2022 MTV VMAs: Best Beauty Looks

Lizzo's Blue Lipstick and Lip Ring

Lizzo's makeup artist, Alexx Mayo, gave the singer a blue-black lip using Charlotte Tilbury products that complemented her dramatic gown and added a faux lip ring to top it off. Lizzo also wore her hair slicked back for the wet look, which was created by hairstylist Shelby Swain using Matrix and GHD Hair products. Her go-to manicurist, Eri Ishizu, was responsible for her extra-long, silver chrome nails.

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Dove Cameron's Double Braids and 3D Nails

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Cameron channeled Wednesday Addams with her long double-braid hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg and her 3D black and red nails with spikes, roses, and more by manicurist Juan Alvear. Her makeup, which featured reverse white eyeliner, was by celebrity makeup artist Kale Teter using KVD Beauty products.

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Chlöe's Box-Braid Ponytail and Crystal Nails

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Chlöe completely owned the red carpet with her soft makeup by artist David Velasquez, box-braid ponytail by hairstylist Nicole Newland, and crystal nails.

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Taylor Swift's Crystal Floating Eyeliner

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Swift continued the crystals from her dress into her floating eyeliner and topped it off with a bold red lip that we know all too well. Celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath created the head-turning look using her own makeup line.

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Sabrina Carpenter's Loose Waves and Headband

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Sabrina Carpenter arrived on the red carpet wearing one of the biggest hair-accessory trends of the year: a satin black headband by Jennifer Behr. Her hair was styled by Jennifer Yepez. Her makeup, which featured shimmery silver eyeshadow and heavy black eyeliner, was by Carolina Gonzalez using Armani Beauty products.

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Anitta's Slicked-Back Bob Haircut and Ombré Chrome Nails

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Anitta looked amazing on the red carpet with a slicked-back bob haircut by celebrity hairstylist Tina Outen, makeup by Patrick Ta using his own line, and ombré gold chrome nails by manicurist Naomi Yasuda using Kiss nail products.

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Chloe Fineman's Chrome Nails

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Chloe Fineman matched her chrome nails to her silver outfit for a monochromatic touch. The manicure featured tiny carrot charms dangling from the pinky fingernails by artist Stephanie Hernandez. Fineman's hair was by Clara Leonard, and her makeup was by Marc Reagan.

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Bebe Rexha's Ombré Neutral Nails

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Bebe Rexha went with a neutral manicure but with a twist by adding white ombré to the tips. Her loose waves were by hairstylist Ursula Stephen using Living Proof products.

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J Balvin's Tiger Hair Color

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J Balvin turned heads with his new orange-and-black tiger-print hair color. He said during his red carpet interview that it took three hours to complete.

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Becky G's Bold Red Lip and Copper Eyeshadow

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Becky G's makeup artist, Deanna Paley, used a combination of Beautyblender and Treslúce Beauty products to create this bold red lip and copper-eyeshadow moment. Her nails added a pop of color to her look and were created by manicurist @masterweenay on Instagram. Celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano gave the singer soft waves.

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Ashley Graham's '90s-Supermodel Nails and Eye Makeup

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Ashley Graham's entire look screamed '90s supermodel, from her smudged black eye makeup by makeup artist Tracy Alfajora to her minimal manicure by Ashlie Johnson. Her hair, which was styled in loose beach waves, was by hairstylist Evanie Frausto.

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Avril Lavigne's Orange "Poptarting" Hair Color

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Avril Lavigne added pops of orange to her blond hair using the poptarting technique.

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Betty Who's Black and White Negative-Space Nail Art

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Betty Who's fingertips were decorated with black and white negative-space designs. The various designs included stars, hearts, and the MTV logo by manicurist Lizzy Perkin.

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Chloe Flower's Iridescent Eyeshadow

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Chloe Flower's iridescent green-and-pink colorblock eyeshadow by makeup artist Daniel Martin really popped against her black-and-white polka-dot ensemble. Celebrity hairstylist Priano also gave her a sleek hairstyle to match.

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Latto's '90s Updo and Chrome French Manicure

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Latto turned heads in a sleek '90s-inspired updo hairstyle and a chrome french manicure by Ishizu. The rapper paired it with soft, matte makeup by makeup artist Melissa Ocasio using Deck of Scarlet products.

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Lil Nas X's Double-Winged Liner and Mismatched Nails

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Lil Nas X's headpiece was clearly the center of his VMAs look, but we couldn't help but notice his glittery double-winged eyeliner by makeup artist Grace Pae. His fingertips were also decked out in a super-cool manicure by Temeka Jackson using OPI nail polish, and his hair was styled by Coree Moreno.

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