The VMAs are here, and we're so ready. After what's felt like an especially excellent year for music, with releases from artists like Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and Taylor Swift, it's no surprise that the stars who brought us the biggest hits are now breaking the internet with the best beauty looks they've shown us all year.
Just as we expected, we saw some amazing looks at this year's show. The red carpet trends ranged from natural face beats to Euphoria-inspired glittery eyes and even a full-on 1960s bouffant. Keep scrolling to see the celeb looks we'll be talking about until the next red carpet.
The songstress sported her foolproof signature look: beach waves and a bold lip.
The original Hot Girl is giving us sleek, pressed hair and lashes for days.
Must-have beauty product: Suave Professionals for Natural Hair Define & Shine Gel ($5)
Lizzo's updated beehive is the stuff of hair dreams. Wonder if this 'do would stay intact through a lit flute solo?
Must-have beauty product: Dove Smooth and Shine Heat Protection Spray ($5)
Klum makes a case for wispy bangs, and we approve.
This look is giving us the "Motivation" to try out deep side parts and swoop bangs this fall. (See what we did there?)
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It wouldn't be a red carpet without a wet-hair look, and this veteran supermodel makes it look too easy.
Must-have product: NatureLab. TOKYO Perfect Shine Oil Mist ($16)
We can always count on Hadid for a solid half-up, half-down look, but the remains of her summer blonde add an extra layer of fun.
Must-have product: Biolage Styling Gelée ($6)
Skin is in, and Rosalía's flawless complexion is proof.
Must-have product: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Primer ($60)
Leave it to the goddess H.E.R. to rock the most stunning goddess braids. And to round out the other-worldly glow, the highlight to end all highlights.
Must-have product: Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Skin Highlighting Trio ($50)
Hadid's aesthetic tonight? All gold everything—from her flowy locks right down to her shimmery eye shadow.
Must-have product: Biolage Styling Complete Control Hairspray ($18)
If Marilyn Monroe were to attend the VMAs, this would be her exact look.
The former Missy Elliott backup dancer rocked an ultra-low pixie-crop haircut and mile-long lashes.
This lady in red took her color pallet very seriously, extending it from her hair, to her eyeshadow, to her crimson lined lips.
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Cabello channeled ethereal beauty and embraced her natural curl on the red carpet for an absolutely angelic look.
Must-have product: L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment ($6)
Halsey's creativity is literally seeping from her roots. Check out that rainbow dye job. The soft waves are a win, too.
Must-have product: GHD Ceramic Vented Radial Brush - Size 4 ($40)
A classic barrel curl is always a good idea.
Must-have product: T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers ($119)
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