Our Favorite Beauty Looks From The 2025 VMAs

ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: GloRilla attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) By Larry Stansbury ·Updated September 8, 2025 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

The 2025 VMA looks did not disappoint—especially on the red carpet. From big afros and pixie cuts to copper lids and statement lips, the girls showed up and showed out. The >braided bob, solidifying the trend as the look of the season.

From head-turning makeup to unforgettable hair, these were the beauty looks that made the 2025 VMAs a night to remember.

ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Justine Skye attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.(Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07:Latto attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.(Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for MTV)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Ciara attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Ice Spice attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Sevyn Streeter attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.(Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Tyla attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07:Sexyy Red attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: FKA Twigs attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: GloRilla attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Summer Walker attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Onya Nurve attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Ayra Starr attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Olandria Carthen attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Shenseea attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Jazmyn Smith attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Ashley Nicole Moss attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Journey Montana attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Symone attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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