Hairstyles In Review: 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

2023 MTV Video Music Awards Hairstyles

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards were held on November 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This occasion calls for hip and trendy looks, and the hairstyles did not disappoint. Topping the charts were Taylor Swift’s cool-girl updo and Sabrina Carpenter’s hot loose braid.

Here is a look at a few of the evening’s hairstyles and the artists that created them.

Featured Hair Artists: Alyx Liu | Clayton Hawkins | Evanie Frausto | Jacob Rozenberg | Jemma Muradian | Laura Polko |

Jump Ahead

• Long Hairstyles
• Ponytails/Braids
• Updos

Click on any link with the celebrities’ names for insider information about the hairstyle, including the celebrity hairstylist who created the look, the tools and products used, social media buzz, and additional style credits, including the stylist and makeup artist.

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Long Hairstyles

Demi Lovato – Long Slicked-Back Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Alyx Liu

Singer Demi Lovato attended with a slicked-back hairstyle with laid edges by celebrity hairstylist Alyx Liu. Lovato was nominated for Best Pop Song and Video for Good for “Swine.”

More: Demi Lovato Hairstyles

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Olivia Rodrigo – Sleek Long Straight Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins

Singer/actress Olivia Rodrigo attended with a sleek, long hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins. Rodrigo was nominated for six awards for “Vampire,” which won Best Editing.

More: Olivia Rodrigo Hairstyles

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Dove Cameron – Wet Aphrodite Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg

Singer Dove Cameron attended with a wet, long hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg. Cameron won Best Video for Good for “Breakfast.”

More: Dove Cameron Hairstyles

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Madelyn Cline – Long Beachy Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Laura Polko

“Outer Banks” actress Madelyn Cline attended with a long, beachy hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Laura Polko.

More: Madelyn Cline Hairstyles

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Ponytails/Braids

Sabrina Carpenter – Long Loose Braid/ Bangs (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Evanie Frausto

Singer Sabrina Carpenter attended with a braided hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Evanie Frausto.

More: Sabrina Carpenter Hairstyles

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Updos

Taylor Swift – Soft Loose Updo (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jemma Muradian

Singer Taylor Swift attended the event with a soft, loose updo by celebrity hairstylist Jemma Muradian. Swift was the big winner of the evening, with 11 nominations, eight of which she won, including Artist of the Year.

More: Taylor Swift Hairstyles

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