2025 MTV VMA hair and makeup looks we can't get enough of

The 2025 MTV VMAs wasn't just about our favourite celebrities winning awards and putting up show-stopping performances, it was a runway of hair statements and makeup moments worth recreating. From retro aesthetics to sculpted hairdos, the 2025 MTV VMAs proved once again that one of pop culture's biggest nights is also one of beauty's most exciting. Here the 2025 MTV VMA hair and makeup looks we can't get enough of.

Doja Cat's '80s vintage glam and lipstick stunt

One thing Doja Cat never fails to do is stunt on a red carpet. Channeling retro elegance, Doja Cat owned the moment with volumised, side-swept hair, eye-catching accessories, paired with a classic, vibrant red lip that matched her manicure. In classic Doja Cat style, she added a twist by playfully "eating" her lipstick, which was a chocolate replica of it.

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FKA Twigs's braided headphones hairstyle

FKA Twigs transformed her hair into a sculpted look: a pair of headphones crafted with braids. This look creatively merged accessory and hairstyle into a red carpet masterpiece. The hairstyle also included some futuristic elements, blending cornrows and spikes to bring the futuristic vision to life. And what better way to complete the look with glam that turns heads. The standout? Her eyebrows remained bleached (a classic FKA Twigs look) paired with burgundy lips, and chrome metallic grillz.

Lady Gaga's gothic look

Accepting the Artist of the Year Award, Lady Gaga rocked an elegant jet black updo with blunt-cut bangs finished off with dark floral accessories. She kept up with the dark romantic vibe of her look by incorporating a smokey burgundy eyeshadow look paired with a rich red lip.

Ice Spice

Steering away from her usual orange hairstyles, Ice Spice leaned into a soft pink iconic Pamela Anderson messy bun with wispy bangs and loose tendrils framing her face.

Audrey Nuna

Joining other celebrities who pulled off sculpted hairdos, Audrey Nuna sported a distinctive hairstyle featuring two sculpted, twisted loops styled in an updo.

Olandria Carthen's luminous makeup

Love Island's Olandria Carthen's makeup enhanced her luminous radiant complexion paired with sharp winged eyeliner and fluttery lashes to frame her eyes. Together with her red ensemble, her look emulated fierceness.

Olandria Carthen, Image: Instagram/@x_olandria

Justine Skye

Justine Skye took us to the future with bleached barely-there eyebrows and a silver metallic eyeshadow moment that perfectly matched her metallic gown. The shimmery eye makeup looked perfect with her honey blonde Afro, bringing texture and personality to her ensemble.