46 best BAFTAs 2023 hair and makeup looks you *need* to see
The 2023 BAFTAs have arrived and with it a plethora of stunning red carpet hair and makeup looks. For the first time in seven years, the prestigious awards were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London and it is as though the stars wanted to christen the new venue with as much glamour and fanfare as their backstage squad could muster.
Celebrities from across the globe flocked to celebrate British cinema's night of glory, which shines a spotlight on the best acting and film talent from the past year. Attendees gracing the red carpet included Jodie Turner-Smith, whose purple feathered gown was complemented by a swoosh of purple eyeshadow and quirky metallic dots on her cheeks that looked as though a few sequins had travelled north from her dress.
Other stars who dazzled included Cynthia Erivo, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with a very edgy negative space cut crease, and Florence Pugh who debuted a chic new micro fringe. Nicola Coughlan's makeup artist Neil Young, meanwhile picked out the colours of her monochrome dress with blue accents using Lancome's blue-black cream eyeshadow stick Ombre Hypnose Stylo in Bleu Nuit.
And while we don't have to tell you that the bob is having a moment this year, it was the blunt bob that was suddenly everywhere on the red carpet, with celebrities from Viola Davis to Carey Mulligan sporting jaw-grazing styles.
Keep scrolling for the best beauty looks at this year's BAFTAs…
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAGugu Mbatha-Raw
Everything about Gugu's look screams ballet-core, from the sheer nude panels of her dress to her super-sleek high bun.
John Phillips/BAFTAJulianne Moore
Julianne took monochromatic makeup to the next level by matching her eyeshadow to her hair colour and accenting her lips and cheeks in similar tonal shades.
Joe Maher/BAFTAFlorence Pugh
Everything about Florence's hair and makeup is considered. Her new micro fringe offsets a spiky halo of hair that mirrors the pleats in her dress. When it comes to her makeup, you're immediately drawn to Florence's eyes, which are softly smoked out with a subtle black wing and framed by fluffed-up brows.
Scott GarfittSaffron Hocking
Dew-saturated skin, a glossy crimson mouth and wet-look ringlets keeps Saffron's red carpet makeup fresh and youthful.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTANicola Coughlan
It's a though Nicola took her hair and makeup inspiration from her 50s style monochrome dress with dramatic blue-black ringed eyes, pared-back skin and a half-up, half-down beehive.
Dominic LipinskiSophie Turner
Sophie's auburn curtain bangs were given a twist with added volume at the crown. Peachy pink lips and lashings of inky black mascara finish the look.
John Phillips/BAFTAHayley Atwell
Hayley's hyper-glossy skin gives her classic makeup – red lipstick, bronzer and black rimmed eyes – a modern edge.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAJodie Turner-Smith
Jodie pared an elaborate purple feathered gown and bejewelled choker with purple eyeshadow, dramatic winged eyeliner and light-reflecting metallic dots on her cheeks and over the bridge of her nose.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTACat Blanchett
Red carpet royalty, Cate looked elegant with a simple updo, black eyeliner and peachy hues on her cheeks and lips.
Dominic LipinskiAngela Bassett
Angela picked up the soft lilac hue of her dress in her choice of eyeshadow, which was swept up to the crease. The black eyeliner gives it just the right amount of edge. Poker-straight hair with a middle parting completed the look.
John Phillips/BAFTAAnya Taylor-Joy
Anya matched her makeup to her Shiaparelli caped dress with similar tones of oyster and pale copper, a hint of black liner on her upper lids and perfectly crafted rosebud lips.
Stephane Cardinale - CorbisFrankie Bridge
Defined brows and exaggerated winged eyeliner meet a soft dusting of blusher on the cheeks and a matching pink lip.
Dominic LipinskiDaisy Head
Daisy's tonal copper makeup look makes her blue eyes pop.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTALily James
To ensure the lattice bustier of her dress didn't look overpowering, Lily's hair was pulled back into a chic bun at the nape of her neck while her eyes were softly smoked out.
Joe Maher/BAFTACarey Mulligan
Carey is the picture of fresh-faced beauty with base, a slick of rose-toned lipstick and little else. But it's her blunt, centre-parted bob that we're lusting after, especially when it elongates the neck and makes it look so regal.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTARosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie's sharp, negative space cut crease is in keeping with the structural theme of her black bodysuit and skirt.
