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Best in beauty: 2018 Billboard Music Awards

See which celebrities stole the show

By Kate Niven

Beauty Crew Beauty Writer / May 21 2018

From the Met Gala to the Cannes Film Festival to the Royal Wedding, stunning beauty looks haven’t been in short supply recently. And we’re happy to inform you that the good times (and inspirational looks) just keep on coming. Your latest dose of hair and makeup inspo is courtesy of the Billboard Music Awards.

The event took place in Las Vegas with a whole host of A-list celebs in attendance. And their beauty looks were next level. From Mila Kunis’ new front fringe and Halsey’s dramatic pink eye look, here were some of our favourite looks at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.

Jennifer Lopez

Sporting a new choppy lob with caramel highlights, JLo dazzled on this year’s red carpet. We’re also big fans of her purple smoky eye and glossy nude lip, which worked perfectly with her all-burgundy outfit.

Halsey

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, bright eyeshadow is well and truly back. And nobody has nailed the standout look in recent months quite like Halsey. The singer kept her look modern and fresh by paring back the rest of her makeup and keeping her hair loose and simple.

Taylor Swift

We had déjà vu as Taylor Swift walked the Billboard Music Awards red carpet, with the singer opting for the classically feminine, curly hairstyle she made famous back in 2012. Taylor decided to keep her makeup look equally simple, pairing a small winged liner look with a soft berry lip.

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks is a force to be reckoned with on a red carpet, and this year was no different. The sultry smoky eye, messy ponytail and fierce pose are giving us LIFE.

Jenna Dewan

The actress and dancer upped the drama with a new blunt bob, glittery gold eyeshadow (see, we told you it was trending!) and dramatic winged liner. We also love the subtle light brown and caramel tones dispersed throughout her mid-lengths.

Mila Kunis

It seems debuting dramatic new hair changes were on the menu at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. While we’re not entirely sure if Mila’s new front fringe is the real deal, we think her new ‘do complements her striking features perfectly.

Ciara

If you’re looking to make a statement with your hairstyle on your next big night out, follow Ciara’s lead. Balanced with a classic, nude makeup look, the singer’s waist-length curls took centre stage and we couldn’t be more in love.

If you’re after more hair and makeup inspiration, check out our galleries on the best beauty looks from the Met Gala and discover why Bella Hadid has cemented herself as our new favourite beauty muse.

Which Billboard Music Awards beauty look do you love the most? Let us know in the comments below.

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Kate Niven

Kate started working for BEAUTYcrew in early 2016, first as a contributor, and was then named Beauty Writer in 2017. She loves picking the brains of the industry's top experts to get to the bottom of beauty's toughest questions. Bronze eyeshadow palettes are her weakness and she's forever on the hunt for the perfect nude nail polish to suit her fair skin. Her words can also be found in Men's Health magazine, and she now works in PR.