The 11 Best Oscars Beauty Looks From Bleached Brows, Pixie Cuts, and Updos

Award season means back-to-back red carpets filled with celebrities showing out, but the best looks are always saved for last. I’m talking about the Oscars, the grand finale of Hollywood glamour. At the 97th annual Academy Awards, beauty looks blended classic elegance with unexpected twists. Old Hollywood staples—polished waves and red lips—continued their reign this season, but this time, they were paired alongside edgier, more modern details. Bleached brows, pixie cuts, and updos shook up the nostalgia, with celebrities rocking both old and new. Here, we rounded up the 11 best 2025 Oscars beauty looks of the night.

Ariana Grande

I think it’s fair to say Ariana Grande showed out last night in one of her most memorable looks. Channeling Glinda in her typical method-dressing fashion, she wore a baby pink Schiaparelli Haute Couture paired with a sleek bun, fluttery lashes, and shimmery pink eyeshadow. The look, created by makeup artist Michael Anthony, featured products from Grande’s brand, R.E.M. beauty—specifically the REMBeauty x Wicked Ozdust Eyeshadow Palette in shades “Normal is Overrated” and “Perfectly Pink.”

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus stepped onto the Oscars stage last night in a gothic-inspired black dress and short gloves to present Best Sound, but her boldest accessory? Bleaches brows—striking and giving. She wasn’t the only one embracing the look, either. Actress Laverne Cox also hit the carpet with brows just as icy.

Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldaña took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rita Mora Castro in Emilia Pérez, stunning in a YSL gown and Armani Beauty makeup by Vera Steimberg. Hairstylist Mara Roszak used her own brand, RŌZ Hair, to create soft, brushed-out waves, perfectly tucked behind Saldaña’s ears.

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o wore head-to-toe Chanel, dripping in diamonds and pearls for a look that defined elegance. Her braids were pulled back into a tight ballerina-esque bun, adorned with pearl hairpins—a nod to the hair accessory trend that’s dominated fashion weeks. Classy enough for a red carpet yet easy to recreate, it’s a style worth stealing.

Julianne Hough

For a masterclass in Hollywood glamour, look no further than Julianne Hough last night on the red carpet. Her brushed-out bob was full of volume, styled to perfection with a deep side part. Paired with a red lip, it screams old-school elegance.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez has been dominating the award season red carpets, and last night was no exception. Staying true to her signature style as of late, she wore an off-the-shoulder dress paired with a brushed-out deep side-parted bob. Her go-to makeup artist, Hung Vanngo, created her glowing skin using SKI-II, finishing the look with Rare Beauty’s Perfect Strokes Gel Eyeliner for that elongated cat eye.

Mikey Madison

Mikey Madison took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Anora wearing a two-toned dress adorned with a giant bow. Her makeup artist, Melissa Hernandez, used Armani Beauty for her whole face, specifically the Lip Power in shade 203 and shade 503 for her soft pink lips. But my favorite part of Madison’s beauty was her perfectly groomed, full brows.

Lisa

BLACKPINK's Lisa showed up to her first Oscars in quite possibly the bounciest, most fun hair look of the night. Her blown-out bangs framed her face, while her super voluminous ponytail was on full display during her iconic performance on stage. 

Emma Stone

Alongside Doja Cat, Emma Stone also embraced the pixie cut last night. Stone’s pixie created by Mara Roszak used her own brand, RŌZ Hair, and featured a high-shine finish with elegant finger waves that complemented her understated makeup look. 

Kim Kardashian

Love it or hate it, Kim K turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in a wedding-like gown, paired with a slicked-back bun and barely-there makeup—a big departure from her usual, full-glam moments. Her skin, though? Undeniably glowing. 

Katy Perry

Katy Perry walked the Vanity Fair Oscars carpet with probably one of the edgiest and modern hairstyles—the baby bang paired with loose tendrils and an updo using Oribe. Her beauty was courtesy of makeup artist Alexandra French, who used ZO Skin to prep her face for a radiant effect.