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BAFTA Awards 2021: the Best Celebrity Hair and Makeup Looks

BAFTA Awards 2021: The Best Celebrity Hair and Makeup Looks of the Night

Apr 11 2021

With a combination of in-person presentation and virtual nominees and attendees, it wasn't as easy as it usually is to spot all the amazing celebrity hair and makeup moments at the 2021 BAFTA Film Awards, which were held over the course of two days at Royal Albert Hall. Hosted by Edith Bowman and Dermot O'Leary, who were joined by a small group of presenters at the iconic concert hall, many of the presenters and all of the nominees tuned in virtually.

Luckily, we were still able to get up close and personal looks at some of our favourite celebrities' hair and makeup from the event (mostly from Instagram, to be honest). And the stars used the opportunity to really dress up and go all out, especially for those who were in the UK and have been on lockdown for the past four months. For the big event, we spotted one of 2021's biggest hairstyle trends, the bubble ponytail, on Priyanka Chopra Jonas, graphic black liner on Ashley Madekwe, and a few statement lipstick looks thanks to Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Phoebe Dynevor.

Keep reading to see all of the best looks from the 2021 BAFTA Awards.

Image Source: Getty / Ashley Randall Photography

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Finger Waves and Vampy Lip

Mbatha-Raw gave us major roaring '20s vibes with shiny finger waves by hairstylist Paul Edmonds (who is actually the official hair partner for the EE British Academy Film Awards) and a deep, mulberry-coloured lip, painted on by makeup artist Alex Babsky. On Babsky's IG, he confirmed the exact hue is Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick in Purple Temptation (£18).

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Matte Crimson Lips

Makeup artist Wendy Rose painted Chopra Jonas's lips a gorgeous shade of crimson.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Bubble Ponytail

Chopra Jonas decided to try out one of 2021's biggest hairstyle trends — the bubble ponytail — for the evening. To get that gorgeous volume, hairstylist Luke Pluck Rose sprayed Anomaly Dry Shampoo throughout the tail before adding the hair grips.

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Clara Amfo's Teal Liner and High Ponytail

We love the combination of Amfo's high ponytail with a stacked eyeliner look — black along her lash line and a bold teal drawn along the top.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Spicer

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Phoebe Dynevor's Relaxed Hollywood Glam

With a side part and face-framing waves, Dynevor's hairstyle (by hairstylist Dayaruci) evoked old Hollywood glam à la Rita Hayworth and Lana Turner, but with a more relaxed, modern feel. Her makeup for the evening was also quite classic — makeup artist Naoko Scintu applied a flick of black eyeliner and a creamy neutral, pinky-beige lipstick.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Spicer

Wunmi Mosaku's Half-Up Hairstyle

The best actress nominee (for her lead role in the film His House), wore her hair in a gorgeous, intricately sculpted half-up hairstyle by Felicia Leatherwood that perfectly showed off her jewels and striking neckline. Her makeup artist for the evening, Tasha Reiko Brown kept things subtle, placing emphasis on her lips and brows.

Image Source: Getty / Ashley Randall Photography

Cynthia Erivo's Rosy Lids

Erivo complemented her signature short crop with pretty pink shadow and a neutral glossy lip.

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Ashley Madekwe's Waist-Length Braid

Nominated for best supporting actress for her role in UK indie drama County Lines, Madekwe celebrated her special night a graphic beauty look complete with black winged shadow (the handiwork of makeup artist Jo Baker) and a slick braided ponytail that went all the way down to her waist (the handiwork of hairstylist Larry Sims).

Image Source: Jahmad Balugo for Louis Vuitton

Bukky Bakray's Slick Topknot and Mauve Lips

EE Rising Star winner, Bukky Bakray, looked absolutely lovely with a high topknot (by hairstylist Dionne Smith) and a sumptuous, pinky-mauve lip that perfectly matched her dress. To create the exact hue, makeup artist Joy Adenuga combined two Lancôme lip colours: L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Lipstick in Killing Me Softly (£27.50) and L'Absolu Lacquer Lipstick in Let Me Shine (£26).

Image Source: Danny Kasirye for Prada

Felicity Jones's Curtain Bangs and Tousled Waves

We're saving this image of Felicity Jones's midlength cut and brow-sweeping curtain bangs — styled by hairstylist Christian Wood — and bringing it to our hairstylist when we finally get back to the salon this month. Makeup artist Florrie White kept things simple with a touch of black liner and a beige lip.

Sophie Cookson's Disheveled Topknot

We'll never get tired of stars pairing an elegant evening gown with an easy-looking hairstyle — like Cookson did her with her relaxed chignon complete with face-framing tendrils.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Spicer

Niamh Algar Sharp Black Wings

The best actress nominee balanced her floaty, ruffled dress with a tight topknot and exaggerated black winged liner that extended all the way to the tail ends of her brows. "For Niamh we created a look that is all about strong eyes and brows, with flawless skin," makeup artist Alet Viljoen said about the look via press release. "To create this faded out yet strong eye, I smudged the liquid line with black pencil." The liquid eyeliner was Lancôme Liner Plume (£23.50), whilst the pencil was Lancôme Crayon Khôl in Noir (£19).

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Theresa Ikoko's Bleached Braids

Screenwriter and playwright Theresa Ikoko was not only nominated for three awards this evening, but also wowed us with her beautiful braids that featured platinum blonde braiding hair woven throughout.

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