Skip Nav
Love It. Save Your Favorites Now.
15 of the Most Memorable Hair and Makeup Moments in Miss USA History
View On One Page
Photo 14 of 15  
ADVERTISEMENT ()
14

Nadia Mejia

Miss California USA 2016 Nadia Mejia (whose mother was a Miss USA contestant in 1989) completely owned her balayage highlights and textured, choppy waves like a real Cali girl. Her bold lip color and gorgeous brows helped bring the whole look together.

Previous Next
The Scoop on Pauline Chalamet’s “Devil Wears Prada 2” Makeup
Beauty News
The Scoop on Pauline Chalamet's French-Inspired "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Glam
by Shawna Hudson 4/21
A Look Behind the Scenes of Euphoria’s Season 3 Makeup Looks
Beauty News
"Euphoria" Season 3 Makeup Is "Unapologetic" and "Feral"
by Audrey Noble 4/20
The Jelly Beauty Trend Is Taking Over 2026
Beauty News
The Feel-Good "Jelly Beauty" Trend Is Deliciously Nostalgic
by Jessica Harrington 3/04
Michelle Obama's Hairstylists Talk Inclusivity and Legacy
Michelle Obama
Meet the Stylists Behind Michelle Obama’s Hair Legacy, Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway
by Naomi Parris 1/15
Best Beauty Gifts From Clinique
Makeup
The 9 Best Holiday Gifts From Clinique for Beauty Lovers, Period
by Marisa Petrarca 12/18/25
Julianne Hough's Dancing With the Stars Makeup Breakdown
Dancing with the Stars
The Secret to Julianne Hough's Glam on "Dancing With the Stars"
by Balim Tezel 11/19/25

From Our Partners

Now You Know

Love Is Blind: Where Do Those Engagement Rings Come From?

Fashion

Everything to Know About the "Love Is Blind" Engagement Rings

by Sarah Wasilak 2/19

shopping

Oprah's Favorite Things List Has Major Gems, Including an Under-$100 Air Fryer

by Balim Tezel 11/06/25

Fitness

Paralympians Earn the Same Pay For Medals as Olympians, but Is It Enough?

by Karenna Meredith 8/29/24

health

How Often Should We Be Getting COVID Vaccines?

by Alexis Jones 8/23/24

Food

Pumpkin Spice Season Is Back Aug. 22

by Lauren Mazzo 8/21/24

Beauty

The Exact Red Lipstick Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Swears By

by Alaina Demopoulos 8/20/24

health

What to Know About the Latest Mpox Outbreak, According to MDs

by Alexis Jones 8/16/24

health

Céline Dion Promised Her Children She’d Live: “They Already Lost a Parent.”

by Sara Youngblood Gregory 6/11/24

Latest Beauty
We're Hiring! Write For Us Advertise With Us Accessibility Contact Archives
Power Your Happy
Terms Privacy Policy
©2026 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.