If there’s anything more impressive than elite athleticism, it’s being able to compete at the highest level while pulling off a rock-solid beauty moment.
Despite brisk temperatures and challenging elements, 2026 Winter Olympians championed their sport and their glam in fashion-forward Milan, making it all look effortless in the ice and snow.
Here are some of the best 2026 Winter Olympics beauty looks!
HAIR
Madison Chock’s Triple Pony
For the rhythm dance with power partner Evan Bates, the U.S. silver medalist sported three stacked ponytails with retro crimps, a subtle bump, and face-framing tendrils — a barely-tamed complement to her va-va-voom animal-print frock.
Josie Baff’s Chill-Girl Braids
The Australian snowboarder brought on the nostalgia with classic braided pigtails: beanie-and-helmet-friendly, practical, and cute, thanks to their loose, easy construction.
Alysa Liu’s Angel Halos
The gold-medal-winning U.S. figure skater shouted out her St. Louis colorist, Kelsey Miller, for evolving her signature stripes over time, adding a new ring every year.
Amber Glenn’s Dutch Braidstyle
The U.S. figure skater clinched Olympic gold and rocked the podium with a go-to look of hers for both function and fierceness: two tightly controlled Dutch braids gathered into a silky low pony.
Azaria Hill’s Lush Curls
The U.S. bobsledder kept it natural for her Olympic debut, with her bouncy, springy curls in two mini center-parted pigtails and the rest kept loose— proving that luxe, defined, hydrated coils can conquer freezing temps.
MAKEUP
Piper Gilles’ Red Eyeliner
The bronze medalist served face during her ice dance with partner Paul Poirier with bold Canada red on her eyes and lips, with the liner extending under and out from the corner for a reverse cat-eye.
Jessie Diggins’ Face Sparkles
The U.S. cross-country ski bronze medalist glistened under her goggles with metallic blue face glitter dusting her cheekbones.
NAILS
Jutta Leerdam’s Deep French Olympic Mani
The Dutch speed skater completed her almond-shaped deep French manicure with an understated Olympic rings on one finger.
Francesca Lollobrigida’s Neon Green Claws
The Italian speed skater took gold for the second time at the 2026 games in her home country with her neon green almond-shaped mani right on trend with their throwback 80s vibe.
Makayla Gerken Schofield’s Union Jack & Flames
The freestyle skier repped her native U.K. with squoval nails sporting the iconic Union Jack motif plus Olympic flames in the British flag’s red, white, and blue.
Ellie Kam’s Lucky Set
The gold medal-winning U.S. figure skater went with purple and gold lilies and orchids on medium stilettos for her short program with partner Danny O’Shea, as the floral combo is considered good luck for competitors in Italy.