Stare at Every Stellar Beauty Look From the American Music Awards

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While many are tuning in to the American Music Awards to see Gwen Stefani perform her new single or Jennifer Lopez kill it as host, we're more about the beauty looks that these ladies are serving up on the red carpet. The musicians in attendance on Sunday night know how to put on a show — and not just when they're performing. Their impressive hair and makeup are prize worthy on their own. Braids, sultry lips, and glowing skin are just a few of the head-turning looks you'll see when you read on.

Jennifer Lopez

The evening's host piled her hair on top of her head in a chic, messy topknot after her incredible opening dance number.

Hair: Lorenzo Martin
Makeup: Mary Phillips
Key product: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray ($17)

Gwen Stefani

Gwen sported a Brigitte Bardot-esque bouffant and an elegant nude lip.

Zendaya

Zendaya complemented her sweet lace ensemble with a matching cheek and lip.

Hair: Ray Dodson for CHI

Key product: CHI Argan Oil Plus Moringa Oil ($22)

Kylie Jenner

Kylie painted her famous pucker with a rosy nude shade.

Kylie Jenner

We would totally wear her low, messy ponytail on date night.

Hair: Jen Atkin

Key product: RUSK Volumizing Mousse ($18)

Kendall Jenner

Kendall's ultralong fringe and bold topknot added edge to her look.

Hair: Etienne Ortega

Key product: KMS California Hair Play Messing Cream ($20)

Demi Lovato

Demi's marcel waves and porcelain complexion made her look like she stepped out of the 1920s.

Hair: Clyde Haygood

Key product: Scunci Caviar Beaded Side Pins ($4)

Selena Gomez

Selena stunned with supersleek strands and dramatic burgundy eye shadow.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi gave off mermaid vibes with her beachy, slicked-back bob and glimmering eye shadow.

Hair: Bryce Scarlett for Matrix

Key Product: Matrix StyleLink Texture Builder ($18)

Ciara

Ciara wore a subtle cat eye and a chic mauve lip on the red carpet.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie simply glowed thanks to her luminous skin — and a generous application of highlighter.

Meghan Trainor

The singer's red lipstick made her gorgeous green eyes stand out.

Nina Dobrev

Nina matched her smoky eye to her glossy chestnut waves.

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee incorporated the gold and pewter tones from her sequined dress into her shimmering eye look.

Hair: Bobby Eliot

Makeup: Stephen Sollitto

Key product: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Gilded Gold ($28)

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia kept her look simple and elegant with dewy skin, copper eyeliner, and tousled strands.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki wore sleek strands and a bold cat eye to the show.

Rebel Wilson

Rebel's voluminous hair and nude lips were reminiscent of the 1960s.

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë accessorized her wavy strands with retro barrettes.

Makeup: Mai Quynh

Key product: Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Sensual ($28)

Ashley Benson

Smudgy bronze shadow on her lower lash line made Ashley's baby blues look even brighter.

Christina Milian

Christina smoldered with shimmering metallics on her eyelids, cheekbones, and lips.

Julianne Hough

We couldn't take our eyes off Julianne's graphic zigzag part.

Celine Dion

For her moving performance, Celine wore her hair in gorgeous flowing waves.

Paula Abdul

Paula's textured lob was the perfect casual pairing to her heavily sequined dress.

Jared Leto

Jared's pink strands flashed as he moved on the American Music Awards stage.

Ellie Goulding

Ellie rocked a wet-look lob and glossy nude lips.

Tove Lo

Tove's creamy maroon lip made a dramatic statement with her gown.

Sofia Richie

Sofia's bold cherry pout popped against her all-white outfit.

Karrueche Tran

Karrueche wore braids that snaked up the back of her head and transformed into a topknot.

Zuri Hall

Zuri's fluttery lashes and crisply arched brows had our focus on her stunning eyes.

Keltie Knight

Keltie's braided crown gave her glam look a touch of bohemian flair.

Carly Steel

Carly's earth-toned makeup was the perfect nod to the '90s grunge trend.

Danica McKellar

Danica rocked a low, tousled ponytail on the red carpet.

Dulce Candy Ruiz

Dulce's glowing skin and maroon lipstick looked even more ethereal thanks to her piecey braid.

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