Best Beauty Looks: 2026 Grammys

Olivia Dean

Nominated for “Best New Artist” tonight, Olivia Dean can do no wrong in our eyes. Her voluminous waves, glowing skin and rosy-brown lips are the perfect complement to her stunning sequined and feathered CHANEL gown.

“The inspiration for Olivia is never very far away—it’s always about letting her feel like herself,” says celebrity makeup artist Celia Burton. “She naturally has this Diana Ross–esque energy: disco, freedom, glamour and beauty. The look was about honoring Hollywood elegance while keeping it grounded in that effortless London ‘cool girl’ spirit.” Burton used Hourglass makeup to make Dean’s natural beauty shine, including Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation in Shade 18, Ambient Lighting Palette in Volume III and Unlocked Satin Crème Lipstick in Larch.

Celebrity hairstylist Rachel Polycarpe says the inspiration for Dean’s waves “came from that iconic, high-glam era where hair felt bold, feminine and unapologetically full. I wanted to capture that sense of drama and movement, big volume, soft curls and a natural confidence, but modernize it so it felt effortless rather than styled. The final look is polished yet fluid, with texture and body that feels powerful and romantic.”

Polycarpe used Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler In Naturally Curly on damp hair to evenly distribute Olaplex No. 5 Leave In, followed by No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum to minimize breakage prior to heat styling. Once the hair was completely curled, she brushed out the hair using the Tangle Teezer Ultimate Styler to create the desired shape.