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The 8 Best Hair and Makeup Moments from the 2016 Summer Olympics

Gold medal-worthy, indeed.

by Ali Finney
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We’re in awe of the female athletes who picked up medals in Rio at this summer’s Olympic games. And in addition to their athletic prowess, some of them donned some seriously cool—and sparkly!—hair and makeup throughout their time in Brazil. Here, our favorites.

Simone Biles

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The four-time gold medalist rocked super glittery eye shadow as she crushed her competition.

RELATED: Olympian Simone Biles Dishes on How She’s Training, Eating, and Mentally Prepping Before Rio

Aly Reisman

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Only at the Olympics would the cyan blue eyeliner on Aly's lower lash line read as subtle.

Laurie Hernandez

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We’re so impressed that Laurie’s ultra-precise cat eye stayed put during the heat of competition (did you SEE her balance beam routine?!).

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Gabby Douglas

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It may still be summer, but Gabby wore fall’s fiercest plum while competing.

RELATED: If Michael Phelps Can Make This Face, Why Can’t Gabby Douglas Make This One?

Madison Kocian

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The uneven bars specialist competed in a tight side braid that had no flyaways as she was, well, flying away.

Katie Ledecky

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What’s almost as cool as the four golds and one silver Katie took home from Rio? Her patriotic nail art.

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Joanna Roswell

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The British cyclist found a way to show off her English pride with a hot summer hue.

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

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Move over balyage: The Jamaican running star sported yellow-to-green ombre hair that had everyone talking.

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