2019 MTV VMA Awards: Amazing red carpet moments from Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Camila Cabello and more
Check out everything from Halsey's rainbow hair to Lil Nas' sparkling ensemble.
For the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, stars showed up with lots of great red carpet fashion and beauty moments.
While this year's show including amazing moments from Taylor Swift and Missy Elliott, a lot of the magic began just before the show.
Breakout star Lizzo showed up ravishing in red, while singer Halsey demanded attention with her fresh new rainbow roots.
There were also exciting looks from Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X.
Ahead, we have curated a feast for the eyes on some of this year's biggest red carpet moments.
Lizzo
![PHOTO: Lizzo attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/lizzo-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed_2x3_992.jpg)
The Best New Artist nominee was ravishing in red, and her hair topped things off just right.
"We wanted a sultry, glam look for Lizzo tonight," says hairstylist Shelby Swain. "Using legend Brigette Bardot as inspo, we landed on this cheeky-but-chic retro beehive."
Halsey
![PHOTO: Singer Halsey arrives for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 26, 2019.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/halsey-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed_3x2_992.jpg)
Artist of The Year nominee Halsey brightened up the red carpet with rainbow roots.
Hairstylist Florido prides Dove Style+Care Compressed Micro Mist Extra Hold Hairspray as being his key product to really make sure her colorful strands stood out.
Camila Cabello
![PHOTO: Camila Cabello attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/cabello-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed.jpg)
People couldn't get enough of Cabello's glorious full head of curls. "We decided to make Camila’s look very ethereal, but at the same time effortlessly sexy," says hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. I wanted to highlight her natural curls against her beautiful Balmain gown, which made her look like a Grecian goddess.”
He used L'Oreal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Curls to prep her hair for greatness.
Lil Nas X
![PHOTO: Lil Nas X attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/lil-nas-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed_5x7_992.jpg)
The "Old Town Road" rapper was hard to miss in his sparkling suit and metallic boots.
Taylor Swift
![PHOTO: Taylor Swift arrives for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/swift-mtv-wave-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed_11x16_992.jpg)
Swift gave out glamourous hellos while rocking a shimmery blazer and black thigh-high boots.
H.E.R.
![PHOTO: Singer Gabriella Wilson, aka H.E.R., arrives for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Aug. 26, 2019.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/wilson-mtv-gty-ps2-190827_hpEmbed_2x3_992.jpg)
Can you say s-s-s-layyyyy? H.E.R. posed on the runway in a floral print look topped with a real-life snake on her shoulders.
Heidi Klum
![PHOTO: Heidi Klum attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/klum-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed.jpg)
The supermodel smiled and shined in her knockout Nedo by Nedret Taciroglu sequined dress.
Keke Palmer
![PHOTO: Keke Palmer attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/keke-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed.jpg)
Palmer had us all singing "Keke do you love me..." in her glamorous gold dress by designer Yousef Al Jasmi.
Normani
![PHOTO: Singer Normani arrives for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Aug. 26, 2019.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/normani-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed_2x3_992.jpg)
"Normani and I wanted to go with a more graceful, flowing waves of hair to draw attention to her sparkly, colorful outfit – and show off her amazing abs," explains celebrity hairstylist Jay "Stay Ready"
Pro Tip: Run a dime-size amount of Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Smooth & Shine Cream through the ends to add extra hold to the wavy, finished ends.
Monica
![PHOTO: Monica attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/monica-mtv-gty-ps-190827_hpEmbed_2x3_992.jpg)
Monica looks like a total fashionista in her Libertine dress topped with a stylish red beret.