The MTV Video Music Awards often bring the drama—both on stage and on the red carpet. Tonight, stars went all out in the beauty department, opting for bold eye colors and major hair changes. Ahead, see the best looks of the night.
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1
Cardi B
Matthew Eisman
Mom cut, but make it fashion. The rapper (and new mother!) wowed in a pixie cut complemented by fluttery lashes, gold eyeshadow and purple underliner, and her signature blinged-out manicure.
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2
Ariana Grande
Kevin Mazur
The singer got that new romance/new album glow going on—or is it just highlighter? She wore her signature cateye with nude lips and silky hair (gasp!) not in a ponytail.
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3
Jennifer Lopez
John Shearer
The biggest honoree of the night shined with blonde flowing hair, bronzed cheeks, and lashes so long they nearly reached her eyebrows.
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4
Kylie Jenner
Jamie McCarthy
The makeup maven looked strictly business with her newly blonde hair slicked back into a chic side-parted bun.
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5
Amandla Stenberg
Nicholas Hunt
If anyone can convince you to get baby bangs, it's Amandla Stenberg. Her shaggy bob and gorgeous red metallic smoky eye were major winners on the carpet.
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6
Nicki Minaj
Nicholas Hunt
Yes, this look needed a full-length photo because look at that hair. Red carpet pigtails are officially A Thing, if Nicki says so.
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7
Winnie Harlow
Nicholas Hunt
The model wore '90s Naomi Campbell-level XL hair with glittering gold eyes and a just-bitten pink pout.
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8
SZA
Kevin Mazur
A moment of appreciation, please, for SZA's baby hairs. Her soft curls looked angelic worn with a low-key glam look of long lashes and both glossy lips and lids.
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9
Camila Cabello
Kevin Mazur
Camila (oh-na-na) went for a half updo and curtain bangs along with a sultry red lipstick.
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10
Shay Mitchell
John Shearer
The actress looked gorgeous as ever with slicked-back hair, bold brows, full lashes, and sharply contoured cheeks.
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11
Olivia Munn
Nicholas Hunt
Soft S-waves framed Olivia's face—all the better for admiring her purple eyeliner and rosy cheeks moment.
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12
Millie Bobby Brown
Jamie McCarthy
The Stranger Things star went minimalist with no-makeup makeup and extra emphasis on the lower lashes, Twiggy-style.
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13
Teyana Taylor
Jamie McCarthy
The singer wore her pixie cut and striking red lacquer lips.
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14
Shanina Shaik
Jeff Kravitz
The model opted for a wet, wavy look with her hair, cat eyes, and a plump pink pout.
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15
Dascha Polanco
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The Orange is the New Black star really went for impact with shiny silver makeup worn all the way over her eyebrows and up to her temples.
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16
Karlie Kloss
Kevin Mazur
The supermodel lit up the carpet with her lightened, perfectly tousled strands and the most luminous skin (it's like she just got engaged or something!).