Sunny California is home to many a phenom. Aside from playing host to a myriad of mainstream awards shows and even an upscale organic grocer that the internet cannot get enough of, the Golden State—or to be specific, Colorado Desert—transforms into Hollywood’s very own hotbed for two consecutive weekends come April. The festival and all-around pop culture nonpareil in question is, of course, none other than Coachella 2026. Now in its 25th iteration, the annual affair consistently leaves little to be desired when it comes to music, photo ops, and an effervescent array of festival mane and make-up moments that we beauty fiends don’t miss a beat to marvel at.
Coachella in the 2010s found our favourite starlets and audiophiles alike embodying boho chic to its very crux: loose beachy waves, tribal-inspired face paint and halo braids galore. And at the forefront of this earthy-tinged aesthetic was none other than Vanessa Hudgens. The star’s Coachella catalogue spans quite the range of impressive beauty displays, rightfully earning her a spot in the festival’s hall of fame. Fast forward to now, with Hudgens making the shift from attendee to alum and flower crowns swiftly whisked away to the back drawer, Coachella—or Bieberchella—2026 beckons a shake-up, top to toe. And thankfully—with the opening weekend already upon us—our industry favourites did not disappoint.
Starting strong, Katseye’s Yoonchae debuts a new ballad and a buttery blonde mane to match. Winnie Harlow left no stone unturned, pairing her glam and coiled locks with an intricate henna design across her hands. Elsewhere, in true Teyana Taylor fashion, the actress showcases an array of mind-melding silver accessories and accents.
Below, peruse some of the best hair and make-up moments from Coachella 2026 for the ultimate festival beauty inspiration.
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Zara Larsson
As we are all aware by now, summer isn’t over until Zara Larsson says so. Embodying a tinge of mermaid-core under the desert heat, the Swedish pop star dons a skin-first finish accentuated only by a hint of glimmer across her lids and lips. In classic Larsson fashion, a bright pop of colour sits atop her blonde beachy waves.
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Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner is no stranger to Coachella. Whilst her weekend one attire famously kindled Bieber fever, weekend two called for a Y2K detour. The socialite shows off her signature pink under-eye and matte lips to match, adding sparkle where it matters with a bedazzle across her arm.
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Kalita Hon
DIY-maestro and fashion enthusiast Kalita Hon bares it all at Colorado Desert, debuting a strong wash of stardust hues and face-framing jewels to mirror her beaded top. To finish, a cool-toned red lippie adds a more classic touch to her otherwise whimsical ensemble.
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Tyla
She did, in fact, do it again. Fresh off the debut of her single ‘She Did It Again’, Tyla pairs a sultry lid with an equally eye-catching gilded design across her lower back.
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Camila Cabello
Amidst joining Young Thug on stage to perform their hit song ‘Havana’, Camila Cabello oozes romance with a pink-led palette taking centre stage across her visage, while a cascading swoopy bang adds to the allure tenfold.
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Charli D'Amelio
In a Euphoria-esque finish, Charli D’Amelio dabbles in lilac, incorporating the hue across her peepers and claws as well. Her espresso curls let loose, making a strong case for the care-free glam.
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Young Miko
Puerto Rican songstress Young Miko missed no beat in showing us her take on the modern-day cowgirl. To match her earthy ensemble, she dons a delectably toasty mien, letting her iconic brow slit add just the right amount of edge.
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Winnie Harlow
Supermodel Winnie Harlow brings a ’70s swing to the desert, showing off a lush halo of copper curls. A closer look also reveals an intricate trace of henna along her hand.
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Yoonchae of Katseye
Oh, our pinkies are definitely up. Debuting her new sleek buttery lengths, Yoonchae dons a lit-from-within complexion. Her talons—courtesy of nail artist Naomi Yasuda—feature a playful, kitschy display primed for your manicure rotation.
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Megan of Katseye
It’s stripe season. Megan wears her sunlit ribbons like a badge of honour, letting a razor-sharp liner and plump pout anchor the moment. Her hyper-embellished nails, adorned with various pink motifs, add just the right amount of Coachella excess.
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Sabrina Carpenter
This year’s headliner lets her platinum waves cascade under a sheer tulle veil for the first weekend of Sabrinawood. A glammed-up smoky beat holds its own under the stage lights—flushed cheeks, sharp brows and plush lips abound.
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Lizzo
The About Damn Time singer makes high impact with a sweep of electric lime across her lids. An effortless base featuring diffused contours is gloriously sun-kissed by all means.
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Lisa
Blackpink’s Lisa kept things cool-toned in the desert heat, featuring hints of white across her lower lids and inner corners to echo her knit ensemble.
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Addison Rae
High energy and high shine, all in one. Addison Rae took the stage by storm, dons a studded lid, encrusted with gems to echo her bralet. Her cherry-tinted pout adds a glossy counterpoint.
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Maloi of BINI
Embodying gilded glamour at its finest, BINI’s Maloi accentuates her eyes with specks of gold. Her blunt auburn fringe adds a tinge of retro allure.
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Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton, Coachella’s perennial fixture, pairs her pin-straight platinum mane with a equally immaculate sculpted glam.
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Edrys Duran
All in pink, and then some. Edrys Duran embraces a petal-bright palette, swept across her cheeks and dialled to her pout. Textured flowers in matching pink bloom across her décellote while her sleek cornrows add an alluring sculpt.
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Becky G
In a look that reads warm, Becky G leans into sunset-esque tones, letting a rosy flush meet a softly bronzed base in the middle. Her loose, inky waves keep things fluid, sans the fuss.
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Teyana Taylor
And she’s only gone and done it again. Teyana Taylor bends reality to her will, featuring a chromatic look that plays perfectly into the futurist fantasy of our dreams. Pulling no punches, as expected.
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Stephanie Santana
Beauty guru Glamzilla, otherwise known as Stephanie Santana, turns up the heat on day one. Her flame-bright hair is the perfect accompaniment to a lifted eye, punctuated by subtle crystal accents. Cowgirl chic if you must.
