Beauty

10 Stunning Beauty Looks From The AMAs

It was all about ‘90s high ponytails and metallics.

by Audrey Noble
One of the best beauty looks from the American Music Awards: Olivia Rodrigo's soft waves on the AMAs...
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The American Music Awards always bring on the glam and this year’s show was no exception. Everyone’s favorite stars brought their A-game and then some. Click through to see 10 of the best hairstyles and makeup looks from the AMAs 2021 red carpet and stage.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Soft Waves

Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins curled Rodrigo’s long hair with a one-inch curling iron and added texture spray for some volume and grit. The result was a wavy hair moment that was soft and classic.

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Chlöe Bailey’s Fiery Locs

The singer debuted a new hair color on the AMA’s red carpet, ditching her blonde color for a bright red.

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Jojo Siwa’s Silver Accents

Jojo Siwa ditched her signature ponytail and bow, opting to wear her hair pinned back and long. For her makeup, she wore metallic glitter around her eyes for a really pretty eye look.

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Becky G’s Matte Lip

This ’90s beauty trend is still going strong on the red carpet. Becky G rocked the beloved neutral matte lip with long lashes and cat eyeliner for her beauty look.

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Billy Porter’s Hair Accessory Game

No one does the red carpet like Porter. To accessorize his turquoise blue suit, he wore an umbrella hat for something more avant-garde.

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Jennifer Lopez’s Performance Veil

Lopez brought the drama — hair accessory-wise anyway. While debuting her new song “On My Way (Marry Me),” she wore a beautifully embellished veil to match her romantic tulle gown.

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Rachel Zegler’s Sleek and Straight Strands

The star of the highly-anticipated movie adaption of West Side Story wore her long hair sleek and straight for an ultra-glam look on the AMAs red carpet.

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Halle Bailey’s High Pony

Bailey gathered her locs in a super-high ponytail to show off her full glam. Her bronzy smoky eye paired perfectly with her gorgeous brown lipstick.

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Cardi B’s Classic Red Lip

Host and queen of the 2021 AMAs, Cardi B had many memorable beauty looks last night. It’s hard to pick a fave, but can’t go wrong with classic red lipstick.

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JoJo’s Red Smoky Eyes

JoJo went bold with her eyeshadow, wearing a metallic red hue across her lids with minimal face makeup and an understated glossy lip. Her strands were wrapped around the base of her 1990s-inspired high ponytail.