I Took a Detailed Look at Zendaya's Beauty Styles—Here Are the Unquestionably Greatest of All Time.
There are legendary beauty icons, and then there's the captivating, almost divine presence of Zendaya. The award-winning actress exemplifies versatility in beauty, sporting almost every imaginable haircut and color—from auburn waves to a sunrise-blonde lob, and her latest brunette bixie—while boldly experimenting with striking makeup. Each press tour and award show appearance seems to leave me even more mesmerized than the last, making it feel nearly impossible to compile a "best of" list. Yet, after hours of scrolling through Instagram and sifting through Getty images, I've managed to do it. Below is the *official* roundup of Zendaya's finest beauty looks, from her striking Met Gala moment in Maleficent to her makeup for Spider-Man to her goddess-worthy glam during The Odyssey press run.
2015
(Image credit: Dan MacMedan/WireImage) At the 2015 Oscars, Zendaya accessorized her off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown (which she later wore again at The Drama premiere in L.A.!) with long, side-parted dreadlocks, bronzy eye makeup, and perfectly shaped brows that defined the 2010s.
2017
(Image credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage) Zendaya's colorful Dolce & Gabbana gown is frequently praised as one of the standout Met Gala looks of the previous decade, and her gorgeous, brushed-out afro combined with a vivid coral lip only adds to the acclaim. It's undoubtedly one of my all-time favorite Met Gala beauty moments!
2018
(Image credit: Angela WEISS / AFP via Getty Images) The auburn blunt bob with micro bangs was a stunning Joan of Arc-inspired pairing with her Versace gown at the 2018 Met Gala—bold, commanding, and still relevant today.
2019
(Image credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Zendaya’s cascading crimson waves at the 2019 Emmys will forever occupy a special place in my mind. The deep shade looks beautiful against her emerald Vera Wang gown, and I appreciate the minimal makeup she chose: chocolate-toned lids and a touch of pink gloss.
2021
(Image credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Image) At the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home, she sported exceptionally long cornrows that complemented striking triple-winged metallic blue eyeliner and stark white accents. The overall look was intricate and breathtaking.
2023
(Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) The queen of monochromatic makeup, Zendaya looked absolutely angelic at the 2023 SAG Awards, featuring petal-pink eyes and a glossy lip to match. I also love the spiky mod lashes, adding an edgy twist to her fresh-faced appearance.
2024
(Image credit: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage) With bronzed eyes, radiant skin, and long, voluminous curls, the star appeared as if she stepped out of a mythological tale at the Dune: Part Two premiere in NYC, and those curls remain an inspiration on my beauty mood board.
(Image credit: Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images) Team blonde! Zendaya captivated at the Challengers photo-call in Milan with a side-parted, shoulder-length lob, styled alongside a vintage Ralph Lauren white tennis dress that perfectly combined sporty and Old Hollywood vibes.
(Image credit: Mike Coppola/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) In 2024, the Met Gala theme was Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, but Zendaya embraced a villainous theme with thin, arched brows, dark eye makeup, and glossy, vampy lips, accented by a gothic birdcage veil. "It was a Maleficent-meets-flapper look that left me speechless," remarked WWW beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock about the viral look.
2025
(Image credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Who could forget how she subtly hinted at her engagement to Tom Holland at the 2025 Golden Globes? All attention was on her east-west diamond ring and her elegant peachy-pink manicure, but her "flame wave" faux bob (named by her hairstylist, Coree Moreno) generated considerable buzz. In fact, voluminous Old Hollywood bobs subsequently dominated the red carpet during awards season. Coincidence? I think not.
2026
(Image credit: John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images) Zendaya fully embraced "something blue" for the NYC premiere of The Drama, showcasing her Schiaparelli couture dress, Tiffany & Co drop earrings, and a halo of sapphire eyeshadow. Her ultra-glossy skin left our beauty team in awe, and according to her makeup artist, Ernesto Casillas, Dezi Skin's Body Gloss—often called "lip gloss for legs"—was the key to her high-shine look.
(Image credit: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) I can't overlook the bixie
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