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The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo 

From smokey lids to gorgeous locs, Black artists showed up and showed out at the 2016 BET Awards giveing us serious beauty inspo!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Eva Marcille

Locs owned the red carpet at the 2016 BET Awards and Eva Marcille is totally here for it! 

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Naturi Naughton

Power star, Naturi Naughton rocks the perfect weekend ‘do with matte lips and smokey lids.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Latoya Luckett

Former Destiny’s Child singer, LaToya Luckett looks studding with a curcle pixie and the ultimate matte red lip.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Chloe and Halle

Beyonce proteges, Chloe and Halle showcase cute styles for girls with loves, proving we all love a good high ponytail and a gorgeous side braid.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Aja Naomi King

HTGWM star, Aja Naomi King plays with pastels and matte lips for the ultimate summer affair.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Karrueche Tran

Glowing skin has always been Karrueches best beauty look. Here, she upgrades her staple look with kohl-lined eyes and glossy lips. For her strands, a sleek top bun with a few strategic fly-aways bring the whole look together.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Meagan Good

Co-author and actress, Meagan Good has been owning the hair catergory lately. These shaved sides are chic and a little rebellious. We approve!

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Andra Day

ESSENCE Festival artist, Andra Day shakes up the red carpet with her rockabilly realness! We love the addition of the ebellished hair accessory to add a touch of vintage flare.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Frederick M. Brown
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Tracee Ellis Ross

2016 BET Awards MC, Tracee Ellis Ross did not come to play, she came to slay! Sleek waves, winged liner, fuchsia lip and all!

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Lil DeeDee

How cute is Lil DeeDee? This young gentleman has locs for days and he’s giving us a serious case of  hair envy.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Allen Berezovsky
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Mz Vee

Obviously, MzVee is #HairGoals. This Fro-hawk is everything!!

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Paras Griffin/BET
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Mya

Mya makes sleek strands and highlighted cheeks look very ‘Baewatch’ meets California cool.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Allen Berezovsky
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Jeanette Jenkins

Jeanette Jenkins arrives on the red carpet sporting a pair of sleek french braids and glossy lips.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Frederick M. Brown
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Bibi Bourelly

Bibi Bourellymake second day hair look rocker cool with smoked-out kohl-lined eyes.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
David Livingston
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Danielle Truitt

Actress Danielle Truitt pairs lavender lips with the ultimate twitsted updo.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
David Livingston
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Janelle Monae

Songstress Janelle Monae, looked uber chic on the red carpet sporting her signature matte red lip, side-swept curls and kohl-lined eyes.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Nandi Mngoma

Singer Nandi Mngoma flaunted her claer skin with balmy pink lips and zigzag cuts in her close cropped hair. Stylish, a little edgy and super chic.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi makes plum shadow summer-friendly with blushed cheeks and frosted pink lips.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Fantasia

Fantasia showed up on the red carpet with flawless skin and nude lips. To add an edgy appeal, she teased some hair at the crown.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Frederick M. Brown
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Raven Goodwimoull

Actress Raven Goodwin, pulls her locs into a high bun and smokes out her lids.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett
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Jasmine Sanders

Blue-eyed beauty Jasmine Sanders make red carpet beauty look easy, with lush lashes, glossy lips and a sleek ponytail.

The 2016 BET Awards Was Filled With So Much Beauty Inspo
Leon Bennett