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The angels are back with bombshell glamour and voluminous blowouts. No slick-backs in sight!

Luminous skin, softly smoked eyes and full-bodied hair defined the beauty direction at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Show. Makeup by Pat McGrath and hair by Guido Palau complemented the models and A-list celebrities with a polished interpretation of the brand’s signature glamour.

Models backstage with luminous makeup and softly waved hair
Photography: Corey Tenold / Vogue.
Backstage makeup and hair preparation in a pink striped robe
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The makeup

Luminous skin and softly smoky eyes anchored the look. Warmth through the cheeks and highlights across the cheekbones extended to the shoulders and décolletage.

Dark liner blended into shaded lids with shimmer adding dimension and lashes bringing drama. Groomed brows and glossy neutral-pink lips balanced the definition around the eyes.

Softly smoky eye makeup and glossy lips during backstage preparation
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Finished blonde waves and luminous makeup backstage
Photography: Corey Tenold / Vogue.

The hair

Palau’s direction centred on volume, shine and movement. Lifted roots and generous bends framed the face while curved ends gave the blowouts a soft finish.

Backstage rollers and round brushes helped create the fullness. Natural textures and curls also featured, offering different expressions of the same glamorous direction.

Large rollers setting volume through blonde hair
Photography: Corey Tenold / Vogue.
Short curls and long flowing hair backstage
Photography: Corey Tenold / Vogue.
Long blonde waves framed by gold wings backstage
Photography: Corey Tenold / Vogue.

Together, the luminous makeup and voluminous hair brought Victoria’s Secret’s signature glamour into focus. There were glimpses of the iconic Angels we remember. It’s no surprise you’ll be seeing us with bouncy blow-waves and smoky eyes this festive season…

Yours truly,
TBD x

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