The Best Beauty Moments of the 2025 Awards Season

Mar. 15, 2025

Selena Gomez, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo.Photo:ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty; Neilson Barnard/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty

ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty; Neilson Barnard/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty

For us beauty and style editors,awards seasonis the mid-winter pick-me-up we always long for.The stretch of events, which kicks off withGolden Globesand culminates withOscars, never fails to deliver on one glam look after another.This season exceeded our expectations with makeup looks that compel us to DM pros for all details on these gorgeous looks.This season, Cynthia Erivo’s wicked-cool manicures made us do a double take, Olivia Rodrigo’s cat eye inspired us to pick up liquid liner and Demi Moore’s effortless waves blanketed our inspo boards.Read on for pros nailed these and more looks.

For us beauty and style editors,awards seasonis the mid-winter pick-me-up we always long for.

The stretch of events, which kicks off withGolden Globesand culminates withOscars, never fails to deliver on one glam look after another.

This season exceeded our expectations with makeup looks that compel us to DM pros for all details on these gorgeous looks.

This season, Cynthia Erivo’s wicked-cool manicures made us do a double take, Olivia Rodrigo’s cat eye inspired us to pick up liquid liner and Demi Moore’s effortless waves blanketed our inspo boards.

Read on for pros nailed these and more looks.

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Best Red Carpet Hair Debut: Emma Stone

Emma Stone.Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage

Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage

02of 10Best Nails — Hands Down: Cynthia ErivoCynthia Erivo.David Fisher/Shutterstock; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImageCynthia Erivo’s nail artistMycah Diorhas been working overtime this awards season. On every red carpet, the star has a fresh set of decked-out nails that pull together her lookandnod to herWickedcharacter Elphaba. At the Grammys, Erivo shared her inches-long looks took approximately “five hours” to create. The look was perfected using five OPI shades, including the cobalt blue hue,Fiyero’s My Mani, from the brand’sWickedcollection.

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Best Nails — Hands Down: Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo.David Fisher/Shutterstock; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage

David Fisher/Shutterstock; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage

Cynthia Erivo’s nail artistMycah Diorhas been working overtime this awards season. On every red carpet, the star has a fresh set of decked-out nails that pull together her lookandnod to herWickedcharacter Elphaba. At the Grammys, Erivo shared her inches-long looks took approximately “five hours” to create. The look was perfected using five OPI shades, including the cobalt blue hue,Fiyero’s My Mani, from the brand’sWickedcollection.

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Best Masterclass in Blush Application: Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

04of 10Best Reason to Master Liquid Liner: Olivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo.Lester Cohen/GettyOlivia Rodrigomight only be 22, but she’s already got a signature makeup look: winged liner. Her makeup is so inspiring, in 2024 she becamea face of Lancôme— and for hertrip to the Grammys, makeup artistMelissa Hernandezused theIdôle Linerfrom the brand to create her edgy, precise flick.

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Best Reason to Master Liquid Liner: Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo.Lester Cohen/Getty

Lester Cohen/Getty

Olivia Rodrigomight only be 22, but she’s already got a signature makeup look: winged liner. Her makeup is so inspiring, in 2024 she becamea face of Lancôme— and for hertrip to the Grammys, makeup artistMelissa Hernandezused theIdôle Linerfrom the brand to create her edgy, precise flick.

05of 10Best Grooming Game: Colman DomingoColman Domingo.Savion Washington/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via GettyColman Domingoand his groomerJamie Richmondare so close, the actor presented her withInStyle’s Imagemaker Awardin 2024. Sometimes the pro uses makeup on her client to boost his natural radiance, but for the SAG Awardsshe went au natural with stunning results. The look “reflects the essence of who Colman is: beautiful, bold, and unapologetically himself,” Richmond said. She used Charlotte Tilbury skin care to cleanse his skin and boost moisture, which she locked in with the brand’sAirbrush Flawless Setting Spray. “Since it has aloe vera to keep skin smooth and supple, and Japanese green tea to keep skin hydrated, it keeps the skin looking radiant all night long — it’s like a skincare secret weapon,” she told PEOPLE.

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Best Grooming Game: Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo.Savion Washington/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Savion Washington/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Colman Domingoand his groomerJamie Richmondare so close, the actor presented her withInStyle’s Imagemaker Awardin 2024. Sometimes the pro uses makeup on her client to boost his natural radiance, but for the SAG Awardsshe went au natural with stunning results. The look “reflects the essence of who Colman is: beautiful, bold, and unapologetically himself,” Richmond said. She used Charlotte Tilbury skin care to cleanse his skin and boost moisture, which she locked in with the brand’sAirbrush Flawless Setting Spray. “Since it has aloe vera to keep skin smooth and supple, and Japanese green tea to keep skin hydrated, it keeps the skin looking radiant all night long — it’s like a skincare secret weapon,” she told PEOPLE.

