Look of the Week: Brittany Snow’s Hair and Makeup at the CMT Awards

We’re constantly updating our “Last Night’s Look” gallery with all the best red-carpet moments (gorgeous dresses! dazzling accessories! sky-high heels!). Now, let’s talk beauty. Each week, we’ll be highlighting one of the most gorgeous makeup and/or hair moments, along with details on how to recreate the look — straight from the makeup artist or hairstylist — in our feature, Look of the Week.

Pitch Perfect 2 star Brittany Snow took on an exciting new gig this week — hosting the CMT Music Awards! To kick off the night, she opted for a black-and-white Monique Lhuillier dress, soft waves and a vivid pink lip that’s kind of everything. Read on to find out how Snow’s makeup artist Andre Sarmiento and hairstylist Aviva Perea got her ready for the big event.

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“For Brittany’s incredible Monique Lhuillier dress, we wanted to do something classic and lovely, but still fun, so we chose a great pink lip,” Sarmiento tells PEOPLE of the inspiration behind her makeup. “A bright blue-based pink just shines against her tan skin.” (The exact color she’s wearing is Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra-Hydrating Lip Color in Ina, PS!) Sarmiento continued: “Glowing skin and simple makeup was the best way to highlight her show-stopping red carpet moment.”

For those who think they can’t rock a lip that bright, the pro says it’s all about confidence. “Pick a color you love and wear it with pride,” he suggests. “But for the slightly less daring, I love recommending sheer brights so you can get used to [the color].”

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As for Snow’s summer-perfect waves (hello, wedding season inspiration!), Perea wanted to go for a vibe that wasn’t too formal or stuffy. “Keeping her hair down kept it young and modern,” she says.

The stylist started by blowing out the actress’s hair using a large Spornette Mixed Bristle Brush, which she followed by wrapping 1-inch sections around a T3 Styling Wand in alternating directions –slightly pulling at the curls to keep them from looking too polished. To set the look, she layered on her go-to texturizers, Show Beauty Working Texture Spray and Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. And finally, she added in a hidden gem that the cameras missed. “It’s not visible, but her hair was secured to one side using a gorgeous black Jennifer Behr “Victoria” hair comb,” Perea says. “It was a great way to dress up tousled hair.”

Love her look? Would you wear bright pink lipstick? Sound off below!

–Sarah Kinonen
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