Celebrities often talk about the “village” it takes to get them, above-average-looking people, ready for an event. But it’s for good reason: Hairstylists and makeup artists work tirelessly behind the scenes to create aesthetically pleasing masterpieces, from the subtle and delicate to the wild and outrageous.
A few of those looks — 25, to be exact — sparkled a bit more brightly in our 2019 memories than others. We thought it only fitting to pay homage to the talented artistry and eye-catching results ― and we don’t just mean Billy Porter’s Met Gala glam.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex during the royal tour to South Africa on Oct. 2.
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Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 27.
Lizzo
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Lizzo performing at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. Makeup by Alexx Mayo. Hair by Shelby Swain.
Big Freedia and Kesha
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Big Freedia and Kesha at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. Big Freedia's makeup by Laken LaSheir. Kesha's makeup by Vittorio Masecchia.
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Rihanna
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Rihanna at the Fashion Awards in London on Dec. 2. Makeup by Priscilla Ono using Fenty products. Hair by Yusef Williams.
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