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Home • Awards & Events

5 Beauty Looks From the Hip Hop Honors We Can't Wait to Recreate

This year's awards gave us 90s inspired beauty with a fresh twist. 
By Siraad Dirshe · Updated October 26, 2020
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Hip hop’s tough exterior doesn’t always leave room for beauty, but this year’s Hip Hop Honors proved otherwise. The ladies of the evening stole the show, with their subtle nods to 90s beauty. 

Extra long box braids and bold lips, made for vibrant looks we’re itching to recreate this fall. Below a look at the standout beauty moments we just can’t stop thinking about. 

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Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna slays at the 2017 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers in Los Angeles, California

5 Beauty Looks From the Hip Hop Honors We Can't Wait to Recreate
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Karreuche Tran
Karreuche Tran slays at the 2017 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers in Los Angeles, California
5 Beauty Looks From the Hip Hop Honors We Can't Wait to Recreate
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Tami Roman
Tami Roman slays at the 2017 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers in Los Angeles, California
5 Beauty Looks From the Hip Hop Honors We Can't Wait to Recreate
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Remy Ma

Remy Ma slays at the 2017 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers in Los Angeles, California

5 Beauty Looks From the Hip Hop Honors We Can't Wait to Recreate

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland slays at the 2017 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers in Los Angeles, California

5 Beauty Looks From the Hip Hop Honors We Can't Wait to Recreate
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