Though they were temporarily postponed due to the SAG/AFTRA and WGA strikes, the Emmy Awards made a return to the red carpet on January 15 in Los Angeles. Our favourite celebrities, who got their awards season feet wet at the Golden Globes just a few weeks earlier, were ready for the occasion, all glammed up for an evening of celebrating the best and the brightest on the small screen.
What hair, makeup and manicure trends should you be keeping your eye on this year? Stars like Jenna Ortega, Ayo Edebiri, and Selena Gomez gave us some of the best beauty inspo, including Ortega's anti-Wednesday Addams neutral mani, Edebiri's chic chin-length bob, and Gomez's deep burgundy lip. Red and pink tones ruled, with many favouring Valentine's Day-ready hues on their lips, eyes, and cheeks. As we often see at awards shows, undone Hollywood waves were a popular pick for celebs, including White Lotus star Simona Tabasco and Beef star Ali Wong. And no, we didn't forget Jeremy Allen White, whose enviable curls were in top form for the show.
Below, check out the best beauty moments from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Jenna Ortega
The Wednesday star ditched Wednesday's signature pigtails in favour of a sweet, gently waved long bob with curtain bangs, pink lipstick, and a milky, my-nails-but-better manicure. Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis used Dior Beauty on the star, including the viral Rosy Glow Blush in Pink on her cheeks, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara in Black on her lashes, and Rouge Dior Lipstick in Daisy Plum on her lips.
Ayo Edebiri
The Bear star Edebiri's adorable chin-length bob was styled straight and sleek and tucked behind her ears for a minimalistic chic vibe. Before styling, hairstylist Ro Morgan applied Maui Moisture Frizz-Free + Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Mist on the mid-lengths to ends to detangle and protect from heat damage, then added the brand's Flexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousse to her damp hair, section by section, before drying. To finish, Morgan reached for Lightweight Curls + Flaxseed Edge Control and an edge brush to smooth the front section.
Selena Gomez
Gomez stunned in a deep burgundy lip, with a softer dark rose tone brushed subtly across her lids to mimic the lip colour. Makeup artist Hung Vanngo used a combo of Rare Beauty Kind Words Lip Liner in Strong and Kind Words Matte Lipstick in Strong and Devoted for the ultra vampy vibe. To let the lip take centre stage, Gomez wore her hair pulled up and back with a large portion at the front styled in a loose wave.
Jennifer Coolidge
The White Lotus star posed in a glam updo that would have made her onscreen character Tanya proud, complete with bouncy curls and curtain bangs. She added her signature peachy blush and nude lip.
Ariana DeBose
DeBose changed it up in a big way with her super sleek, long, straight hair — a departure from her go-to cute crop — plus peachy cheeks and fluttery, wispy lashes.
Ali Wong
The comedian opted for a deep blue eye shadow peeking out from under her oversized glasses and a short French manicure. Makeup artist Daniel Martin used Dior products for that oceanic blue glam, including Diorshow 5 Couleurs eye shadow palettes in Denim and Pied-de-Poule and Diorshow On Stage Crayon Kohl in Blue.
Aubrey Plaza
Plaza also got the curtain bangs memo, hitting the Emmys carpet with her hair in a half-up style with peekaboo bangs. She paired it with a cranberry lip — L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick in Worth It — for a gorgeous contrast against her pale yellow Loewe gown.
Issa Rae
Sleek in the front, party in the back! Rae added a handful of feathers similar to those on her dress to her low updo for a fun, glamorous touch.
Christina Ricci
Thinking about getting bangs? Christina Ricci will convince you it's time to call your stylist. The Yellowjackets star wore her hair in a low knot and added a hint of shimmery gold metallic liner to her lower waterlines.
Simona Tabasco
The White Lotus star Tabasco wore her dark hair parted to one side and styled in perfect bends, but it was her bright pink lip and matching blush that really caught our eye.
Suki Waterhouse
Waterhouse looked every inch the ‘70s rock star in her tousled, undone waves and matching bangs. Lighter blonde highlights near her face added a beachy vibe. Makeup artist Benjamin Puckey applied Naked Sundays Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 to the actor/musician's face and the brand's Golden Glow Body Sunscreen SPF 50 on her body, then applied CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops in the shade Illuminating for a sunny shimmer.
Taraji P. Henson
The actor was also thinking pink at the Emmys, looking stunning in a raspberry eye that matched her gown and “a sleek, snatched ponytail.” Makeup artist Saisha Beecham used L'Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush on Henson's cheeks, blending into her eyeshadow. “It’s so bright and a lot goes a long way.”
For Henson's hair, stylist Tym Wallace added extensions from Hidden Crown, then applied L'Oréal Paris EverPure 21-in-1 Colour Caring Spray. “With all the press stops for The Colour Purple, there has been a lot of manipulation to her natural hair so I really wanted to make sure her hair was hydrated,” Wallace shared. He blew the hair dry and used a flat iron to silk press it, pulled the hair up into a ponytail, and finished with L'Oréal Paris’ Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray - Unscented and TPH Keep Shining Dry Oil Mist.
Jessica Chastain
Nothing hits like a redhead wearing bright green, as Chastain so beautifully proved with her long, loose straight hair and neon lime sequinned gown. Pale pink blush and lipstick were a gorgeous contrast. Stylist Renato Campora spritzed Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris Volumising Spray on Chastain's roots for lift and humidity protection, then applied the brand's Protective Hair Fluid on the length of her hair. “This product is great for protecting against the harsh LA sun and pollution," Campora shared. “Both products work well together because they are lightweight and have a non-sticky formula, which are properties I always look for in a product.”
Campora applied a pea-sized amount of The Cream 230 from mid-lengths to ends, then blew the star's hair straight, following with a flat iron.
Riley Keough
The Daisy Jones and the Six actor had a bow-ment on the red carpet with a cute black bow tied right at the base of her high half-ponytail. Hairstylist Gregory Russell prepped Keough's hair with Pureology Weightless Volume Mousse and Instant Levitation Mist, blew out the actor's hair with a round brush and applied Soft Finish Hairspray through each section before curling with a 1.25" iron. To finish, Russell spritzed Lock It Down Hairspray through the pulled-up section, then fastened with a bow barrette by Lelet New York.
Jeremy Allen White
Yes chef! White's curls were beautifully defined for the Emmys, resulting in effortless, luscious ringlets and waves.
Laverne Cox
Cox looked gorgeous in a high bright blonde ponytail that flowed all the way past her shoulders and down to hip length, paired with an equally stunning sparkly, rhinestone-embellished eye. The actor, who hosts the red carpet for E! News, added a touch of jewel-toned teal and amethyst purple on both her upper and lower lashlines.
This feature originally appeared on Allure.
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