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Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS

These 2018 looks are incredible!
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
By Siraad Dirshe · Updated October 23, 2020
The stars were out in full force at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday Night, and of course, they did not disappoint in the beauty department. From super sleek tresses to natural-inspired ‘dos we couldn’t get enough of the gorgeous looks. After sifting through all of the night’s looks we’ve rounded up our favorites from the evening. Keep scrolling to see the hair, makeup and over beauty looks that we’re still thinking about!
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Cardi B
Cardi opted for a pixie cut for the big night and everybody went wild, including us.
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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Ashanti
Ashanti stunned on the pink carpet with fresh glowy makeup and the perfect pop of blue shadow.
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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Dej Loaf
Sometimes you have to risk it all, and that’s exactly what Dej Loaf did for this year’s ceremony. And thankfully it really paid off!
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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Winnie Harlow
Super sleek tresses and mint shadow created an award-worthy look for Harlow.
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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Chloe x Halle
Sisters Chloe and Halle always look fresh, glowy and dewy and they did not disappoint on the pink carpet.
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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Jasmine Sanders
Go bold or go home! Sanders pairs silver shadow with a crimson lip and absolutely stuns.
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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Amara La Negra
We love how proud Amara La Negra is of her Afro-Latino roots, and how she uses every opportunity to make a statement. Last night was no different — she rocked her signature afro and absolutely slayed.
Beauty & The Beat! See How Our Favorite Musicians Slayed Hair & Makeup At This Year's VMAS
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