The Best VMAs 2016 Beauty Looks
Some award shows are fairly predictable when it comes to betting on the big beauty moments of the night. Tonight's event definitely doesn't fall under that category. Stars who hit the VMAs red carpet consistently bring their glam A-game, opting to have some fun instead of playing it safe. We know we'll always see plenty of color experimentation and statement-making moves on the red carpet — we just never know exactly what's in store until music's big night out is officially underway. With stars like Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Britney Spears (!!) in attendance tonight, we're betting on some memorable beauty moments. And since some of these need to be seen to be believed, we're keeping track for you. Click through for all the hair and makeup showstoppers from the MTV VMAs 2016!
1/19From gorgeous braids to glittery hair, these are the winning looks of the night.
FilmMagic2/19Hailey Baldwin
Days after going from long hair to lob, Hailey combined her newly shortened lengths with her old, tousled texture. We love how the breeze seems to be boosting her beach waves, too!
WireImage3/19Beyonce
Hello, braid goals! Beyonce understands that the best way to emphasize an otherworldly highlight is to pull the hair back (and upgrade it with a gorgeous, fishtail plait).
Getty Images for MTV.com4/19Holland Roden
Holland Roden updated her signature, auburn strands with a generous sprinkle of sparkle. Because what better place to wear glitter roots than the star-studded red carpet?
Getty Images for MTV.com5/19Madison Kocian, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles
The Final Five (minus teammate Gabby Douglas, who shared that she was recuperating from a hospital stay) arrived in loose curls, glowing skin, and big smiles.
Getty Images6/19Winnie Harlow
We've never seen a hair accessory quite like Winnie's, but we love how it creates a sparkly halo around her glowing complexion and bronzy eyeshadow.
WireImage7/19Tove Lo
Tove's casually mussed ponytail, septum ring, and berry-stained lip somehow all come together to create a red carpet beauty moment that's equal parts laid-back and glam.
WireImage8/19Fifth Harmony
5H won Song of the Summer with "Flex," but we also need to talk about how they won the red carpet in their amazing beauty looks. Each girl is bringing her own version of night-out hair and makeup, but we do notice a running theme of fierce smoky eyes across the board.
WireImage9/19Chloe and Halle Bailey
The Bailey sisters slayed us on the spot with their pierced locs and subtle liner. We're also going to go ahead and name them top contenders for the most radiant complexions we saw on the carpet all night.
WireImage10/19Tove Lo
Halsey's hair transformation from blonde pixie to flowing, brunette mane was a definite highlight of the evening. The dark hue was a great pick for offsetting her deep, purple pout.
WireImage11/19Ariana Grande
Ari's crimped ponytail is back in action! Celeb hairstylist Aaron Light dusted his fingers with Matrix Style Link Mineral Booster Texture Booster and worked them through her hair to bring out the texture and volume of her go-to 'do.
WireImage12/19Ashley Graham
Ashley's major lob got a glistening update from celeb hairstylist Renato Campora, who scrunched Dove Curls Defining Mousse from root to end to bring out her natural wave. Makeup artist Vincent Oquendo got her flawless base camera-ready with a mix of Ex1 Concealer and Dior bronzer.
Getty Images for MTV.com13/19Hailee Steinfeld
You have to peer closely to see, but Hailee's braid contains strands of leather and velvet (because why not mix it up?). Celeb hairstylist Mark Townsend formed a super loose braid on a texturized base for a 'do that spoke volumes.
WireImage14/19Taylor Hill
We're definitely recreating Taylor's cat eye and topknot combo ASAP. The shadow shape is kept slightly smudged for a more casual feel, and accented with brightening gold at the inner corners.
WireImage15/19Joan Smalls
Joan's take on the cat eye is noticeably different, but no less glamorous. She keeps the winged liner crisp and clean, then extends the shape with lightly blended, orange eyeshadow.
WireImage16/19Stella Maxwell
Stella clearly drew inspiration from her colorful crop top, extending the bright red to her eyeshadow shade. A touch of black liner and a full lash keep the hue from overpowering her face.
FilmMagic17/19Rita Ora
Celeb makeup artist Kathy Jeung created a smudgy, smoldering eye to balance out Rita's sculptural updo. Her dewy base and peachy blush (a combination of Ex1 Blusher in Natural Flush and Marc Jacobs Glow Stick) pulled everything together nicely.
WireImage18/19Tinashe
The only thing that topped Tinashe's metallic lids? Her architectural ponytail, which curved out in the middle and carried its own accessories (gold cuffs, natch).
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