It’s music’s flashiest night—the 2026 Video Music Awards are here. And, as one might expect, the beauty looks across the turquoise carpet did not disappoint.
Of course, there were stars who stuck to their classic glam looks—think Sienna Spiro’s teased beehive, beach waves for Slayyyter (and Dave Grohl), and dark and moody for Charli XCX—but the real delight came from those who decided to step out of their typical beauty box. Case in point: Sombr’s smudgy black eyeliner, Off Campus actor Ella Bright’s new hair color (which is much, much darker), and space buns from Teyana Taylor. Plus, PinkPantheress served a matchy-matchy boho hair moment plus transition blush gave us plenty of fodder for fall beauty inspiration.
Below, see some of the night’s best beauty looks. Whether or not they went home with the Moonman—everybody here is a winner.
