The Most Head-Turning Beauty Looks From the 2020 Grammys
If there's anyone who knows how to really make a splash on a red carpet, it's the stars of the music industry. The singers, songwriters, rappers, and performers in this realm are daring and adventurous in all the best ways and have truly mastered the art of red carpet slayage better than just about anyone. While we hate to play favorites, it's just a fact that we'd be hard-pressed to name a step and repeat that's as consistently exciting as the one at the Grammy Awards. This year, at the 62nd annual gathering of music's brightest stars, the beauty looks were absolute fire.
Don't get us wrong: The year's previous red carpets, like those at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, were a blast to watch, but in terms of excitement and ingenuity, the looks at the Grammys always take the cake. And with a nominee list stacked with some of our favorite beauty queens, such as Lizzo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, and the one and only Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, it's really no surprise that the hair, makeup, and flawless skin inspiration were all on point.
Ahead, check out the most striking beauty looks that garnered standing ovations from team Who What Wear, and be sure to check back frequently for all the dazzling updates.
Old Hollywood glam is always a favorite on any red carpet, so we were so pleased to see Lizzo continuing her appreciation for the vintage look. The soft curls and glowing skin are just too good.
Must-have beauty product: Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream ($18)
Holliday upped the ante on the persistent glittery eye movement with this bejeweled look. It's not easy to make such a bold choice look so effortless.
JoJo gave us our first taste of an expertly executed wet-hair look tonight, and we're so into it.
We need to talk about Ariana Grande. The cat eye, the glossy lip, the sky-high lashes, and that flipped long ponytail? We are living for this drama!
Jamil showed us her take on glittery lids, and her cobalt blue iteration is a fun departure from the more subtle glam we typically see on her.
Okay then, Mr. Porter! The Pose star gave us icy lips and eyes to complete his space cowboy motif. This is a look.
We're so in love with Spalding's bouquet of hair, which is intricately accented with interwoven braids throughout.
Not to toot our own horn, but we seem to remember calling out the blunt-bob haircut trend last year, and ever since, it has reached new heights. London is the latest star to show us her version of the sleek, sophisticated cut.
We can't get enough of this larger-than-life, natural texture. Yes, hair! The lashes caught our eye, as well.
Must-have beauty product: Lashify Drama Gossamer Lashes ($25)
The 18-year-old nominee's signature slime-green roots made an appearance on the carpet, as did an unbelievably long set of emerald nails. Just wow.
Must-have beauty product: Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray ($18)
We can always count on this beauty to serve us freckles, a dramatic eye, and perfectly bushy brows. It's a winning combination in our book.
Must-have beauty product: Pat McGrath Labs Mothership I Eyeshadow Palette ($125)
Can Rogers get any more beautiful? That soft glam and naturally curled ringlets are just angelic.
We're loving this nominee's tousled, waist-length tresses, but the part of this look we're really obsessing over is that jewel-encrusted, ultra-long manicure.
Must-have beauty product: GHD Platinum+ Professional Performance 1" Styler ($249)
Fashion girls may be leaning into mullet hairstyles right now, but don't get it twisted: Lauper did it first. And this girl just wants to have fun.
Mai's crimson-eye look is such a mood.
Is 2020 officially the year of the cat eye? Ambrosio is just one of the huge stars who's making us think so.
Must-have beauty product: 100% PURE Long Last Liquid Eye Liner in Black Tea ($30)
This is one of our favorite looks of the night. The slick bun with '90s-era antennae and icy blue eyes are giving us major vintage Gwyneth Paltrow vibes.
We stand firm in our love of a dark waterline. We seem to be in good company with Cabello's go-to makeup artist, Patrick Ta.
Must-have beauty product: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Eyeliner ($8)
Teigen was positively lit from within.
These French-looking fringe bangs work on every level.
Stefani is always good for smooth, platinum-blonde hair and major lash drama.
Must-have beauty product: Suave Professionals for Natural Hair Define & Shine Gel Serum ($5)
There's nothing we love more than a bold berry lip.
No one rocks a molten chocolate smoky eye or inches upon inches of flowing locks quite like Chopra Jonas. Her husband, Nick Jonas, is a pretty good addition to her look, too.
Chopra Jonas's must-have beauty product: Harry Josh Pro Tools Ceramic Flat Styling Iron 1.25 Inch ($200)
Jonas's must-have beauty product: Kosas Tinted Face Oil ($42)
Up next, check out all the incredible fashion from the 2020 Grammy Awards red carpet.
Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previously Who What Wear's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.
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