The Ten Best Hair and Makeup Looks of the 2012 MTV VMA's
Photo: Getty Images1/10Taylor Swift
The singer's bright red lip color and winged black eyeliner were gorgeously contrasted against her stark white outfit. Straight hair completed the modern look!
Photo: Getty Images2/10Katy Perry
The pop star has tried some pretty crazy hairstyles in the past, but these dark waves look natural and fresh with her simple smoky eye and pink lip color.
Photo: Getty Images3/10Rihanna
The singer looked picture perfect with her dark hair cropped into a chic pixie cut. Long lashes and matte red lips completed the look!
Photo: Getty Images4/10Kat Graham
Kat wasn't afraid to go dark for the awards show, pairing a burgundy blazer with berry-colored shadow and deep purple lips. Her pout is painted darker towards her lip line and gradually gets lighter towards the center. This is a great trick for making your lips look fuller.
Photo: PR Photos5/10Emma Watson
The Perks of Being a Wallflower actress paired her colorful dress with bubblegum pink lip gloss and a low bun accented with a thin braid. She looks casual and cool—perfect for MTV!
Photo: Getty Images6/10Demi Lovato
The singer went for old Hollywood glamour, sweeping her voluminous blonde waves to the side and wearing a bright red lip color. Red lips were clearly a popular shade amongst celebs at this year's show!
Photo: Getty Images7/10Holland Roden
The Teen Wolf actress looks just like classic beauty Brigitte Bardot with her voluminous updo, smoky winged eye makeup, and pale pouty lips. The peaches and cream color palette works so well with her fair skin and red hair.
Photo: Getty Images8/10Rita Ora
Rita's white-blonde waves, brick red lips, and perfectly groomed brows are the recipe for a timeless red carpet look. The simple beauty look offsets her sparkling jewel-encrusted dress.
Photo: Getty Images9/10Zoe Saldana
The actress looks sweet with loose, romantic curls and baby pink lip gloss that matches her dress. A light pink blush and illuminating highlighter brightens up the entire look.
Photo: Getty Images10/10Ke$ha
The singer surprised fans on the red carpet by opting for a seriously glamorous look. She changed up her usual glitter and undercut combo for subdued makeup and bleached blonde hair.
