Taylor Swift, The Must-See Beauty Looks from the 2014 VMAs

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TSwift just announced she's releasing a new album with a pop sound, and the "Shake It Off" singer hit the VMAs with a new look in the form of a leg-bearing romper, green cat eye and her signature red lip -- because some things are too perfect to change.

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Having already tried every hair color under the sun on its own, Kesha went for a full-on rainbow look that we really dig.

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A VMA veteran, JLo looked better than ever with bronzed skin, a shimmering smoky eye and a nude lip.

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Rita may have been wearing the same slicked back hairstyle as Iggy on the red carpet (she switched it up later to a blonde lob with blunt bangs for their "Black Widow" performance), but she kept it glam with a classic red lip and big lashes.

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The British model and Maybelline spokesperson debuted a sleek bob wearing an all-black Balmain bandeau top and full-length skirt.

The MTV VMAs aren't a regular awards show -- they're a cool concert with some awards. Lacking the formality of shows like the Grammys, you can expect the performances to be a little wilder, the clothes skimpier and the lipsticks bolder. From Katy Perry's revival of the all-denim ensemble, to Ariana Grande's head-to-toe leather and every crop top in between, the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards were no exception.

And while no performance can quite live up to Britney Spears's "I'm A Slave 4 U" in 2001, these were the hair and makeup highlights from this year's MTV VMAs.

The Must-See Beauty Looks from the 2014 VMAs

Sleek hair, bold lips and Beyoncé ruled the show

Taylor Swift

Kesha

Jennifer Lopez

Rita Ora

Jourdan Dunn

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