The Best Beauty Looks at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Sabrina Carpenter

With six nominations tonight, including Album of the Year for Man's Best Friend (she's also performing), pop star Sabrina Carpenter has heads turning on the red carpet in her bridal-esque Valentino gown. We love the romantic makeup pairing: a plump, berry lip, defined brow and soft, smoky eye.

For her hair, celebrity hairstylist Evanie Frausto used Redken products to create an ethereal updo. "For Sabrina's look, the inspiration came to me organically during the fitting when I put her hair into an effortless updo," says Frausto. "Sabrina was my muse, with her signature bangs and volume. We wanted the hair to look soft and airy with pieces that fell naturally down the back like they just landed there."

Frausto tousled the hair before he put it up. "We did not want the hair looking too polished, but a little more unrestricted and free flowing." To tousle, he used Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Spray at the roots and Full Volume Mousse through the mids and ends. Then he did a rough blowdry to lift and used a 1-inch iron to curl the hair in alternating directions.

Olivia Dean

Nominated for "Best New Artist" tonight, Olivia Dean can do no wrong in our eyes. Her voluminous waves, glowing skin and rosy-brown lips are the perfect complement to her stunning sequined and feathered CHANEL gown.

"The inspiration for Olivia is never very far away—it’s always about letting her feel like herself," says celebrity makeup artist Celia Burton. "She naturally has this Diana Ross–esque energy: disco, freedom, glamour and beauty. The look was about honoring Hollywood elegance while keeping it grounded in that effortless London 'cool girl' spirit." Burton used Hourglass makeup to make Dean's natural beauty shine, including Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation in Shade 18, Ambient Lighting Palette in Volume III and Unlocked Satin Crème Lipstick in Larch.

Celebrity hairstylist Rachel Polycarpe says the inspiration for Dean's waves "came from that iconic, high-glam era where hair felt bold, feminine and unapologetically full. 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. The final look is polished yet fluid, with texture and body that feels powerful and romantic.” Polycarpe used Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler In Naturally Curly on damp hair to evenly distribute Olaplex No. 5 Leave In, followed by No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum to minimize breakage prior to heat styling. Once the hair was completely curled, she brushed it out using the Ultimate Detangler Chrome to create the desired shape.

Zara Larsson

The Swedish singer is a sun-kissed goddess on the red carpet tonight, wearing a hand-beaded, two-piece Germanier set. “For Zara’s look, we wanted to enhance her natural texture while adding shine and definition," says celebrity hairstylist John Novotny, who used OGX's Bond Protein Repair Collection and styling products. "OGX made it easy to create a finish that felt effortless, touchable and luminous without weighing the hair down.” To create the textured, mermaid look, he "went in section by section" with Wavytalk's Power Wave, "tilting the iron in the opposite direction each time with a slight slant. This technique creates a natural, tousled finish—effortless waves that look like they were styled by the wind." Larsson's viral hit "Midnight Sun" is nominated tonight for Best Dance Pop Recording.

Coco Jones

Nominated for Best R&B Album, Coco Jones looks absolutely radiant with her fluttery lashes, lit-from-within skin and piecey, "wet-look" lob. “I wanted to channel my inner love girl—give something flirty, a little romantic—that’s just the space I’m in right now,” she told the Associated Press on the red carpet. Celebrity hairstylist Davontae Washington used Shea Moisture products on the singer's hair, saying "the hair was meant to complement the gown, not compete with it. The dress is soft and sculptural, so we kept the hair modern, clean and chic with long, fluid lines and a dewy finish." He started by prepping the hair on damp sections with the Silk Press in a Bottle Prep Cream. "This helped smooth the cuticle, protect against heat and keep the hair lightweight while creating a sleek foundation," he explains. "After blowdrying with controlled tension to maintain softness and movement, I finished the look with the Bonding Oil through the mid-lengths and ends. This added strength, shine and that glossy, wet finish while keeping the hair fluid and touchable throughout the night.”

Kelsea Ballerini

Showing off her snatched contours with a slicked-back updo, the country singer and nominee for "Best Country Album" stunned on the red carpet. Celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan Fisher prepped Ballerini's skin with d'Alba Allthera Double Shot Beauty Massager (that explains the chiseled cheekbones) and then used COVERGIRL makeup to complete the glam. "I started with Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence in Medium to create a hydrated, light-reflective base that evens tone while keeping the skin looking like skin," says Fisher. "For warmth and glow, the TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Bronzer in 320 Caramel Truffle was swept across the high points where the light naturally hits. For lips, I wanted a plush peach tone with a softly blurred edge that felt modern but effortless." She layered several products, using Continuous Color Lipstick in Bronzed Peach as the base.

Doechii

With five nominations tonight, the "Anxiety" rapper was all smiles at music's biggest night in her custom Roberto Cavalli gown. Going for "an earthy, grounded" vibe tonight, Doechii opted for a high ponytail, a nude lip and berry cheek, and thick, fluttery lashes.

Lainey Wilson

Nominated three times tonight, country superstar Lainey Wilson paired her structural Gaurav Gupta gown and Charlie1Horse hat with perfectly highlighted cheekbones, bold lashes and a nude lip. Celebrity makeup artist Afton Williams used Revlon makeup to complete the look, including PhotoReady Lift + Fill Skin Tint 120, C0lorStay Full Time Mascara in Blackest Black and PhotoReady Instant Blur Liner in Murky.

Karol G

The beachy hair texture, the off-the-shoulder Paolo Sebastian gown, the babydoll-pink makeup—Karol G had heads turning. Celebrity hairstylist Cesar Ramirez used Kérastase products to create "soft, bohemian waves that felt modern, undone and unmistakably her." To create this incredible texture, Ramirez used multiple irons and multiple techniques: a straightener, a waver and a 1-inch curling iron." To finish, he "sprayed Kérastase Volume In Powder Texturizing Spray at the crown to create intentional flyaways, and can’t forget my secret weapon, a little Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Milk Anti-Frizz Heat Protecting Spray sprayed on the hands and applied with fingers to separate the waves so it looks a bit disheveled."

Paris Hilton

Swapping her long strands for a chic lob (literally overnight!), Paris Hilton is full glam in a black Nicolas Jebran gown and statement makeup courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Abena Afrane and makeup artist Steven Tabimba.

Chrissy Teigen

We love this ultra-romantic beauty look on Chrissy Teigen. The pulled-back hair and face-framing pieces, the flushed cheek and berry lip are the perfect match for her feminine Caroline's Couture strapless gown. Celebrity makeup artist Kristine Studden used makeup from Prada Beauty Lipstick, Charlotte Tilbury Matte Blush Wand in Pillow Talk, Polite Society Lip Balm in French Caramel and YSL Beauty Golden Oasis Face Palette.