MTV VMAs Hair and Makeup 2015
See Every Epic Hair and Makeup Moment From the MTV VMAs
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Everyone knows the best part of the MTV Video Music Awards isn't the actual music videos — it's the beauty on the red carpet! This year with Miley Cyrus as the host, the standard for hair and makeup was raised 10 notches. She set the bar high with her dreadlock ponytail, but Taylor Swift (and her model-heavy entourage) answered the call with an equally amazing display of bronzed beauty. Keep reading to see a 360-degree view of the red carpet from the neck up, and don't forget to zoom in on every winged eyeliner look and plaited ponytail.
Miley Cyrus
Miley completely remixed her look for her VMAs hosting gig. She added a lengthy dreadlocked ponytail to her pixie cut. Perhaps her look for the night had a mermaid theme? That would also tie in the turquoise blue eyeliner and pearl hair accessory.
Hair: Gregory Russell for Bed Head by TIGI
Key products: TIGI Bed Head Hard to Get Texturizing Paste ($21)
Taylor Swift
Has Taylor given up on her signature red lip for good? The superstar went nude with her lip to balance out the inky black eye makeup.
Taylor Swift
From the back, Taylor's updo was actually a twist on the topsy-turvy ponytail.
Cara Delevingne
With her hair swept over to one side, Cara made room to show off her flushed cheeks and rosy lip shade.
Makeup: Molly R. Stern for Physician's Formula
Key products: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eye Shadow in Nude ($12)
Kim Kardashian
Kim's pregnancy pout faded into the background when she applied a nude lipstick. Her brown eyes were on full display, thanks to a few added lashes.
Hair: Michael Silva for Moroccanoil
Makeup: Mario Dedivanovic for Urban Decay
Key products: Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray ($27), Matte Revolution Lipstick in Stark Naked ($22)
Ciara
Ciara debuted a new short bob at the VMAs, but no one's calling this a mom cut!
Hair: Cesar Ramirez for Mizani
Key products: Mizani Humidity Resistant Mist ($16)
Gigi Hadid
It looks like Gigi had an appointment at the spray-tanning booth (or just got back from a really amazing vacation). Her golden skin was accentuated with highlighter and a slicked-back hairstyle.
Hair: Jennifer Yepez for Ghd and Garnier
Makeup: Patrick Ta for Maybelline New York
Key products: Ghd Platinum Styler ($249), Maybelline Fit Me Bronzer ($6), Garnier Full & Plush Root Amp Root Lifting Spray Mousse ($4)
Hailee Steinfeld
Hanging with Taylor Swift requires a certain amount of beauty badass-ery. Hailee added some edge to her look with winged eyeliner and a sleek, middle-parted style.
Makeup: Stephen Sollitto for Laura Mercier
Key products: Laura Mercier Eye Brow Pencil ($22)
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy didn't settle for the average braid for the VMAs red carpet. She wore this twisted plait instead that looked even better from the back.
Makeup: Mary Phillips
Key products: Giorgio Armani Lipstick Rouge d’Armani in Beige 10 ($35)
FKA Twigs
FKA ditched her typical braided styles for a curly, natural look. But she didn't stray from her signature bold brows and septum ring.
Makeup: Mai Quynh for Urban Decay
Hair: Christian Wood for Toni & Guy
Key products: Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion ($19), Toni & Guy Casual Matt Texture Dry Shampoo ($15)
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily is one model who defines laid-back cool. Her hair and makeup on the red carpet looked perfectly rolled around in (if you know what we mean).
Hair: Luke Chamberlain for Garnier
Makeup: Jo Baker for Maybelline New York
Key products: Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil in Sleek Onyx ($6), Garnier De-Constructed Texture Tease ($4)
Rebel Wilson
Rebel is like a superhero in our eyes, and for this red carpet, her hair fit that role. She wore a pompadour and ponytail combination. Then, she dyed her ends to match her lipstick!
Makeup: Matthew VanLeeuwen for Urban Decay
Key products: 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Anarchy on lips ($20)
Kylie Jenner
Kylie is a woman of many hairstyles (or wigs). For the VMAs, she tried on a brunette bombshell look with bangs included.
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa stayed true to her bohemian beauty style with whimsical waves on the VMAs red carpet. She added braids and jewelry to make the half-up look stand out.
Nicki Minaj
Ever since Nicki gave up her pink wigs and pastel lip looks, her beauty has been more eye focused. This red carpet appearance was all about the winged eyeliner.
Selena Gomez
Selena went for an all-natural beauty look on the VMAs red carpet. Her long hair was curled into waves, and her face was devoid of heavy makeup.
Rita Ora
Rita decided on a dramatic, black smoky eye for the night and left the rest of her makeup neutral.
Rita Ora
The back shot shows her hair was an intricate design of rubber bands and ponytails, creating a pinwheel pattern.
Britney Spears
Britney was channeling '90s cool with her sky-blue ponytail, but her winged eyeliner was more modern chic.
Demi Lovato
Look at those lashes! Demi put the spotlight on her eyes for the VMAs with her hair pulled back away from her face.
Karlie Kloss
Coming down the red carpet as a part of Taylor's girl crew, Karlie wore very little makeup. Her look was all about a bouncy blowout and bronzed skin.
Bella Thorne
Bella has a way of making a casual topknot look red carpet ready. For the VMAs, she added a bold smoky eye.
Kelly Osbourne
Purple and red, typically contrasting colors, somehow worked together for Kelly's beauty look on the VMAs red carpet.
Aubrey O'Day
Braids on braids on braids! It wouldn't be the VMAs without a double plaited hairstyle, and these pigtails fit the bill.
Amber Rose
Amber played up her platinum-blond crop with a pale pink lip — and a conversation-starting ensemble.
