The Most Memorable Beauty Moments from Sex and the City
By
Ebony Goodridge
Date June 6, 2018
20 years ago today, the very first episode of Sex and the City premiered, quickly working its way into the living rooms and hearts of audiences.
Today, the TV show is still worshipped for being both a cultural phenomenon and never-ending source of fashion inspiration with main characters Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha dictating trends (including the popularization of Manolo Blahniks) that would monumentally influence the way we dressed, thanks to iconic stylist Patricia Field. However, the show also created a dialogue around beauty, tackling formerly ‘taboo’ topics like Brazilian waxes or chemical peels, and infusing them with humour and honesty.
Here are our 18 most memorable—for better or for worse—beauty moments from Sex and the City.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Breaking up is never easy, but Carrie’s faux hawk triple tiered bun is the most glam breakup look ever.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
While Charlotte isn’t known for taking beauty risks, this fierce dark lip was a welcome and unexpected surprise.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Samantha oozes quintessential old Hollywood glamour.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
SATC characters, they’re just like us. Who could ever forget Miranda’s cringe-worthy food stuck in braces moment.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Carrie’s short hair was met with mixed reactions from viewers.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Charlotte’s sexy curls gave Victoria’s Secret models a run for their money.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Who can forget Samantha’s movie premiere entrance in this bright hot pink wavy wig?
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Miranda’s hair got a subtle makeover with warm highlights in Season 4.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Carrie might have become ‘fashion roadkill’ when modelling for D&G, but her voluminous ‘do and smokey eyes never missed a beat.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Enid, Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, impeccably coiffed hair was a scene-stealer.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Charlotte was definitely known for her signature bouncy blowouts.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Samantha makes flipped hair ends look effortlessly sexy.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Miranda’s softened hair colour in season 5 was one of her chicest looks.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Carrie’s texturized ponytail is literal hair goals.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Charlottes headband is perfectly preppy, just like her personality.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Many were left scarred after witnessing the aftermath of Samantha’s chemical peel.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Miranda’s wedding day look was romantic and carefree.
Most Memorable Sex and the City Beauty Moments
Smith Jerrod’s hair is still swoon-worthy 20 years later.