2014 VMAs Best Red Carpet Looks: Spread the Love with Matching Bright & Beautiful Nail Polish Shades

Photo by José Goulão

Love conquered all at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards last Sunday. 

Beyoncé not only stole the show with her moves and vocals, but she also put on one of the most iconic performances in VMA history. Her 15-minute music medley included heartwarming home videos of her hubby Jay Z and 2-year-old daughter Blue Ivy. Both then joined her on stage to exchange lots of hugs and kisses, and present the Queen of Pop with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The show of support and affection served to shut down recent rumors that the couple's marriage may be on the rocks.

Lip Lock: The Carters stand united.

Miley Cyrus also spread the love by shedding light on homeless youths in America. After winning the coveted Video of the Year Award, she called on a young man named Jesse to take the stage while she looked on from the sidelines. Cyrus shed tears as he told the audience, "My name is Jesse, and I am accepting this award on behalf of the 1.6 million runaways and homeless youth in the United States who are starving, lost and scared for their lives right now. I know because I am one of these people." 

Miley Cyrus tears up when a homeless youth 
delivers a moving speech.

Cyrus met Jesse while visiting My Friend's Place in Los Angeles. She's supporting the organization's efforts to end youth homelessness by raising funds through a VIP concert contest. A small donation enters you to win a trip to her upcoming Bangerz Tour show in Rio de Janeiro with backstage access. 

The lovefest continued on social media for fierce red carpet looks. Here are some of our favorite Twitter comments:  

Jennifer Lopez' cutout dress--"Boss mama is killen em all!" 

Beyoncé's bejeweled bodysuit--"If I owned the bodysuit Beyonce is wearing I would feed it and walk it and take care of it and love it like a member of the family." 

Iggy Azalea's fitted Versace number--"Is there an Iggy Cam set up that just follows the back of Iggy Azalea's dress all night? Where's that feed?"

Demi Lovato's Lanvin ensemble--"Demi Lovato and that astonishing red dress just won best #imallgrownupnow award."

Are you feelin' the love? We're matching the following amazing red carpet looks with our favorite sparkling lacquer shades from Zoya Nail Polish and Color Club Nail Lacquer. Each manufacturer follows no animal testing and vegan practices. Let us know which one you like best! 

Jennifer Lopez heats up the red carpet in a shimmering silver peek-a-boo Charbel Zoe number with a thigh high slit.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Cosmo Magical PixieDust. BEAUTY: Restore radiance to your tips with this silver crystal sparkle featuring textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Beyoncé holds a mini concert by performing for 15 minutes 

in a bedazzled Tom Ford bodysuit.

SHINE: Color Club Nail Lacquer Surprise! BEAUTY: Create diva digits with this multi-colored confetti glitter polish. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde.

Katy Perry channels Britney Spears (circa 2001 American Music Awards) with a Versace denin-on-denim dress. 

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Rebel, Ling and Twila. BEAUTY: Rebel dazzles as a sky blue metallic with a silver shimmer, while Ling rocks as a vibrant royal blue cream and Twila sparkles as a unique bar glitter in a bright blue shade with hologram glitter accents. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Iggy Azalea stuns in a skin tight silver metallic 
Versace gown. 

SHINE: Color Club Nail Lacquer Platinum Record. BEAUTY: Add the wow factor to what you're wearing with this sparkling silver glitter shade. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde.

Taylor Swift flaunts her long legs in a teeny tiny, 

super short blue onesie by Mary Katrantzou.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Mosheen. BEAUTY: This astro ice blue topper can be worn alone for a sheer look or layered over other hues. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Demi Lovato joins the daring cleavage club with a 

deep plunging Lanvin dress.

SHINE: Color Club Nail Lacquer Art of Seduction. BEAUTY: Create your own red carpet moment with this shimmering scarlet shade. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde.

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.