The 2020 MTV EMA might not have been exactly like previous years’ due to the coronavirus pandemic and current restrictions in place, but that doesn’t mean celebrities didn’t bring their A games when it came to their hair, makeup, and nails.
Although there wasn’t a traditional red carpet set up, stars still got get dressed up for the virtual ceremony, which took place all over the world. Winnie Harlow gave us Old Hollywood vibes with a bold red lip and soft waves. Little Mix member and award show presenter Leigh-Anne Pinnock wore beautiful locs and shimmery eyeshadow. And we couldn’t take our eyes of Karol G’s incredible long chain-embellished nail art.
Get a closer look at some of the best beauty looks at the 2020 MTV EMA ahead.
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Alicia Keys at the 2020 MTV EMA
Alicia Keys went for her signature barely-there beauty look to make sure her side braid and accessories stood out.
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Karol G at the 2020 MTV EMA
We almost didn’t notice Karol G’s butt-length braid because of her incredible nails. The Colombian singer-songwriter wore superlong black chain-embellished and jewel-encrusted nail art.
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Zara Larsson at the 2020 MTV EMA
If you ever needed encouragement to try out dark brown lip liner, then allow Zara Larsson to be that encouragement. She wore a ’90s-style lip and strong cat eyeliner to the virtual awards and we loved it.
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Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV EMA
Doja Cat’s blunt bob and bangs might’ve just given us an excuse to get a fringe again after all.
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Winnie Harlow at the 2020 MTV EMA
Winnie Harlow was the epitome of Old Hollywood glamour at the MTV EMA with soft waves, a true red lip, and plenty of diamond accessories – including her nails.
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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV EMA
We can’t take our eyes off Bebe Rexha’s bright red hair and we adore that she matched her nails with her hair, too.
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Anne-Marie at the 2020 MTV EMA
Anne-Marie went with a simple classic for her nail design: the french manicure. Her candy-pink hair and pastel-blue eyeliner matched the rest of her look perfectly.
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Anitta at the 2020 MTV EMA
Brazilian singer Anitta chose to wear her hair in a platinum-blond bob for the occasion, finished off with black half-moon nails to match her gown.
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock at the 2020 MTV EMA
Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock wore superlong locs and lots of shimmer on her eyelids and cheekbones, which made for one incredibly pretty beauty look.
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Becca Dudley at the 2020 MTV EMA
Becca Dudley, MTV’s preshow presenter, matched her eyeshadow and lips to her beautiful red jumpsuit and finished the look off with a brushed-back wet-look hairdo.
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Raye at the 2020 MTV EMA
Raye went for a pretty pink makeup look for the evening and paired it with a french manicure that was jazzed up with some teeny gems.
