Doja Cat had many looks throughout the night, but made a memorable first impression with a red-streaked half updo from celebrity hairstylist Jared Henderson plus royal purple eye makeup. Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas delivered high-impact color with Pat McGrath Labs Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream, $125, and Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star 006 V2, $46.
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The singer's look was a little sweet and a little spicy. Hairstylist Brent Lawler sculpted her blond locks into twists adorned with black bows. While makeup artist Kathy Jeung smoked out Rita Ora's eyes and finished the look with prismatic neutral lip gloss.
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Avril Lavigne made a gorgeous return to the VMAs. Makeup artist Adam Burrell riffed on her outfit with pink eyeshadow, major lashes and a glossy lip. All products were from KVD Beauty, including Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita, $19, and XO Lip Gloss in Petunia, $19, on her pout.
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