The Most Memorable Hair and Makeup Moments From the 2026 Oscars
I can’t stop thinking about these A-listers and their stunning hair and makeup looks. 😍
As a longtime beauty editor, I’ve covered countless awards shows over the years. And while I love the Oscars and celebrating film’s biggest night, the red carpet glam usually leans pared-back and predictable. But at tonight’s 98th Academy Awards, the beauty moments felt refreshingly bold and undeniably stunning. I was thrilled to see A-listers going beyond the usual glowy skin and polished blowouts, with plenty of statement-making red lips, sleek and sculptural updos, retro-inspired waves, and eye makeup perfectly color-coordinated with gowns.
So go ahead and feast your eyes on the best celebrity hair and makeup looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet—handpicked by yours truly.
Elle Fanning’s Bridal-Inspired Beauty
Chase Infiniti’s Pastel Glam
Teyana Taylor’s Black and White Winged Liner
Kate Hudson’s Glam Waves
Audrey Nuna’s Rosy Skin and Nude Lips
Li Jun Li’s Classic Red Lip
Lea Myren’s Smokey Eye
Jayme Lawson’s Blue Liner
Rose Byrne’s Matte Red Lip
Emma Stone’s Effortless Bob
Demi Moore’s Glowing Skin
Jessie Buckley’s Slicked-Back Pixie and Cherry Lips
Mia Goth’s Modern Curtain Bangs
Barbie Ferreira’s Retro Curls
Nicole Kidman’s Tousled Waves
Charithra Chandran’s Sleek Updo
Ariana Greenblatt’s Lived-In Curls
Anne Hathaway’s Half-Up, Half-Down Style
Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
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