Hair Trends at the VMAs: Super Short, Super Long & Super Cool!

Rihanna leaves her weaves behind to debut a new 'do.

Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? At the MTV Video Music Awards last Thursday, Rihanna rocked the red carpet in a custom-made white gown by Adam Selman. She also stunned fans and fashionistas by showing off a super short pixie cut (see Fresh Fall Look: Pixie Hair). Her new 'do and kiss/embrace with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, which was captured on a live Internet feed, almost overshadowed her award for Best Video of the Year.

Miley Cyrus unveiled a new look too. Her super short sides and ultra-high crown cut mimicked Pink's platinum mohawk. The two looked like twin supermodels with their dramatic 'dos. 

On the other end of the spectrum, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift wore down-to-there hair. Perry chose soft, flowing waves while Swift went for a long straight look with lash tip-level bangs.

Which looks do you like the best? Check out videos from the red carpet below. We've also assembled several hair care products that work well to maintain super short or long cuts, including shampoos, masks, leave-in conditioners, hair sprays and styling aids.

Katy Perry lets her her hair down with long luscious locks.

Pink poses with a peacock platinum mohawk cut.

Taylor Swift struts stick straight strands, along with full fringe and red lips.

Miley Cyrus sports a teased platinum mohawk a la Pink.

SHINE: Burt's Bees Very Volumizing Pomegranate Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Add volume, body and shine with pomegranate seed oil and jojoba protein. BEACON: No animal testing. Contains no sulfates, parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals. Supports Habitat for Humanity. 

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Mask. BEAUTY: Avocado oil, shea butter and aloe vera nourish over-processed hair. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Free of fragrances and colorants.

SHINE: Kérastase Resistance Double Force Spray Multi-Protector. BEAUTY: Helps protect hair and promote a controlled hold. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Kitoko Leave-In Active Restructurant. BEAUTY: Green tea extract, shea butter and vitamin E help prevent split ends, and replenish and repair damaged hair. BEACON: Contains no sodium laureth sulphate or sodium lauryl sulphate. 

SHINE: LATHER Avocado Mint Hair Repair. BEAUTY: Add sheen and strengthen strands with avocado, jojoba and macadamia seed oils, shea butter and aloe vera. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of sulfates and parabens.

SHINE: Organic Color Systems O'right Tree in the Bottle Green Tea Shampoo. BEAUTY: Green tea extracts and organic foaming agents promote conditioning of the hair and scalp. BEACON: Cruelty free and vegan. Contains no parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonia or formaldehyde. Bottle comes preloaded with tree seeds, so it can be planted after use.

 SHINE: Pureology Control Twist High Hold Liquid Wax. BEAUTY: Create texture, separation and shine with vitamin E, and coriander and olive fruit oils. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sulfates. Supports Global Green USA.

SHINE: Redken Smooth Lock Heat Glide Protective Smoother (for very dry/unruly hair). BEAUTY: Sweet almond and coconut oils protect hair from humidity to deliver frizz-free manageability. BEACON: Parent company L’Oréal partners with UNESCO to support For Women In Science.