The VMAs Most Daring and Dazzling Beauty Looks

Vanessa Hudgens' glittery lids, Millie Bobby Brown's embellished hair and more stand-out makeup and hair moments
By Jillian Ruffo
August 27, 2017 10:45 PM
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VANESSA HUDGENS' RED EYES

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As if her vibrant, sheer Yanina Couture dress wasn't enough of a style statement, the star teamed her bold ensemble with glittery red hot eyeliner to match.

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YARA SHAHIDI'S TEXTURED PONY

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The star gave new meaning to the phrase "business in the front, party in the back," pulling her curls back into a slicked, finger-waved ponytail that flaunted tons of voluminous texture when she turned her head.

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KATY PERRY'S PINK SHADOW

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The host of the show paired her bright blonde pixie cut with graphic metallic purple lids (created with the Covergirl TruNaked Jewels palette) and smoky black liner -- a look that caught eyes even when worn with her sequin-encrusted outfits throughout the night.

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MILLIE BOBBY BROWN'S GILDED HAIR

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The 13-year-old actress knows a thing or two about sporting chic beauty looks, which she proved with a side-parted slicked bun, a style that Suave hairstylist Jenny Cho adorned with gold and pearl Lelet pins to match her metallic black and gold Rodarte outfit.

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PARIS JACKSON'S BOTTOM LINER

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It was hard to take our eyes off of Paris' swoon-worthy side-swept waves, but the star's smoky green bottom lids quickly made their way to the top of our shadow-spiration boards.

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AMBER ROSE'S NEW LOOK

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Who's that girl? Amber was nearly unrecognizable on the carpet, wearing a dark brown wavy wig and a dark berry lip -- a major change from her usual buzz cut and nude pout.

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JOAN SMALLS' GLITTERY LIDS

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Vanessa wasn't the only star to embellish her eyes on Sunday. Joan Smalls adorned her eyes with magenta shadow and matching glitter.

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NICKI MINAJ'S TWO-TONED HAIR

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It wouldn't be a true red carpet appearance for Nicki without a major hair moment -- and the star paired her baby pink bodysuit with a two-toned platinum and pink look, which Tokyo Styles smoothed using the GHD Straight & Tame cream, heat protectant spray and Platinum Styler.

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OLIVIA MUNN'S VAMPY LIP

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Olivia got a jump start on fall's deeper hues by matching her Chanel lip color to her dress, a move that resulted in a hue we can't wait to wear as soon as the seasons change.

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DEMI LOVATO'S ENTIRE LOOK

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And can we take a moment to admire Demi's cascading "'70s-inspired" waves (which hairstylist Christian Mark created using Dove hair spray, mousse and Harry Josh styling tools), flawless smoky eyes and perfectly-bronzed skin?

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