06of 10Best Nod to Old Hollywood Glamour: Selena GomezSelena Gomez.ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyNearly every awards show, there seems to be an homage to the gorgeous looks of decades past. At the SAG Awards,Selena Gomez’s makeup artistHung Vanngoput his spin on the timeless vibe witha beautiful red lipusing two products from the star’s brand: Rare Beauty Kind Words MatteLiplinerand MatteLipstickin Devoted. And she’s proof positive the duo has staying power: when she hit the stage toaccept an awardhours after the carpet, the formulas were still vibrant — and hadn’t budged.

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Best Nod to Old Hollywood Glamour: Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty

ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty

Nearly every awards show, there seems to be an homage to the gorgeous looks of decades past. At the SAG Awards,Selena Gomez’s makeup artistHung Vanngoput his spin on the timeless vibe witha beautiful red lipusing two products from the star’s brand: Rare Beauty Kind Words MatteLiplinerand MatteLipstickin Devoted. And she’s proof positive the duo has staying power: when she hit the stage toaccept an awardhours after the carpet, the formulas were still vibrant — and hadn’t budged.

07of 10Best Pinterest Inspo for Viral ‘Lazy Girl’ Hair: Demi MooreDemi Moore.Neilson Barnard/GettyWe’re certainDemi Moore’s hair is full of secrets, but her proDimitris Giannetosrevealed a few of them after the SAG Awards, whereshe made a convincing case for embracing the “lazy girl” hair trend. He used a volumizing mousse at her roots to build body and texture, then blow-dried her hair with a round brush to create lift and smooth all over. Two different curling irons — a 1-inch and a 1.5-inch — gave the pro uneven waves for a more natural feel. A texturizing spray and the his magic hands added the finishing touches for the tousled look. “Demi is far from lazy,” he assured, “but this trend perfectly balances the structure of her outfit.”

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Best Pinterest Inspo for Viral ‘Lazy Girl’ Hair: Demi Moore

Demi Moore.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Neilson Barnard/Getty

We’re certainDemi Moore’s hair is full of secrets, but her proDimitris Giannetosrevealed a few of them after the SAG Awards, whereshe made a convincing case for embracing the “lazy girl” hair trend. He used a volumizing mousse at her roots to build body and texture, then blow-dried her hair with a round brush to create lift and smooth all over. Two different curling irons — a 1-inch and a 1.5-inch — gave the pro uneven waves for a more natural feel. A texturizing spray and the his magic hands added the finishing touches for the tousled look. “Demi is far from lazy,” he assured, “but this trend perfectly balances the structure of her outfit.”

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Best — and By Far the Most Creative — Updo: Lupita Nyong’o

Savion Washington/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty

Lupita Nyong’oalways serves up beauty inspiration, especially on Hollywood’s biggest stages. For herreturn to the Oscars, the star (whose stylistMicaela Erlangerdressed her in Chanel) and her longtime hairstylistVernon Françoiscollaborated on this beautiful sculptural updo decorated with Chanel High Jewelry pearls that were hand-picked for this moment and sent to the proto complete his work of art.

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Best Reminder to Embrace Your Hair Texture: Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Emma McIntyre/Getty

10of 10Best Pic to Bring to Your Colorist: Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan.Phillip Faraone/VF25/GettyLindsay Lohancapped off awards season at theVanity Fair Oscar Partyin a custom sequin-covered Balenciaga gown, almost 100 carats of Lorraine Schwartz Colombian emeralds and natural diamonds and the most luxurious blonde hair color of 2025. Her pro, color guruTracey Cunningham(who updated 17 stars’ shades for the busiest weekend in Hollywood and dozens more throughout awards season, including Emma Stone’s, above!) dubbed this color “honeycomb blonde.” The Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique used the brand’sBLONDEME 9+hair color to get her luminous strawberry blonde with a dimensional quality and high-shine that exuded It-girl glamour.

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Best Pic to Bring to Your Colorist: Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan.Phillip Faraone/VF25/Getty

Phillip Faraone/VF25/Getty

Lindsay Lohancapped off awards season at theVanity Fair Oscar Partyin a custom sequin-covered Balenciaga gown, almost 100 carats of Lorraine Schwartz Colombian emeralds and natural diamonds and the most luxurious blonde hair color of 2025. Her pro, color guruTracey Cunningham(who updated 17 stars’ shades for the busiest weekend in Hollywood and dozens more throughout awards season, including Emma Stone’s, above!) dubbed this color “honeycomb blonde.” The Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique used the brand’sBLONDEME 9+hair color to get her luminous strawberry blonde with a dimensional quality and high-shine that exuded It-girl glamour.

source: people.com