Celebrity Hair and Makeup at the MTV Video Music Awards 2016
See Every Stunning Beauty Look on the 2016 MTV VMAs Red Carpet
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Sure, we're excited to see the major performances from Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, but we're even more amped to see what beauty choices those stars — and many more — make at the MTV Music Video Awards. From Beyoncé's gorgeously highlighted cheekbones to Kim Kardashian's textured strands, we're already seeing some seriously head-turning looks. Read on!
Britney Spears
Britney added shimmer to her arms and cheekbones for a radiant appearance.
Makeup: Melanie Inglessis
Key product: Westmore Beauty Lasting Effects Body Coverage Perfector in Golden Radiance ($36)
Kim Kardashian
Kim's wet-look hair gave off mermaid vibes.
Hair: Michael Silva
Makeup: Mario Dedivanovic
Key products: Kenra Platinum Texturizing Mist ($22), GHD Platinum Styler ($249), Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powder in Devotion ($44)
Rihanna
Rihanna rocked a total of four badass beauty looks, but we particularly loved this brooding lip she wore to accept her Vanguard Award.
Hair: Yusef
Makeup: Mylah Morales
Key products: MOP Mixed Greens Leave-In Conditioner ($22), GHD Air Hairdryer ($199), Chanel Limited Edition Rouge Allure Velvet Intense Long-Wear Lip Colour in Rouge Audace ($37)
Nicki Minaj
Nicki kept her look simple, focusing on highlighter and contouring makeup that she framed with sleek black strands.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé stepped out (with Blue Ivy in tow!) with blond braids and a glimmering gold-highlighted cheekbone.
Ariana Grande
Ariana accented her ombré ponytail with sporadically crimped strands.
Hair: Aaron Light
Key product: Matrix Style Link Mineral Booster Texture Booster ($20)
Holland Roden
The Teen Wolf star wore a sprinkling of glitter on her roots and a gorgeous mauve matte lip.
Hailey Baldwin
The model's wob struck the perfect balance of casual and chic.
Hair: Jennifer Yepez
Key product: Honest Beauty Honestly Effortless Sea Salt Spray ($18)
Alicia Keys
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee wore her hair half up, which allowed her sunset-themed eye makeup to really shine.
Hair: Mark Townsend
Key product: Dove Curls Defining Mousse ($4)
Halsey
We couldn't decide which aspect of Halsey's look was more covetable: her glossy berry lip or long, fluttery lashes.
Rita Ora
A bold updo and dramatic smoky eye made Rita's look stand out.
Hair: Brent Lawler
Key product: GHD Platinum Styler ($249)
Ashley Graham
Ashley's geometric false eyelashes added funky flair to her flawless, neutral beauty look.
Hair: Renato Campora
Key product: Dove Regenerative Nourishment Serum-in-Oil ($6)
Dascha Polanco
Dascha looked seriously glamorous thanks to her sideswept waves and shimmering skin.
Hair: Cynthia Alvarez
Key product: Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray ($4)
Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, Laurie Hernandez, and Simone Biles
The Final Five (minus Gabby Douglas) showed that they can rock gold-winning beauty looks off the mat, too.
JoJo
JoJo's matte daytime smoky eye and mauve lip were a softer take on the grunge trend.
Joan Smalls
Joan kept her makeup extremely neutral except for a swipe of sparkling orange eye shadow.
Chloe and Halle Bailey
The singers' pierced braids and dramatic facial jewelry turned heads on the red carpet.
Quvenzhané Wallis
Slicked-back strands and a soft shimmery eye shadow kept the focus of the actress's look on her outfit.
Taylor Hill
Taylor's stunning smoky eye featured red glitter on her lids and carbon shadow on the outer corners.
Naomi Campbell
The iconic supermodel rocked strands that went all the way down to her upper thighs and glimmering ruby-red lips.
Sasheer Zamata
The Saturday Night Live star accented her red gown with subtle bronze shadow and a berry lip.
Makeup: Andrew Sotomayor
Key product: Hard Candy Take Me Out Eye Liner in Nugget ($4)
Tinashé
Tinashé's extremely luminous gold eye shadow peeked through her dense, full lashes.
Cassie
Matching yellow shadow and an ombré bob topped off Cassie's bold beauty style.
Amber Rose
Winnie Harlow
Model Winnie Harlow accented her waves with tiny braids and a rhinestone-encrusted veil.
Zara Larsson
The singer's silver hair stunned against her emerald-green velvet dress.
Alessia Cara
Alessia opted to wear no makeup on the red carpet, letting her natural beauty shine.
Justine Skye
Noted member of Kylie Jenner's girl gang Justine Skye added glowing accents to her eyes and lips.
Snooki
Snooki's eggplant-colored hair looked beautiful against her bronze complexion.
