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Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1984
At the music network’s first-ever award ceremony, Madonna’s controversial “Like a Virgin” performance shocked viewers, but her appearance spawned loads of imitators. Sure the look would be nothing without her lacy attire, pearls, and Boy Toy belt, but her wild ‘80s hair was perhaps the original sexy bedhead.
Here are the beauty looks that took the MTV VMAs by storm and remain memorable to this day.