Red carpet hairstyles: 2011 mtv video music awards
Published
30th Aug 2011
by rachael
With fashion week still weeks away and a summer of festivals drawing to a close it was down to the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards to provide some much needed red carpet glamour.
From Katy Perry's bubblegum pink curls to Lady Gaga's drag-inspired quiff, the event showcased hairstyles of every variety - here are our favourites, with Warren Holmes, International Creative Director, Nicky Clarke offering his expert opinion on who looked great and who was a state.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé is glowing in orange Lanvin after just announcing her big news on stage. For her performance she rocked signature curls but they were switched for a more elegant feel for the aftershow party. Here, hair has been kept simple to complement the statement jewels.
J-Woww
What is there to say about this - only a Jersey Shore member would think about wearing that hair with that dress. The hair itself isn't too offensive; its not polished and it's not understated so the mix works well and helps to detract some attention away from the cleavage.
Demi Lovato
There is a lot going on here with Demi's hair - the two tone, the extensions, the curls, the fringe and the volume at the crown. She can carry it off, but I would have preferred to see something slightly more understated and younthful on her. The VMA's had an edge to them last night and it would have been good to see Demi with something a little less glamorous.
Snooki
This is a cry back to Christina Aguilera in 2000. It wasn't a good look then and it isn't a good look now.
Katie Holmes
Katie definitely gets my vote. She looks fresh, elegant and confident in a very effortless way. This looks says a lot more about a person that anything the Jersey Shore lot wear. Her looks healthy and the tones are perfect for the Alaia dress.
Adele
In my opinion, Adele is rocking the 60s look. She might not appreciate it, but it's a definite nod to the big hair Cheryl Cole rocked when she moved to the US. I like the volume and shape. Prepping the hair is the most important requirement when creating a hairstyle with this amount of volume and hold.
Katy Perry
To be honest, I think Katy is looking a bit try hard and old at the moment. The pink works and I get what she's doing, but those roots let her down. The style works with her quirkiness but when she changed and wore that yellow cube on her head she went too far - in the wrong direction.
Nicki Minaj
A distinct nod to the avant garde here. Not for everyone, but Nicki carries it off. I would have preferred to see her with long straight hair and statement fringe as it opens up her face more but it's to be expected for an event like the VMA's.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly is rocking it and this weave is a great example of what extensions can do to for someone. The smooth finish of this blow-dry is pretty mesmerizing and the fringe frames her face to create width where she needs it.
Jessie J
The classic bob, Jessie has made this her signature style and dresses it up using clothing, jewels and accessories. The bob works well as a canvas for her style but could have been finished off better and some more shine wouldn't have gone amiss.
Kim Kardashian
In classic Kim style, her hair is groomed to perfection and complements the backless Kaufman Franco dress with ease. Achieved by using a long curling tong and brushed out, Kim knows what works for her and that isn't going to change anytime soon.
Britney Spears
Not loving this - it's cheap looking. The colour, the condition, the tones, the extensions, none of it is doing Britney any good. I feel for her, she has lost her sparkle and this hair is not helping.
Miley Cyrus
I think the jury's still out on Miley's style - it was too sophisticated for my liking. I prefer when Miley mixes things up but here she played it safe and went too formal. The up-style has a good feel about it but I would have taken the style looser to work with her face shape.
Lady Gaga
What can I say? Jo Calderone sporting a Danny Zuko style? You gotta give it to her; she knows how to make a statement.
