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Emo Glamour Ruled the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Black eyeliner, messy hair, and punk vibes abound.

by Sam Neibart

This year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards were held on Tuesday March 22 in the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. During the arrivals of the celebrity guests, nominees, and performers, a notable theme emerged. It was clear—early 2000s emo-inspired hair and makeup looks ruled the night. From serious black eyeliner and smudgy makeup, to edgy dye jobs and stick straight hair, all of the pop punk classics were back in full effect on the red carpet.

Up ahead, check out the best beauty looks from the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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Avril Lavigne

Reigning pop punk queen Avril Lavigne had her raccoon tail highlights on full display mixed with her platinum hair and orange ends.

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Willow

Willow went all in on a goth aesthetic with black lipstick and black liner tightlining her eyes.

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Måneskin

The hot Italian rock band was four for four in perfect coordination, sporting matching tousled hair and smudgy black eyeliner.

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Taylor Momsen

We love the musician and ex-Gossip Girl alum’s messy white blonde waves and bronzy eyeshadow.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Never one to miss a Y2K throwback moment, Olivia Rodrigo wore black snap clips with her high pony and a trendy negative space black eyeliner look.

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Megan Thee Stallion

Hot girl Meg even played on the punk side with all-black eye makeup and dark lip liner.

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Blackbear

Blackbear easily won best hair of the night with a blue buzzcut accented with stars and rhinestones.

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Halsey

Halsey channeled faerie goth in electric blue eyeshadow, teal lashes, and a long, dark high ponytail

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter opted for an inky black graphic eyeliner look over color and sparkle.

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Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron’s sharp black eyeliner looked harlequin-inspired.

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Carmen Electra

’90s icon and rockstar girlfriend Carmen Electra looked incredible with waist-length straight hair and a center part.

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Sarah Barrios

How’s this fuchsia and white blonde style for two-tone hair color inspiration?

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X rocked a literal diamond smile and extra high hair.

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