The race for Hollywood’s top hair and makeup honors is on. The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild revealed its 2026 awards nominees. Several major films and TV shows lead the field.In film, *Frankenstein*, *One Battle After Another*, *Sinners*, *Weapons*, and *Wicked: For Good* each earned three nominations. Four of those films also appear on the Oscars shortlist for makeup and hairstyling.On television, *Dancing With the Stars* and *Saturday Night Live* top the list. They each received four nominations. *Monster: The Ed Gein Story*, *Stranger Things*, and *Abbott Elementary* follow closely with three nods each.
Honoring the Craft Behind the Characters
The MUAHS Awards celebrate exceptional artistry. They recognize the creativity of makeup artists and hairstylists across entertainment. The work transforms actors and builds immersive worlds.This year’s ceremony will also honor industry legends. Oscar-nominated makeup artist Greg Nelson will receive a lifetime achievement award. Oscar-nominated hairstylist Judy Alexander Cory will get the same honor.Emmy-nominated artist Michael Johnson will be given the Vanguard Award. The guild says these awards highlight career-long dedication to the craft. They inspire the next generation of artists.The competitive categories are highly detailed. They separate contemporary, period, and prosthetic work. This ensures every specialization gets its moment.For example, Best Special Make-Up Prosthetics for film is a fierce category. Nominees include the teams from *Frankenstein* and *Weapons*. Their work involves complex appliance design and application.
A Night for Artistry and Community
The 13th annual awards gala is set for February 14. It will be held in Los Angeles. The event is a key fixture in Hollywood‘s awards season.It precedes the Academy Awards. This often makes it a bellwether for the Oscar category. The guild’s members are the experts who vote for the Oscar shortlist.Winning a MUAHS award is a major professional accolade. It signals peer recognition for technical skill and artistic vision. The nominated work spans blockbusters, streaming series, and live theater.The list of nominees confirms ongoing industry trends. High-fantasy projects like *Wicked* require elaborate character design. True-crime stories like *Monster: The Ed Gein Story* demand realistic, often disturbing, prosthetic work.
The 2026 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards will spotlight the artists who define our screens’ most iconic looks. Their skilled work remains fundamental to storytelling magic.
Disclaimer: This article is a news report based on publicly announced awards nominations from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild.
References: Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) official nominations announcement.
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