The Best Beauty Looks at the MTV VMAs 2026

By Marci Robin

The MTV Video Music Awards red carpet is one of those rare places where the outfits are every bit as interesting as the performances and prizes that follow—and the hair, makeup, and manicures are every bit as important as the outfits. Keep scrolling for the best beauty moments on the 2026 VMAs red carpet. Charli XCX On paper, all of Charli XCX's go-to beauty elements are there: long, black hair and smoky eyes being the key characteristics.