Of all the awards shows, the MTV Video Music Awards (AKA VMAs) may stake claim to the most iconic moments of all time, and we’re not just talking about Britney Spears and her yellow snake. We’re talking about hair, makeup, manicures, and everything in between. Since their very first show back in 1984, the VMAs have also been home to some of the most iconic beauty looks of all time: Lil’ Kim in her purple wig and jumpsuit, Taylor Swift’s shimmering diamond eye makeup, Beyoncé’s half-up hairstyle with tousled curls from the 2003 show, and the list goes on and on. True to fashion, the best beauty looks at the 2024 VMAs continued the tradition.
The VMAs are about having fun, expressing yourself, and not taking fashion and beauty too seriously. (This isn’t the Oscars!) Given that the 2024 show was the 40th anniversary of the VMAs, the lineup was stacked with stars, including performers Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, nominees SZA and Ariana Grande, and host Megan Thee Stallion, who also pulled double duty as a performer. And as you might expect, everyone took their glam game to the next level, including a Hollywood glam hair cut from Carpenter, medieval braids for Roan, and so, so much more.
Ahead, check out some of the best beauty looks at the 2024 VMAs.
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