MTV red carpets have historically been where stars go to bring their A-game. They can get weirder, bolder, and more political then they would at somewhere more demure like the Oscars. Which makes watching so much more fun for all of us.
Who can forget Lil' Kim's periwinkle wig in 1999? Or Lady Gaga's meat hair accessory in 2010? Or Amber Rose and Blac Chyna's incredible sartorial response to slut-shaming two years ago? The only predictable thing year after year is that the hair and makeup will be statement-making.
2017 is no exception. Despite LA's out-of-character May weather, the celebrities did their thing at this year's MTV Movie & TV Awards. Even better, the looks are bold, but not questionable, meaning we have a whole arsenal of Pinterest inspiration on blue eyeshadow, our next haircut, and braided up dos. Click through the slides ahead for the styles we can't stop staring at.
Jourdan Dunn
The supermodel's voluminous curls (and those jumbo gold hoops) are giving us serious Studio 54 vibes.
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Cara Delevingne
A buzz cut is a free pass to go big in the makeup department, and Cara did just that with oxblood lips and futuristic winged eyes.
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Issa Rae
Issa Rae proves that the monochrome makeup trend isn't going anywhere.
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Hailee Steinfeld
You'll catch us rocking Hailee Steinfeld's sleek centre part and sultry smoky eyes next Saturday night.
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Shannon Purser
The Stranger Things actress' metallic teal eyeshadow looks so gorgeous with her strawberry blond hair colour.
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Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi's fishtail braids and fresh-faced makeup perfectly complement her bold ensemble.
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Jasmine Sanders
Jasmine Sanders, aka Golden Barbie, went for a triple-braided updo that put the focus on her killer lashes.
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Amandla Stenberg
We have no words to describe just how badass Amandla's metallic blue lipstick looks.
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Zendaya
Did Zendaya just make '90s-era flippy ends super cool again? Of course she did.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross shows off one of our favourite ways to wear a bright orange-red lip: with coats of mascara and fresh, dewy skin.
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Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell kills the red carpet every time. Case in point: her sexy black smoky eye paired with sleek strands.
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Yvonne Orji
The actress' green underliner opens up her eyes and plays perfectly with her dress.
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Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson's bright fuchsia lip stands out among the many nudes on the red carpet.
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Alexandra Daddario
Black Swan, anyone?
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Allison Williams
Allison William's look is classic red carpet glam: shiny tousled waves, a haze of copper shadow around the eyes, and a nude lip.
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