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The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye

Lights, camera, action! The annual BET Awards is underway and per usual, our favorite Black beauties are showing out in their best hair and makeup looks. Keep scrolling to see who left a big impression on the red carpet. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

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01
Justine Skye

The self-proclaimed “purple unicorn” sported a fishtail braid and sunkissed skin to match her bronze ensemble. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Bennett Raglin
02
Goapele

The singer looked drop dead gorgeous in her beautiful caesar cut. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
03
Dascha Polanco

The Orange is the New Black actress slayed in a regal updo and nude makeup look. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
04
Lil Mama

The rapper and actress let her Diana Ross-esque curls flourish on the red carpet. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
05
Pearl Thusi

The South African actress looked red carpet ready in a larger than life afro. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
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06
Sierra McClain

The actress’ dark brown lipstick and chestnut box braids were a beauty match made in heaven. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
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07
Kat Graham

The All Eyez On Me actress opted for an ombre bob and natural-looking makeup. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
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08
Skai Jackson

The budding beauty icon looked beautiful in a kinky fro. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
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09
LeToya Luckett

We’re gawking over the singer and actress’ glorious finger waves. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
10
Logan Browning

The Dear White People actress stunned in blush toned makeup and her signature curls. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
11
Cardi B

Cardi B went from stripper to Love & Hip Hop: New York, before becoming one of hip hops hottest new talents. If you’re not bumping “Bodak Yellow,” then what are you doing?

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
12
Erica Ash

The actress and comedian styled her locs into an updo and painted her lips a vibrant red. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Paras Griffin
13
Yara Shahidi

The Black-ish star matched her denim ensemble with a smidge of blue eyeshadow on the lids. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Maury Phillips
14
Sasha Banks

The WWE wrestler was an instant standout in vibrant purple tresses. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Alberto E. Rodriguez
15
Lala Anthony

The newly single actress and TV host opted for bronze-y skin and a wispy high ponytail for the annual show. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Paras Griffin
16
Ryan Destiny

The Star actress pulled off an effortless slay in rapunzel hair and a smoky eye. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Maury Phillips
17
Tammy Rivera

The Love and Hip Hop star took us back to the ’90s with a red lipstick that she layered with dark liner. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
18
Claudia Jordan

The reality star and radio host wore a vibrant green liner along the lower lash line. Slay!

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
19
Blac Chyna

The reality star and mother of two did not come to play in a pin straight blonde bob. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
20
Queen Latifah

The Girls Trip star looked like a classic beauty in side swept hair and pink lipstick. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
21
Regina Hall

The actress, who also stars in Girls Trip, matched her eyeliner to her aqua-colored gown.  

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Bennett Raglin
22
Chloe & Halle

The singing sister duo adorned their locs in golden charms and styled them to the side and in an updo, respectively. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Paras Griffin
23
Sasha Blane

The American Honey actress adorned her face in white dotted triangles on either side of the face; a standout look for sure!

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
24
Karrueche Tran

The Claws actress looked like the ultimate bombshell in a wavy platinum bob. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Jason LaVeris
25
Eva Marcille

The model and actress left quite an impression on the red carpet in her floor-length, honey blonde braids. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Jason LaVeris
26
Sevyn Streeter

The singer-songwriter smoldered in cascading waves and sunkissed, bronze-y makeup. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Jason LaVeris
27
Issa Rae

The Insecure star sported one of the most unique protective styles on the red carpet and upped the ante with pink and blue makeup. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Jason LaVeris
28
Keyshia Cole

The singer kept things simple in a slicked back ‘do and dewy makeup. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
29
Sibley Scoles

The E! News host slayed per usual in her signature blonde cut. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
30
Remy Ma

The rapper stunned on the red carpet in navy blue liner on both lash lines and a luscious bob. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
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31
Tamar Braxton

We almost didn’t recognize the singer, who looked glamorous in a blonde bob with bangs. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
Allen Berezovsky
32
Jada Pinkett Smith

The Girls Trip star showed us all the correct way to rock a gold and glittery eyeshadow. 

The 2017 BET Awards Hair and Makeup Moments That Caught Our Eye
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