Typically, when we see a celebrity step out on the red carpet at an awards show, we think of their look as a finished product. Sure, the day was spent primping, but now is go time. Except…it’s never really over, is it? And the visions began long before a Best New Artist nominee sat in the glam chair.

Artists spend a lot of time thinking these looks through—how the eyeshadow will glitter under the lights, how a little movement will make the updo even better, etc. And all that thinking requires some strong product selection skills.

Ahead, discover some of the go-to products that makeup artists and hairstylists utilized for the 2026 Grammys red carpet on Sunday, February 1—links to shop included.

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm

On a red carpet, it’s time for your close up—ready or not. And you know what a close up can easily catch, right?! Sad, dry, damaged hair. Lightweight and easily absorbed, Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm provides strength repair for damaged, dry split ends in just one use. No wonder Sabrina Carpenter used it as the foundation of her effortless updo.

MAC Dazzleshadow Liquid Eye Shadow

It was a night for glitter—just look at anyone’s eyelids for proof. Chappell Roan showed up on the red carpet with glittery liner, and MUA Andrew Dahling later added a three-shade glittery lid while presenting the award for Best New Artist. Dazzleshadow Liquid Eye Shadow was the go-to product in the shades Not Afraid to Sparkle (a sheer silver with multi-pearl glitter), Champagne Trail (a cool-toned taupe with silver shimmer), and Beaming Brighter (a rose gold).

CLIO Crystal Glam Tint

Everyone in the world wants a Nina Park lip right now, Grammy nominees included. Addison Rae completed hers with a super affordable glossy-finish lip tint from K-Beauty brand Clio Cosmetics. She wore two shades: Fresh Cherry for her “Fame Is a Gun” performance and Vintage Apple for the carpet.

Dyson Supersonic r Hair Dryer

A red carpet blowout typically starts with a fresh wash, which then needs a quick dry to get the show on the road. That’s where this tool comes in handy.

“It’s very fast and efficient, plus it protects the hair from excessive heat,” shared celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos while breaking down Tate McRae’s style. He blow-dried the star’s freshly washed hair with the dryer on high heat and airflow settings before pinning it up in sections, adding extensions, and letting the whole look flow.

Augustinus Bader The Face Mist

A Grammy goer’s gotta glow, right? Skin prep always comes before makeup, and the final step of both Chappell Roan and Nikki Glazer’s facials was a spritz of Augustinus Bader’s hydrating, soothing, and toning face mist.

“My red-carpet skin approach at the Grammys is tailored to my clients unique challenges—constant hot lights and heavy makeup that can take a real toll on the complexion,” explained the brand’s celebrity facialist, Lord Gavin McLeod Valentine. “My goal is to restore balance, vitality, and deep hydration, while gently lifting and sculpting the high points of the face to enhance the cheekbones.”

Redken Dry Texture Finishing Spray

Remember what I said about finishing touches? There’s nothing like a finishing spray for that. We’re obsessed with Sabrina Carpenter’s angelic, undone red carpet updo, and this tube was one of its star players. “This is what gives me that airy separation that looks expensive. That editorial texture that makes the cascade possible,” explained her hairstylist, Evanie Frausto. “I spray, comb with my fingers, and let the hair expand giving it life.”

Hourglass Arch Brow Shaping Gel

Most celebs have perfect brows already (thanks to the professional brow artists they work with), but their makeup artists still have to make sure the tinted and waxed hairs are all set for the evening. That’s where a good clear brow gel comes into play—Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean went with this one from Hourglass.

Merit Flush Balm

Any product Joni Mitchell chooses is a winner, that’s just a rule. For this special night, she chose a full face of Merit—including the brand’s creamy and dreamy Flush Balm Cream Blush in the baby pink shade Stockholm.