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Hello, Award Season. Not even a week after the Golden Globe Awards, stars are back in sight on the red carpet at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards. Each red carpet is an opportunity for celebrities to give the masses a little beauty and fashion inspiration. For this red carpet, it was all about serving FACE. Whether stars chose to modernize their updo with effortless perfection (we’re talking to you, Quinta Brunson) or give us rockstar smokey eye with a peach-pigmented glam a la Natasha Lyonne, there is truly something for everyone, and yes, you can get the look. Ahead, all the details on the top 10 beauty looks we loved from the 2023 Critics Choice Award.
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Arrive With a Bang
Chelsea Handler hosted the 2023 Critics Choice Awards and arrived with a bang, literally! “For my looks tonight, I decided to start showing off my assets in a more professional way and dressing like the woman I have blossomed into,” she exclusively told ELLE. Her hairstylist, Adir Abergel, added structure to her voluminous “bombshell blowout” with a pronounced, side-swept bang.
“We wanted her to look effortless and glowing! But using all her gorgeous attributes.” ~ Jamie Greenberg, makeup artist
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Cornrow Queen
Cornrows are not just a step to a bomb braid out. They can be “the” look too. Janelle Monae shows us how modern and chic three straightbacks can look on the red carpet. The dark brown new growth gives her braids a golden ombré appeal.
“Taking the lead of the high neckline dress, edgy, textured, cropped cornrows were a perfect choice for Critics’ Choice!” ~ Nikki Nelms, celebrity hairstylist
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Top Notch Top Knot
The higher the hair, the closer to…a string of award accolades? Well, it’s the truth for Quinta Brunson. Four messy strands to one side give Brunson’s top knot an effortless yet artsy appeal while playing up her sexy silvery eyes.
“The inspiration behind Quinta’s look tonight was modern space-age meets glossy skin.” ~ Renee Loiz, makeup artist
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The Eyes Have It
Natasha Lyonne is a red carpet rockstar with her peachy-pigmented smokey eye. The pop of color brings alive the nighttime look and the nude peachy lip allows for her eyes to take center stage.
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Romantic Ringlets
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph romanticizes the red carpet with these uber-feminine ringlet curls. The middle part gives equal volume and body, while the golden highlights on her cheekbones and eyes play nicely off her metallic dress.
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Vamp It Up
Kelsey Asbille switched out a classic red on the red carpet for this deep burgundy lip—and we love! The Yellowstone star is giving us serious Wednesday Addams vibes.
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Have A Heart
Here’s the Valentine’s Day hair inspiration you are looking for, thanks to actress Reneé Goldsberry. Create the perfect princess ponytail by shaping it into a heart, which isn’t difficult with some flexible hairspray and bobby pins.
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Upscale Updo
Pump up the hair volume and throw it into a billowing bun for instant va-va-voom red carpet glam.
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Orange Dreamsicle
Everything Everywhere All At Once actress Stephanie Hsu gives a citrusy feel to cold girl makeup. Instead of opting for rosy cheeks, she chose a muted orange for a vibrant aesthetic.
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Haute (Inner) Highlights
Julia Garner plays up her blue-gray eyes with a peachy-gold inner highlight. This is how you accentuate your natural assets.