Beauty queens out and about!
The Grammys are never about playing it safe. While the Oscars worry about elegance, the Grammys are where celebs let their hair down—sometimes literally. The 2026 red carpet was a masterclass in duality: we saw everything from "I just woke up" bedhead to high-art graphic liner.
If you’re looking for your next beauty mood board, look no further. Here are the 12 standout hair and makeup moments from music’s biggest night.
Miley Cyrus: The "Unbothered" Pony
Miley officially made "messy" cool again. Forget hours in the stylist’s chair; her look was all about French-girl ease. She rocked a super low
ponytail with a wrapped base and wispy, face-framing bangs. It was giving "rockstar off-duty," and we are obsessed.
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Hailey Bieber: The Bob is Gone
Stop the presses—Hailey is growing her hair out. The queen of the bob debuted a sleek, shoulder-grazing "lob" (long bob) that felt instantly more grown-up. She paired the new length with her signature "Rhode" skin—ultra-hydrated and glowing—but with a softer, stained lip that looked polished rather than "wet."
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Tyla: Braided Perfection
Tyla took the classic high ponytail and remixed it. She added deep side parts, loose tendrils, and tiny braids woven throughout the length. It was playful, intricate, and paired flawlessly with a nude matte lip and dramatic lashes.
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Sabrina Carpenter: Blush for Days
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Sabrina stuck to her winning formula: a romantic, bouncy ponytail and her trademark curtain bangs. The star of the show? Her cheeks. That signature "pop of blush" was front and center, proving the coquette aesthetic is still very much alive.
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Lady Gaga: Mother Monster Returns
Gaga didn't come to play; she came to serve drama. She went for a severe, vampy look with slicked-back bleach-blond hair and matching bleached brows. Add in those chiseled, bronzed cheeks, and you have a look that is equal parts terrifying and terrific.
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Billie Eilish: The Humble Barrette
Billie proved you don’t need diamond accessories to make a statement. Her glossy black hair was swept back with a simple black barrette—yes, just like the ones you buy at the drugstore. Combined with expert winged liner, it was minimalist perfection.
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Addison Rae: The "No-Mascara" Look
Addison leaned into Old Hollywood glamour with glossy waves, but the makeup was a surprise. She appeared to skip mascara entirely, opting for a soft, angelic pink palette. It was a risky move that paid off, making her look fresh-faced and ethereal.
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Olivia Dean: Timeless Texture
Sometimes, classic wins. Olivia Dean wore voluminous, cascading waves with a deep side part. Paired with a mocha-toned lipstick, the look added a grounded, timeless dimension to her black-and-white Chanel gown.
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