
2022 MTV VMAs Glam: Best Beauty Looks From BLACKPINK, Lizzo, Dove Cameron and More
See the most head-turning makeup and hair moments of the night.
Welcome to the MTV VMAs, where unapologetic glamour, risky hairstyles, and standout makeup statements never disappoint. This year, we saw many moments go beyond the binary, curating lots of fluid and enjoyable looks for the red carpet.
The awards took place in Newark, New Jersey, where some of the biggest names in music flocked to the Prudential Center. Lizzo took the evening by storm in her John Paul Gaultier blue-black gown with a sleek wet-slick back and moody beat crafted by resident makeup artist Alexx Mayo. Celebrities took to the red carpet sporting head-turning beauty looks deserving of their own Moon Man trophy. It doesn’t just stop there, keep reading on for the best beauty looks from the 2022 VMA Awards.
Lizzo’s wet, slicked back hair and blue-black moody lipstick.

Cindy Ord Via Getty Images
Dove Cameron sported goth pigtails and reverse eyeliner with smokey cut-crease.

Arturo Holmes Via Getty Images
Kamie Crawford wore an extra long skinny braided ponytail with middle part and rosy-toned makeup.

Arturo Holmes Via Getty Images
Kerri Colby served fire-engine red loose body waves with neutral-toned makeup.

Arturo Holmes Via Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter‘s went for a ’60s inspired Barbie style with semi-side swept bangs.

Dia Dipasupil Via Getty Images
That Girl Lay Lay represented for Gen-Alpha with rhinestone eye makeup and extra large bow Bantu knots.

Dia Dipasupil Via Getty Images
All the members of BLACKPINK kept makeup and hair moment for the red carpet simple and chic, yet rosy with an effortless flush.

Dimitrios Kambouris Via Getty Images