Here are the best beauty looks straight from the Emmy Awards 2022 red carpet
The Emmy Awards 2022 have arrived, and we're gagging for one thing and one thing only: the beauty looks. If you're anything like us, before you look at the big beautiful gowns (in our best Aretha Franklin voice — if you know, you know), your attention goes straight to the face.
Granted, Emmys are not known for historically giving us the most outlandish, trail-blazing, unorthodox looks, in contrast to other red carpet moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars. However, one thing you're guaranteed in this (golden, mustard-yellow) carpet is old-school Hollywood glamour at its finest.
The hairpin is the most adorable detail.
We're talking Hollywood waves matching the velour gowns, without a hair out of place, soft glam, and full beat matching with eyeshadow matching the gowns. This year is no different; we're seeing a gang of full fringes, that controversial millennial side-parting, and doughnut-skin galore. We're talking that barely there soft-glam glow from the likes of HoYeon Jung and Quinta Brunson.
The gentle peachy blush we see sported by Rosario Dawson and Amanda Seyfried is natural-glam taken to major new heights. And can we talk about Zendaya's half-up half-down hair? Urgh, can the president of Gen-Z(endaya) let us breath, please...
When it comes to hair, bob haircuts had a major takeover, with the likes of Issa Rae and Alexandra Daddario opting for that slick blunt cut. Sydney Sweeney opted for that constructed cool girl wave, while Nicole Byer and Laverne Cox reminded us that when it comes to hair, more is more. The girls really came for our necks.
Here are the best beauty looks for the Emmy Awards 2022 that had us mesmerised…
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesWe are as speechless as you are. From the sweet half-up half-down hair, to the peachy-hued glam, and the glowing skin. It's honestly everything for us…
CHRIS DELMAS/Getty ImagesHoYeon Jung's full glam is what red carpet dreams are made of. She's giving us a little bit of Hollywood soft-glam, with my skin but better makeup, a soft curve bob, paired with a side swept fringe and a sweet hairpin taking centre stage.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesSydney Sweeney did not miss with her cool-girl wave, soft beat, peachy lips and brows groomed to perfection.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesInventing Anna and Ozark's very own Julia Garder's emo-girl core is sultry, edgy and sexy. Just, look at those rock-n-roll wet waves paired with the smokey eye… chefs kiss.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLaverne Cox's sky-high ponytail is likely got Ariana Grande spinning. Both the blush and the eyeshadow lift the whole look together for that 'she's snatched' finish we expect from Laverne at all times.
Evans Vestal Ward/NBC/Getty ImagesLily James' strawberry blonde got us all pressing the heart-eye emojis over and over. The rest of the glam is given golden goddess… fitting.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesAmanda Seyfried's slick back bun is as classy as the lady herself. The berry-hued lipstick seals the whole look together.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesIssa Rae's brown-hued, slick, blunt bob, with a brown lip to match is all we can think about.
Evans Vestal Ward/NBC/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: 74th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS -- Pictured: Alexandra Daddario arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022. -- (Photo by Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images)
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesKaitlyn Dever's loosely tied back bun pairs perfectly with her barely-there glam and pastel pink lip. Let those freckles shine through girl.
Evans Vestal Ward/NBC/Getty ImagesZuri Hall's XXL ponytail > other ponytails. Also a moment of appreciation for this golden goddess glam and glossy lip.
Evans Vestal Ward/NBC/Getty ImagesAyo Edebiri putting on a good case for a voluminous bob. The perfect match for that soft-glam and glowing-skin finish.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesGeena Davis has opted for that classic side parted soft curl, a smokey eye and a peachy lip, and with that, you could never go wrong.
CHRIS DELMAS/Getty ImagesKerry Washington messy top knot with loose strands of hair to add a little edge to the soft glam, is so chic. The contract of the heavy-on-the-lashes and the nude lip is everything.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesHannah Waddingham looks oh-so-glam with her iconic bleach blonde up-do and the pink lip matching her pink-hued eyeshadow.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesElle Fanning's wing liner takes centre stage on what is classic Hollywood glam look. Just look at the pin-up curls, the delicate hairpin and the flushed cheeks. So cute.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesReese Witherspoon middle parted loose hair is expected, but nevertheless still slays. She matched it with a full-beat including a pink lip, big lashes and a short smokey eyeliner.
