American Music Awards 2015: The best beauty looks on the red carpet

by D’Loraine Miranda November 23, 2015

Over the course of the year (and 2015’s award shows), we’ve gathered that simple makeup has been stealing the show. And a chill take on makeup still prevailed at last night’s 2015 American Music Awards. However there was a major emphasis on hair. Case in point: Gigi Hadid‘s slicked-back bob, reminiscent of mom Yolanda Foster’s look, which had us wondering whether the model had actually had her ends chopped. Today, we learned that the look was a result of a sleight of hand—hairstylist Bryce Scarlett concealed Hadid’s wavy strands with a half-wig that created the illusion of a bob. Clever. In true BFF fashion, Kendall Jenner, also debuted a new hairstyle, sporting—wait for it—BANGS. And Kris Jenner-like wisps no less, because everyone’s hair inspo should be their mother. Ariana Grande also surprised us by trading in her high-pony for a messy top-knot.

On the makeup front, nudes lips were a trend, with Kylie Jenner leading the way (duh), and actress/singer Hailee Steinfeld following suit. Selena Gomez amped up her natural pout with a smokey burgundy eye that matched her Givenchy gown. Zendaya strayed from the nude lip game, and instead painted on a matte bubble-gum hue, and paired it with groomed brows and dewy skin, which she allegedly did herself. Never one to follow a crowd, Demi Lovato challenged her contemporaries with a vampy lip and retro finger waves.

Browse the gallery below to see our favourite beauty looks at the 2015 American Music Awards.