The Most Memorable Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of 2021

During the past year, celebs did not hold back with their glam. Here, a look at the most head-turning red carpet 2021 beauty moments — featuring stunning hairstyles, jaw-dropping makeup, and bejeweled nail art.

Yara Shahidi’s Draped Blush

At the 2021 Met Gala, Shahidi stunned with a monochromatic makeup look. She rocked a rich rosy-brown hue from her lids to her pout, complete with matching blush from her cheekbones to her temples.

Barbie Ferreira’s Pink & Purple Glam

The Euphoria star paired her flapper-style gown with a soft purple eyeshadow that extended past her temples, along with a pop of pink blush for a modern touch to the ’20s-era ‘fit. Still, she topped it off with retro-style thin brows.

Alicia Keys’ Beaded Chignon

At the Met Gala, Keys leveled up her simple chignon hairstyle with dazzling Swarovski crystals — the perfect red carpet hair accessory.

Michaela Coel’s Neon Eyeliner

At the 2021 Emmys, I May Destroy You’s Coel turned heads with neon yellow liner on top of a flawless cat eye. Her eye makeup perfectly matched her gown.

Dua Lipa’s Metallic Cat Eye

To go along with her sequin ‘fit, Lipa wore a metallic purple cat eye (naturally) at the Frieze and Versace event in London. She wore her hair slicked back in a high pony so her makeup could do all the talking.

J.Lo’s Radiant Glow

When doesn’t J.Lo bring her beauty A-game? The answer is never. During Milan Fashion Week, the star’s braided updo, fierce eyeliner, lip gloss, and glowy highlighter were absolute perfection.

Anja Taylor-Joy’s Old Hollywood Curls

While her bright purple blazer mini-dress served as one of the best looks at the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards, Taylor-Joy’s soft curls — complete with a deep side part — and deep berry lipstick delivered serious old Hollywood glamour.

Zendaya’s Box Braids

It was hard to pick just one of Zendaya’s red carpet beauty looks, but her long jumbo box braids — combined with her bronze eyeshadow and perfectly executed bronzer — from the CFDA Fashion Awards was definitely a standout moment.

Cynthia Erivo’s Crystal-Studded Tips

At the 2021 Met Gala, Erivo’s stiletto-shaped nails were fully bejeweled — proof you should always try to match your mani to your diamond necklace.

Hailey Bieber’s Goth Glam

Bieber went in a different direction with her makeup at the LACMA 2021 gala: Rather than the sun-kissed glow we're used to seeing on the supermodel, she sported a rich burgundy pout that was simple, yet sophisticated.

Paloma Elsesser’s Green Eyeshadow

With her pin-straight hair and shimmery green smoky eye, supermodel Elsesser nailed her glam at the Fashion Awards in London.

Gigi Hadid’s ’60s-Style Updo

Hadid’s retro-chic half-up hairstyle — which she topped off with a Prada clip — at the 2021 Met Gala was especially stunning with her vibrant red hair color. Her baby blue eyeshadow added even more of a pop.