Mark Von Holden/NBCUniversal/Getty ImagesSheryl Lee Ralph's blinged-out ponytail braid is everything and then some. With matching accents of crystals, delicately placed on the eye area, I mean… the pictures speak for themselves.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesNicole Byer reminded us that when it comes to hair, more really is more. The string braids and the curls are a joy to look at.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesAmy Poehler messy beach waves are a refreshing take to the classic red carpet hair. No complains in the makeup department too, soft, sweet and feminine.
CHRIS DELMAS/Getty ImagesConnie Britton, slicked back loose bun and soft-glam is chic, chic, chic, as expected.
CHRIS DELMAS/Getty ImagesRhea Seehorn went for a structured side-parted wave and a burnt orange eyeshadow to match the fit. It works and we love it.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesRosario Dawson slicked back jet black bob is unexpectedly feminine and sexy. The makeup consists of blush bought high up the cheekbones for that snatched super model look and a matching berry-hued lip. Okay we see you Rosario.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesChristina Ricci's bob is giving Pulp Fiction. It's sexy, chic and sultry, and speaks loudly for the rest of the glam.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesQuinta Brunson won big at the Emmy's. She also deserves an award for her full glam. The curls, the bronze goddess base, the golden eyeshadow and the glossy lip. Standing ovation.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesJasmin Savoy Brown baby hairs landed to the gawds and are styled to perfection. A slick back bun means that the full focus is on the face. Dolphin-skin galore.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesSasheer Zamata's holography purple eyeshadow is all the fun we've been gleaming over. Add in the gentle red undertones blush, a buzzcut of dreams and that pearly white smile and bamn, you got yourself a goddess…
Trae Patton/NBC/Getty ImagesKeeley Hawes beach waved bob is straight out of the cool-girl's guide book. The dark cut crease is modern and we see barbie-core peeping through the lip area. We love to see it.
CHRIS DELMAS/Getty ImagesAriana DeBose's blonde pixie cut, is fun fun fun… which means that the makeup didn't have to work hard, but as expected she is rocking a smokey eye and a nude lip. Yes, yes, yes.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesNatasha Rothwell's lots up-do is super glam. The lashes are flirty and feminine and the rest of the glam speaks for itself. Gorg!
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesIs it us or is Sarah Paulson with a pixie cut a moment? Finally a bold red lip too with a matching blush. Sarah came to stand out.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesChrissy Teigen's XXL hair is giving mermaid. The momma to be is looking as glowing as ever, with a blush to make her already iconic cheekbones even more pronounced.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesSandra Oh loose curls were bound to make an appearance and they did not disappoint. Along with a doe eye look and a darker berry lip, it's a yes from us.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesJean Smart looking a class act. Glamour-galore. Marilyn blonde curls, with a soft bronzed eyeshadow look, sheer pink cheeks and a glossy lip. Yes, yes, yes.
Phil Faraone/GA/Getty ImagesSophie Thatcher is giving us emo-girl core with a jet black, chin length bob and a rock-n-roll side swept jet black fringe. To complement the look, a glossy red lip and blush to contour the highest point of the cheekbones.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesSarah Niles braids has the natural hair community spinning. It's elegant, elevated and matched her natural-makeup and golden fit perfectly. Fit for a queen.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesSydnee Washington put on a very good case for a slick straight blunt cut bob. With a gentle balayage, it matches the natural makeup perfectly.
Evans Vestal Ward/NBC/Getty ImagesKaley Cuoco's XXL full fringe works so well with the fit. It's slightly messy but yet still elegant and fun. The makeup it's barbie pink hued to match the fit and the skin is giving dolphin-soft to the naked eye.
CHRIS DELMAS/Getty ImagesName us a time where Angela Bassett's glam missed? We'll wait... Nothing like a middle-parted lob, smokey eye and glossy lip. The highlighted cheeks give that youthfulness we expect from Angela. A class act.
ROBYN BECK/Getty ImagesSamantha Hanratty is also making a case for a side swept full fringe and we are fully in support. Add that half-up half-down wavy, curly hair and a dewy skin finish and you're onto a winner.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesBritt Lower just told us to bring micro bangs back. So we listened. Here is her take on the trend with auburn hair. The rest of the glam is mostly focused on the full lashes, and a soft pink lip.
