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While the gowns did their thing at the 2026 Golden Globes, it was the beauty moments that hijacked the group chat. From Ariana Grande reviving her signature high pony to Selena Gomez’s dark, velvet lip, the night leaned into looks that felt high-glam but surprisingly doable. Think bold haircuts, soft-focus skin and glow-ups that whispered effortless instead of screaming red carpet. These are the beauty moments we’re still refreshing our feeds for.
Selena Gomez
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All eyes were on Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes, where the nominee stepped out with a beauty look inspired by old-Hollywood elegance, familiar territory for the newlywed. The glam (paired with a Chanel gown) was a polished look that felt timeless and modern all at once. Hairstylist Renato Campora styled her deep side-parted bob into sculpted waves, while her makeup stole the spotlight with a rich burgundy lip, soft winged liner and glowing cheekbones. A sleek dark manicure by her long-time nail tech Tom Bachik completed the look, perfectly complementing her black-and-cream off-the-shoulder gown.
Ariana Grande
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After years of living in Glinda pink, Ariana Grande marked a clear style shift at the Golden Globes, debuting deeper brunette hair and a sleek black Vivienne Westwood gown. Her press tour for Wicked: For Good has slowly traced a move away from fairy-tale glamour, and this latest look felt like the closing chapter. Hairstylist Alyx Liu gave the nominee’s signature ponytail a fresh update, softly tucking her bangs behind a loose section for a playful twist, while makeup artist Michael Anthony kept things romantic with fresh pink tones, including R.E.M. Beauty’s On Your Collar Plumping Lip Gloss.
Teyana Taylor
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The night’s big winner matched her career moment with equally striking glam, taking home Best Supporting Actress for her role in One Battle After Another. Teyana Taylor’s signature short was dressed up with swoopy curls sculpted by hairstylist Nikki Nelms, who used SheaMoisture styling products to perfect the shape. Bella Mayven dialled up the drama with silver shimmer layered between sharp black winged liner, paired with a glossy ombré lip.
Jenna Ortega
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The Wednesday star delivered a quietly cool beauty moment with a loose, low up-do featuring a soft, crimped texture. Rather than traditional crimping, hairstylist Cesar Deleon Ramirez created the effect by braiding sections of Ortega’s hair, spritzing them with hairspray, then flat-ironing and unravelling them for a subtle ripple. Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis kept makeup understated with a muted brown Dior lip paired with minimal liner and Ortega’s bleached brows.
Emma Stone
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If the red carpet is any indication (and of course it is), the bob isn’t going anywhere in 2026—and Emma Stone’s is a lesson in effortless cool. The look also served as a master class in growing out her hair after shaving it for her nominated role in Begonia, all thanks to the guidance of her hairstylist Mara Roszak. In an interview with InStyle, Roszak highlighted the importance of capturing a sense of natural movement in the hair. Emma Stone’s middle-parted cut with softly flipped ends felt polished yet easy, the kind of style that shines in motion. Paired with the fresh, minimal makeup (thanks to Nina Park), the look felt versatile and wearable yet undeniably glam. Continue Reading
