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These 15 Grammys Beauty Moments Are 100% Worth Recreating

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Published on Feb 4, 2026 • 8 min read
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Awards season is here, and it’s bringing with it some award-worthy beauty moments. At the Grammys, celebrities took to the red carpet in some unapologetically bold looks, and leaned into some of 2026's hottest beauty trends

Fantastical hairstyles, like FKA Twigs’ spiked red hair and Chappell Roan’s romantic Renaissance-style ‘do, took center stage alongside moody makeup looks including Lady Gaga’s cool-toned eyeshadow and Sabrina Carpenter’s soft and glowy glam. Plus, stars like Kehlani proved the minimalist manicure movement is still going strong. 

TLDR—there’s so much hair, makeup, and nail inspiration to take from the Grammy Awards, and we’ll be recreating these looks ASAP (with the help of a few beauty experts). From Olivia Dean’s bouncy ‘70s curls to Zara Larsson’s golden manicure, these are the 15 Grammys beauty looks that dazzled us most. Keep reading to see our top Grammys beauty moments, including tips from the celebrity glam teams themselves.

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1. Sabrina Carpenter’s Angelic Glowy Glam

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Sabrina Carpenter looked absolutely angelic on the Grammys red carpet thanks to her subtle inner-eye highlight, delicate blush draping, and cascading updo. In fact, her makeup artist, Carolina Gonzalez, described the look as “baby angel with a touch of romance.”

Her glam was very light-handed—in other words, easy enough for even makeup beginners to replicate. To get that glowy look, highlight the inner corner of your eye with a shimmery eyeshadow, like this OFRA COSMETICS Sparklights Topper in shade Glisten. Then, grab a radiant blush like DRUNK ELEPHANT O-Bloos™ Rosi Drops, and apply it to the tops of your cheeks, blending the product upward for a sculpted look. 

2. Olivia Dean’s Bouncy '70s Curls

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Olivia Dean’s bouncy '70s-style curls made sure she was in the spotlight even before she took home the Grammy for Best New Artist. “The inspiration came from that iconic, high glam era where hair felt bold, feminine, and unapologetically full,” says hairstylist Rachel Polycarpe. “I wanted to capture that sense of drama and movement, big volume, soft curls, and a natural confidence, but modernize it so it felt effortless rather than styled.”

To get the look, she first prepped Dean’s hair with OLAPLEX Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner, then used a detangling brush to distribute Olaplex’s Bonding Oil. After blow-drying Dean’s hair smooth and straight, she added Olaplex’s Dry Shampoo at the roots for extra volume and texture, then used a curling iron to create soft curls. Polycarpe finished off the glamorous look by brushing out the curls for a softer effect, and using hairspray to hold the style. 

3. Chappell Roan’s Romantic Renaissance Hair 

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Leave it to Chappell Roan to bring Renaissance style to the red carpet. While her risqué Mugler outfit is making headlines, we can’t help but focus on the burgundy fishtail braids, teeny tiny crimps, and messy curls that descended down her back. Her bouncy bangs also served as the perfect complement to her intense eye makeup, which makeup artist Andrew Dahling created by blending taupe, gray, and pink eyeshadows. “We wanted the look to be sultry and smoky, with a little ’90s influence to honor the era this archival gown comes from,” he says. That said, there’s no better way to recreate the look than with LAURA GELLER Dream Team Eyeshadow Palette, which comes with all the shades you need to embrace your inner Renaissance muse.

4. Doechii’s High-Set Curls

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Is Doechii the perfect curl-inspo or what? To create her fountain of curls, hairstylist Matthew Lewis put her hair into a high-set ponytail, allowing her soft coils to spill out in every direction. The updo allowed Doechii’s warm and bronzed glam, which matched her rusty orange and plum-colored dress, to shine through. A mulberry blush like the KULFI BEAUTY Mehndi Moment Blush in shade Lucky Lotus will help you get a similar look, especially if you pair it with a glossy brown lippie like the PRETTY VULGAR CEO of Lip Gloss in shade “Boss.” 

5. Zara Larsson’s Golden Manicure

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Zara Larsson leaned into the siren trend with her metallic, mermaid-y outfit—plus a manicure to match. Celebrity manicurist Juan Alvear helped her get the look by first applying APRÉS Long Natural Almond Gel-X Tips. After painting on the APRÉS Base Gelcoat X, and before curing the polish, he added gold leaf flakes to her nails. Then, Alvear applied and cured a gel topcoat to encapsulate the gold leaf flakes. 

Now here’s where the details really start to come in. From there, Alvear added a chrome gold gradient, then applied a layer of Extend Gel Novice over the entire nail surface before embedding beads and sequins into the gel. After that cured, he finished off with the APRÉS Top Gelcoat X to add a final sheen over the glittery mani. 

6. Tyla’s Sweeping Side Part

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Like it or not, Tyla’s Grammys look proves the side part is officially back (sorry middle part die-hards). The star opted for a voluminous ponytail with a deep side part and loose waves swept to one side. The dramatic look covered up half her face, letting us see only one of her lightly winged eyes created by makeup artist Jimmy Stam with the IMPRESS Individual Lash Kit on the outer corners of her eyes. Get a similar look with these J LASH Faux Mink Lashes, which you can cut into smaller sections and apply solely on the outer corners of your eyes. You’ll end up with a glam that’s just as floaty and flirty as Tyla’s, even more so if you also grab a pinky-brown lippie like the RACHEL COUTURE Lipstick in Henna.

7. Lady Gaga’s Cool-Toned Glam

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Even Mother Monster’s minimalist looks have a dramatic flair. Makeup artist Sarah Tanno created Lady Gaga’s glam by sculpting her eyes with a cool-toned bronzer, using a fluffy brush to flare the product up and out into a smokey wing. She matched the look with the HAUS LABS Le Monster Lip Crayon—we recommend shade Peach Matte, and a bit of lip oil, with the latter blotted off for a more subtle look. 

