The Best Oscars 2022 Red Carpet Beauty Looks

It's Oscars night, and while we love the glitzy gowns and couture ensembles, it's the beauty looks that take our breaths away. Unlike fashion, the manicures, hairstyles, and makeup moments on the red carpet feel much more attainable — even though they're just as glam.

It's a given that red carpet mainstays like Zendaya and Nicole Kidman would bring their A-game to the 94th annual Academy Awards, but we were elated to see newcomers like Lily James and Demi Singleton make waves with their looks, too.

From Lupita Nyong'o's architectural updo and Demi Singleton's Y2K hair ties to Jessica Chastain's romantic makeup and Laverne Cox's bedazzled nails, here are the best beauty looks from the 2022 Oscars red carpet.

Lupita Nyong'o

Year after year, Nyong'o brings the glamour to the red carpet. This year, of course, is no exception. Her structural updo was created by hairstylist Vernon François with Matrix products. And while we could go on about her hair, we need to take a moment to appreciate her ever-radiant skin, subtle shimmery eyeshadow, and red lip, created by Lancôme makeup artist Nick Barose.

Demi Singleton

The King Richard star stunned at her first Academy Awards with a waist-length fishtail braid, created by celebrity hairstylist Nai'vasha using TRESemmé products, that she accessorized with crystals that matched her soft lavender gown. And her makeup was just as stunning. Makeup artist Tasha Reiko Brown went with fresh spring tones to compliment her dress, using a mixture of Chanel lip products to achieve to brighten her natural lip tone.

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