Just when our beauty inspo folders were ready for a refresh, the Emmys are back and the exact midyear pick-me-up we needed. Tonight is the 78th anniversary of the award show, which will be held once again at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The host? None other than everyone’s favorite Law & Order: SVU detective (and four-time Emmy Award winner) Mariska Hargitay.
As a Law & Order diehard, I can’t deny that I am extra excited for this year’s award show, but the beauty editor in me is also on the lookout for the hair and makeup that will be talked about for days to come. In fact, I firmly believe award shows that take place in the latter half of the calendar often play a big role in the trends that carry us into the next year. When we consider all the incredible, jaw-dropping looks that we’ve seen on the red carpet in the past, I have no doubt there will be plenty of buzz around the A-listers in attendance.
Ready to see which looks caught our eye? Read on for the best beauty looks of the 2026 Emmy Awards, and be sure to check back in throughout the night for the latest updates.
A good slick-back will never go out of style on the red carpet, and this look worn by Lisa Rinna proves it. The simplicity of the bob complimented her eye-catching gown, and her smokey eye ties the whole look together effortlessly.
If you’re eyeing the red carpet, you’re probably noticing a lot of bold-red-lip looks, and that’s no coincidence. Nobody Wants This actress Jackie Tohn sported the trend, pairing a bright-red lip with a side part that gave her hair major volume.
I’ll admit there’s something about pixie cuts for red carpet events that I absolutely adore. The Gilded Age star Louisa Jacobson brought a mix of elegance and edge to the Emmys with this smoothed-back pixie cut elevated with a sculpted front curl that feels heavily inspired by 1920s glam.
The Pitt star Shabana Azeez was spotted on the red carpet with a warm and dewy look featuring a peach-toned blush, subtle highlight, and very subtle cut-crease smoky eye. Her updo with curled, face-framing pieces added to the moment.
Your Friends & Neighbors star Lena Hall made a statement when she stepped on the red carpet with long waves (a major trend we’re seeing and expecting to continue through the end of the year). To make her look pop even more, she added a vibrant red lip that contrasted beautifully with her dress.
