The marathon of awards season is well underway, with the 2026 Grammys airing live on Sunday, Feb. 1.
After the old Hollywood glamour of the Golden Globes, music’s biggest night is taking a more experimental turn. Pop star glam is back, after all. For proof, look no further than one of the year’s nominees for Best Dance Pop Recording, Zara Larsson: the singer showed up with bigger-than-life mermaid waves cascading past her hips, paired with her signature pink blush. FKA Twigs, meanwhile, debuted bright and bold red hair that made a statement against her nude gown. Even Paris Hilton leaned more 2016 than “clean girl” with a black smoky eye.
There were also plenty of red carpet staples, including bobs (naturally). Rosé wore hers extra curly, while Coco Jones styled hers straight with subtle bends. And Addison Rae, who’s nominated for Best New Artist, stuck with a classic Old Hollywood hairdo, albeit paired with a plunging bellybutton cut-out in her dress.
Here, find the best hair and makeup looks spotted at the 2026 Grammys.
1Zara Larsson’s Mermaid Hair
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Zara Larsson fully committed to the mermaid theme, from her sequined bra top-and-skirt combo to her crimped waves. Celebrity hairstylist John Novotny created her Ariel-coded lengths using OGX’s Bond Protein Repair collection and Wavytalk hair tools.
2Sabrina Carpenter’s Babydoll Blush
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3Rosé’s Curly Bob
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4Tyla’s Crimped Pony
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5Coco Jones’ Wavy Lob
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