Filipino artists have never been shy about experimenting with their looks, and the Filipino Music Awards 2026 red carpet made that clear. Vibrant hair colors like red, blue, and pink; unexpected cuts; and experimental hairstyling dominated many artists’ lookbooks—a reminder that stage presence starts well before the first note.
Below, Allure Philippines rounds up 18 hairstyles worth saving to your inspo folder, plus the details you’ll want to bring to your next salon appointment.
G22
John Benj Cupino
P-pop’s alphas G22 gave menswear their own twist, contrasting with quintessentially feminine, voluminous hair. Jaz, Alfea, and AJ had their hair styled in loose, old-Hollywood glam curls. AJ also traded her usual full bangs for a side-parted, curly bang moment.
Alamat
John Benj Cupino
R&B Song of the Year award-winning group Alamat kept things dapper with polished, gelled-up styles. Mo kept his long dreadlocks cascading down his face; Alas sported a clean, polished curtain middle-part style with natural waves; Rji styled his hair in a sleek and volumized pomp; Jao stuck to his signature bubblegum pink, styled up to bring attention to his luminous skin and lightly flushed cheeks; Tomas wore a relaxed and texturized curtain cut; and Taneo had a slicked-back hairstyle.
Joey Mead King
John Benj Cupino
Host and TV personality Joey Mead King wore braids, with each section tied together in a low ponytail at the nape. The hair look was finished with silver barrettes, bringing all the attention to her stunning glasses from Gentle Monster.
Jason Dhakal
John Benj Cupino
Known for his sleek, vintage-inspired looks, Filipino-Nepalese R&B singer Jason Dhakal wore a side part with his hair slicked back, high-shine, and set with tight finger waves at the front.
Angela Ken
John Benj Cupino
“That blue-haired singer-songwriter,” as Angela Ken refers to herself, kept her electric blue-hued hair front and center in a messy French braid with tendrils framing her face. Her usual full bangs were parted slightly in the middle.
The Juans
John Benj Cupino
Filipino pop-rock band The Juans balanced crisp tailoring with edgy cuts. Carl Guevarra had a textured crop cut with tightly defined curls and waves; Chael Adriano featured a platinum blonde mullet; RJ Cruz wore a classic and timeless side part; and Japs Mendoza had a messy and textured cut.
Baby Dolls
John Benj Cupino
Seven-member girl group Baby Dolls served classic glam, each look highlighting their distinctive beauty and style. Johaira Moris wore her jet-black hair in a voluminous updo with ringlet curls framing her face; Ina Ortega’s deep burgundy hair was styled in classic, Hollywood-style side waves and a deep side part; Arianne Dela Cruz styled her hair in a classic, curled lob; Jelai Ahamil’s hair had a crimped and wavy look; Eriel Reyes’ wore her hair in a braided updo, with soft face-framing pieces and her signature thick, straight-cut fringe; and Juby Sabino’s vibrant orange locks were styled in long beach waves with a soft middle part.
Maki
John Benj Cupino
Filipino singer-songwriter Maki went for a styled, textured two-block hair look with a glossy finish. His slightly parted fringe fell right above the eyebrow, and the crown and back sections of his hair were styled with layers that flicked outward, mimicking a naturally windswept movement.
Kyla
John Benj Cupino
Queen of R&B Kyla wore her warm brunette hair in a formal updo, with her hair slicked back into a smooth, structured low bun. Her bangs were styled in a soft, side-swept finish, elegantly brushing the forehead.
Jason Dy
John Benj Cupino
Filipino singer and musician Jason Dy sported a stylish, red-carpet variation of a curtain haircut, with a glossy, wet-look finish. His medium-length hair was neatly tapered and tucked behind the ears, parted slightly off-center, with some tendrils falling forward for a comma hair look.
Vvink
John Benj Cupino
Pop Song of the Year winner Vvink made their first FMA red carpet appearance with four distinct looks. Jean had a striking, blunt-cut bob with a deep, midnight blue hue, heavy full bangs, and structured side layers that framed her face; Mariel wore her ginger-brown hair in gentle waves, a wispy full fringe, and a headband; Odri had her natural dark-brown hair parted in the center with wispy side bangs, accessorized with a silk headscarf; and Angelika styled her vibrant, pastel pink hair with voluminous, loose waves.
Kamikazee
John Benj Cupino
Gray hair is nothing to fear, and veteran Filipino rock band Kamikazee made that clear. Each member wore natural gray hair effortlessly on the FMA red carpet, styled with a rock-inspired edge: gray hair topped with a dark bandana, textured shag cuts, long braids, a silver-gray bowl cut, and long dreadlocks.
A$tro
John Benj Cupino
Cornrows are a hip-hop staple, and rapper A$tro gave them a high-fashion turn: an intricate, freestyle pattern with sharp, geometric parts, set off by white snap barrettes adorned with pearls.
Arci Muñoz
John Benj Cupino
Actress Arci Muñoz paired classic 1920s vintage glamor with modern, high-fashion structured styling. Her hair was smoothed back into a clean, tight bun, and a section of her fringe was sculpted into a single kiss curl that rested flat on her forehead.
Ajaa
John Benj Cupino
John Benj Cupino
John Benj Cupino
John Benj Cupino
The members of P-Pop boy group Ajaa each wore their hair in distinct, trendy hairstyles, echoing fresh, high-teen concepts popularized by K-Pop. JC styled his dark-brown hair in a clean, middle-part curtain hairstyle; Ash’s light brown hair was styled in a volumized quiff, revealing a faded undercut on the sides; Alex’s platinum blonde hair was styled with piecey, textured bangs that framed the forehead, topped by a multicolored bucket hat; and Axl had a clean, wet-look curtain style cut, with his hair slightly parted off-center and comma strands hanging over his forehead.
Zae
John Benj Cupino
Filipina rapper Zae stole the scene on the FMA red carpet with her pastel pink hair styled in a slightly messy half-up top knot. Long, loose, wavy strands were styled on the left side of her face, framing and softening her features.
Lola Amour
John Benj Cupino
Four members of Lola Amour graced the FMA red carpet, with their hair styled in clean, textured haircuts, highlighting how men’s haircuts could be done. David Yuhico sported a highly textured, curly cropped cut with a neat taper on the sides; Zoe Gonzales wore a classic side-parted curtain style; Raffy Perez had a sharp, modern textured crop with a blunt cut over the forehead, and a fade on the sides; and Manu Dumayas styled his hair in a slicked-back style with clean, short sides.
DNA
John Benj Cupino
P-pop girl group and real-life sisters DNA showcased their distinct personalities through their looks on the FMA red carpet. Tasha wore her long, platinum blonde hair in relaxed, beach waves, with a clean middle part on the front; Julia styled her hair in a formal, slicked-back updo, pulled tightly away from her face and into a high bubble ponytail; while Ezra had her two-toned hair tied into a half-up crown braid, with the rest of her hair falling in soft, voluminous waves.
