The Best (and Outrageously Unique) Hairstyles From the VMA’s
Before our favorite celebs sashay down the red carpet at Sunday’s MTV's annual Video Music Awards, we reflect on the best, and seriously unique, hairstyles from the big music night.
These days, it seems like Joan Smalls can do no wrong in the hair department. Joan’s curls at last year’s VMA is a winning example of curl perfection.
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Long-Lasting
JHud had hair goals for DAYS as her long ombre (peep the lighter brown color on the tips) strands killed the red carpet at the 2013 show.
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Pink Perfection
Remember in 2011 when nicki minaj stepped on the red carpet with a bubble gum pink wig? Love!
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The Pastel Combo
And who could forget Nicki’s pink and yellow updo, also from 2011?!
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Blue Magic
A young and effervescent Lil’ Kim rocked blue hair at the 1999 awards to prove one thing: different is always in style.
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Soft Waves
No one makes soft, long curls look sexier than Ciara. This look, complimented with blonde strands in the front, is great for a night out.
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Short and Sweet
Back in the day, long before Solange became the ultimate hair crush, she sported a chic TWA on the red carpet at the 2009 awards.
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Pixie Girl
We’ve always loved Rhi-Rhi’s pixie cut, it’s the perfect look for every occasion. And this style, complimented with a few colorful strands sets the bar.
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A Winning Look
Alicia Keys gave her curls an instant upgrade with small braids in the front for the 2005 VMAs.
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Box Braid Beauty
Janet Jackson’s 1994 box braids scremed carefree Black girl.