The best part about this monochrome glam? You can use one product to line your eyes, lips, and more. Tap into Gaga’s glam with the HAUS LABS The Edge Precision Eyebrow Pencil in Auburn.

8. Kehlani’s Minimalist Manicure

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Kehlani’s subtle manicure is proof the minimalist nail trend is anything but over. Celebrity manicurist Johana Castillo crafted the look using the APRÉS Long Sculpted Stiletto Gel-X Tips, reshaping them into an almond shape for a slimmer finish. After painting on a nude base with the APRÉS Gel Couleur in Forgotten Film, Castillo added textured chrome details, mixing an extending gel with the APRÉS Gel Couleur in Birnam Wood to create the perfect details. She then added diamonds and gold chrome—duh!—and finished off with the APRÉS Top Gelcoat X. While Kehlani’s look is totally red carpet-ready, this look can also be worn to dinner, work, or anywhere you want a little extra sparkle. 

9. Laufey’s Dreamy Lavender Eyeshadow

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Laufey looked absolutely ethereal at the Grammys in a shimmery lavender eyeshadow. Legendary makeup artist Nina Park created her look by first dusting on a violet eyeshadow, then topping it off with a sparkly purple shadow—like this PIXI BEAUTY EyeLift Max in Amethyst—in the inner corners of her eyes. A dainty flick of black eyeliner, plus a dash of peach blush on the apples of her cheeks, makes Laufey’s look truly breathtaking. Lean into the romance of her look with tousled waves straight out of a fairytale. 

10. FKA Twigs’ Sculpted Red Hair

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FKA Twigs is no stranger to weirdly wonderful hairstyles. Her intricate Grammys ‘do, created by hair stylist Louis Souvestre, saw her vibrant red tresses molded into a crown of spikes, as well as a flowing mane that featured several woven symbols and braids. If you’re daring enough to try to recreate the look, we recommend grabbing a super-strong gel like the FATBOY Styling Cream. For ultimate smoothness and styling ease, start with wet hair and work a good amount of gel—more than you might think you need—into your hair before weaving and braiding. Let your hair speak for itself by pairing it with a minimal makeup, like Twigs’ blurred liner and barely-there lipstick. 

11. Charli XCX’s Smokey Glam

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Charli XCX is really having her moment, and so is her signature glam. The singer stepped out to the Grammys in a snatched makeup look, complete with a smokey eye and a perfect nude-pink lip. Makeup artist Yasmin Istanbouli reached for the YSL Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette in 720 to make Charli’s eyes the focal point, but you can reach for a similar nude palette like the SMASHBOX COSMETICS Always on Mood Board Eye Shadow Palette—which also comes with its own brat green shade. Use a voluminous mascara like the LAURA GELLER Glamlash Volumizing Mascara to bring extra definition to your eyes, and finish off the look with a nude lip. We love the LAURA MERCIER Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick in Nude Sateen.

12. Rosé’s Cute Curly Bob

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Rosé underwent a major hair transformation for the Grammys, trading in her usual long locks for a curly platinum bob instead. Her new ‘do featured a subtle side part, face-framing bangs, and playful ringlets. To get the doll-like look, you’ll want to grab a curling wand, which will help you create tighter curls than a curling iron. After blow-drying your hair and adding a texturizing mousse (and heat-protectant!), take your curling wand and curl your hair away from your face on each side. Don’t worry if your curls aren’t perfect—that adds to the playfulness of the look!

13. Hailey Bieber’s Blurred Burgundy Lipstick

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Hailey Bieber is always repping a gorgeous lip combo, and her Grammys look is no exception. The standout of her '90s-inspired glam, done by makeup artist Mary Phillips, was no doubt her diffused burgundy lip. It’s a look that is relatively easy to copy and wear beyond the red carpet. Grab a similarly colored lip liner, like this LAVAA BEAUTY Lip Carver: Soft Lip Pencil in the shade Radish, and start by tracing the outline of your lips. Soften the lines a bit with a finger or a lip brush before going in with a muted ruby lip product, like the LAURA MERCIER Petal Soft Lipstick Crayon. After blending, try diffusing the edges of your lip look by lightly tapping a tissue over your lips. This will help you get that natural, lived-in finish that Hailey is known for.

14. Teyana Taylor’s Sleek “Wet” Hair

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If Teyana Taylor’s skin-baring Grammys outfit wasn’t enough of a show-stopper, her sleek hair definitely was. With the help of hairstylist Nikki Nelms, Teyana rocked a wet-hair look that’s surprisingly easy to DIY. To create the look, Nelms straightened Teyana’s hair, then used an ultra-hold gel to slick back her strands and lay down her curly edges. That’s it! Try using the LEE STAFFORD Grow Strong & Long Protein Treatment Styling Cream to get Teyana’s look. Not only will it smooth brittle strands, but it’ll repair your hair while you wear it. Now that’s award-worthy.

15. Addison Rae’s Fresh-Faced Glam 

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Addison Rae loves a barely-there makeup look, and there’s no one that does a simple-yet-stunning glam better than makeup artist Nina Park. The secret to creating Park’s signature “pillowy” lips? Careful blending, of course, but also using a lip liner that’s just a bit more cool-toned and deeper than the base lip color. In this case, you’ll want to grab a nudey pink shade like the BISHA Essential Lip Designer Liner in shade Brooklyn. Together with a coral-pink lipstick, like the LAURA MERCIER High Vibe Lip Color in the shade Peek, you’ll have Addison’s near-natural pouty lips. Contrast the minimalist look with big-barrel Hollywood curls for a look that’s “2 die 4.”

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