Ariana Madix's avant-garde beauty look for the 'Love Island USA' Season Eight Finale was a stunning display of creativity and artistry. Madix, an Emmy-nominated host, collaborated with celebrity stylist Carl Bembridge to create a hair crown that evolved the finale tradition. Bembridge incorporated asymmetric hair detailing, using three hero products: Color Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, the Texas Hold 'Em Big Hold Spray, and the Pop and Lock High Gloss Finish. The rest of the hair was dressed in the Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray, giving it a "glassy, expensive looking" allure.
Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season. The final aesthetic contained a certain je ne sais quoi the others were missing to some degree. Bembridge explained that he always likes to create a real wow factor for the finale, and this look was much more artistic and fashion-focused, feeling more like hair couture with a lot of detail, creativity, and thought behind it.
Artist Krystal Dawn ensured the makeup didn't miss a beat, painting an underwater portrait in shimmery white, baby blue, and royal blue hues over Madix's eyes. The base was accented with cool-toned contour and coral blush, while her lips were shaped with taupe liner and filled with a clear gloss. Dawn's Instagram description, "Finale Fantasy," captured the essence of the look.
Madix's beauty look was a perfect statement for the final episode, setting a high standard for the season. Bembridge's versatility and creativity in hair styling, as well as Dawn's artistic makeup, showcased the transformative power of beauty in the reality dating show. The success of 'Love Island USA' in 2024, with 919.1 million minutes watched in just one week, further highlights the show's impact and the importance of these memorable beauty moments.
