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Hot Hair: 2011 BET Awards Roundup

From Nicki Minaj's sleek, jet black bob to Mary J. Blige's 'I Dream of Jeannie' 'do, these hairstyles rocked the red carpet at the 2011 BET Awards.
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Bangin’ Bob

We’re obsessed with Nicki Minaj’s sleek, jet-black bob wig. So fierce.

Hot Hair: 2011 BET Awards Roundup
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Sixties Siren

Toni Braxton channeled Brigitte Bardot with this tousled, lightly teased, sun-kissed ’do.

Hot Hair: 2011 BET Awards Roundup
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Bang Bang

Kelly Rowland was beyond sexy in this loose chignon with long bangs.

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Disco Diva

Marcia Ambrosious looked every inch the disco diva in her sparkly column dress and big, rippling curls.

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Half n’ Half

Mary J. Blige was adorable in the ‘I Dream of Jeannie’-inspired half-up hairstyle.

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