Dominic LipinskiNaomi Ackie
Proof that simplicity is everything, Naomi matched the sleek lines of her dress with a waist-skimming ponytail, which was slicked backed with a deep side part.
John Phillips/BAFTAAlison Hammond
The splash of metallic silver across the eyes gives BAFTA presenter Alison's makeup star quality.
David M. BenettDylan
Fans went wild for Dylan's black-rimmed eyes, softly flushed cheeks and bed-head hair.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAAna de Armas
Ana, who played Marilyn Monroe this year, befittingly opted for an old-Hollywood look for her makeup, paring black eyeliner with a red lip and a hint of blush on the cheeks. Her undone waves, however, stop the look from venturing too much into cliched screen siren territory.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTACynthia Erivo
Cynthia smoulders in metallic copper – both when it comes to her dress and her choice of lipstick shade.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAOlivia Cooke
Red hair is trending in 2023, especially richer tones of copper red. Olivia is a textbook example.
Joe Maher/BAFTASheila Atim
Sheila has added what looks like silver shimmer to her tightly cropped afro, carrying on the colour theme from her stunning silver Prada gown and Chopard necklace.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAMillie Brady
We're slightly obsessed with this deep side parting and tonal rosy makeup for spring.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAWallis Day
Wallis didn't disappoint with a smouldering eye and nude lip.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAEmma Mackey
It's all about the hair for Emma: invisible layers create dimension and volume, while her choppy fringe adds interest.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTALittle Simz
Little Simz's half-up, half-down braids, gathered in a ponytail on the crown of her head, are just cool when paired with a silk slip dress.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAMichelle Yeoh
Michelle is a lesson in how to pare nude tones of makeup with heavily kohled eyes for maximum impact.
Chris JacksonThe Princess of Wales
Kate rarely strays from her signature smoky eyes but the hint of pink on the cheeks and lips keeps the look soft.
Dominic LipinskiEllie Goulding
Ellie wowed with chocolate eyeshadow, lashings of brown-black mascara and softly bronzed cheeks.
Stephane Cardinale - CorbisSara Sampiao
Sometimes less is just more. Sara's hair is styled in a neat bun at the nape of her neck, while the centre-parting cleverly accentuates the curve of her brows and mirrors the neckline of her dress.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAMunroe Bergdorf
Munroe has tapped into the “glam goth” trend for her overall look, wearing her hair in Morticia Addams-inspired soft waves, while heavy black liner and contoured cheeks add definition to her face.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAHoyeon Jung
Hoyeon's sharply defined red lip, cat eye flick and sleek hair is modern glamour down to the nth.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTALeonie Hanne
In a sea of black eyeliner, it's refreshing to see Leonie working a chocolate hue.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAKarla Simone Spence
Karla's waist-length bubble braid paired with exaggerated winged liner did not disappoint.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAFrankie Corio
Frankie stepped out with her hair slicked back, apart from a few free edges, and a shaved brow.
Stephane Cardinale - CorbisJessica Henwick
The picture of nonchalance, Jessica's raven hair is loosely tied back with a side-swept fringe and a few loose strands to frame her face and those perfectly arched brows.
Stephane Cardinale - CorbisYvonne Orji
Yvonne's chic blunt, jaw-skimming bob and heavy fringe steal the show.
Joe Maher/BAFTAMadeleine Arthur
Madeleine works wispy shag bangs and undone curls to perfection.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAViola Davis
Viola cuts a glamorous figure with a bob and Old-Hollywood style finger waves.
Stephane Cardinale - CorbisAriana DeBose
Short and sassy – what's not to love about Ariana's mahogany textured pixie cut and side-swept fringe?
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTADanielle Deadwyler
Smudgy eyeliner, metallic lips and wet-look hair: Danielle brings mermaid-core to the BAFTAs red carpet.
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/BAFTAVick Hope
Everything about Vick's look is soft and feminine, from the soft hues of tonal brown makeup to the tendrils of hair framing her face.
ISABEL INFANTESJamie Lee Curtis
When you're an awards veteran like Jamie, you just know a hint of blush on the cheeks and kohl-rimmed eyes bring the drama.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTALashana Lynch
There is more than just a passing nod to Euphoria in Lashana's delicate makeup look, where a soft powder-blue eyeshadow matches her gown and a smattering of tiny face jewels accentuates the eyes.
Gareth Cattermole/BAFTAGwendoline Christie
Gwendoline channels a modern Veronica Lake with soft platinum blonde waves tumbling over one shoulder and a punchy red lip.
