Stop and Stare at the Hands-Down Hottest Beauty Looks of the 2018 Grammy Awards

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Music's biggest night also brought out some of the most intense beauty looks we've seen so far in 2018. As stars took to the red carpet at NYC's Madison Square Garden, they also brought their beauty A game to the celebrity-studded event. From Lady Gaga's superlong braid to Lana Del Rey's celestial hair accessory, extra is the name of the game for Grammy Awards hair and makeup looks. Read on to see the best of the best!

Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

Gaga's thick, black eyeliner took center stage, and her platinum blond hair was pulled back into a vintage updo.

Hair: Frederic Aspiras
Key product used: Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel ($7)

Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

Another view showed the artist's extralong braid, which included a black leather accessory.

Cardi B
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Cardi B

The "Bodak Yellow" singer brought the glamour with a romantic updo, nude gloss, and soft bronzer.

Janelle Monáe
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Janelle Monáe

Janelle is no stranger to out-there red carpet beauty looks, but her blue eyeliner and bleached pixie truly brought this look to new heights.

Lana Del Rey
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Lana Del Rey

The singer wore a celestial headband atop her sleek, straight blowout.

Hair: Sheridan Ward
Key product used: Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss ($22)

Lorde
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Lorde

Lorde's cherry red lipstick pulled her fiery look together.

Kesha
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Kesha

Kesha's look paid homage to the 1970s, as it included soft blond weaves, a subtle pink flush of blush, and rosy lipstick.

Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen

The red carpet pro wore her hair in vintage curls, which she matched with a mauve lipstick and full brows.

Hair: Jen Atkin
Key product used: Ouai Wave Spray ($26)

Giuliana Rancic
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Giuliana Rancic

Giuliana's beach waves were the focal point of her look, which also included a slight winged cat eye and neutral lipstick.

Kelly Clarkson
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Kelly Clarkson

The artist wore a vintage updo and a splash of bronzer around her upper cheekbones.

Cyndi Lauper
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Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi's subtle purple highlights amped up her vintage look.

SZA
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SZA

The Best New Artist nominee served a dreamy, glossy beauty look, which she paired with voluminous curls.

Heidi Klum
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Heidi Klum

Heidi went goth with her bronde hair, neutral lipstick, and thick, black eyeliner.

Rita Ora
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Rita Ora

In a night full of pink lipsticks, Rita opted for a vampy red. She expertly paired it with a soft pink blush and black cat-eye.

Hailee Steinfeld
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Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee's soft blue, '80s-inspired eye shadow look was expertly paired with big, voluminous beach waves.

Hair: Gregory Russell
Key product used: John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse ($9)

Patrick Starrr
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Patrick Starrr

Monochromatic was the name of the game for Patrick: the beauty vlogger wore bright pink lipstick that matched fuchsia shadow.

Reba McEntire
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Reba McEntire

Yes, Reba rocked her go-to red hair, but let's not ignore her on-trendy smoky eye and flush of red blush.

Julia Michaels
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Julia Michaels

Julia opted for a superstraight bronde ombré lob paired with a soft mauve lipstick.

Hair: Brian Fisher
Key product used: Tresemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray Hold Level 2: Smooth ($5)

Sarah Silverman
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Sarah Silverman

Is this 1998 or 2008? Sarah's grungy look truly made us wonder, but either way we were obsessed with her teased hair and rosy red lipstick.

Bebe Rexha
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Bebe Rexha

The "Me, Myself & I" singer smoldered with her attention-grabbing platinum bob, neutral lipstick, and smoky eye shadow.

Makeup: Mario Dedivanovic
Key products used: Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick in Vibe ($28)

Anna Kendrick
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Anna Kendrick

Anna wore her long brown hair in soft beach waves.

Makeup: Lisa Aharon
Key product used: Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Lotion ($2)

Camila Cabello
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Camila Cabello

Camilla's soft updo perfect complimented her romantic pink lipstick.

Kristin Cavallari
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Kristin Cavallari

Kristin wore her hair up in a high ponytail and threw on a nude lipstick to pull her look together.