The best beauty moments from the 2024 Olympic Games
Dazed cover star Noah Lyles may have won gold last night, but I can’t stop thinking about his braids and the beads sitting around the crown of his head. His hair is always laid!
NOAH LYLES, USA (AGAIN)
Noah Lyles of the United States shows his “Made It” hat during a Team USA Track & Field press conference on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Main Press Centre on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
We could not include Lyles in this list without talking about his playful nail art. During an interview with US Weekly, Lyles laughed off critics who have criticised his painted nails: “To be honest, I’m so confident in myself that it doesn’t really matter. I think [the comments are] funny at times.”
REBECA ANDRADE, BRAZIL
Rebeca Andrade of Team Brazil is introduced prior to the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
On day four of the Olympics, the Brazilian beauty Rebeca Andrade perfectly paired her graphic black eyeliner with a glossy nude lip.
JORDAN CHILES, USA
Gold medalist Jordan Chiles of Team United States poses with the Olympic Rings during the medal ceremony during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, FrancePhoto by Naomi Baker/Getty Images
Gymnast Jordan Chiles won gold with Team USA while sporting white graphic eyeliner, a patriotic hair bow, darkly lined lips, and red, white, and blue croc-print nails. She topped it all off with a gold and silver grill.
SHIRINE BOUKLI, FRANCE
Bronze medalist Shirine Boukli of Team France celebrates on the podium during the Women -48 kg medal ceremony on day one of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Champs-de-Mars Arena on July 27, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images
Shirine Boukli is a French Judoka. She won one of the bronze medals in the women’s 48kg event this year, and after dazzling us with her performance she stunned us yet again with her tooth gems as she smiled at the podium.
COCO GAUFF, USA
Coco Gauff of Team United States ready to receive serve against Donna Vekic of Team Croatia during the Women’s Singles third round match on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Competing against Donna Vekic from Team Croatia, tennis superstar Coco Gauff revived the coquette aesthetic by wearing a bow in her hair to neatly tie up her mermaid-inspired braids.
KIERAN DARREN, UK
Silver medalist Kieran Darren David Reilly of Team Great Britain poses on the podium during the BMX Freestyle Men’s Park Final on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Kieran Darren won silver in Freestyle BMX. His mullet has sent shockwaves across the internet.
AKOKO KOMLANVI, TOGO
Akoko Komlanvi of Team Togo builds her boat ahead of the Rowing at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images
Togolese rower Akoko Komlanvi proudly represented her country with stylish box braids and graphic nails adorned in the red, green, and yellow colours of the Togolese flag.
SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON, USA
Sha’Carri Richardson poses for a photo while riding on a boat with teammates along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024.Photo by Ashley Landis / POOL / AFP via Getty Images
Sha’carri Richardson is known for her killer long nails, and like Komlavi, her nail art proudly represents Team USA.
LOUIE HINCHLIFFE, UK
Louie Hinchliffe of Team Great Britain react during the Men’s 100m Round 1 on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Mullets make the world go round, and like Darren’s, Louie Hinchilffe’s has taken the internet by storm.
CHASE JACKSON, USA
Chase Jackson competes in the women’s shot put final on Day Nine of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 29, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images
American track and field athlete Chase Jackson is always exciting to watch. Not only is she the first women’s shot put world champion to win on the first attempt, but her eye make-up always delivers with its intricate butterfly designs, love hearts and dramatic blocks of pink eyeshadow.
LEO NEUGEBAUER, GERMANY
Leo Neugebauer of Team Germany reacts during the Javelin Throw leg of Decathlon on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France.Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Leo Neugebauer’s little moustache (and face) have sent the girlies into a frenzy. The German track and field athlete is already getting the fan cam treatment after winning a silver medal in the decathlon at this year’s Games.
