evening hairstyles. Helena Bonham Carter is the perfect specimen of an '80s It-girl with that teased out, unruly side pony and thick scrunchie.

If you ever went to a grade school dance or wedding in the '90s, you'll understand just how popular Whitney Houston's chunky face framing layers were. They made you feel seductive and mysterious and gorgeous all at once.

In 2003 it seemed like almost every other starlet was rocking a low chignon or side bun while gliding down in designer dresses and diamonds.

In 2005 Christina Aguilera showed up in a piece-y, feathered updo that had the kind of face framing layers that made you think back to the It-Girls in '90s teen movies. It was amazing.

Not sure if it was thanks to the bohemian trend and the Olsen twins, but the late 2000's stamped almost every other woman with a braid.

Penelope Cruz brought back Audrey Hepburn's flair with her low bun and side-swept bangs in 2009. The look gave her the appearance that she had a flirty pixie just like the 'iconic actress in Roman Holiday.

Anna Kendrick went with a romantic, wispy look in 2010 that saw a lot of volume at the crown and piece-y flyaways by her face. Meanwhile when I attempt this look at home I look like I just woke up form a 13 hour nap and my bun came undone. Flawless.

In 2011 Sharon Stone brought the '60s back to the red carpet with her intense and impressive beehive. She outdid everyone in the volume department that year and looked fabulous doing it.

Just like in the '60s, 2012 saw a swell of princess-approved hairstyles that reached major height and glamour. Jennifer Lopez's pristine ballerina bun summarizes the trend perfectly.

The year right after, Salma Hayek outdid J Lo with her own bun that took a messier and more textured approach. But it definitely did not lack any height. And on top of that, she accessorized it with super fun brooches that added additional bling to her dress.

Lupita Nyong'o looked like a dead-ringer for Cinderella in 2014 with her powder blue dress, white headband, and raised updo. She looked stunning and magical all at once.

This faux-hawk ponytail is everything edgy, creative, and amazing wrapped into one. And seeing how it strutted down the red carpet in 2014, it's pretty cool to see that three years later it's still most definitely hot.

In 2015 Emma Stone went with Old Hollywood glam and opted for a low bun and face framing Marcel waves. The result was a flashback to the Silver Screen age of the 1920's.

Also in 2015 was Lady Gaga's innovative, noose-like ponytail updo. Slicked back over her ears and accented with a sprig of red flowers, it was one of the most creative hairstyles among a sea of curls and buns.

Chrissy Teigen's 2016 red carpet look involved a messy, bohemian braid that would make you want to start plaiting your own hair the moment you see it. It involved three braids in the back joining together to make one, and a swept up, beachy front that teased out a couple of face framing hairs. So pretty.

Last year went for a minimalist, under stated trend, where hair was slicked back and away from the face as if the starlets just stepped out of the shower. While it might seem low-fuss and even a little uninspired when compared to the atomic hairstyles of the past, you have to admit the look lets the wearer show off her dress and makeup without distraction.

Updos are never out of trend or season, so it's going to be exciting to see which looks dominate this year's red carpet...and then fold them away for the next time we want to do up our hair for a special night out!