It’s that dazzling time of year again! The 68th Annual Grammy Awards have just commenced, and the stars are already stealing the show with their audacious takes on fashion and beauty aesthetics. Leading the pack is Chappell Roan, who is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. She made a breathtaking entrance at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena, donning a striking burgundy “naked” dress ingeniously held up by nipple rings—pure iconography at its finest. I am absolutely mesmerized.
As a beauty editor, I may have a soft spot for glamour, but Roan’s overall look packs a punch as well! If you scrutinize her style, you’ll spot a trend reminiscent of the 2010s: her signature waist-length curls adorned with textured fishtail braids. These braids begin at her crown and cascade down her back like beautiful, red strands, echoing the delicate draping of her dress above the navel.
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Fishtail braids were all the rage in the 2010s, often exuding a bohemian vibe, yet Roan has breathed new life into this trendy style, giving it an elegant spin. I notice some crimped strands interwoven here and there, highlighting her embrace of a retro hairstyle—indeed, a significant pivot from the sleek bob she showcased just days before at the premiere of Charli XCX’s The Moment. Admittedly, I haven’t sported a fishtail in over a decade, but now I find myself inspired once more. After all, in 2026, it seems that 2016 is coming back!
Continue scrolling to admire Chappell Roan’s hairstyle and her iconic dress from every breathtaking angle.
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(Image credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
