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These 2017 MTV VMA Beauty Moments Are Worthy Of A Double Take

Lights, camera, action! The annual MTV Video Music Awards are underway and as predicted, a few red carpet beauty moments are already winning us over. See whose hair and makeup slay forced us to do a double take below. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Cardi B.

The “Bodak Yellow” rapper made her VMA debut in a chic bob. 

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Nicki Minaj

Minaj has pledged to donate $25,000, sending prayers to those in Houston.

These 2017 MTV VMA Beauty Moments Are Worthy Of A Double Take
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Yara Shahidi

The Grownish star pulled back her curls into a low ponytail and added a touch of fingerwaves. 

These 2017 MTV VMA Beauty Moments Are Worthy Of A Double Take
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Lil Mama
Lil Mama wins the red carpet in standout makeup and a beautiful ‘do.
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Christina Milian

The actress and singer slicked back her wet curls and opted for a bronze makeup glow. 

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Teyana Taylor

The “Fade” star topped off her homage to Janet Jackson’s 1995 look by styling her hair into a wispy bob. 

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Tiffany Haddish

The Girl’s Trip star kept it cute in a top knot and side swept bang. 

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Amber Rose

How amazing does “Muva” look in this chocolate brown wig?! Perfection! 

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Remy Ma

The “All the Way Up” rapper’s dark liner around her nude lipstick is giving us major ’90s vibes. 

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Mel B.

The America’s Got Talent host looked like a total rockstar in her honey blonde ‘do. 

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Normani Kordei Acne Tips

“I have oily skin, especially during the winter, my skin actually gets really dry, which produces more oil,” the former Fifth Harmony singer told Gurl.com. To get rid of excess oil, Kordei is a big fan of Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets.

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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls looked fierce rocking a sexy smokey eye.
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