If there’s anything you can look forward to every time the Grammys rolls around, it’s great music and even better beauty looks. Last year’s red carpet, for example, saw a resurgence of the Y2K beauty aesthetic, with everything from Doja Cat’s spiky updo and Halsey’s dip-dyed ends to Jasmine Sanders’s frosty lipstick and sleek knotted bun. Now, with the 2023 Grammys upon us, nominees and attendees alike are already taking it up a notch – especially when it comes to the hair, makeup, and nail looks. Only this year, it seems celebrities are taking inspiration from trends across multiple decades.
Taylor Swift paired her signature red lipstick with icy blue eyeshadow that screamed the 80s, as did Amber Rose’s black lipstick and fingerless leather gloves. Cardi B stepped out with a 90s supermodel lip, while Paris Hilton‘s half-up bun hairstyle gave early 2000 vibes. Of course, there’s still much to look forward to in the coming hours in what is sure to be an entertaining show hosted by Trevor Noah, but from what we’ve already seen, quite a few people have already secured a spot on our list of best beauty moments.
While the night has only just begun, keep scrolling to see the best hair and makeup looks from the 2023 Grammys so far.
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Lizzo's Monochromatic Orange Look at the 2023 Grammys
We couldn’t pick a favorite beauty detail from Lizzo’s all-orange beauty look, between the monochromatic eyeshadow, blush, and 3D flower nails. The beauty professionals behind her look include celebrity makeup artist Alexx Mayo using Charlotte Tilbury products and celebrity hairstylist Shelby Swain using Harry Josh Pro Tools and Sebastian Professional products.
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Taylor Swift's Icy Blue Eyeshadow at the 2023 Grammys
Signature red lip aside, the rest of Swift’s beauty look seemed to be a nod to her “Midnights” album – from frosted blue eyeshadow to blue chrome nails.
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Megan Fox's 14K White Gold and Diamond Nails at the 2023 Grammys
While Fox kept her hair (by celebrity hairstylist Peter Lux) and makeup (by celebrity makeup artist Jenna Kristina using Image Skincare) relatively simple for the award show, there was one detail not to be missed: her 24K white gold and diamond nails created by celebrity nail artist and founder of Nails of LA, Brittney Boyce, and Jillian Sassone, founder and creative director of Marrow Fine Jewelry. Boyce used Aprés Nails to create the look.
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Shania Twain's Red Hair Color at the 2023 Grammys
The perfect detail to Twain’s black and white Harris Reed suit? Her bright red hair color matched her lipstick.
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Amber Rose's Black Lipstick at the 2023 Grammys
Rose was dressed in black from face to toe, including her sunglasses, fingerless leather gloves, and (of course) lipstick.
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Paris Hilton's Half-Up Top Knot at the 2023 Grammys
Y2K hairstyles were all over the red carpet at the Grammys, and that was no more evident than with Hilton’s half-up top knot with face-framing pieces. Celebrity hairstylist Eduardo Ponce created the look using Fekkai products.
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Cardi B's '90s Supermodel Lip at the 2023 Grammys
While we couldn’t keep our eyes off of Cardi B’s blue avant-garde gown, her makeup artist Erika La’ Pearl also gave the star the perfect ’90s supermodel lip look using Pat McGrath Labs products and a bronze glow courtesy of SOL by Jergens.
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Mary J. Blige's Gemstone French Manicure at the 2023 Grammys
Just as glitzy as Blige’s dress were her 3D nails featuring rhinestones galore.
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Kelsea Ballerini's Slick Updo at the 2023 Grammys
Ballerini’s slicked-back updo was giving Y2K vibes, which celebrity hairstylist Kelsey Deenihan created using Mermade Hair hot tools. “Over the last few days Kelsea, her stylist Molly Dickson, and I sent back and forth some glam ideas and inspiration and collectively landed on sleek hair pulled off the face with a warm sunny monochromatic makeup look,” she says. “Having the hair pulled back sleek allows the intricacy of the dress’s neckline to be front and center.”
Her makeup featured products from Covergirl, also by Deenihan.
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Julia Michaels's Smoky Makeup and Deep French at the 2023 Grammys
Michaels hit the red carpet in an all-white sleeveless dress that showed off her tattoo collection. She finished the look with a deep french manicure and smoky makeup.
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TEMs's Space Buns and Crystal-Embellished French Manicure at the 2023 Grammys
TEMS’s beauty look included space buns by celebrity hairstylist Kellon Deryck using Aunt Jackie’s products and a crystal-embellished french manicure by manicurist Eri Ishizu using Aprés Nails.
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Jennifer Lopez's Lip Gloss Crystal Nails at the 2023 Grammys
Lopez’s lip gloss nails, by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, featured Aprés Gel-X extensions and crystal embellishments.
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Laverne Cox's Braided Hairstyle and Gold Eye Makeup at the 2023 Grammys
Cox looked stunning at the Grammys dressed in black and gold look. Her nails were by celebrity manicurist Eri Ishizu using Aprés Nails and celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright used Fekkai products to style her ponytail with braided accents.
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Bebe Rexha's '70s Hairstyle at the 2023 Grammys
Rexha’s Farrah Fawcett-inspired blowout was by celebrity hairstylist Cesar Delon Ramirez using Unite Hair products. Meanwhile, makeup artist Diana Shin used Tweezerman products for the singer’s face.
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Camila Cabello's Tousled Waves at the 2023 Grammys
Cabello’s effortless glam featured tousled waves by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos using Great Lengths Hair Extensions and Dyson hot tools. Makeup artist Ask K Holm used L’Oréal Paris products for her makeup.
