The Best Grammys 2018 Red Carpet Beauty Looks
The Grammys 2018 are officially here, and music's big night out always brings a red carpet that hits all the high notes. Before all of the major performances begin tonight, there's already a lot in store as glam squads get your favorite celebs ready. This evening, music's big stars are bringing their true style to the forefront. We've seen it all on this carpet, from glitter red lips to next level extensions. The Grammys carpet is all about experimenting with the usual awards show aesthetic, turning it on its ear with cool updos, unexpected makeup looks, and so much more. These are the looks you'll definitely want to take notes on — and good news, we've got the beauty breakdowns ahead. From Lady Gaga's corset braid to Janelle Monae's bright blue underliner, see all of the looks from tonight's Grammy Awards.
Getty Images1/13See all the beauty looks from the 2018 Grammy Awards.
Getty Images2/13Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga paired her dramatic winged eyeliner and glitter metallic eyeshadow with a show-stopping corset braid. Her makeup was created by Sarah Tanno using Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Blacquer 42 blended on the lid with the Beauty Magic Marc’er Precision Pen Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. For the shadow, she used Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette in Glambition all the way to the brow bone. Ardell Lashes Faux Mink Demi Wispies completed the dramatic effect.
The two fishtail braids, created by Frederic Aspiras for John Frieda, ran down each side of her head and were laced together with a black tie that was the perfect contrast to her platinum hair. He started with John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse to give the hair volume and texture before he parted it. Then, while he created the braids he applied John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Gel. Then after tying off the braids, he wove the corset between them. To hold it in place he used John Frieda Luxurious Volume Forever Full Hairspray.
Her nails were created by [Naomi Yasuda] who said: “Lady Gaga’s look was powerful and fierce from head to toe, so a strong black nail was perfect to complete the look.” She used LED Gel Shade Black Stretch Limo.
Getty Images3/13Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae is serving up all the beauty inspiration tonight with her two-toned pixie cut and a colorful makeup look to match. Her makeup was done by Jessica Smalls using Buxom Cosmetics and Kiehls. She started by blending Buxom Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyeshadow in shades Lingerie Lover, Haute Couture and LBD on her crease. She lined her waterline with Buxom Hold The Line Waterproof Eyeliner in shade Ring My Bell and swept the Buxom Cosmetics Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyeshadow in shade Twilight Tryst on top. Her lashes were created using Eylure Luxe Silk “Trillion” false lashes with a few individual lashes on the bottom. For the lips she used Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1, Buxom Cosmetics Plumpline Lip Liner and Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Lip Polish.
For the hair, her slicked side part gave way for the perfect accessory. Celeb hairstylist Nikki Nelms used SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Conditioning Design Foam to create the sleek finish.
Getty Images4/13Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey shows off the perfect winged cat eye with her celestial Grammys night makeup look. She kept her hair simple, opting for a silky lob and middle part crowned by a floating halo of stars made by Gucci. Celeb hairstylist Sheridan Ward applied plenty of Kenra Professional Platinum Silkening Gloss for a mirror-like finish on her strands.
Getty Images5/13Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello went for the classic look for this year's Grammy's. Her makeup was created by Allan Avendano using L'Oreal Paris Infallible Sculpt Eyeliner and two coats of L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara. Her brows were filled with L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer. For the lips, used L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lip Liner in Au Natural to line them and then used L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Shine Lipstick in Glossy Fawn on top for a dusty rose lip.
Her hair perfectly complemented the look with parted bangs and a low, wispy ponytail. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann created her nail look using her eponymous line of polish in Lady is a Tramp.
Getty Images6/13Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld made her makeup the standout piece of her whole look. She amped up her bronzy glow with bright turquoise eyeshadow blended on her lids and lower lashline. Her hair featured her signature side part and beachy waves created by Gregory Russell. He used John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse at the roots. Then he sprayed John Frieda Luxurious Volume Volume Refresh Dry Shampoo throughout for texture. Then he used John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Touch Up Crèmeto tame the flyaways.
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Getty Images7/13Cardi B
Cardi B slayed the carpet with a larger-than-life updo, complete with face-framing wisps of hair. For her makeup, she went with cut crease lids and pale pink lip. Celeb MUA Erika La Pearl gave her an extra-dramatic lash look using KISS Lash Couture 5th Avenue Collection in Grandeur.
Getty Images8/13Kesha
Kesha's signature blonde locks were the highlight of her beauty look (pun intended). She kept her makeup light with a pink blush that matched her lips and popping lashes on both the top and bottom.
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Getty Images9/13SZA
Best new artist nominee, SZA, kept her signature long locks for this important awards show appearance. Her makeup was light with pink undertones on the cheek and lids. Her lip gloss added a frosty touch that matched her gown perfectly.
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Getty Images10/13Rita Ora
Rita Ora brings us the most dramatic red lip of the night with her old Hollywood glam beauty look. Makeup artist [Kathy Jeung] created the look using Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Plum This Go. She lined the top of her lids for some drama with Rimmel London ScandalEyes Precision Micro Eyeliner in Black and finished with Rimmel London Shake It Fresh Mascara. She slicked her hair back for a simple but stunning look.
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Getty Images11/13Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara's cascading curls — tucked behind the ear on one side — stole the show. Her makeup featured a frosty lip and winged eyeliner, plus subtly smoked out lids. Celeb MUA Sophie Ono gave her face a camera-ready finish with a subtle dusting of Blot Powder by Kryolan.
Getty Images12/13Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick kept her signature beauty style with side-parted waves created by Matthew Monzon using John Frieda Hair Care. Her makeup look created by artist, Lisa Haron, started with Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Lotion to moisturize. For the brows, she used Chantecaille Waterproof Brow Definer in Oak Brown and finished them with Glossier Boy Brow in Brown.
She created a natural eye look with Tom Ford's Cocoa Mirage palette blended with silver metallic shadow in 005 from Pat McGrath Labs. On the lips, she used Charlotte Tilbury’s Nude Kate with Hourglass's Dusty Rose Lipliner in Eden.
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