11 Cannes beauty moments we can’t stop obsessing over

Cannes may be a film festival, but let’s be honest, it’s just as much a showdown of looking unreasonable good. The red carpet here isn't just a place for premieres; it's a runway, a spectacle, and a global stage for beauty that's bold, experimental, and unforgettable. And this year, the glam wasn’t just glam—it came with unexpected plot twists. We saw punk pixies, fairytale claws, retro bobs, and one very powerful swipe of sindoor. Every look told a story, every detail oozed main character energy—loud enough to echo down the Croisette and linger long after the flashbulbs faded.
 

Nancy Tyagi: Nail armour

Dressed in a dreamy mint gown adorned with 3-D roses, Indian fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi looked like a modern-day princess—or so we thought until we caught her nails. Her high-shine chrome claws turned fairytale into full-blown fantasy. They said, “I’m not a Disney princess. I’m a Warrior Princess, and I will wear armour if I want to.” And honestly, we love it! 

Kristen Stewart: Punk fairy hair

 

Still glowing from her recent wedding, Kristen Stewart debuted her bleached blonde hair with pink tips in a messy bun. Paired with a bubblegum Chanel suit, soft pink eye makeup, and a choppy fringe, the look was equal parts punk and fairy.

Bella Hadid: Syrup blonde debut

 

Bella Hadid’s return to the red carpet came with a honey-toned hair transformation that’s already trending—say hello to syrup blonde. Created over two days by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Schwartz, the warm tone lit up her complexion and whispered summer starts now.

Naomi Campbell: Afro updo

 

Ditching her signature sleek strands, the OG supermodel embraced her natural hair texture with a striking Afro updo. The look was bold and a celebration of natural beauty and Black hair pride.

Zoey Deutch: Retro bob

 

Channelling 1960s Hollywood sirens, Zoey Deutch wore a sculpted retro bob with a sleek side part and softly curled ends—a nod to her portrayal of Jean Seberg in Nouvelle Vague. It was old-school glamour done just right.

Urvashi Rautela: Glitzy purple eyes

 

While her multi-colour parrot-inspired gown went viral, it was Rautela’s glitzy purple eyeshadow, rimmed with rhinestones, that truly turned heads. This is a maximalist beauty moment we’re still thinking about.

Hannah Waddingham: English rose flush

 

Soft pink lips, dewy skin, and barely-there blush gave Hannah Waddingham a look straight out of a Jane Austen novel. Delicate, romantic, and utterly timeless.
 

Janhvi Kapoor: Bridal glow

Dressed in a baby pink Tarun Tahiliani saree, with minimal glam and Chopard pearls, Janhvi Kapoor radiated bridal elegance, serving as a glowing tribute to her mother, Sridevi, and the red carpet’s unofficial bride.
 

Nitanshi Goel: Doe-eyed charm

With kohl-lined eyes and a hint of pink gloss, Goel channelled youthful innocence and soft beauty. Think 'deer pretty' personified.

Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Heritage glam

 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt brought Indian beauty traditions to the Cannes red carpet—and made them feel fresh. For her 22nd appearance at the festival, Aishwarya paired her ivory Manish Malhotra saree with a bold streak of sindoor, turning a classic symbol into a standout statement. Bhatt, too, chose a saree—this one custom Gucci with Swarovski crystals and the GG monogram—and paired it with statement kohl-lined eyes. But it was the tiny black dot tucked behind her ear, a nod to the practice of warding off the evil eye, that added a quietly powerful beauty detail. Proof that tradition doesn’t just belong—it turns heads.

This year’s beauty looks weren’t just red carpet moments, they were full-blown character arcs. Cannes 2025 gave us drama, poetry, protest, and play – all written in lip liner and blush. And honestly? We’re already counting down to next year’s glam game. 

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