The 2026 Golden Globes delivered more than just headline-making wins — the red carpet was a masterclass in beauty, setting the tone for the year ahead. With new categories and new awardees to celebrate, the 83rd iteration gathered Hollywood’s top stars at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles for a show-stopping red-carpet rollout. From soft, barely-there glam to bold, statement beauty, celebrities embraced spotlight with innovative makeup artistry, flawless skin and trend-forward hair moments.
The Golden Globes served as the ultimate stage for bold beauty transformations, from unexpected hair colour switches to the return of signature styles with a modern edge. Statement fringes and deep side parts made a strong comeback, worn by the likes of Charli XCX, Mia Goth and Amanda Seyfried, while a modern take on the classic Old Hollywood bob offered a polished take on short hair trends, as seen on Selena Gomez and Ayo Edebiri. Dark, moody glamour also held its ground, with blackened lips, icy smokey eyes and bleached brows proving that gothic beauty still reigns supreme. Balancing the drama, timeless Hollywood elegance resurfaced in the form of glossy curls, sculpted updos and classic red lips — a reminder that some beauty looks never go out of style.
Here are our top eight favourite 2026 Golden Globes beauty moments.
Teyana Taylor
Betty Boop pixie moment
Selena Gomez
Styled bixie cut with a bold red lip
Audrey Nuna
Jet black lipstick and sculptural braid
Ayo Edebiri
Kiss Curl Bixie
Jenna Ortega
Barely-there glam
Odessa A’zion:
’80s-inspired makeup and her signature curls
Tessa Thompson
Mermaid-esque curls and rosey lips
Wunmi Mosaku:
Locs sculpted into a show-stopping updo
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